Counselling for teens and young adults
You might recognize this
- You failed a course and haven’t told anyone yet.
- Everyone else seems to know what they’re doing with their life.
- You’ve checked therapy prices and closed the tab. Twice.
- Your phone is the last thing you see at night and the first in the morning, and you feel worse both times.
- Your parents think you’re lazy. You think you’re drowning.
Anxiety, ADHD, school, work, the pressure to have it figured out. Chantelle works with young people, and her fee is built for thin wallets.
Chantelle Efird works with this. Sessions from $60.
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How we work with it
Being young right now is a lot. School or work, or both. Money that doesn’t stretch. A phone full of people who seem to have it figured out. Maybe an ADHD diagnosis that explains a lot and fixes nothing on its own. Maybe no diagnosis, just a feeling you’re behind.
With Chantelle
Chantelle Efird grew up with anxiety and ADHD, moving every few years, so she knows how isolating it is to struggle and not know who to talk to. She works with anxiety, stress and burnout, ADHD, self-esteem and big life changes: starting school or a job, leaving home, a relationship ending, not knowing what’s next.
Sessions are relaxed. You don’t need to know what to talk about, or have the right words. “I’m not sure what’s going on, but I’m struggling” is a fine place to start. Together you’ll look at the patterns that keep you stuck and find ways forward that fit your actual life. Homework, when there is any, is usually journalling or a small challenge.
What it costs
Chantelle is our low-fee counsellor. She’s a counsellor candidate (RTCc), trained and supervised, so her sessions are $60 for an hour. If money is very tight, she’s open to talking about pro bono sessions, one person at a time. Insurance coverage for a candidate is case by case, so check with your provider. More on Chantelle’s low-fee sessions and other free options. The first consultation is always free.
For parents
If you’re worried about your teen, you’re welcome to book the free consultation together. Here’s what to expect:
Parents and guardians are welcome to be involved in their child’s counselling journey when appropriate and with the child’s agreement. However, counselling is also a space where young people can feel comfortable speaking openly and privately. Confidentiality is respected, with exceptions where safety concerns or legal obligations require information to be shared.
- How to bring it up: keep it low-key. “I’ve noticed things seem hard lately. Would you want to talk to someone who isn’t me?” Let them read Chantelle’s page and decide.
Older teens and family pressure
If family or cultural expectations are a big part of it, Jasneet may be a good fit once you’re 18, in English, Punjabi or Hindi.
Who on our team works with this
Main specialty
Chantelle Efird
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor candidate
Anxiety, ADHD, burnout and big changes, especially for teens and young adults. $60 a session.
- Fees
- From $60
- Times
- Midday, evening and weekend times
Good to know
Honest notes, including free options and when a different kind of help fits better.
Young and need to talk right now? Kids Help Phone is free and open 24/7: call 1‑800‑668‑6868 or text CONNECT to 686868. Anyone can call or text 9‑8‑8.
- Foundry offers free virtual counselling for young people aged 12 to 24 across BC. It’s a good option if cost is the main barrier.
- Students at BC colleges and universities can use Here2Talk for free counselling, 24/7.
- If your teen is having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, say so when you book. We’ll talk it through in the free consultation and decide together who on our team is the right fit, or help you find support outside it, such as Foundry or Kids Help Phone.
- We see young people from their early teens. For anyone under 19, a parent or guardian gives consent for counselling to start. If involving a parent isn’t safe or possible for you, contact Davis first and he’ll talk it through with you.
Common questions
Does my teen need my permission?
Yes. For anyone under 19, a parent or guardian gives consent for counselling to start. You’re welcome to book the free consultation together. If involving a parent isn’t safe or possible for you, contact Davis first and he’ll talk it through with you.
Will you tell me what my teen says?
Parents and guardians are welcome to be involved in their child’s counselling journey when appropriate and with the child’s agreement. However, counselling is also a space where young people can feel comfortable speaking openly and privately. Confidentiality is respected, with exceptions where safety concerns or legal obligations require information to be shared.
How much does it cost?
Chantelle’s sessions are $60 for an hour, and the first consultation is free. If money is very tight, she’s open to talking about pro bono sessions, one person at a time.
Will a teen really talk to someone on a screen?
Many do, and some find it easier than an office: they’re on their own bed, with their own stuff around them. Research with young people finds video counselling works about as well as in person. With Chantelle, sessions are by video, and your teen can keep the camera off.
What does RTCc mean?
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor candidate. Chantelle is a trained counsellor working toward full registration, under the direct supervision of a registered counselling supervisor.
Start with one free conversation.
Start with a free consultation with Chantelle. Say as much or as little as you like; it’s a conversation, not a commitment.
Next you’ll pick a time in Jane, our secure booking system. It asks for your name, email and phone.
Rather talk first? 250‑689‑6927