Teens

Anxiety can make being a teenager feel harder than it already is. School, friendships, changes to your body or worries about the future can leave you feeling overwhelmed, on edge or wanting to avoid things. Sometimes you might not know why you feel anxious, and that’s okay too. I offer a space where we can explore what’s going on, at your pace, and find ways to help things feel more manageable.

Exploring your sexuality or gender can bring up different feelings, especially if you’re unsure how people around you might react. You might be questioning, thinking about coming out or dealing with feeling misunderstood. Being LGBTQ+ isn’t something that needs fixing, and you don’t need to have everything figured out or choose a label. I offer a space where you can talk openly, be yourself and explore what matters to you, at your pace.

Being neurodivergent means your brain works differently, which can affect how you think, feel and experience the world. For some teenagers, things like school, friendships, sensory overload or trying to fit in can feel exhausting. You might be diagnosed, exploring whether you’re neurodivergent, or simply trying to understand yourself better. I offer a space where you can be yourself, explore what you need and find ways to make everyday life feel more manageable.

Being a teenager can come with a lot of pressure. Exams, schoolwork, friendships, family expectations and thinking about the future can leave you feeling like there’s too much to deal with. You might feel irritable, struggle to switch off or find that things you usually enjoy feel like another demand. I offer a space to talk through what’s weighing on you, understand your limits and find ways to manage things at a pace that works for you.

Being a teenager with a disability can mean dealing with barriers, other people’s assumptions or pressure to explain what you need. Whether your disability is visible or hidden, you might feel frustrated, left out or tired of being misunderstood. I offer a space where your experiences are taken seriously, where we can explore how you’re feeling and what support works for you. You’re a whole person, and we can talk about whatever matters to you.

Going through something frightening, upsetting or overwhelming can affect how you feel long after it has happened. You might feel on edge, have unwanted memories, avoid reminders or feel numb and disconnected. You don’t have to explain everything straight away or find the perfect words. I offer a space where we can go at your pace, make sense of what you’re experiencing and work towards helping you feel safer and more in control.

Being bullied can leave you feeling anxious, angry, ashamed or alone, whether it happens at school, online or elsewhere. It can affect your confidence and make it difficult to feel safe or trust other people. It isn’t your fault, and you deserve to be heard and taken seriously. I offer a space where we can talk about what’s happening, explore how it’s affecting you and think together about the support you need.

Puberty can bring changes to your body, emotions and how you see yourself. You might feel self-conscious, compare yourself to others or worry about developing earlier or later than your friends. Some changes can feel exciting, while others feel uncomfortable or confusing. I offer a space where you can ask questions, talk about how you’re feeling and explore these changes without embarrassment or judgement.