Aimee VanKoughnett

Registered Social Worker, and Certified Play Therapist

Aimee graduated with honours with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Trent University and completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) locally at Wilfrid Laurier University. Aimee is a Certified Play Therapist (CPT) and has specialized training in Child-Focused Family Therapy and Parent-Child Attachment Therapies, Trauma Treatment, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Expressive Arts and Sandtray Therapy.

Throughout her career, Aimee has had the privilege to journey alongside families in hospital, community mental health, and school settings. Most recently, Aimee provided therapy for children and youth at one of Waterloo Region's largest Trauma Treatment programs.

Aimee believes that families are the experts of their own experience, and that children and youth have innate wisdom about their own thoughts and feelings. Aimee’s goal is to create a supportive space for this wisdom to come forward, fostering healing and resilience that extends beyond the therapy space. Aimee’s individual work with children and youth is complimented by evidence-based parental consultation; equipping caregivers with tools to better understand their child's behaviour, strengthen family bonds, and co-create solutions to problems.
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Services

INITIAL EXPLORATION TELEPHONE CALL
FREE (15 min)
A complimentary 15-minute exploration telephone call is necessary before your first session to help determine that I am the right fit for your needs. Please book this free appointment prior to our first intake session.
INTAKE SESSION
$225 (90 min)
For children 12 years and under, we begin with a parent-only intake session to establish goals, gather background history, collaborate on the therapeutic process, and answer questions. Parents and caregivers are still welcome to attend the intake session for clients over 12 years of age, but not required.
ONGOING COUNSELLING SESSION
$165 (50 min)
Each ongoing counselling session is anchored with your established goals in mind, while holding space for adaptation to the unique needs of each child, youth and family.