Adolescents · Ages 10+
A supportive space for growth.
Adolescence can feel overwhelming at times, both for young people and for the families supporting them.
I offer a space where adolescents can slow down, explore what they are feeling, and begin making sense of experiences they may not yet have words for.
Over time, therapy can support emotional awareness, self-understanding, and a stronger sense of confidence in who they are.
A gentle check-in
Signs your child or teen may benefit from therapy.
When adolescents are struggling, it often shows up in behaviour, mood, or changes in functioning rather than clear words.
You may notice:
- Increased anxiety or worry
- Emotional shutdown or withdrawal
- Persistent sadness or low mood
- Difficulty managing emotions
- School avoidance or declining performance
- Low self-esteem or harsh self-talk
- Changes in sleep, appetite, or motivation
- Increased irritability or emotional reactivity
- Self-harm behaviours or hopelessness
Areas we often explore together
- Anxiety & Depression
- ADHD & neurodivergence
- OCD & intrusive thoughts
- Trauma & grief
- Emotional regulation
- Self-esteem & identity
- Peer & family relationships
- Self-harm & safety planning
- Life transitions
My approach
Relational, collaborative, and emotionally grounded.
Sessions are paced according to each young person's comfort and readiness, rather than a fixed structure.
Depending on what each young person needs, I may integrate:
For parents & caregivers
Supporting your child through therapy.
Supporting your child through therapy often involves creating emotional safety, reducing pressure, and allowing space for them to open up in their own time.
Ways you can help:
- Validating your child's emotions rather than minimizing them
- Encouraging curiosity about behaviour rather than reacting to it
- Supporting consistency and engagement with the therapy process
- Supporting healthy emotional expression at home
- Helping create stability within the family system
I aim to balance your child's need for trust and privacy while supporting healthier communication within the family where appropriate.
A space to laugh, cry, reflect, and play.
Where adolescents can better understand themselves, navigate difficult emotions, and feel more grounded and connected in who they are becoming.
Book a free 20-minute consultation