Children, Adolescents & Families
Specialised Approach
Childhood and adolescent experiences can be complex and so the therapy is age-appropriate and sensitive to each developmental stage and it takes place in a safe, non-judgemental space.
Children
Counselling for children differs significantly from adults because children often lack the vocabulary or cognitive development to articulate their emotions directly.
Creative play therapy helps children communicate their thoughts and feelings more freely. Toys, art materials and games allow children to externalise their thoughts and work through challenging emotions. Non-verbal cues, expressed through play, align more with a younger client’s natural mode of expression.
Adolescents
Adolescents may experience intense, troubling feelings and challenges. An empathic, non-judgmental approach helps them feel understood and accepted.
Counselling with adolescents focuses on helping them articulate their experiences, build coping strategies and improve self-awareness. Engaging adolescents in this way, builds trusting relationships, a key element of effective therapy.
Families
As a family counsellor in training with Relate, I am passionate about helping families navigate life's challenges and build stronger, healthier relationships. I aim to support families through communication struggles, conflict resolution, parenting issues and emotional well-being. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding and creating a safe, non-judgmental space for all family members to express themselves.
Therapeutic Intervention
Counselling helps young people address a range of issues, such as: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, behavioural challenges; social or academic struggles. Early intervention can help young people navigate these complexities andimprove their ability to cope and thrive.
Young people can develop emotional resilience, healthier coping strategies and build their self-esteem, as well as learning to manage stress, reduce behavioural outbursts and understand their emotions more. Therapy can help foster a more positive self-image.
Family counselling can be empowering and offer your family the tools and skills needed to communicate better, resolve conflicts and strengthen bonds.
Improve Relationships
Counselling can also improve children and young people’s social skills and relationships. It can improve their communication and problem-solving skills and enhance their relationships with their peers and family.
Counselling offers a safe space to process events, helping to reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety. It promotes personal growth and self-awareness helping adolescents navigate their developing sense of self, autonomy and belonging.