About Sandra
Counsellor and Coach
for children, teens and parents
About Sandra Singer
I am a Counsellor and Coach based in North Vancouver, Canada.
I specialise in Child and Teen Counselling, Play Therapy, Parent Coaching and Teen Life Coaching.
You can see me in-person at my office on Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver; or online.
My Journey as a Child Counsellor and Teen Coach
I began my counselling practice in London, UK, in 2012, and over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working across a variety of settings, including charities, schools, and private practice. I’ve supported more than 120 families, working with children as young as 3, and helping families from diverse backgrounds navigate a wide range of challenges.
What I find most rewarding is empowering children and teens to overcome their struggles and grow into confident, resilient, and more balanced individuals. Equally fulfilling is working with parents to help them feel more attuned to their child’s needs, and foster a deeper sense of connection.
In 2021, I moved to North Vancouver to establish a new home and practice. While I continue to support clients in the UK, I’ve also built my counselling and coaching practice here on the North Shore. I work in my own private practice and as part of the team at Urban Balance Wellness, where I see clients in person.
In addition to working with young people as a counsellor, I decided to train as a Teen Resilience Coach to be better equipped to help young people navigate the transformative and often challenging teen years. As a parent of a teenager myself, I understand firsthand the complexities of adolescence, both for the teen and their family.
Through coaching, I help teens identify their passions, unlock their potential, and maximize their performance. My goal is to empower young people to become confident, self-aware, and happy adults—ready to face life’s challenges with resilience and purpose.
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My Approach
Child Counselling and Coaching
My work with children and young people adopts an integrative approach, drawing on a variety of neuroscientific, psychotherapeutic and coaching theories.
My aim is to support my clients find their unique voice and manage the ups and downs on their journey to adulthood. I help them move from a life where they might experience stress, anxiety and troubled relationships, to being more confident, able to enjoy deeper connections with others, and fulfil their potential.
As children and adolescents often struggle to find words to express how they feel, I use a range of creative therapies that help them make sense of their situation and express their thoughts and feelings.
I can help with
stress & anxiety | low self-esteem | lack of motivation & focus | loss & bereavement | friendship issues | communication & behavioural difficulties
Parent Coaching
My work with parents is based on my training in child development, parent-child therapy and the Adlerian theory of positive parenting. The latter is underpinned by the belief that humans have the need to belong and feel significant.
When children feel discouraged, they do not have the words to express their feelings nor do they understand where those feelings come from. Instead they act them out, likely through behaviour perceived as negative or worrying.
My aim is to empower parents to support their child’s emotional growth and resilience. Sessions include practical tools to help parents engage with their child without conflict bringing back the joy to family life.