Child Counselling in Lethbridge

Let’s get real for a minute.

If your child is acting “off”—snapping at their siblings, refusing to go to school, waking up with stomach aches every other day—it’s not just a phase. And it’s not because you’re a “bad parent.” (We both know you're doing your best with what you’ve got, sleep-deprived and all.)

The truth is, kids feel deeply. But they don’t always have the words to tell you what’s going on. So instead, it shows up as tantrums, clinginess, stomach aches, silence, or "bad" behaviour.

That’s where child counselling comes in.

At Couples to Cradles Counselling, we help kids process big emotions—grief, anxiety, trauma, and everything in between—in a way that feels safe and even playful. We're local, trauma-informed, and specialize in supporting families just like yours in Lethbridge and across Alberta.

What Is Child Counselling, Really?

(Spoiler: it’s not just talking about feelings.)

Let’s toss the stereotype of a kid on a couch talking to a clipboard. That’s not what happens here.

Child counselling is therapy tailored to a child’s brain, nervous system, and way of communicating. And for a lot of kids, that means play therapy, art, movement, storytelling, and emotional coaching woven into how they naturally express themselves.

Through this work, we help children:

• Make sense of confusing or overwhelming experiences
• Develop emotional regulation skills
• Build tools to handle anxiety, grief, anger, and change
• Strengthen their self-esteem and sense of safety

We support kids with:

• Generalized anxiety and school refusal
• Peer conflict and bullying
• Family changes like divorce, moves, or new siblings
• Trauma and PTSD
• Grief and bereavement
• Neurodivergency (ADHD, Autism)

Child Bereavement Counselling: Supporting Kids Through Loss

Kids grieve differently than adults. They might bounce between sadness and silliness in five minutes. Or ask questions that hit you in the gut: “Is Grandma cold in the ground?” (Yes, that’s a real one we’ve heard.)

But just because they seem okay doesn’t mean they aren’t carrying the weight.

Our child bereavement counselling helps kids:

• Understand death in age-appropriate ways
• Express grief through play and story
• Talk about the person they’ve lost without shutting down
• Rebuild their emotional security and daily routine

Grief in kids often shows up as behaviour: trouble sleeping, separation anxiety, regression (thumb sucking, bedwetting), or even acting “too grown-up.” All of it is valid. And treatable.

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✅ Keywords: child bereavement counselling, grieving child therapy

Child Trauma Counselling: A Safe Place to Land

Let’s clear something up: trauma isn’t always one big, dramatic event. Sometimes, it’s chronic stress. Emotional neglect. Medical procedures. Separation from a caregiver. Or a string of “small” things that left a big mark.

Child trauma counselling is about helping your child feel safe again—in their body, in their relationships, and in the world.

We use trauma-informed methods that may include:

• Play-based and somatic approaches
• EMDR adapted for children
• Attachment-focused work with caregivers
• Co-regulation and nervous system support

We follow the child’s pace, never forcing disclosures or pushing for things they’re not ready for. And we always include you, the parent, because your connection is central to their healing.

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Why Parents in Lethbridge Trust Couples to Cradles for Child Counselling

We’re not just any counselling practice—we’re one that gets it.

We’ve worked with overwhelmed parents who’ve Googled child counselling near me at midnight after another bedtime meltdown. We’ve helped families through school refusals, panic attacks, and the slow heartbreak of watching a child carry too much.

What makes us different?

• Specialized training in child psychology, trauma, and play therapy
• An attachment-based, emotionally attuned approach
• Welcoming, kid-friendly spaces (online and in-person)
• Therapists who are also parents and just as real as you are
• Virtual sessions available across Alberta, and in-person in Lethbridge

What to Expect When You Start Counselling With Us

Starting therapy doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s what the process looks like:

1. Free 20-minute consult to chat about your concerns and goals
2. Intake session where we meet with you and your child
3. A personalized counselling plan that grows with your child’s needs
4. Support that includes you, because you’re part of their healing team

Whether your child is 5 or 15, we tailor our work to their age, personality, and strengths.

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Let’s Help Your Child Feel Like Themselves Again

At Couples to Cradles Counselling, we help kids feel seen, heard, and supported—without the pressure to “perform” or pretend everything is fine.

Your child doesn’t have to keep carrying the weight alone. And neither do you.

Whether it’s anxiety, grief, trauma, or something you can’t quite name yet, we’re here to help you figure it out—and support your child every step of the way.

👉 Book your free 20-minute consultation today and get child counselling that actually makes a difference—in Lethbridge or online across Alberta.

Because your child’s mental health matters. And so does yours.

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