About Sandra
Counsellor and Coach
for children, teens and parents
About Sandra Singer
As a registered Therapeutic Counsellor, many insurance providers cover my services for your peace of mind.Based in North Vancouver, I’m a Counsellor and Coach dedicated to helping children, teens, and parents thrive..
I specialize in Child and Teen Counselling, Play Therapy, Parent Coaching, and Teen Life Coaching—offering personalized support that makes a real difference.
You can meet me in person at Urban Balance Wellness on Lonsdale Avenue or connect online from anywhere.
I am a registered Therapeutic Counsellor, a designation covered by many insurance providers.
My Journey as a Child Counsellor and Teen Coach
I began my counselling practice in London, UK, in 2012, working across charities, schools, and private practice. Since then, I’ve supported over 300 families—working with children as young as three and helping diverse families navigate challenges such as anxiety, OCD, emotional dysregulation, and neurodiversity.
What I find most rewarding is empowering children and teens to overcome struggles and grow into confident, resilient individuals. I also work closely with parents to deepen their connection and attunement to their child’s needs.
In 2021, I relocated to North Vancouver, where I established a private practice and joined the team at Urban Balance Wellness. I continue to support clients in the UK as well.
To better support young people, I trained as a Teen Resilience Coach. As a parent of two teens, I understand the complexities of adolescence and help teens discover their passions, build confidence, and develop resilience to face life’s challenges with 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.