Child Counselling (Ages 5-10)

Your Compassionate SW Calgary, Alberta Clinic for Child Counselling

Childhood is full of big feelings, growing brains, and rapidly changing needs. For kids ages 5 to 10, the world can sometimes feel overwhelming—whether it’s dealing with worries, navigating friendships, adjusting to changes at home, or struggling to express emotions they don’t quite understand yet.

At The Relationship Wellness Clinic, we specialize in creating a warm, playful, and emotionally safe space where your child can feel understood. Our approach isn’t just about “fixing behaviour”—it’s about connection, curiosity, and helping your child thrive emotionally. And because no child heals in isolation, we work closely with you, the parent or caregiver, every step of the way.

What is Child Counselling?

Child counselling is a gentle, developmentally informed approach to supporting kids with the emotional, social, and behavioural challenges that naturally come with growing up. Through play, creativity, and conversation, we help children make sense of their inner world and build skills for coping, expressing, and connecting.

But we don’t just work with your child—we work with you. Because your relationship with them is the most powerful tool for healing and growth. We offer guidance, insights, and practical tools to help you support your child at home with more confidence, compassion, and calm.

You are in the right place if:

• Your child is having frequent meltdowns, big emotions, or seems easily overwhelmed
• You’re unsure whether what you’re seeing is “just a phase” or something deeper
• Your child is anxious, sad, angry, or shutting down emotionally
• You’re noticing struggles at school or with friends
• Big changes (divorce, loss, a move, new sibling, etc.) are affecting your child
• You feel like you’re doing your best—but nothing is helping
  You want support, tools, and connection—not judgment

What Can Child Counselling Help With?

• Emotional regulation and calming big feelings
• Anxiety, sadness, or emotional overwhelm
• Behavioural challenges and acting out
• Grief and loss (including family transitions)
• Social skills, friendship struggles, or bullying
• Self-esteem and confidence
• Parent-child connection and communication
• Support for parenting with empathy and clarity

Emotions Without the Meltdowns

Little kids feel big things. We help children learn how to name, understand, and express their feelings in healthy ways. Through play and connection, they begin to feel more in control, less overwhelmed, and safer in their own skin.

Parent-Child Connection

When your child is struggling, it can feel confusing and exhausting. We help bridge the gap between you and your child with tools, strategies, and emotional insight so that you can support them with more patience and understanding. You’ll walk away feeling more empowered, not blamed.

Friendships & Social Skills

Learning how to share, take turns, handle teasing, and make friends is a lot of work for young kids. Counselling helps build social confidence and communication skills, while also supporting the emotional resilience needed to navigate ups and downs with peers.

Life Transitions & Family Changes

Whether it’s a new sibling, divorce, moving, or the loss of a loved one, change is hard on little hearts. We support children in processing their grief and big emotions, while helping caregivers show up with presence and steadiness through it all.

Anxiety, Worries, & Fears

Worries can take up a lot of space in a child’s mind. Whether it’s school-related anxiety, separation struggles, or general fearfulness, we help children gently face their fears while building confidence, self-soothing tools, and bravery in small steps.

What Results Can I Expect from Child Counselling?

As therapy progresses, you might notice your child:

• Has fewer meltdowns and better coping skills
• Feels more emotionally connected and expressive
• Gains confidence in social settings and at school
• Communicates their needs more clearly
• Responds better to limits and boundaries
• Rebuilds trust and closeness with you

We're Here to Support Both You and Your Child

Most importantly, your child will have a space that feels safe, playful, and affirming—where their emotional world is honoured and where healing happens through connection, not correction.