Art Therapy & Counselling
At Kidztales, our Art Therapy and Counselling (Psychotherapy) services provide children and youth with a safe, supportive space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Using developmentally appropriate, child-centred approaches, our therapists help children build emotional awareness, strengthen coping skills, and improve overall well-being.
Art Therapy
Art Therapy uses creative expression to help children safely explore their feelings, build emotional awareness, and develop coping skills in a gentle, developmentally appropriate way. Through guided art-making and play-based interaction, children can express thoughts and emotions that may be hard to put into words, while building confidence, regulation, and a stronger sense of self.
*Art Therapy focuses on the creative process rather than artistic skill or the final product. Art supplies are provided.
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Especially helpful for children who:
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Have difficulty expressing feelings with words
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Feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck
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Benefit from hands-on, creative activities
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Are younger or more comfortable with play-based support
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Sessions may include:
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Drawing, painting, and mixed media
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Creative storytelling
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Sensory-based art activities
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Gentle emotional coaching through art
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Play-based therapeutic interaction
Counselling
Counselling (Psychotherapy) provides a safe, supportive space where children and youth can talk through their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with a trained therapist. Through developmentally appropriate conversation, play, and guided strategies, the therapist helps children better understand their emotions, build healthy coping skills, and navigate challenges with greater confidence and resilience.
In addition to direct support for kids, parents also have the opportunity to receive support sessions with professional guidance - so parents leave feeling emotionally supported, empowered, and more confident in nurturing their loved ones.
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Especially helpful for children who:
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Can engage in conversation-based support
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Experience anxiety, stress, or mood concerns
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Need support with emotional regulation
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Are navigating social, school, or family challenges
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Would benefit from structured coping strategies
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Sessions may include:
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Developmentally appropriate talk-based support
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Play-based psychotherapy (for younger children)
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Emotional regulation strategies
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Cognitive and behavioural coping tools
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Parent guidance and support
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Parent counselling sessions
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Supportive space for parents to strengthen their relationship with their child and talk through challenges
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Practical strategies to support emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and communication at home
Session Structure
Individual therapy sessions are typically
50 minutes in length. In some cases, shorter sessions may be recommended when clinically appropriate.
The frequency and overall duration of therapy vary for each child and depend on:
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Your child’s needs
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Response to therapy
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The nature of the concerns being addressed
Our team will work closely with families to monitor progress and adjust the plan as needed.
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Initial Intake Session & Assessment
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60 min in length
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Combines parent consultation and tailored intake process for collaborative goal-setting
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Cost: $250
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Art Therapy
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50 min session
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Cost: $195
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Counselling (Psychotherapy)
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50 min session
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Cost: $180
Art Therapy and Counselling are medical services that are covered by most insurance providers and Ontario Autism Funding (under "psychotherapy").