Teenagers can experience emotions very intensely, while still developing the skills needed to understand and regulate them.

Therapy can help young people recognise their emotional responses, understand what may be triggering them and develop healthier ways of managing difficult feelings.

This can be particularly helpful for adolescents experiencing anxiety, mood difficulties, neurodivergence or other challenges that can make emotional regulation more difficult.

Adolescence can be a particularly vulnerable time for self-esteem.

Comparisons with others, social media, academic expectations, relationships and concerns about appearance can all influence how a young person sees themselves.

Therapy can help adolescents develop a kinder relationship with themselves, challenge harsh self-criticism and build a stronger sense of self-worth.

The aim is not simply to make a young person “feel more confident”, but to help them develop a more compassionate and realistic understanding of themselves.

Anxiety can show itself in many different ways. A young person may become withdrawn, avoid situations, struggle to sleep, experience physical symptoms, become irritable or feel constantly worried.

Therapy can help adolescents understand their anxiety, recognise the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and gradually develop healthier ways of responding.

Rather than simply trying to remove difficult emotions, therapy can help young people develop tools for managing them.

Depending on their needs, we may explore CBT strategies, mindfulness, emotional regulation skills, problem-solving, relaxation techniques and other practical approaches.

These skills can help teenagers feel more capable of navigating current difficulties while also giving them tools they can draw on as they face future challenges.