We want childhood to be a time of wonder, discovery and above all happiness for our children...

_ Still, too often, children are plagued by worries, hopelessness, or intense frustration.  These emotions can be incapacitating or alienating from those who love them.  Sometimes, life has dealt them a huge blow - a death, separation, accident or illness.  Other times, it is the accumulation of high-paced pressures of school and modern life that become overwhelming.  

Our children find ways to cope by shutting off parts of themselves. 
“I don’t care!” they tell us as they turn away from us to their friends and video games.  Or they become so anxious that what used to be fun is now a source of stress and their comfort zone becomes incredibly limited .

"The keys to raising children are right relationships and soft hearts." - Dr. Gordon Neufeld

Supporting Your Child with Counselling

I see beyond a child’s anger, anxiety, defiance, to the needs they are expressing.  Using play, art, stories and other natural ways that children express themselves,  I support children in working through whatever life has dealt them.  Whenever possible, I include the parent or primary caregiver in the therapy process as I see this relationship as hugely important in a child’s healing and development.

"As a single mother, finding someone who you can rely on and is willing to help, is a blessing.  I wasn't sure how my children would take to a total stranger asking personal questions.  But it worked out beautifully, and even my son, who isn't one to discuss about the days events, quickly became anxious to have more meetings with Nicola."  - mother of 5 & 8 year old children.
 

...to grow sweet fruit, nourish the roots.

With Nicola Ingram
MA, RCC, Certified Hakomi Therapist

Interested in learning more about your counselling and support options as a parent?  Please complete the online form on the right and I will be in touch with you within the next 1-2 business days.
Sincerely,
Nicola Ingram
[email protected]
778-235-6689

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I am proud to offer gentle and effective counselling to individuals and families in Vancouver, Burnaby, and North Vancouver, BC inspired by Hakomi Therapy and the work of Gordon Neufeld in attachment parenting.  Services include counselling for children and youth, adults and whole family support.   1892 W. Broadway, 2nd floor.  Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y5.   778-235-6689.