Adolescent Counselling
Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology | Menai and Sutherland Shire
Adolescence is a time of significant emotional, social, and psychological change. For many young people, it can also bring challenges such as anxiety, low mood, school stress, or difficulty coping. As a parent or carer, it can be hard to know how to help, or where to start.
At Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology in the Sutherland Shire, our psychologists and counsellors provide adolescent counselling that reflects the unique needs and experiences of young people. Our clinicians are trained in adolescent development and bring decades of experience supporting teens with emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges. We create a safe, respectful space where young people feel heard, understood, and supported.
Therapy is based on the young person’s goals and may focus on:
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Managing strong emotions
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Reducing anxiety or depression
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Building confidence and self esteem
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Improving communication and relationships
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Developing healthy coping strategies
We also offer provide structured, evidence based support in the Sutherland Shire for school refusal, social anxiety, perfectionism, self-harm, and challenges related to ADHD, OCD and eating disorders. Our psychologists and counsellors collaborate with families, schools and healthcare providers to ensure a consistent and well-rounded approach to care.
Our clinicians uses therapies that are developmentally appropriate and tailored for teenagers, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT). These approaches help young people build emotional awareness, resilience and practical skills for everyday life.
We take a neuro-affirming, trauma informed, and LGBTIQ+ inclusive approach recognising each person's individuality and life experience.
If you’d like to learn more about teen counselling in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire or arrange an appointment with a psychologist or counsellor at our Menai practice, please call 02 8519 4197 or contact us using the button below.