At Anchoridge Counselling Services, we believe that every child deserves a safe, supportive, and compassionate space to feel heard, understood, and empowered.

With established clinic locations in Waterloo, Oakville, and London, Ontario, our growing multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals is dedicated to providing accessible, inclusive, and evidence-based mental health care to individuals, couples, children, youth, and families.

We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and engaging Child & Youth Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children and adolescents, understands the importance of family involvement, and brings creativity, warmth, and clinical expertise to their therapeutic practice.

Position Overview

As a Child & Youth Therapist at Anchoridge, you will provide individualized mental health support to children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioural, developmental, and psychological challenges.

You will utilize age-appropriate, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help young clients develop emotional regulation skills, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and navigate life's challenges.

We are particularly interested in clinicians who incorporate play-based interventions, expressive arts, creative therapeutic activities, and developmentally appropriate counselling approaches into their work.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide individual psychotherapy to children and adolescents presenting with a variety of mental health concerns.
- Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and establish measurable therapeutic goals.
- Support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, emotional dysregulation, behavioural difficulties, grief, trauma, school-related stress, and family transitions.
- Utilize evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed interventions, play-based therapy, and other developmentally appropriate modalities.
- Incorporate creative, interactive,



and engaging therapeutic techniques tailored to each child's developmental stage.
- Collaborate with parents and caregivers when clinically appropriate to support treatment goals and strengthen family relationships.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
- Conduct ongoing risk assessments and implement appropriate safety planning when necessary.
- Participate in clinical consultation, professional development, and team collaboration.
- Maintain ethical standards, professional boundaries, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

- Master's degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology, Psychotherapy, or a related mental health discipline.
- Current registration in good standing with a recognized Ontario regulatory college, such as the CRPO or OCSWSSW.
- Demonstrated clinical experience providing psychotherapy to children and/or adolescents.
- Knowledge of child development, family systems, and age-appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
- Ability to establish meaningful therapeutic relationships with children, youth, and caregivers.
- Professional liability insurance.
- Robust communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Assets:

- Specialized training or experience in play therapy, expressive arts therapy, or child-centred therapeutic approaches.
- Experience supporting neurodivergent children, including children with ADHD or autism.
- Training in trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, or attachment-based interventions.




- Experience working collaboratively with parents, schools, and other community professionals.
- Experience providing parent consultations or family-based interventions.
- Availability for after-school, evening, or weekend appointments.

What We Offer At Anchoridge, we recognize that exceptional client care begins with supporting the clinicians who provide it.

We strive to create a professional environment where therapists feel respected, connected, and empowered to grow.

- Flexible Scheduling: Build a schedule that supports your professional goals and work-life balance.
- Established Practice: Join a growing counselling organization with three Ontario clinic locations.
- Administrative Support: Support with scheduling, client inquiries, billing, and day-to-day administrative needs.
- Collaborative Team Environment: Connect with a diverse team of mental health professionals.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continued learning, collaboration, and clinical growth.
- Welcoming Clinical Spaces: Access professional, comfortable, and supportive therapy environments.
- Marketing & Practice Visibility: Benefit from Anchoridge's ongoing marketing efforts and established online presence.
- Competitive Compensation: Contractor compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Who We're Looking For We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and young people.

You understand that therapy with children isn't always about sitting across from one another and talking. Sometimes meaningful progress happens through play, creativity, movement, storytelling, and connection.

You are compassionate, adaptable, clinically grounded, and comfortable collaborating with caregivers while maintaining a child-centred therapeutic relationship.

Most importantly, you are committed to helping children feel safe, confident, understood, and supported as they grow.

Pay: $65,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Child Therapist (London)
🏢 Anchoridge Counselling Services
📍 London