Sydeney Cogan-Grahn — Child in Mind

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Sydney Cogan-Grahn

RP (Qualifying), Master’s Practicum Student
Availability: Currently accepting new clients (children and adolescents, in-person)
Languages: English
Age Range: Children and adolescents
Services Offered: Individual therapy and parent support
Areas of Focus: Sydney’s counselling training and experience has centred on using a developmental approach to support children and adolescents to thrive. She works with clients navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges, and has particular experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those with Autism and ADHD. Sydney is trained in Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT).
Approach to Therapy: Sydney takes a collaborative, person-centered, evidence-based approach to therapy. She creates a space that allows clients to show up as they are. She believes in strength-based and neurodiverse affirming frameworks as a foundation for development and growth. Sydney’s goal is to help clients connect with their strengths and develop skills and tools that empower them in their lives.
Educational Background and Training: BA (Honours) Psychology at the University of Alberta, MA in Counselling Psychology at the University of Ottawa
Star Statement: Sydney believes that therapy can be a space for joy and creativity! She loves to integrate play, art, movement, and clients’ unique interests and passions directly in sessions. She aims to make self-discovery and skill building an engaging and fun experience that encourages clients to be who they truly are and who they want to be.