For Boys
Growing up can bring big feelings, school pressure, friendship challenges and changes that are difficult to explain. We give boys an age-appropriate place to feel understood, express what is happening and build confidence and practical coping skills.
Support That Meets Him Where He Is.
For Teens
Life can feel heavy. Therapy gives you a private place to be yourself, sort through what is on your mind and figure out what matters to you—without needing to have all the answers first.
You Don’t Have to Do It Alone.
For Parents
You want the best for your child. Therapy can help him develop emotional awareness, practical tools, confidence and resilience while giving him a supportive place to navigate the challenges he is facing.
We’re Here to Help.
When Something Feels Different
Children and teens do not always have the words to explain what they are experiencing. Changes in mood, behaviour, school or relationships may be signs that they need additional support.
Anxiety & Worry
Overthinking, frequent reassurance seeking or avoiding situations.
Low Mood
Withdrawal, reduced motivation or losing interest in usual activities.
Big Emotions
Anger, shutdowns or emotional reactions that feel difficult to manage.
School Challenges
Stress, avoidance or changes in engagement and performance.
Neurodivergence & ADHD
Support with attention, organization, impulsivity and feeling understood.
Confidence & Identity
Self-doubt, low confidence or uncertainty about where they fit.
Relationships
Challenges with friends, family, boundaries, conflict or belonging.
Life Changes & Loss
Separation, grief, moving, changing schools or adjusting to family change.
Confidentiality
Privacy is an important part of therapy. What a child or teen discusses with their therapist is treated respectfully and is not routinely shared in detail with their parent or guardian.
There are limits to confidentiality when there are concerns about safety, risk of harm or when disclosure is otherwise required by law. The therapist will explain these limits before counselling begins.
Parent Involvement
Parent or guardian consent is required for every client under 18. When parents or guardians are separated or are not together, MFM requires consent from both before therapy can begin.
The therapist will work with the family to determine an appropriate level of parent involvement—supporting treatment while respecting the young person’s privacy and growing independence.
Therapists for Boys, Youth & Teens
Explore each therapist’s experience, approach and age range to find the person who may be the best fit for your child or teen.
Grant Coupland
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Works With Ages 8+
Support for anxiety, trauma, emotional and behavioural challenges, family relationships, school concerns and difficult life experiences.
Meet Grant
Logan Harland
Certified Canadian Counsellor
Works With Ages 10+
Practical support for anxiety, identity, confidence, neurodivergence, executive functioning, school pressure, athletics and emotional regulation.
Meet LoganFrequently Asked Questions
Questions About Boys, Youth & Teen Counselling
What happens before my child begins counselling?
The first appointment is completed with the parent or guardian without the child present. This gives the therapist an opportunity to understand your concerns, your child’s history, family circumstances and what you hope counselling will support.
After the parent appointment and all required consent forms have been completed, the child or teen’s initial appointment can be scheduled.
What consent is required when parents are separated?
When parents or guardians are separated, divorced or otherwise not together, MFM requires consent from both parents or guardians before counselling can begin.
An exception may apply when a court order or other legal documentation confirms that one parent or guardian has sole decision-making authority for the child’s healthcare. A copy of the relevant documentation must be provided to MFM for review before the child’s first appointment is scheduled.
What ages do your therapists work with?
Grant works with children and youth ages 4–18, and Logan works with clients ages 10 and older. We can help you determine which therapist may be the best fit for your child’s age and concerns.
Where do child and teen appointments take place?
Child, youth and teen counselling appointments are available in person in Cochrane with Grant. Virtual sessions are available with Logan. Appointment availability varies by therapist.
Will I be told what my child discusses in therapy?
Therapy works best when children and teens have an appropriate level of privacy. Parents may receive general updates about treatment goals, participation and ways they can support their child, but specific conversations are not routinely disclosed.
Information may need to be shared when there is a concern about the child’s safety, a risk of harm to the child or another person, or when disclosure is otherwise required by law. The therapist will explain these limits before counselling begins.
How involved will parents be in counselling?
Parent involvement depends on the child’s age, needs and treatment goals. The therapist may recommend parent check-ins, family involvement or strategies that parents can use at home while still protecting the child or teen’s therapeutic space.
Are parent support sessions available?
Yes. A therapist may meet with parents or guardians to help them understand their child’s needs, respond to difficult situations, strengthen communication and use supportive strategies at home.
When the child or teen is the client, parent sessions remain part of the child’s care and are focused on supporting their treatment. They are not individual therapy sessions for the parent.
The therapist will not disclose specific details from the child’s appointments without an appropriate reason or the child’s involvement. Information may need to be shared when there is a concern about the child’s safety, a risk of harm to the child or another person, or when disclosure is otherwise required by law.
Can counselling support ADHD or neurodivergence?
Yes. Counselling may help with emotional regulation, self-understanding, confidence, organization, impulsivity, family communication and challenges related to school or relationships.
Counselling can provide support but is different from a formal psychoeducational assessment.
Is child or teen counselling covered by insurance?
Coverage depends on your insurance plan and the credentials of the therapist you choose. We recommend confirming coverage directly with your insurance provider before booking.
Start With a Parent Conversation.
Book the required parent appointment or speak with Alyssa to determine which therapist may be the right fit.