Imani-Grace Haughton
Child and Youth Care Practitioner
MSc, CYCP
Imani is a Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYCP) with extensive experience supporting children and youth in educational and community settings. Using evidence-based approaches, she helps children and adolescents navigate emotional, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental challenges while building self-awareness, confidence, resilience, and practical coping strategies for long-term success.
Right For You If
You thrive with a warm, structured approach
You prefer practical, goal-oriented, CBT strategies
You value family involvement and collaboration
You want strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming support
Areas Of Support
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Emotional regulation & coping
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Childhood development and behavioural support
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Trauma-informed support
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Anxiety, stress & overwhelm
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Social skills & relationships
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Self-esteem & identity
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Life transitions & adjustment
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ADHD & executive functioning support
Right For You If
To create a healthier & happier future for all around us
Providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care
Helping individuals & families live with clarity, confidence & connection.
Helping individuals & families live with clarity, confidence & connection.
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Areas Of Support
Mississauga Majors Baseball Association
Closer to home, we’ve supported the Mississauga Majors Baseball Association, helping young athletes build community through sports.
Knights Table food bank
Supporting through food and money donations to the Knights Table food bank, contributing to efforts to alleviate hunger in the Peel Region.
Every step we take is rooted in the belief that small actions can lead to meaningful change for people everywhere. It’s all part of our commitment to fostering a healthier, happier world—one step at a time.
Professional Focus and Approach
Imani brings a calm, collaborative, and strengths-based approach to supporting children, youth, and families. Grounded in Low-Intensity CBT, she helps young people build practical skills for anxiety management, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour change. Her practice is relationship-centred, culturally responsive, and deeply rooted in compassion and respect. By combining psychoeducation with creative, skills-based strategies, Imani partners with youth exactly where they are—empowering them to navigate life's challenges and build lasting resilience.
Specializations
Imani specializes in supporting children and youth navigating emotional regulation, social-emotional development, and behavioural challenges. She has extensive experience working with neurodivergent individuals—including those with ADHD and Autism (ASD)—using developmentally informed strategies to build confidence and self-awareness. Her practice seamlessly integrates practical tools like grounding techniques, routine-building, and problem-solving with creative, relationship-focused approaches that leverage a child's natural interests. Central to her work is deep family collaboration, partnering with caregivers to build consistency and shared understanding across home, school, and community environments.
Education and Experience
Imani holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education Mental Health Practice, specializing in evidence-based, CBT-informed early interventions for children and youth. Before relocating to Canada, she practiced as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) in the UK, delivering structured, school-based support for anxiety, mood disorders, and behavioural challenges. Imani has extensive experience designing individualized, developmentally appropriate care plans and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for families and children with diverse needs.
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