02/19/2025
As a child, my life was upended when my mom met my stepfather. He was dealing with addictions which created chaos and crisis in our lives. However, I also remember a few people that were a great support over the years. They included the health nurse that made me feel safe and special as well as a few teachers that watched over and encouraged me.
I know these people and my personal experiences influenced my decision to dedicate over 30 years of my life to a profession where I could make a difference in a child and their families life during challenging times.
As many of you know, my name is Wendy Hunter and today I am a Registered Psychotherapist in private practice. My company’s name is called In Support Of Children Counselling and my mission is to support children in every way I can through empowerment and teaching skills that will help them cope and thrive. I provide individual and group counselling sessions with children and teens.
My work also includes providing support and education to parents who are the most influential people in their children’s lives. I provide individual sessions for parents as well as groups. The most recent program that I offer is called Fear-Less by Triple P Parenting from Australia. It is a 6 week program that teaches parents how to support their children who are dealing with anxiety. Many of the children and teens that I work with, struggle with anxiety.
Did you know, that according to the Children’s Mental Health of Ontario (CMHO), data collected shows that 20% of Canadian children experience diagnosable mental health disorders, with anxiety being one of the most prevalent? This is an alarming statistic and our children need specialized help and support so they can learn to cope and manage all of life's challenges. Ref: CMHO.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could like and share this post to everyone that you know. I’d like to get the word out that support is here! I have a limited number of spots available for my counselling services. For more information about my services including the Fear-Less Parent Program, please visit my website at www.insupportofchildren.com or email me at whunter63@gmail.com.
