Considering Therapy?
Every young person’s experience is unique. If you would like to learn more about whether psychoanalytic psychotherapy might be suitable for your child, teenager, or family, please feel free to get in touch. All enquiries are treated with care and confidentiality, and initial conversations are always welcome.
Please get in touch by email, phone, or by completing the contact form below. Where possible, include the age of the young person and a brief summary of the difficulties you would like support with.
Supporting Emotional Wellbeing in Adolescence
Adolescence is a time of intense emotional and physical change. Teenagers often face pressures around identity, friendships, school, and family life, and these can sometimes lead to distress or behaviours that feel difficult to understand. Adolescent Psychotherapy offers a confidential space where young people can think about what they’re experiencing and begin to make sense of it.
Sessions usually involve talking, though some teenagers may find that drawing or creative activities help them express thoughts and feelings more easily.
A Safe and Specialist Approach
Adolescent Psychotherapy is an evidence-based form of mental health treatment used widely in the NHS. It provides more than short-term coping strategies - it helps young people achieve a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotions. Over time, this process supports genuine and lasting emotional growth, improved confidence, and a stronger sense of wellbeing.
How Does It Work?
Adolescent Psychotherapists are trained to work with the complex emotional world of young people. Difficult feelings that are hard to put into words, such as depression, anxiety, anger, or self-harm - are explored together in a safe and consistent environment. The aim is to understand what lies beneath the distress and why certain feelings or behaviours keep recurring.
As insight develops, the young person can begin to process painful experiences, leading to reduced emotional tension and healthier coping mechanisms. Therapy helps teenagers feel more in control, improves relationships with peers and family, and supports their growing sense of individuality and potential.
What Issues Can It Help With?
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Anxiety and panic attacks
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Low mood and depression
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Self-harm and suicidal thoughts
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Relationship or friendship difficulties
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School pressure and exam stress
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Identity, adoption and self-esteem issues
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Trauma, abuse and loss
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Bipolar and BPD concerns
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Disordered eating and eating disorders
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Gender, sexuality and trans issues
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Difficulties related to Autism and ADHD