Adolescent Counselling/ Psychotherapy

Adolescence is a period of child development where young people under go significant changes; neurologically and physiologically. As teenagers navigate social/ school pressures, family expectations and other various environmental influences, they are unconsciously questioning their belonging and figuring out "Who am I?". For some young people this can be a challenging time where they lack feeling heard and understood. Therapeutic support can help to make sense of their new emerging identities, challenging experiences and place within the different systems they find themselves in.
How I Work
I mainly draw on neuroscience as well as other psychological theories to help adolescents make sense of their emotional experiences. Similar to a child counselling approach, art creativity and play is offered. Adolescents may prefer a talking approach. Free direction allows adolescent clients' to experience a sense of control. I work with adolescents from various faith and ethnic backgrounds both in-person and online.