Birdie Counselling is a space for children, youth, young adults, and families to feel supported as they navigate life’s challenges and celebrate its successes. Our team of Registered Social Workers, Ellen & Emma, bring authenticity, creativity, and curiosity to every story we’re invited into. 💛
At Birdie, we support challenges such as anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief and loss, emotional regulation, self-esteem, identity exploration, and family or relationship challenges. We love our work with youth and deeply value working alongside caregivers and families to strengthen connection, understanding, and support. We draw from a range of evidence-based approaches including DBT, CBT, ACT, EMDR, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, somatic and attachment-based therapies and play-based approaches to tailor support in a way that feels just right for you.
Whether you’re reaching out for yourself, your child, or your family, we’re honoured to be considered as part of your village. We welcome your story and look forward to meeting you and/or your child when the time is right!
Please note: Ellen is not accepting new clients at this time
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Please note- Ellen is not accepting new clients at this time.
I’m Ellen, a Registered Clinical Social Worker (MSW, RCSW) with a specialization in child & adolescent mental health. I am experienced in working with children, youth, young adults, and families who are impacted by trauma, grief, loss, anxiety, depression, obsessions and compulsions, low self-esteem, and identity struggles.
I believe in incorporating creative and compassionate approaches into my clinical work and do so by utilizing play and art therapy techniques, child focused EMDR, attachment based interventions, elements of cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness strategies.
When I’m not at working, I’m practicing my own self-care by spending time with people who support me, being outside with my dog, and dreaming of future travels.
I welcome your story and look forward to meeting you and/or your child when the time is right!
Please note- Ellen is not accepting new clients at this time.
I’m Ellen, a Registered Clinical ...
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Emma Pilkington
(She/Her/Hers)
MSW, RSW
Hi everyone! My name is Emma Pilkington (she/her) and I’m excited to be part of the Birdie Counselling team.
I support youth, young adults, and families who are navigating big emotions, anxiety, low mood, self-esteem challenges, attachment concerns, eating disorders, and experiences of self-harm. I also enjoy working alongside families to strengthen connection, communication, and understanding.
I draw from approaches such as DBT, CBT, ACT, somatic work, and attachment-based therapy to gently support clients in making sense of their inner world, building tools for navigating big emotions, and reconnecting with themselves.
At the heart of my work is the belief that people heal in spaces where they feel safe, seen, and cared for. I strive to create that kind of space… one where you can show up just as you are and feel supported as you move toward greater ease, confidence, and connection.
Outside of work, I love to play sports, travel and spend time with friends and family. I would be honoured to support you and/or your family!
Hi everyone! My name is Emma Pilkington (she/her) and I’m excited to be part of the Birdie Counse...
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