Having previously worked in Education as a college counsellor and lecturer and as parent myself - I have an understanding of the issues teenagers face. I feel privileged to have supported many young people through challenging times. Common themes young people bring are around
- losing a parent (through death, divorce or estrangement)
- self esteem
- losing their virginity
- self harming
- gender identity
- wanting to fit in and belong
- sexuality
- school/ college pressures
- sleep problems
- self consciousness
- body dysmorphia
- upsetting dreams and nightmares
- anxiety
- homelife worries
- drugs and alcohol
- loss of a pet or friend
- loneliness
- anger
- love
- sibling issues
- worries about time management and study skills
- rejection from friendship groups
If you are a teenager or parent of a teenager looking for a private counsellor please contact me with any questions. I can be flexible on session length and offer the choice of 30/45/60 minute sessions if these are preferred.