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Child Psychologist and Counselling in Langford, BC
Families in Langford and across the Westshore often prefer access to specialized child mental health services closer to home.
Pinwheel Clinic provides psychological assessments, psychoeducational assessments, and child counselling at our Langford location on Merchant Way.
We are located near Westshore Town Centre and Belmont Market, with convenient access from Highway 1 and accessible parking for families travelling from Colwood, View Royal, and Bear Mountain.
Services follow the same physician- and psychologist-led clinical structure used at our Victoria clinic.
Psychological Assessments in Langford
Comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments are available at our Langford location.
Families seek assessment when there are:
- Persistent reading, writing, or math difficulties
- Academic performance that does not reflect effort
- Questions about attention, focus, or impulsivity
- Concerns about possible learning disorders
- Anxiety affecting school performance
- Emotional or behavioural regulation challenges
Assessment is designed to clarify strengths, areas of difficulty, and functional impact before treatment decisions are made.
- Detailed clinical history
- Standardized, evidence-based testing
- Interpretation by a registered psychologist
- A structured feedback meeting
- A comprehensive written report with practical recommendations
A $500 retainer deposit is required to reserve assessment appointments. The retainer is refundable with seven or more days’ notice before the first appointment and before questionnaires are completed.
Child Counselling and Therapy in Langford
Counselling at Pinwheel Clinic is delivered within The Pinwheel Method™, a physician- and psychologist-led, team-based care model designed to bring clarity to complex child mental health concerns.
Rather than starting with open-ended therapy, we begin by understanding what is driving a child’s difficulties and then develop a structured plan for treatment. This approach helps ensure therapy is targeted, measurable, and focused on meaningful improvement in daily functioning at home and at school.
Team-Based Care Programs
When concerns are more complex or persistent, families may participate in a structured treatment program delivered by a coordinated clinical team.
- These programs reflect the Pinwheel Method’s team-based approach and typically include:
- A focused diagnostic interview with the clinic psychologist when needed
- An initial in-person medical assessment with the clinic physician
- Weekly counselling sessions with a clinical counsellor
- Scheduled physician follow-up appointments during treatment
- Regular team-based care meetings between the counsellor, physician, and psychologist
- Ongoing measurement of progress and built-in review points
Programs are usually designed as structured weekly treatment plans lasting approximately 12 weeks, based on research-supported protocols.
Parent participation is an important part of treatment. Some sessions are parent-only, while others involve both the parent and child.
The goal is to support measurable improvement in day-to-day functioning, including emotional regulation, behaviour at home, and success at school.
Supportive Counselling
We also offer high quality, evidence-based supportive counselling for children, teens, and families.
Academic Intervention in Langford, BC
We offer structured academic intervention programs focused on reading and writing development using The Science of Reading and Writing approach.
These programs begin with an assessment by our lead teacher interventionist to identify the specific literacy skills that require support, allowing intervention to be tailored to each child’s learning profile. Intervention typically occurs twice weekly over 5 weeks.
- Sessions include:
- Clear identification of the child’s specific reading or writing skill gaps, based on a focused assessment
- Instruction grounded in evidence-based reading and writing research
- Structured, skill-based plan with clear goals
- Regular measurement and review of progress using data
- Concrete next steps to maintain progress made
Fees and Insurance
Fees and policies are consistent across our Langford and Victoria locations.
Counselling & Programs
There is a $450 deposit for academic intervention programs.
Medical & Insurance
We direct bill with some insurance providers as well as third party funders including Variety BC and Jordan’s Principle.
We recommend confirming coverage details directly with your insurance provider.
Next Steps
If you are looking for a child psychologist in Langford or counselling in the Westshore area, an intake conversation can help clarify the right next step.
Families do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out.