Children (ages 4 and up)
Expressive Art therapeutic techniques (or creative arts techniques) is the use of the creative arts as a form of therapeutic counselling. Unlike traditional art expression, the process of creation is emphasized rather than the final product. The use of expressive art techniques is predicated on the assumption that people can heal through the use of imagination and the various forms of creative expression.
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Youths (ages 13 to 17+)
Youths can get individual counselling and/or art/play therapy techniques as well.
- For 16 years + we can book without the consent of a parent, However, the individual must call us to book the appointment, otherwise we would need to book an Intake with the Parent first
Children (under age 4)
We find that children under 4 years do not respond to counselling/therapy of any kind; therefore we do not provide service to children under 4. Providing support for parents to help reduce the conflict is our best recommendation. If you are experiencing troubles with your young child(ren), we suggest Adult Counselling, Parenting After Separation, or the Caught in the Middle parents' program.
Schedule
To access counselling/therapy for children/youth under 16:
- An initial appointment with the parent/guardian only is made - about an hour in length (ie children/youth do NOT come to this appointment) NOTE: If you are interested in getting 2 children/youths into counselling than the Initial Appointment may take a little longer. If both Parents/Guardians are interested they can come to the same or intake or separate intake may need to bee booked.
- While permission is only required from one parent/guardian to register a child/youth for counselling/therapy services - we do ask that if the child/youth has another parent/guardian that they are notified before we begin service.
- Once the appointment has happened with the selected counsellor, the children/youth now can attend the appointment.
- meant to be weekly sessions, at the given time,
- are 45 minutes in length
- occur during regular office hours.
Fees*
Counselling/Therapy services are on a sliding scale. Some things to consider:
- Benefits Package: Please check with your provider to see if your payments can be covered. (It is your responsibility to submit receipts to your provider for reimbursement - Family Services of Greater Victoria is not responsible for direct billing).
- Ministry, CVAP, etc: If you are involved with any of these organizations – please check to see if they can cover payments. You may have to cover payment of sessions until you are approved.
- $50/session* if your annual income is less than $35,000
- up to $130/session if your annual income is $75,000 or more
(or if you are covered by an Extended Health Plan)
* Reduced fees are available by special application.
** 48 hours (2 days) notice of cancellation is required. Otherwise, a regular fee will apply.
** 48 hours (2 days) notice of cancellation is required. Otherwise, a regular fee will apply.
Service Providers
Funders
Counselling/Therapy for Children and youth is partially funded by: