Youth Counselling
in the West Kootenays
Make sense of the confusion, ride the emotions.
Noticing that as a teen, you are frustrated or sad all the time?
Finding that no one understands you?
Feeling fearful, alone, and confused?
Confused about who you are or who you want to be?
Struggling to make sense of your peer or romantic relationships?
What is Youth and Adolescent Counselling?
Being a youth or teen is really hard, especially these days; the pressures of school, parental expectations, peer and romantic relationship confusion, and the always-present navigation of social media. Too often, adults suffer from “adolescence amnesia” - they forget what it is like to be a teen because they forget what it was like for them at that age. This makes it hard to explore and understand your confusing or overwhelming emotions with your parents, teachers, or other adult supports. But WE don’t suffer from adolescence amnesia - instead, we work hard to remember so we can help YOU through this important, fun, and equally challenging stage of life.
Challenges you (or your youth/teen) may be facing:
Extreme and overwhelming emotions and reactions
Relational distress (friendships, peers, and/or intimate relationships)
Performance anxiety and/or school pressures
Family conflict
Self-esteem or body image challenges
Depression, low mood, or suicidal ideation
Anxiety and intrusive thoughts
Future (school or career) planning stresses
How Youth Counselling Can Help!
All of our therapists work collaboratively with you to design a therapeutic plan that meets your needs and alleviates your distress. We believe in wellness through connection and we strive to create a positive, reparative, and affirming therapeutic relationship with each of our clients. At Peach Door Counselling, we use a holistic, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed perspective. And, we remember what it was like to be a teenager!
Youth Counselling is designed WITH you. We work together to create goals, establish a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, and ensure you feel fully heard and understood. From there, we may use a variety of therapeutic modalities (like, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or Emotionally-Focused Therapy) to explore your challenges and help you feel empowered to face them.
We help you navigate YOU.