Child, Teen & Young Adult Counselling in Coquitlam, BC

Support for anxiety, school stress, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions.

Child and teen counselling in Coquitlam, BC helps young people build emotional regulation, confidence, and coping skills in a safe, supportive environment.

In-person counselling in Coquitlam and online across British Columbia.

When things feel like “too much”

Growing up today can feel emotionally intense and fast-moving.

Children, teens, and young adults are often managing school pressure, friendships, family changes, social expectations, and internal pressure to “keep it together.”

This can show up as anxiety, stress, emotional ups and downs, withdrawal, irritability, or difficulty expressing what they’re feeling.

At Trueself Counselling, child and teen counselling in Coquitlam, BC offers a calm, supportive space where young people can slow things down, feel understood, and begin making sense of their emotions at their own pace.

Who this support is for

Counselling may be helpful if a child, teen, or young adult is experiencing:

✓ Anxiety, worry, or ongoing stress
 ✓ School pressure or academic overwhelm
 ✓ Friendship or social difficulties
 ✓ Low self-esteem or confidence challenges
 ✓ Emotional shutdown, overwhelm, or sensitivity
 ✓ Family separation, conflict, or transition

If emotional or behavioural changes are affecting daily life, child and teen therapy in Coquitlam can provide meaningful support.

60-Minute In-Person Session

A dedicated one-on-one session in a calm, private space to explore what’s on your mind.

Virtual Therapy Session

Connect from anywhere with secure online sessions that offer the same level of support.

Flexible Scheduling

Appointments designed to fit around your routine, making it easier to stay consistent.

Book an Appointment

Email Support

info@trueself-counselling.com

Our Value

What counselling helps with

Counselling helps young people build skills that support both emotional wellbeing and everyday functioning.

This includes:

  • understanding emotions and internal experiences
  • developing coping strategies for anxiety and stress
  • improving emotional regulation and resilience
  • strengthening confidence and self-esteem
  • navigating social and school-related pressures
  • feeling more grounded and supported internally

Sessions are adapted to age, developmental stage, and comfort level — there is no pressure to open up before they are ready.

Sessions

What sessions are like

Sessions are calm, structured, and supportive.

Child, teen, and young adult counselling is designed to feel safe and approachable, not overwhelming or clinical.

Depending on age and needs, sessions may include conversation, emotional exploration, grounding tools, and practical coping strategies.

We focus first on trust and emotional safety, then gradually build insight and skills over time.

When helpful, caregivers may be included to support progress at home.

Sessions are available in-person in Coquitlam and through online child and teen counselling across BC.

About Jessa Turner

Professional Counsellor to Support You

Counsellor in Coquitlam, BC MPCC-P | CPCA #4638

Registered professional counsellor providing trauma-informed therapy in Coquitlam and across British Columbia.

I work with children and teens experiencing anxiety, burnout, chronic stress, and emotional exhaustion — often while still functioning externally but feeling internally overwhelmed.

My approach is calm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapy. Sessions are paced to your readiness, not a fixed structure or expectation.

Counselling

Common concerns we support

We regularly support:

Anxiety and chronic worry
School stress and academic pressure
Social anxiety and friendship difficulties
Low self-esteem and confidence
Emotional overwhelm or shutdown
Behavioural changes or mood shifts
Family conflict or transitions
Identity development and growing up stress

A Good Start

A supportive space to grow through challenges

When a young person is struggling, it can feel difficult to know what they need or how to help.

Counselling provides a safe, grounded space where they can feel understood, supported, and less alone — while also learning practical tools for managing emotions, stress, and life transitions.

If you’re unsure whether counselling is the right fit, we’re happy to connect and talk it through with you.