I work with adolescents aged 12–17 years.

Every adolescent is different. We begin with an initial assessment and an agreed block of six individual sessions before reviewing progress together. Some young people benefit from short-term therapy, while others may find longer-term support more helpful.

It's completely understandable for young people to feel unsure about therapy, particularly if it's their first experience.

I never force conversations or expect adolescents to open up immediately. Building trust takes time, and therapy moves at their pace. Often, once they realise they're entering a safe, respectful and non-judgemental space, their confidence grows naturally.

Therapy works best when young people know they have a confidential space to speak openly.

While I won't routinely share the content of sessions, I will keep parents informed about the overall therapeutic process and progress where appropriate. If I become concerned about your young person's safety, or the safety of someone else, I will always take the necessary steps to protect them and involve parents or relevant services where appropriate.

Yes.

Parents play an important role throughout the therapeutic journey. While individual sessions remain confidential, parent review sessions provide opportunities to discuss progress, ask questions, and explore ways to help support your adolescent outside of therapy.

Where appropriate, I offer both in-person and online therapy. We can discuss which option is likely to best meet your young person's needs during our initial conversation.

Many parents aren't sure whether what their adolescent is experiencing is "serious enough" for therapy.

You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out.

If you're concerned that your young person is struggling emotionally, finding everyday life difficult, or simply doesn't seem like themselves, an initial conversation can help determine whether therapy is the right support.