A Healing journey through play
Play therapy & Child Counselling on Vancouver Island
A Warmer Way to Help Children Feel Seen
At Allius Counselling, we understand that children experience emotions deeply even if they can’t always explain them.When kids face anxiety, grief, behavioural challenges, or big life changes, they often express distress throuh play, silence, or sudden outbursts rather than words.
That’s why we offer Child Counselling and Play Therapy in Nanaimo and across Vancouver Island, BC — a compassionate, developmentally-informed approach that helps children process emotions, build resilience, and reconnect with calm and confidenceMany counselling practices use play-based methods, but Allius Counselling stands apart as the only child counselling clinic in our area supervised by a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S).
Our qualified child therapists use play-based, expressive, and creative interventions designed specifically for children and adolescents.We follow a brain-based, attachment-informed philosophy — meeting your child exactly where they are while giving parents practical tools to continue that support at home.
When you know something isnt quite right
You’ve noticed the changes — the quiet withdrawal, the big outbursts, the worry behind their eyes.
Maybe your child is having trouble sleeping, becoming clingier than usual, or struggling to focus at school.
You’ve done everything — the patient talks, the hugs, the routines — but something still feels unsettled.
And now you’re wondering if your child needs a little more support.
You are not alone, and reaching out doesn’t make you a bad parent — it makes you a compassionate one.
This step might be the most loving thing you can do.
Understanding Child Counselling
Child counselling gives children a safe, confidential space to explore feelings and learn healthy coping strategies. Our therapists use Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT for children), and creative expression to help kids:
- Identify and express emotions
- Building coping and problem-solving skills
- Strengthen Sef- esteem and confidence
- Navigate stress, grief or change
- Reconnect with calm and curiosity
Each session is adapted to your child's age, personality and developmental stage.
What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy is a proven therapeutic approach that uses play as the child’s natural language. Through play, children can communicate, experiment, and process their emotions at their own pace.
In our dedicated play therapy rooms, every block built, drawing created, or story acted out becomes a step toward healing.
What Play Therapy Helps With
Anxiety & Worry
Trauma, Grief & Loss
Emotional Regulation & Big Feelings
Behavioural Challenges ( including ADHD and defiance)
Family, Peer, or School Stress
This is where your child can be seen, heard, and unconditionally supported. Children don’t need all the answers, they need a warm, accepting place to be curious, creative, and real. That’s what Play Therapy at Allius is all about.
We serve families across Vancouver Island, BC including Duncan, North Saanich, and Nanaimo with both in‑person and online child counselling. Remote sessions are also available for families across British Columbia.
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Allius Services serves clients across Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Ladysmith, Chemainus, Port Alberni, and the surrounding areas.