Child therapists in Sydney, NS
Find experienced child therapists in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada who provide testing, counselling and support for children, and their families. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare specialties, experience, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
Aaron Chin
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MA, RCC
When working with child or adolescent issues, I like to start with some mindfulness around the issue to gain a deeper understanding of the experience, from here there are many options, and I rely of the client's wisdom to guide me.
4 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NS
Our Landing Place
Therapist, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP, RCT
We support youth and caregivers navigating big feelings, identity, behaviour, and systems, using developmentally informed and affirming approaches that centre connection and safety.
16 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NS (Online Only)
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If your child or teenager is struggling, it can feel overwhelming and at times frightening. You may notice changes in mood, behaviour, friendships, school performance, or confidence, and not know how to help. Children and adolescents often express stress, anxiety, grief, or trauma through behaviour rather than words, which can leave parents feeling confused or discouraged.
At Selah Counselling, we create a safe and developmentally appropriate space where children and teens can express what they are experiencing in ways that make sense for their age. We integrate play-based techniques, emotion regulation skills, attachment-focused work, and family collaboration to support growth and stability. We also work closely with parents, providing guidance and practical tools to help you feel equipped and supported. Our goal is to help your child build resilience, strengthen emotional awareness, and develop healthy coping patterns that carry into adulthood, while supporting your family as a whole.
29 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NS
Maryam, Abro
Psychologist, Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
I work with children and adolescents to help them navigate the unique challenges of growing up. Whether it’s managing school stress, family dynamics, or emotional struggles, I use a combination of Behavioural therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy to create a safe space for expression and growth. My approach is compassionate, engaging, and tailored to their developmental needs, helping them build resilience, emotional regulation, and positive coping strategies.
4 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NS
Amelia Traer
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, PsiChi
Are you concerned about your child or youth's mental health or wellbeing? Are you hoping to find a therapist that can teach them strategies to cope with their emotions, or simply learn to express them in a healthy way? Get in touch for a free 15-minute consultation today.
7 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NS (Online Only)
Sydney is the urban centre of Cape Breton Regional Municipality and the primary city on Cape Breton Island, a former industrial centre whose steel industry collapsed across the 1960s–2000s, leaving behind one of Canada's most contaminated industrial sites—the Sydney Tar Ponds—and a community that has grappled with the environmental, economic, and psychological legacy of industrial decline and contamination for generations. The Cape Breton Regional Hospital provides mental health services, and the community's tight-knit social fabric—Cape Breton is known for its Celtic cultural traditions, music, and community solidarity—provides genuine protective factors against isolation. Cape Breton University contributes to a modest growth in the regional knowledge economy alongside a student mental health dimension. Common therapy concerns include economic grief and community loss following industrial decline, environmental trauma, seasonal depression in an Atlantic climate, and the mental health challenges of a community that has shown remarkable resilience while confronting genuinely difficult circumstances.
Child therapists in Sydney, NS Statistics
Child therapists in Sydney, NS average 16 years of experience and charge around $149 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (59%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (59%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$149
Accept insurance
74%
Offer sliding scale
59%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
|
| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 74% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 26% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 59% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 59% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 56% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 56% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 52% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 52% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 93% | Teen |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 70% | Senior |
| 44% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 59% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Men |
| 56% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 48% | Black / African American |