When your child is struggling and talking to them gets nowhere, a counsellor who speaks 'kid' — through play, art or straight talk with teens — can reach what parenting alone can't.
Children and teenagers don't do therapy the way adults do, so our counsellors adapt the room to the child. Younger kids often work through play and drawing, where feelings show up naturally; teens get a confidential space that is genuinely theirs, which is usually the difference between a teen who talks and one who shrugs. Parents stay in the loop on themes and progress while the details of sessions remain private — the balance that makes young people open up.
At Counselling Mississauga — by McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare — every counsellor is a registered psychotherapist or supervised clinician, and every plan starts with a free consultation so you know the fit, the approach and the cost before committing to anything.
Counselling isn't only for emergencies — most of our clients simply reached a point where handling it alone stopped working. Recognize yourself below? The free consultation costs nothing but twenty minutes.
Different problems — and different people — call for different methods. Every approach we use is research-backed, and your counsellor tailors the mix to you rather than forcing you into a formula.
Younger children process feelings through play and creating — the therapist reads and works within the child's natural language.
Age-appropriate skills for anxious thoughts, big feelings and avoidance, taught in ways young people actually use.
Often the fastest lever: small changes in how adults respond at home can transform a child's behaviour and confidence.
Tell us what's going on and what you're hoping for. No commitment, no cost.
We match you with a registered psychotherapist who fits your needs and style.
Start weekly or bi-weekly sessions, in person in Mississauga or by secure video.
It starts with a parent conversation so the counsellor understands the history and your concerns. Sessions then follow the child's pace — skills for big feelings, confidence-building, school-stress strategies — with periodic parent check-ins so what happens in session gets reinforced at home.
Master's-level clinicians under close clinical supervision — quality care at the most accessible rate.
The most popular choice for child & adolescent counselling — covered by most extended health plans.
Senior clinicians for complex or specialized work. Receipts provided for insurance.
If your benefits plan lists "registered psychotherapist" (most Ontario extended health plans do), your sessions are likely reimbursable — we provide receipts for every visit. Note that OHIP doesn't cover psychotherapy. Your free consultation locks in the exact cost before anything starts.
Comfortable, private offices with evening and weekend availability. In-person care is also available at our Toronto, Brampton and Mississauga locations.
Secure, privacy-compliant video sessions with the same registered psychotherapists. Ideal for busy schedules, parents, and anyone outside Mississauga.
We work with clients from across Mississauga and Peel Region — families in Erin Mills and Meadowvale, professionals commuting from the Square One corridor, students, and newcomers building a life in one of Canada's fastest-growing cities. Evening and weekend availability makes appointments workable around GO Transit and highway commutes, and secure video sessions cover the days when Hurontario traffic makes in-person impossible.
No referral, no waitlist. Book a free consultation, or let us match you with the right counsellor in Mississauga.
