Counselling for Teenagers and Young People
Growing up can bring pressures from school or college, friendships, family, social media and changes in how you see yourself. Moving into adulthood can bring new expectations, decisions and uncertainty too. Sometimes it is hard to explain what feels wrong, even to people who care about you.
Counselling gives you time to explore what matters to you, without needing to have everything figured out. You might have something specific you want to talk about, or simply feel overwhelmed, disconnected or unsure of yourself. We can begin wherever you are.
I work with young people aged 11–25, offering sessions in Fetcham, near Leatherhead, and online.
What Can We Talk About?
You can bring the things that feel important to you, including:
- Anxiety, overthinking or feeling overwhelmed
- Low confidence, self-doubt or pressure to meet other people’s expectations
- Friendship difficulties, loneliness or bullying
- Family relationships, conflict or changes at home
- Identity, belonging and how you see yourself
- School, exams, college, work or uncertainty about the future
- Loss, difficult experiences or changes that are hard to adjust to
You do not need to fit a particular category to ask for support.
What Are Sessions Like?
We will take time to get to know each other and find a way of working that feels comfortable for you. You can ask questions, say when something does not feel helpful, and help shape what we focus on.
Some sessions may involve talking through something that has happened. Others may help you understand a feeling, notice a pattern or explore ways to manage situations you find difficult. There is also room for pauses and for finding words gradually.
My approach is integrative, which means I draw on different ways of working and adapt them to your needs. Where appropriate, we can discuss other approaches, including hypnotherapy or practical exercises. I will explain anything I suggest so you can ask questions and understand your choices.
Support That Respects You as an Individual
I have experience working with neurodivergent young people, including those with autism and ADHD. We can talk about any communication preferences, sensory needs or adjustments that might help sessions feel more accessible.
Alongside my private practice, I volunteer within an NHS youth counselling service. I bring warmth, curiosity and respect to my work, making space for your experience and perspective.
For Parents and Carers
It can be difficult to see a young person struggling and feel unsure how best to help. Counselling offers them a space to explore their own experience and develop understanding, confidence and ways of responding to difficulties.
You are welcome to get in touch to discuss your concerns and ask how the process works. We will consider the young person’s age, needs and wishes, including how they feel about attending counselling.
Their privacy matters. Before sessions begin, I will explain confidentiality and its limits, consent arrangements, and how communication with parents or carers will work. This includes discussing circumstances where a concern about safety may mean information needs to be shared.
For young adults, we will discuss any involvement of family or other supporters directly with them.
Getting Started
You can contact me yourself, or a parent or carer can make an initial enquiry. You only need to share enough to help us begin the conversation; a detailed history is not needed in your first message.
An initial consultation gives us a chance to ask questions, discuss what you are looking for and consider whether working together feels right. We can also talk through availability, fees and the choice of in-person or online sessions.
Ready to find out more?
Whether you are looking for support for yourself or enquiring for a young person, you are welcome to get in touch. Book a free introductory call and explore how therapy can make a meaningful difference.