Psychotherapy and support services adapted to a broad range of developmental, cognitive, communication, and sensory needs.
Individuals with disabilities often face emotional, behavioural, social, and mental health challenges that are misunderstood, overlooked, or approached through models that do not fully reflect their lived experience.
At Counselling & Behaviour, we specialize in bridging psychotherapy with disability-informed support through care that is flexible, individualized, and adapted to the person.
Disability & Person-Directed Support
Areas of Support
We frequently support individuals and families navigating:
· Developmental disabilities
· Autism spectrum disorder
· Intellectual disabilities
· ADHD and learning differences
· Emotional regulation difficulties
· Anxiety and chronic overwhelm
· Behavioural challenges connected to emotional distress
· Communication and sensory differences
· School-related difficulties
· Family stress and caregiver burnout
· Transitions into adulthood and greater independence
· Complex mental health and co-occurring needs
Our Approach
Effective support must be adapted to the individual rather than forcing the individual to adapt to a rigid therapeutic model.
We consider:
· Communication style
· Cognitive processing
· Emotional regulation capacity
· Sensory needs
· Behavioural patterns
· Family dynamics
· Environmental stressors
· Support systems already in place
Our work may include psychotherapy, parent support, emotional regulation work, system navigation, collaboration with schools or support teams, and person-directed planning.
Person-Directed Planning & Family Support
We help families:
· Better understand emotional and behavioural patterns
· Navigate disability-related systems and supports
· Strengthen communication and coping strategies
· Plan for transitions and future needs
· Support independence and sustainable functioning over time
Book a free 15-minute consultation
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with individuals with higher support needs?
Yes. We support individuals across a broad range of developmental, cognitive, communication, emotional, and sensory profiles.
Do your provide ABA therapy?
No. We are a psychotherapy clinic and do not provide ABA services.
Can psychotherapy be adapted for individuals with communication or cognitive differences?
Yes. Adapting therapy to the person’s communication style, cognitive profile, sensory needs, and emotional regulation capacity is a core part of our approach.
Do you support families and caregivers as well?
Absolutely. Parent and caregiver support is often an important part of helping individuals function more sustainably across environments.
Support that looks beyond behaviour alone.
Book a free 15-minute consultation to learn more about our approach and whether Counselling & Behaviour may be the right fit.