Parenting, children and teens
Parenting, child & teen counselling in Burnaby
You want to get this right, and some days it doesn’t feel like enough.
Tell us what’s going on and we’ll match you with the right person, usually within one business day. No referral needed, and many extended health plans cover sessions.
Sometimes the work is with your child. Sometimes it’s with you.
Parenting brings up things: old patterns from your own childhood, disagreements with your partner about what’s “normal,” worry that your child is struggling in ways you can’t quite name or change. Sometimes the work is with your child directly. Sometimes it’s you and your partner getting on the same page. Often, it’s both at once.
Zoe works with children and parents together, bringing a lens grounded in neurodivergent-affirming care, including ADHD and autism, alongside family systems and attachment. Whether your child is navigating big emotions, a recent diagnosis, or you’re simply trying to understand what’s going on beneath a behaviour, the goal is the same: helping your whole family feel more connected, not just more managed.
You might be here because…
- Your child’s behaviour has everyone at home walking on eggshells
- A recent ADHD or autism diagnosis, and no idea what to do differently
- Your teenager has gone quiet and you don’t know how worried to be
- You and your partner disagree about what’s normal and what needs help
- You hear your own parents in your voice and don’t want to
You don’t need a diagnosis, a referral, or an explanation ready before you reach out.
What working on this looks like
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A free consultation
We talk about what’s going on and whether we’re the right fit. No cost, no obligation, and no pressure to book a session at the end of it. Your consent form and intake questionnaire arrive when you book, so the conversation isn’t spent on paperwork.
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The first few sessions
Usually with the parents first, even when the concern is about a child: you have context nobody else does. From there we decide together who comes to sessions, and that often changes over time rather than being fixed at the start.
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The ongoing work
A mix of sessions with your child, with you, and sometimes together. What you’ll notice is the goal shifting: less “how do we stop this behaviour” and more “what is this behaviour telling us,” which tends to be where things actually move.
Who you’d work with
Zoe leads our work with children and parents. Winnona adds the occupational therapy lens where regulation and sensory needs are part of the picture.
Zoe Liu
RCC · BCBA
Children, teens, and parents: ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, and behaviour nobody at home can decode. Neuro-affirming by design.
Winnona Rea
RCC · Registered OT
Parent-child work where the real issue is regulation, sensory needs, or routines that aren’t holding.
Natalie Chan
Counselling Intern
Families and parenting in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Taking clients from January 2027.
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Fees and coverage
- Initial consultation (30 min)Free
- Child, teen, or parent session (60 min)$185
- Through Incourage Institute, with a supervised intern$50 / $25 / pro bono
Counselling provided by a Registered Clinical Counsellor is GST-exempt. Many extended health plans cover RCC services. It’s worth checking your plan for “Registered Clinical Counsellor” specifically, since some plans list only psychologists.
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Common questions
Does my child have to want to come?
It helps, but a reluctant start is common and workable. We’d usually begin with you rather than drag a child into a room they don’t want to be in. A lot can shift from the parenting side alone.
Can you diagnose ADHD or autism?
No. We’re not a diagnostic service, and we won’t imply otherwise. We work with children and families whether or not a diagnosis exists, and we can point you toward formal psychoeducational or ADHD assessment where that would help.
What if the problem is really between my partner and me?
That happens often, and it’s worth saying out loud at the consultation. Sometimes the most useful work for a struggling child is couples work for their parents.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book counselling in British Columbia without a doctor’s referral. Some extended health plans ask for one before they reimburse, so it’s worth checking yours.
Do you offer sessions online?
Yes. Sessions are available in person at our Burnaby office and online to anyone located in British Columbia.
Ready when you are.
Tell us a little about what’s going on. We’ll suggest who on our team is the best fit and book your free consultation with you.
Takes about two minutes · We reply within one business day · No obligation to book
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