Counselling for Teens and Young Adults in Didcot
With extensive experience working with secondary school-aged young people in school, charity and private settings, I’m passionate about supporting young people through the challenges they face. I hold a specialised diploma in counselling children and young people, underpinned by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy's Competency Framework for the age group. I have an enhanced DBS certificate and am fully insured to work with under-18s.
Counselling can help with: Relational issues, such as family conflict, navigating friendships and social dynamics, experiencing peer pressure or bullying, and exploring sex and relationships; Life challenges such as bereavement and loss, parental divorce, and managing social media use; Education and school-related worries, such as the transition to secondary school or university, academic stress, or emotionally based school avoidance; Life transitions, such as moving out of home, entering the workforce or becoming a parent; Common mental health problems, such as anxiety, low mood and depression; Identity questions and challenges, such as exploring neurodivergence, gender identity or sexuality; Safety issues such as risky behaviour, self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Teenagers (13-17)
As a teenager, you might be enjoying increased independence and maybe you feel excited about the ways in which life is changing for you as you get older. But for many, this stage can feel overwhelming and heavy. You may be feeling a bit lost.
This is a space where you can speak openly about anything that’s on your mind. Whether you’re dealing with something that feels big or small, I’m here to listen and support you in a way that feels right for you.
What we talk about is confidential, with some important exceptions around safety and safeguarding. For young people under 18, I'll explain these boundaries clearly at the beginning so you know what to expect.
Young Adults (18-25)
The late teenage and early twenties years can be a time of great change, some of it within your control and some of it very much outside of it. This can be a lot, often in a short space of time.
Common milestones in the 18-25 age group include moving away from home, going to university, entering the world of work, experiencing intensifying romantic and sexual relationships, navigating diverging friendships as people find their own path, to name but a few.
If any of this resonates with you and you feel that a space to pause, make sense of things and work out what you need or what comes next, you are warmly invited to get in touch.
Parents & Carers
It can feel like a vulnerable place to be when your teenager begins counselling, and it might have been a challenging journey to reach this point. I respect the trust that you are placing in me to support their wellbeing and I want to ensure you have all the information you need to feel confident in your decision.
If you are considering me, I invite you and your teenager to join me online for an introductory conversation. I will explain how the process works and answer any questions you may have. This helps to ensure both you and your teenager feel at ease and enables you to decide whether we might be the right fit to work together.
Young adults may also seek parental support in engaging a counsellor. As their parent or carer, you are welcome to join an introductory call if that is what feels most supportive to them. The priority is making counselling accessible to them and putting them in control of their own emotional wellbeing.
Get In Touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an introductory call. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of starting counselling and whether I can help you.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.