We talk for 20 minutes about what your current struggle is, what your goal might be for sessions, and how I can be of service. This consult allows you to get a better sense of who I am, and I can let you know how I would approach helping you. We can arrange this conversation by phone, online with Zoom, or in person.

YES! We love when parents and teens are willing to have sessions together. Changes in family dynamics and individuals wellness happens more powerfully and for longer term when parents and youth are both willing to shift and stretch themselves emotionally and mentally.

We recommend that the initial free consult includes both parent and youth and we collaborate to decide how the sessions will look to best serve the struggles and challenges you are working on.

Sometimes, youth like to have their own sessions as this allows them to have their own space to be themselves and be heard outside of the family system. And if that is the case, we encourage parents to participate in their own counselling work (which can be our Parent Course: Thriving with Teens) until both youth and parent feel safe, trusting, and ready to have sessions together when possible.

There are times when you will be encouraged to share with important people in your life, with thorough support and guidance, and only when you feel ready. The only time I have to share information is if I suspect you are in danger of harming yourself or another person, or I suspect there is child abuse.

To find out if your sessions with me can be covered, please contact your insurance or extended health benefits program first. You can give them the following information: Leanna Madill is a Master Therapeutic Counsellor, registered with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (registration number #2400) and is a Registered Professional Counsellor, registered with Canadian Professional Counsellor’s Association (registration number #3618).