THERAPY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

I provide practical, problem-solving therapy giving young people the skills they need to succeed. Many young people find talking to parents difficult and need an independent, sympathetic person to turn to.

In my experience as a therapist I have found that young people most seek, simple, practical and effective techniques giving them the tools to handle anxiety, stress, self-esteem and other issues.

THERAPY WILL HELP TEENS

• Control anger
• Increase confidence and self-image
• Deal with emotions
• Control anxiety, stress & OCD
• Cope with dangers (drugs, alcohol, Internet overuse/dependence)

PARENTS, DO YOU observe with your teenager

• Constant argument and conflict
• Withdrawal, depression or isolation
• Aggressive or violent behaviour
• Failing at school, unable to concentrate or achieve
• Highly anxious states
• Self harm

ANXIETY AND COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOUR

Most young people come to counselling with varying degrees of anxiety related issues. Most seek simple, practical techniques they can use to bring anxiety issues and anxiety related conditions under control. Managing to reduce their stressors, worries and insecurities and managing their anxieties enables most young people to become more relaxed and self assured.

SELF HARM

Self harm has become an increasingly common problem. Both my research and my experience of working with young people has shown me that self harm behaviour is a way to deal with anxiety, stress, low self esteem and other difficult challenges that the individual is experiencing at the current time. CBT therapy often gives young people the tools they need to control anxiety and become more confident.

 THERAPY WILL IMPROVE

• Assertiveness - Helping communication without conflict
• Boundaries - Creating healthy & respectful relationships
• Self image - Improving confidence and self-esteem
• Family dynamics - Change dysfunctional relationships
• Education - Overcome problems to succeed at school 
• Stress management - managing anxiety