Professional counselling for teens navigating anxiety, identity, trauma, and the weight of growing up in Kelowna and online across BC.
Adolescence has always been complicated. But right now, young people are carrying more than most of us understand, the pressure to perform, to belong, to figure out who they are while the world keeps changing underneath their feet. When your child is struggling, it can feel frightening. And it can be hard to know how to help.
At Renew, we meet young people exactly where they are. No lectures. No quick fixes. Just a safe, confidential space where they’re allowed to be honest, maybe for the first time in a long time. We work gently but purposefully, helping them understand what they’re feeling, build real coping skills, and find their footing again.
If you’re a young person reading this
You don't have to know how to explain what you're feeling. You don't have to be "bad enough" to deserve support. You just have to show up, we'll take it from there. This space belongs to you.
If you’re a parent reading this
Reaching out for your child takes courage. We'll keep you informed and involved in a way that protects their trust because their willingness to engage in therapy depends on feeling safe in it.
We tailor our approach to each young person’s age, personality, and what they’re navigating. Some teens want to talk. Others need movement, creativity, or simply a quiet space to exist without pressure. We follow their lead, always within a clinically grounded framework.
We don't rush into the hard stuff. The first sessions are about safety helping your young person understand that this space is truly theirs, that nothing is shared without their knowledge (with limited, clearly explained exceptions), and that they will never be judged here.
Behaviour is often a message. We work with young people to understand what their emotions are really saying, whether it's anxiety showing up as avoidance, or anger masking deep hurt. Making sense of it is often the first relief they've felt in a long time.
We give young people practical, evidence-based skills drawn from CBT, DBT, and person-centered approaches, that they can actually use in their lives. Not worksheets for the sake of worksheets. Tools that genuinely shift how they move through hard moments.
We offer parent check-ins that support the therapeutic process without breaching your young person's trust. We'll help you understand what's happening and how to show up for them at home because healing doesn't only happen in the therapy room.
It’s normal for teens to push back at first. They may say it’s pointless, that they’re fine, that they don’t need to go. That resistance is part of the process and our therapists are skilled at working gently through it. Most young people shift once they feel genuinely safe and unjudged.
Confidentiality is central to effective youth therapy. Your young person needs to know that what they share stays in the room, with clear, age-appropriate exceptions around immediate safety concerns, which we explain transparently to both of you at the start. We will always keep you informed of anything that requires your involvement, while protecting the therapeutic trust that makes this work.
Progress in youth counselling can look quiet from the outside. You may not hear what’s being discussed. But you will likely notice over time a young person who is more regulated, more communicative, and more like themselves again.
Book a free 15-minute consultation for you, or together with your young person. We’ll take the time to understand what’s happening and help you take the next step with confidence.
The heart of our work is the relationships we build, and we’re proud that so many of our clients choose to return or refer others after experiencing meaningful support with us.
What sets us apart isn’t just our clinical skill it’s how we listen. We take the time to understand what you truly need, offering honest communication, thoughtful strategies, and a space where you feel genuinely seen and supported.
Our clients know they’re not just receiving therapy they’re building a trusted connection they can rely on, session after session.
A typical counselling session lasts between 50 and 60 minutes. This allows you to discuss your issues thoroughly and start working on individualized strategies to help you make meaningful and sustainable improvements.
No you don’t, we offer virtual sessions across the globe.
Privacy is of the utmost importance. Each session follows the strict guidelines of ethics and provincial laws to guarantee complete privacy and security. non-judgmental space to freely and truthfully.
There is no limit to what you can talk about that impacts your mental or emotional wellbeing of you such as depression, anxiety and grief, trauma, issues with relationships, stress or life changes--nothing is out of the question when you have a personalised counselling session.
Yes, we know the demands of life. We offer flexibility in scheduling appointments, and can even accommodate some weekend and evening appointments to accommodate your individual and professional obligations.
The frequency of your sessions will vary according to your requirements and objectives. Certain clients can benefit from sessions for short-term assistance, while others would prefer regular sessions to deepen their exploration and ongoing personal development.
Some extended health insurance policies include sessions with licensed counsellors. It is recommended to contact the insurance company to verify the details specific to your plan prior to your first visit.
Absolutely. Your safety is crucial in your healing. In the event that you require a new suitable fit, we'll assist you to change counsellors with no obligation or judgement.
We employ evidence-based techniques that are specific to every client's needs, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques as well as trauma-informed treatment, in order to provide you with effective and individualized assistance.
The process of getting started is simple. Contact us via our website or by phone. We'll walk you through the next steps before setting the first appointment at an appointment that's convenient for you.
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