Teenagers
Experience confidential and non-judgmental teen counselling in a safe and supportive environment.
Why Counselling?
As a teenager, life can be exciting, but also challenging. You may feel overwhelmed by stress and uncertainty while transitioning from childhood to adulthood. If you’re going through a tough time, I'm here to help and support you in a safe and judgment-free space.
Teen counselling can be a powerful tool for personal growth and self-discovery.
I can help you explore and address any issues affecting your well-being, from anxiety and depression to relationship challenges and lack of motivation. We’ll work together to develop coping strategies to help you overcome any challenges you are facing. These are just some of the issues where counselling will help:
- Anxiety/Stress
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Panic Attacks
- Parental Separation/Divorce
- Personal Growth
- Relationship Difficulties
- Self-Esteem Issues
- Self-Harm / Thoughts of Suicide
What you can expect
- A confidential space to talk about things you can’t talk to anyone else about.
- Support in helping you make decisions.
- Helping you understand your feelings.
- Getting the tools to help you cope.
- Helping you build your confidence.
- Helping you to overcome anxiety.
- Dealing with intrusive thoughts.
- Managing exam stress.
- You won’t have to talk about things that make you feel uncomfortable.
- There's a toilet available and you can charge your phone.
In person or online
Counselling sessions are 40-50mins weekly, at the same time.
Initially, we will meet together with your parents or guardians. I provide a safe place for everyone to meet me, ask questions, and gain an understanding of how the therapeutic process works.
Our sessions will be confidential unless you are at risk of harm to yourself or others. I also break confidentiality if there are child protection concerns. Otherwise, I will not disclose what you talk about during your sessions. If you want me to facilitate a conversation with your parents / guardians I’m happy to do that.
I usually recommend 6 sessions to give therapy a chance to take effect and after 6 sessions we review and see how you are getting on.
Each session will be different and depends largely on what you want to bring to the session. The end goal is to help you resolve any issues that concern you. This is achieved by providing you with a safe and confidential space to talk through things and by giving you the tools that will help you cope and feel better.
PParents / Guardians
Signs your Teen may need counselling:
- Shows excessive worry about the future.
- Isolates from family, friends and loses interest in activities he or she used to enjoy.
- Loss of appetite and sleeping problems.
- Talks about or engages in self-harm.
- Makes statements such as: “I wish I weren’t here,” or “Nobody would care if I ran away”.
- Expresses hopelessness and worries about the future.
- Stops going to school.
- Feelings of anxiety.
- Feeling bad about him/herself. Lack of confidence and self-esteem.
- Talks about suicide.
Sessions are 40-50mins weekly, at the same time, and cost €80. Block receipts are provided for private health insurance or tax relief if applicable.
You will need to attend at least part of the first session and provide written permission for your child to attend.