Counselling For Teenagers

Specialised teen and adolescent counselling services.

Effective strategies tailored to your teen and family needs

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Helping Teens Rebuild Their
Confidence and Get Back to
Being Themselves

Teenage years bring unique challenges that can leave your teen feeling lost or unsure of themselves. As a parent, it’s tough to watch them struggle, especially when your support doesn’t seem to be helping the way you’d hoped.
 
Whether it’s school pressures, social struggles, or personal setbacks, our expert teen counsellors are here to help your teen rebuild their confidence and reconnect with who they are.
 
We offer a safe space where your teen can openly express themselves, gain practical tools to manage their emotions, and receive the guidance they need to grow stronger and more resilient.

We’ve got you covered

Anxiety including feelings of fear, nervousness, worry or panic

Family Dynamics
Breakdown in the family unit. Communication or behavioural issues with parents and/or siblings

Social difficulties When teens are struggling with their friendships, falling under peer pressure, or struggling to make friends

School issues like poor performance, school avoidance or refusal, exam stress and academic pressures

Depression including sadness, loss of interest in things and feeling low

Stress such as feelings of pressure and being overwhelmed

Emotional Regulation where teens struggle to control or understand their emotions

Behavioural issues like anger or defiance. When teens just don’t see themselves

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Annie Woodley
It’s so important to have space to reflect on what you think, feel and want
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Catherine Nyika
A session with me will feel safe, supportive and nurturing
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Christine El Hajj
A core belief of mine involves mindfulness and “the element of being aware of oneself”
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Kara Markovics
It’s through meaningful connections that real change starts to happen
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Richard Likht
I find strength in reaching out, connecting with others, and building communities
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Scarlett Harrod
The most important ingredient to lasting change is self-awareness
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Talya Linker
I believe in a systemic approach to therapy, recognizing the interconnectedness of family dynamics in the healing process

How do we get started?

Let’s have a quick chat

Our first session is about getting to know you

We’ll get started on a plan and creating your toolkit

We reflect on your progress and review your goals

How we help

We tailor our sessions to meet the unique needs of each individual. This can mean having a combination of individual sessions, family sessions, or parenting sessions to make sure we resolve the issue from all angles.

How to bring up counselling
with my Teenager?

Teens may resist therapy due to several reasons; this may be about fear of what the session will be like, perceived stigma, or defiance. To encourage them, avoid framing therapy as something “they need,” which can often feel like an attack. Instead, present it as a family effort, emphasizing that therapy can help everyone.

Prepare them by sharing info about the therapist and explaining that you’ll join the first session with them. If they cancel last minute, model to them that you’ll attend anyway, our therapists can shift the focus toward parenting support.

In some cases, especially with younger teens, the parent must make the decision, just as they would with physical health. Mental health is just as important, and attending therapy is part of their well-being.