Courageous KIDS. Courageous TEENS. Courageous PARENTS.
Seeking support makes you COURAGEOUS.
Providing Play Therapy and Counselling Services for Children, Youth, Caregivers and Families in the St. Thomas and Surrounding Areas and Online Across Ontario.
Hi! My name is Kristi Forbes.
I am the founder and lead therapist at Courageous Counselling and I’m so glad you’re here! My passion and specialty is in providing counselling support for children, teens, caregivers and families. Let’s face it - parenting can be HARD and I believe we aren’t meant to do it alone. My goal is to create a space where you can safely explore what is going on in your child’s life, learn ways to effectively cope with life’s challenges, and ultimately find joy for your child’s and family’s everyday life. And the best part? At Courageous Counselling you can do all of this while also having fun!
Who I Help
I specialize in supporting children and their parents. These sessions can be individual for a child, youth or parent(s) and can also include both the parent and child together, depending on your family’s needs.
Children
Child sessions are geared towards children between the ages of 3 and 12. These sessions can be individual and can also be accompanied by a parent, depending on the presenting issues and the agreed upon goals for the counselling process.
Teens
I meet with teens up until the age of 18. Often times teens prefer individual sessions. However, with their permission, teen-parent sessions are also an option when the focus is on family relationships.
Parents
I offer parenting support sessions for those looking for education and support in specific areas of their parenting journey. I also specialize in parent-child relationships (biological, foster and adoptive) and am a big believer in having parents involved in sessions when appropriate.
Areas of Focus
I offer specialized counselling support for children ages 3-18 and their caregiver(s) with a focus on the following areas:
Trauma
Bullying
Grief and Loss
Physical, Emotional or Sexual Abuse
Anxiety/Depression
Behavioural Challenges
Emotional Regulation
Self-Esteem and Body Image
Social Challenges
Parenting Support
Family Conflict
Adjustment to Life Changes
Let’s Meet!
Asking for support is always the hardest step, so let me make it a bit easier. The first meeting is always a free 15 minute consultation. We can chat and get to know each other and discuss how I can best support you and your child. You can book this consultation by clicking on the button below, calling me directly, or sending me an email.
