Youth 14+Years Therapy

I’m here to help your teen build self-confidence and find their voice through life’s challenges.

Understanding Teen Mental Health

Adolescence is a period marked by major physical, emotional, and social changes. During this time, teens may face challenges such as anxiety, depression, identity issues, and peer pressure.


Therapy can help tackle these issues before they escalate, giving teens the tools they need to better manage their emotions and behaviors.

Collaboration is Key

Growing up is not easy, it comes with a lot of physical, emotional, and social changes. Our approach to counselling is anchored in collaboration and building a trusting relationship between therapist and teen. By making them active in their therapy process, we are giving them a sense of empowerment which improves their problem-solving skills and resilience.

Our sessions focus on working together with your teen, helping them navigate life’s challenges, and ensuring they feel heard and supported.

Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying

‘I will try again tomorrow.’

Talking to your Teen about Counselling

Start a conversation about how they are feeling

It might help to do this during an ongoing activity so that your teen feels more relaxed and less like it's a "big chat" which can be intimidating.

Some things you can ask to get the conversation started

  • What was the best part of your day?

  • What was the worst part of your day?

  • What did you do today that made you proud?

  • How are you feeling?

  • Is there something you would like to talk about?

“Is there anything you need from me?

Space, time to talk, time to do something fun?”

What if your Teen doesn’t want to Talk?

Sometimes your teen will not want to talk to you.

During these times, you can reassure them that they can talk to you any time or try to see if other forms of communication - writing a letter or texting - would make it easier for them to let you know what’s going on.

  • You can talk to me, I’m here for you.

  • If you need to talk to someone else, that’s okay too.

  • Even if I don’t understand, know that I want to.

  • We’re going to get through this together.

You can say things like:

Above all, remember that you know your child. You can tell if it isn’t the right time to talk or if they are not in the mood to do so.

Frequently Asked Questions

    • Find the right time to talk

    • Plan out the conversation and practice what you want to say

    • Do some research on the mental health concerns you're experiencing

    • Be honest about your feelings 

  • Yes, confidentiality is a key part of counselling. However, there are exceptions if the teen’s safety is at risk. This will be explained clearly at the start of therapy, and teens are encouraged to ask questions about privacy and confidentiality.

    Additionally, a consent form will be provided to outline the specifics of confidentiality, and both parents and teens are encouraged to review and ask questions about it.

  • As a parent, you play an important role in supporting your teen’s therapeutic process.

    Respecting their privacy and giving them space to open up when they're ready is important. Allow them to decide what they want to share about their sessions. Your role is to be supportive, listen without pressuring them, and trust the process. By offering patience and understanding, you help create a safe environment at home that complements their therapeutic progress.

  • If your teen is struggling with emotional, behavioral, or social challenges that impact their daily life or well-being, counselling can be a huge help. Signs that counselling may be needed include increased anxiety, withdrawal, mood swings, or declining school performance.