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Top Rated Family Counselling and Therapy for Kids in the Guelph Area

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25+ Years serving the Guelph area
3000+ Families supported
Accredited by CRPO, OCSWSSW, CACFT

Family Counselling & Child Therapy for a Healthier Home Life

Parenting can be deeply rewarding — but also incredibly challenging. At Five Star Relationships, our family counselling and therapy for kids is designed to support you through the tough moments with age-appropriate, compassionate guidance. Whether you're dealing with emotional outbursts, shifting family dynamics, or communication breakdowns, we help families better understand one another and build stronger, more resilient relationships. Our goal is to create a safe, respectful space where both children and parents feel seen, heard, and supported.
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Is family counselling or child therapy right for me?

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Our child is showing ongoing changes in mood, behaviour, or school performance
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You’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to support your child’s emotional needs
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Major life changes (like divorce, relocation, or loss) are affecting your child or family dynamic
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Family communication often leads to conflict, frustration, or silence
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Sibling relationships are tense, competitive, or full of conflict
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You want to parent more effectively, but don’t know where to start

What Our Clients Are Saying About Us

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Tanya Pennings
8 years ago
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Five Star Relationships has teamed up with our school's referral system to offer counselling to students. The counsellors at Five Star Relationships take the time to meet with parent...
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Christine Little
8 months ago
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I highly recommend Andrea. She consistently creates a safe, comfortable environment that fosters open and honest communication. Her warm and welcoming demeanor makes it easy...
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Paul Demarco
5 years ago
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We had Andrea do a virtual webinar with our team recently about the impact of COVID-19 on mental health. It was a great session that got us all thinking about how this is impacting our live...
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Laura Hanley
6 years ago
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Community Living Guelph Wellington has a partnership with 5 Star around an internship of a clinical student(s). We are very pleased with the quality of the services that are being provided...
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Rob Murray
9 years ago
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Andrea Groenewald is the real deal.She is on point, helpful, and knows how to get to the heart of a situation. Her insight and helped on countless occasions and I would highly recom...
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Vick Frank
7 years ago
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Andrea was a wonderful help to me and my partner when we were going through a very difficult time. she was a great listener and very supportive.
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Dean Low
8 years ago
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Thorough and thoughtful coach with key insights into unlocking next level performance

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Jaya James
5 years ago
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HOPE House has been working with Five Star Relationships for close to one year to provide effective one on one counselling to vulnerable populations. Individuals who have accessed...
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How It Works

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Initial
Consultation
In our first meeting, we’ll take time to listen to your concerns, explore the challenges you’re facing, and begin identifying the patterns, goals, and priorities that matter most—laying the groundwork for meaningful, lasting change in your life and relationships.
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Personalized Strategy Development
After our first session, we’ll work with you to create a personalized plan and timeline tailored to your needs—one that outlines clear steps, includes practical strategies, and sets the direction for meaningful progress in both personal and relational areas of your life.
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Results and Life Change
Throughout your time with Five Star Relationships, we’ll regularly monitor your progress, revisit your goals, and make thoughtful adjustments—ensuring your plan stays aligned with your evolving needs and that you continue moving toward a healthier, more fulfilling version of yourself.

Explore Our Other Counselling Services

Marriage and Couples Counselling
Many people wonder if counselling can help a struggling relationship. At Five Star, we help you uncover the root of the issues and build a plan to reconnect, communicate better, and work toward a healthy, fulfilling relationship.
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Mental Health and Addiction Counselling
When mental health or addiction concerns reach a breaking point, support matters. We’re here with the tools, strategies, and compassionate care you need to manage it and start moving toward a healthier, more stable you.
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Loss, Trauma,
and Grief Counselling
Loss and trauma can leave you feeling paralyzed—we provide a safe space to heal, process, and move forward.Struggling with anxiety or depression? We’ll help unpack what’s going on and share proven strategies to help you through it.
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