Child, teen & family counselling
A place where your child
doesn’t have to translate who they are.
Culturally responsive counselling in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. In-person support for children and teens in Richmond, with adult and parent sessions available in person or online across BC.
English, Cantonese & MandarinIn-person in Richmond, Virtual across BC
You don’t have to figure it out alone
Most families arrive with a feeling rather than a diagnosis.
Pick whichever one lands — we’ll tell you where we’d start.
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Where we’d start
Big feelings usually make sense once you can see what’s underneath them. We help your child put language to what’s happening — often through play rather than talk — and give you a few things to try at home that actually fit your family.
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Where we’d start
Teens going quiet is rarely rejection — more often it’s self-protection. We start by building enough trust that talking feels like their idea, and we keep you in the loop on what would help without breaking their confidence.
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Where we’d start
School refusal is almost always anxiety wearing a different coat. We work out what the mornings are actually about, then build a return plan in steps small enough to succeed — with the school involved where that helps.
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Where we’d start
Culture, language and family expectations shape how hard things feel and what help is even acceptable. Sessions run in English, Cantonese or Mandarin, and none of that context has to be explained from scratch.
Big feelings usually make sense once you can see what’s underneath them. We help your child put language to what’s happening — often through play rather than talk — and give you a few things to try at home that actually fit your family.
Three ways in, depending on who needs support
Not sure which fits? That’s a good thing to bring to a free consultation — we’ll work it out together.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Building emotional regulation, confidence and steadier relationships — at a pace your child sets.
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Individual Adult Therapy
Anxiety, stress, burnout, life transitions, grief and relationships. You don’t need to be in crisis to come.
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Parent Consultation
Understand what’s driving the behaviour and what to do differently. Your child doesn’t need to be a client.
Learn moreWhy families choose ALIGND Space
01You set the direction
We’ll bring structure and ideas. You decide what we work on, and how quickly.
02English, Cantonese & Mandarin
Therapy in the language you think and feel in, without translating yourself first.
03Culture is part of the conversation
Family expectations and the things that go unsaid at home are usually central, not background.
04Public mental health experience
Master’s-level training, with experience coordinating care alongside schools, physicians and community agencies.
05Evidence-informed, not one-size-fits-all
CBT, ACT, attachment-based and play-informed work, chosen to suit the person in the room.
06In person & online
Meet in Richmond or online anywhere in British Columbia, starting with a free consultation.
What people say about working with our therapists
Rated 5.0 on Google — here’s what two clients wanted others to know.
Start with a conversation, not a decision.
A free 30-minute phone consultation to talk through what’s going on and whether working together makes sense.