Child and Adolescent Counselling in the Sutherland Shire

Child and adolescent counselling in Menai and the Sutherland Shire supports children, teenagers and families when emotions, behaviour, or day-to-day life begin to feel harder to manage. You might notice changes in behaviour, mood or engagement at home or school, or feel unsure how best to support your child.

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For many families, this can look like increased anxiety, emotional outbursts, withdrawal, or difficulty managing everyday situations. Child counselling and adolescent counselling provide a structured space to understand what is happening and begin to work through it in a way that feels manageable.

 

​At Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology in Menai, our psychologists and counsellors provide child and adolescent counselling in Menai and across the Sutherland Shire, supporting children, teenagers, and families across a range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs.

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What you might notice

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Children and adolescents often communicate distress through behaviour, emotional responses or changes in how they engage with others.

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You might notice:

• Emotional outbursts or difficulty managing frustration

• Withdrawal, shutdown or avoidance

• Anxiety or school-related difficulties

• Changes in behaviour at home or school

• Challenges with friendships or relationships

• Difficulty with attention, regulation or routines

 

These experiences may also connect with areas such as anxiety counselling, ADHD therapy, trauma therapy, friendship difficulties, eating disorder counselling, or family counselling, depending on your child’s needs.

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​How Counselling Supports Children and Adolescents

 

Sessions are adapted to each child’s age, developmental stage and individual needs.

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For younger children, this may include play-based and creative approaches that support emotional expression and connection.

 

For adolescents, counselling may focus on identity, relationships, emotional regulation and navigating increasing independence.

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Some children and adolescents may also experience patterns such as perfectionism or high self-expectations, which can contribute to anxiety or emotional distress.

 

Our psychologists and counsellors regularly work with children and adolescents across different stages of development, supporting emotional, behavioural, and family-related challenges, including anxiety, trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, and eating-related concerns.

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When to Consider Counselling

 

You may wish to consider counselling if a child or adolescent is:

• Struggling to manage emotions or behaviour

• Experiencing ongoing anxiety or distress

• Finding school or friendships difficult

• Showing changes in mood, behaviour or engagement

• Impacted by stress, trauma or developmental differences

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Working with Families

 

Parents and carers play an important role in supporting children and adolescents.

 

Counselling may involve:

• Understanding behaviour in context

• Strengthening parent–child relationships

• Supporting co-regulation and emotional development

• Providing practical strategies for home

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Counselling may also involve working with parents and families to support consistency, communication and relationships across home environments. You can also learn more about reparative parenting and family counselling.

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Child and Adolescent Counselling in the Sutherland Shire

 

Our psychologists and counsellors in Menai provide child and adolescent counselling in Menai and across the Sutherland Shire, supporting children, teenagers, and families navigating emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges.

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We work with families across the Sutherland Shire, including Miranda, Caringbah, Engadine, Gymea and surrounding areas.

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Counselling focuses on building understanding, strengthening relationships and supporting children and adolescents to navigate challenges in ways that are manageable and sustainable.

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Getting started

 

Appointments are available in person at our Menai practice and via secure online appointments where appropriate.

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If you’re unsure where to begin, our Client Care Team can assist. Call 02 8519 4197 or use the button below to request an appointment.