ADHD Counselling for Children in North York & Across Ontario
If your child is facing challenges with school performance, emotional outbursts, or following directions, our specialized ADHD Counselling in North York offers a supportive space for you and your child to find a path to harmony.
How ADHD Counselling Supports Your Child
Improve School Focus
Develop practical concentration skills to help your child thrive in the classroom and at home.
Calm Emotional Outbursts
Teach your child how to understand and regulate big feelings, reducing meltdowns and frustration.
Strengthen Family Bonds
Replace daily "homework battles" with positive communication and mutual understanding.
Is Your Child Struggling to Meet High Expectations?
As parents in the community, we want the best for our children’s future. It can be heartbreaking and exhausting to see your child struggle with sitting still, following instructions, or finishing their schoolwork. You may feel judged by teachers or extended family, or worry that your child is being labeled as "naughty" when they are actually trying their hardest. ADHD Counselling for children isn't about changing who your child is, it’s about understanding their unique brain and giving them the tools to succeed without the weight of shame.
You don't have to map out this journey by yourself.
Healing is a Family Journey.
Having frequent "meltdowns" or difficulty calming down after being upset.
Struggling to follow multi-step instructions at home or in school.
Constantly losing school supplies, toys, or forgetting their homework.
Described as "daydreaming" or "not listening" by their teachers.
Excessively fidgety, unable to stay seated, or always "on the go."
Feeling frustrated or having low self-esteem because they feel "different" from peers.
We Can Help If Your Child Is:
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ADHD Counselling for Children:
A Heart-Centered Approach
Children don't just need "discipline"; they need to feel understood and secure. Our approach to ADHD Counselling for children combines practical executive function skills with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) adapted for families. We look at the emotional cycle between parent and child. Often, ADHD symptoms lead to a cycle of criticism and withdrawal. By using EFT, we help parents and children reconnect emotionally, creating a secure base where the child feels safe enough to learn new focus strategies. We speak your language (Cantonese and Mandarin) to ensure your family values are respected throughout the process.
ADHD Counselling in North York
Benefits of Our Specialized ADHD Counselling
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ADHD Counselling for children in North York provides a space to look beyond the behavior to the underlying neurodiversity. We help you understand how your child’s brain processes information and how the high-pressure academic environment may be triggering their symptoms. Within ADHD Counselling for children, this insight allows parents to move from frustration to advocacy, fostering a more supportive home life.
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We work with your child to build age-appropriate "focus tools" that work for their specific brain. Through ADHD Counselling for children, we introduce visual schedules, task-breaking techniques, and sensory breaks. These sessions empower your child with professional strategies to manage their energy, ensuring they can handle the North York school curriculum with less stress and more confidence.
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ADHD often manifests as physical restlessness, sleep difficulties, or sensory sensitivities. Professional ADHD Counselling for children teaches kids how to "check in" with their bodies. By using child-friendly mindfulness and grounding exercises during your sessions, your child can learn to soothe their nervous system, leading to better sleep and a calmer physical presence.
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For many kids with ADHD, emotions feel bigger and faster than they do for others. ADHD Counselling for children provides the tools to manage these "big feelings" before they turn into outbursts. We help your child identify their emotional triggers and use "calm-down" strategies, leading to greater resilience in social settings and at school.
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Withdrawal and isolation are common in depression, which can strain bonds with partners and family. Through depression therapy, you will gain insight into how your mood affects your connections. We help you learn to communicate your needs and reconnect with loved ones, transforming isolation into secure, supportive relationships.
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As your child masters new skills and experiences success, their self-esteem begins to flourish. Counselling empowers children by highlighting their "ADHD superpowers," such as creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. By giving them the professional tools to manage their challenges, ADHD Counselling for children enables your child to grow into a confident, capable individual.
Why Choose A.R.E. Psychotherapy?
Cultural Safety
You don't have to explain your culture to us, who speak English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Financial Ease
Our services are covered by most extended health insurance plans. We offer direct billing to major insurance providers.
Offer in-person sessions at our North York, Markham and Mississauga locations or connect via secure online therapy.
Flexible Access
Meet Our ADHD Therapists in North York
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Jenny Wu
Founder & Registered Psychotherapist (English, Cantonese, Mandarin)
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Anders Chan
Registered Psychotherapist (English, Cantonese, Mandarin)
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![Caleb Tse Registered Psychotherapist]()
Caleb Tse
Registered Psychotherapist (English, Cantonese)
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![Clare Ho Registered Psychotherapist]()
Clare Ho
Registered Psychotherapist (English, Cantonese, Mandarin)
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![Syd Liu Registered Psychotherapist]()
Syd Liu
Registered Psychotherapist (English, Mandarin)
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![Jiali Bin Registered Psychotherapist]()
Jiali Bin
Registered Psychotherapist (English, Mandarin)
How ADHD Counselling Works
The Connection: Book a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your child’s needs and family goals.
Child Assessment: We meet with your child to understand their strengths and where they get "stuck."
Collaborative Growth: We work with you and your child to implement strategies and improve family connection.
What Your Family Can Expect from Therapy
In time, you may notice that:
Your child is more independent with their schoolwork and routines.
Home life is more peaceful with fewer arguments and meltdowns.
Your child feels more confident and less "frustrated" with themselves.
You feel more equipped and less stressed as a parent.
Your child’s social skills and friendships improve.
Stress-Free Billing for
Your Peace of Mind
Your mental health is an investment, and we make it easy to access. We offer Direct Billing to most major insurance providers.
And more…
FAQs About ADHD Counselling
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and book a free consultation.
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Yes. We understand that navigating the complexities of neurodiversity and executive dysfunction is often easiest in your native tongue. Our ADHD counselling services are available in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. This ensures that specific cultural nuances—such as the unique pressures regarding academic achievement, family expectations, and the stigma often associated with ADHD—are fully understood and addressed without anything being "lost in translation."
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To make your path to better focus and emotional regulation as stress-free as possible, we offer direct billing to most major insurance providers in Ontario. During your ADHD counselling journey, we can often submit the claims on your behalf. This means you won’t have to pay the full amount upfront and wait for reimbursement, removing the financial "paperwork stress" that can be particularly overwhelming for those managing ADHD. We can verify your specific coverage during your free 15-minute consultation.
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Yes. We know that when you are struggling with procrastination, burnout, or the symptoms of ADHD, waiting months for help only adds to the frustration. Our clinic currently has no waitlist, allowing you to begin your ADHD counselling sessions and start implementing practical strategies for relief within days rather than months.
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Absolutely. We provide high-quality ADHD counselling both at our North York office and via secure video platforms across Ontario. Many of our clients find that "virtual counselling" allows them to stay in an environment where they feel most comfortable. This can be especially helpful for managing the sensory sensitivities or social anxiety that sometimes accompany ADHD, while also saving you the time and stress of a commute.
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Confidentiality is a cornerstone of professional ADHD counselling. Whether you are an adult seeking support or a student navigating academic pressure, your sessions are private and protected by strict healthcare privacy laws in Ontario. We provide a discreet, non-judgmental space where you can focus on your personal growth and mental health with total peace of mind.
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All children have energy, but ADHD involves a consistent pattern of inattention or hyperactivity that interferes with their development and school performance. ADHD Counselling for children can help determine if your child’s behavior is situational or if they require specialized neurodivergent support.
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Every child is different, but we typically recommend 10-12 weekly sessions. This allows enough time to build a relationship with the child and for parents to implement new strategies at home.
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If your child’s school performance or self-esteem is suffering, or if you feel disconnected as a parent, counselling is a great first step. We provide a space in your native language (Cantonese/Mandarin) to discuss these concerns openly.
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Yes. ADHD Counselling for children teaches somatic (body) awareness, helping kids learn how to manage their physical restlessness through movement breaks and grounding tools.
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Yes. We use a blend of Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), skills coaching, and play-based therapy to ensure the ADHD Counselling is engaging and effective for your child’s age and personality.