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Courageous Counselling and Play Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCC, CPT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
St Thomas, ON N5P
Let's Connect (226) 455-0365
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It can be hard watching our child struggle whether it be with anxiety, fear, anger, big emotions, loss, trauma or significant life changes and if any of this is resonating with you I believe you are in the right place. As a Certified Play Therapist my approach to therapy allows children of all ages to use their natural language of play to process and communicate their inner world in a safe environment where they feel seen, heard and understood. And yes - we can do all of this while also having fun!
My passion is to work alongside and support parents and caregivers so that you can best support your child in any way that they need. I don’t believe anyone was meant to do this journey alone and I would love to partner with you to see you and your family flourish.
Check out my website to read more about my specialized training in parent-child attachment work for biological, foster and adoptive parents (Circle of Security and Theraplay) and working with trauma in children and youth (Play Therapy and EMDR). Book a free consultation or your first appointment today and let’s get started!
Call or Email Courageous Counselling and Play Therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (226) 455-0365
Let's Connect (226) 455-0365
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Pay by Mastercard, Visa, Wire
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 455-0365
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Courageous Counselling and Play Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCC, CPT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 005815 Kristi Forbes
- In Practice for 9 Years
- Certificate from Canadian Association for Play Therapy CPT-ON-1962 / 2022
- Certificate from Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 10002550 / 2021
- Attended Yorkville University, MA in Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2015
Registered Psychotherapist: Kristi Forbes
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Parenting
- Child
- Attachment
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Religion
Christian
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)
- EMDR
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Theraplay
- Trauma Focused
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (226) 455-0365
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Courageous Counselling and Play Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCC, CPT