TEENAGERS
ages 13 to 18
Adolescence can be a confusing period of rapid physical, emotional and social change. It is common for teens to experience difficulties as they manage competing needs and pressures while discovering who they are.
ADOLESCENT THERAPY
Counselling and psychotherapy can help young people navigate difficult emotions, thoughts and behaviours.
Therapy aims to empower and support young people to develop emotional resilience, coping strategies and the confidence to resolve personal issues. Skills that will help teens transition into young adults and create the foundations of well-being for the rest of their lives.
ISSUES
Therapy can support teens with:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Self-harm
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Suicidal thoughts
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Anger
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Grief
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Stress
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Trauma
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Relationships
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Identity
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Sexuality
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Gender
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Family
These are some typical issues that adolescents may experience. Contact me to discuss the needs of your teenager to discover how therapy might benefit them.
GETTING STARTED
What you need to know
Adolescent therapy is a collaborative process. It is essential that teens receive continued support during therapy. There are a few steps before beginning. These help to get the most appropriate and effective benefits from the process.
Initial contact and Intake form.
You will be requested to complete an intake form online. This detailed form gathers essential information that will save time in appointments.
Parenting adults intake session.
This first session usually takes place with just the parents/adults responsible for the young person. The goal is to understand the concerns that are bringing the young person to therapy and prepare the relevant adults to support them. This session usually lasts between 45-60 minutes.
Therapy Begins
The young person will be invited to attend 50-minute therapy sessions at a frequency agreed during the intake appointment.
Review
Every 6/8 sessions', the responsible adults will be invited to attend a review appointment to discuss progress and share feedback. These sessions are useful to establish what further information/resources/techniques might provide additional support.
Joint Sessions
Occasionally, it is useful for the young person to share all or part of their session with a particular adult/family member. These are arranged as needed and when appropriate.
LGBTQIA+
I specialise in affirmative therapy for gender, sexuality and relationship diversity.