Therapy for
Young People
Being a young person can be tough. Figuring out what to do about friends, school, family, relationships, sleep problems, feeling overwhelmed, or just everything that comes up on a daily basis - is huge.
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I'm here to listen :)
Young people often come to talk to me about:​​
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how to deal with feeling anxious, depressed, or angry, and how difficult thoughts and feelings are affecting their lives
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how to handle friendships, make new friends, and deal with loneliness
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family problems and school and/or work stress
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sex and relationships
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gender and sexuality issues
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hating school and/or finding it hard to go
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dealing with ADHD
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recovering from trauma
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managing tough social situations
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sleeping and eating issues
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body worries
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grief and loss
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self-harm and/or suicidal thoughts
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dealing with discrimination and bullying
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how to find happiness and follow their passions
​I deserve the same care and kindness that I show my friends
​ ​Coming to see a counsellor might feel a bit weird or strange at first - but I have worked with young people for many years and often they tell me that even though it was a bit scary when they first started, they were really glad they came along in the end.
I see it as my job to earn your trust by making counselling feel as safe and comfortable as possible for you, so we can work together on what is important to you.​
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I completely understand that you might be wondering what it's like to see me and whether you can trust me. So, let me explain a few more things:
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I'm all about having a good laugh and hearing about the fun stuff (so things don't have to always be so serious with me!), but I'm also here to listen about anything that's bothering you
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I really care about the young people who come to see me and their opinions
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I will be supportive and kind to you
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I don't assume I can know what it is like to be you, but I think it's important for me to really make an effort to understand what you are going through
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Even if you can't see them yet, I know you've got strengths and that we can work together to unearth them​​
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I'll be straight with you and answer questions you've got
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I don't pretend to know about stuff in your world I'm probably too old to know about - instead I'm happy to learn about it from you!
You might also like to know:
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Your privacy is really important to me, and I'll always be upfront about how I work and who I talk to
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If you are not sure what to talk about, we can figure out what's important to you together
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I'm here to help you deal with tough thoughts and emotions and to learn how to make friends with yourself
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I'm open to hearing your thoughts about how counselling is going, how you feel about it and me, and what is working or not working for you. I love it when young people give me feedback because I think it really helps our work together!
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No matter who you are, where you come from, who you love, or how you look or live - you're always welcome here!
​You can't stop the waves but you can learn how to surf
- Jon Kabat Zinn