Youth & Teen Counselling in Victoria & Mill Bay, BC.
Confidential one-on-one counselling for teens, in a space that belongs to them. Meet at our Victoria or Mill Bay office, or by video from anywhere in BC.
- Free 20-minute consult
- Rates from $35
- Direct billing
Worried about
your teenager?
Most parents find this page after weeks or months of watching something shift (mood, grades, friendships, sleep) without knowing whether it’s a normal part of being a teenager or a sign they need more support.
Our counsellors work one-on-one with teens 13 and up, in a confidential, non-judgmental space that’s separate from the pressure of a parent-teen conversation at home.
Signs your teen could benefit from counselling
There’s rarely one clear moment. More often it’s a pattern:
- Mood swings, irritability or withdrawal lasting more than a few weeks
- Grades dropping, or no longer caring about school
- Pulling away from friends, or a sudden change in friend group
- Anxiety about school or social situations that limits what they do
- Low self-esteem or comments about not being good enough
- Conflict at home beyond the usual parent-teen friction
- A move, divorce or loss they haven’t talked through
- Any signs of self-harm, disordered eating or substance use
If your teen is in immediate danger, call 911. For urgent support any time, call or text 9-8-8, or reach Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 (or text CONNECT to 686868).
What to expect from youth counselling
Counsellors use approaches suited to adolescents, including CBT and DBT skills for anxiety and big emotions, adjusted to your teen instead of a fixed program.
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The consultation
A free 20-minute call, usually with a parent first, to talk through what’s happening and decide whether counselling might help.
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Building trust first
The first session or two focus on getting to know your teen. Many are more guarded at first than parents expect. That’s normal, and we don’t rush it.
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Confidentiality
What your teen shares stays private, except where a counsellor is legally required to act: serious risk of harm, or abuse. We explain these limits to you and your teen before sessions begin.
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Ongoing sessions
Your teen works on skills for what they’re facing, and the counsellor checks in on progress.
Youth counselling rates
Youth sessions are billed at the same rate as adult sessions, based on your counsellor’s level. Many extended health plans cover dependents on a parent’s policy.
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Registered counsellors
RCC, RSW, CCC
$150–$180/ 50 min
The level most extended health plans reimburse if they cover counselling.
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Counsellors awaiting registration
Fully trained clinicians
$100/ session
Completing supervised hours toward registration.
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First session free
Master’s-level interns
Supervised by our licensed team
$35/ session
Your teen’s first full session is free.
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Our Youth Counsellors in Victoria, Mill Bay, BC & Online Across BC
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Brooke Halling, RCC
BC Registered Clinical Counsellor
Navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism or the pressure of school or work? I offer warm, collaborative CBT-based counselling for ages 13+ that gives you tools you can actually use.
Youth Counselling: $150 per hour
In our Victoria office & online across BC.
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Amanda Delane-Thomas, MSW (Cand.)
Master’s Level Intern Counsellor
Intrusive thoughts, compulsions & constant worry can be exhausting at any age. I help clients 13+ understand them with patience & self-compassion.
Youth Counselling: First full session is FREE & then $35 per hour.
Online across BC.
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Brooke Fry, RSW
BC Registered Social Worker
Your emotions are trying to tell you something. I’ll help you slow down, listen & trust the wisdom you already carry.
Youth Counselling: $150 per hour.
In our Victoria office & online across BC.
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Chanelle Moisson, MA (cand)
Master’s Level Intern Counsellor
I’ve supported people through some of life’s most difficult moments, in crisis support, anti-violence services & community mental health.
Youth Counselling: First full session is FREE & then $35 per hour.
In our Mill Bay office & online across BC.
Not sure which counsellor fits your teen?
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll match you based on your teen’s needs.
Take the match quizQuestions parents ask us
Will you tell me what my teen says in sessions?
Generally, no. Confidentiality is part of what makes counselling work for teens, and we protect it as we would for an adult client, with the same legal exceptions around safety. We’re upfront with you and your teen about where those lines sit before sessions start.
Is youth counselling covered by insurance?
Many extended health plans cover dependents under a parent’s policy, and we direct bill most major providers. Coverage and session limits vary by plan, so check with your provider or ask us when you book.
What’s the difference between youth and family counselling?
Youth counselling is one-on-one between your teen and their counsellor. Family counselling brings several family members into the room and focuses on the dynamic between them. Some teens benefit from both, and your counsellor can help you decide on the mix.
Can youth counselling be done online?
Yes. We offer video sessions for teens anywhere in BC. Some teens prefer it, since meeting in person can make it harder to open up.
My teen doesn’t want to go. Should I make them?
Counselling generally works better when a teen has some buy-in, even reluctant buy-in. A free consultation can help: hearing directly from a counsellor what sessions involve often lowers a teen’s resistance more than a parent explaining it secondhand.
Have another question? Book a free 20-minute consult or call or text 1 (888) 520-9151.
Start with a free 20-minute call
You don’t need to know exactly what’s going on with your teen before you book. Most parents call first, and your teen can join when they’re ready.