TEENAGE AND YOUNG ADULT COUNSELLING IN PERTH
Adolescence and young adulthood are periods of profound change, during which the brain undergoes significant development. As young people navigate peer influences and school expectations, mental health can become a critical concern.
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If your teen or young adult is feeling confused and overwhelmed, it’s crucial to be mindful of their coping mechanisms and emotional state. Understanding the unique emotional landscape of this stage can help in supporting them through these challenges.
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Between the ages of 16-19 young people may be faced with the following challenges:
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Hormonal changes
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Academic pressures
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Identity issues
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Sexual exploration
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Peer pressure
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Body image issues
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Interpersonal conflict ​
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And from 19-25:
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Uncertainty about future study and job prospects
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Identity questions
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Fear of adulthood
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Social anxiety
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Demotivation
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Body image issues
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Anger and resentment
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Rejection
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Alcohol and drug abuse
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Physical or sexual abuse (past or present)
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Do you feel like your teenager is distancing themselves from you? The transition from adolescence to adulthood often brings about intense and conflicting emotions for both teens and their parents.
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During this pivotal time, adolescents and young adults might resort to ineffective coping strategies. CounseLling can be an essential resource in helping them develop healthier, more constructive ways to navigate these challenges.
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BENEFITS OF COUNSELLING
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Counselling provides a safe space for adolescents facing challenges to open up, share their thoughts and feelings with a trained counsellor, and work through their emotional struggles.
Counselling can help:
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Build interpersonal skills
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Increase self-awareness and self-acceptance
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Help in working through difficult emotions
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Offer strategies for self-regulation
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Develop new skills to cope with challenges
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Allow exploration of identity
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WHEN IS IT TIME FOR COUNSELLING?
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While a certain level of emotional instability is normal during adolescence, here are some signs that it’s time to seek help:
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Intense mood swings
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Isolating from family and/or friends
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Signs of anxiety and/or depression
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Self-harming
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Substance abuse
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Engaging in risky behavior
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Experiencing bullying
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Experiencing abnormal food behaviors
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Insomnia or excessive sleeping
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Loss of interest in activities
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Understanding the unique developmental and emotional processes of this stage can help in supporting them through these challenges, providing them with the tools they need to thrive.
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Would you like to get a feel for my approach? I offer a free 15-minute video chat.
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