• Adolescent & Youth Psychology

    We provide psychological interventions for teens providing them with a safe place to talk through any difficulties and challenges that may emerge during this period of development.

  • Adolescent & Youth Psychology

    Adolescence is a period in develoment marked by intense changes and it now lasts longer than ever before. Psychological problems, behaviour and family conflict are no more common during this period of development than when compared to other developmental stages.

  • Adolescent & Youth Psychology

    It is important to remember that good children do not suddenly turn bad during adolescence. It is alo important to remember if we expect the worse from our adolescent that is what we will get.

Adolescent & Youth Psychology 10-25 years

  • Adolescence is a period in development marked by intense changes and it now lasts longer than ever before. Psychological problems, behaviour and family conflict are no more common during this period of development than when compared to other developmental stages. It is important to remember that good children do not suddenly turn bad during adolescence. It is also important to remember if we expect the worse from our adolescent that is what we will get. We provide psychological interventions for teens providing them with a safe place to talk through any difficulties and challenges that may emerge during this period of development.
  • We provide comprehensive assessment and evidence based treatment for a variety of conditions. Services from our psychologists include comprehensive developmental assessments including assessment for an:
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASD)
  • Educational & Behavioural Assessments/Learning Assessments
  • Cognitive Assessment
  • Anxiety/Social Anxiety/Separation Anxiety
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Emotional Regulation Strategies
  • Depression
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Understanding how the parent-teen relatonships change during teen years
  • Stress Intervention
  • Help manging life transitions, starting uni, moving out of home, starting work
  • Self Esteem and Resilience
  • Social Skills Training
  • Tic Disorder

PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS FOR TEENS

  • Psychology interventions for anxiety in teens can be highly effective in helping them manage and overcome their anxiety. Here are some evidence-based interventions commonly used by psychologists:
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT is a widely used approach for treating anxiety in teens. It focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought Patterns and beliefs that contribute to anxiety. Teens learn coping skills and strategies to change their thoughts and behaviors, gradually reducing anxiety symptoms.
  • Exposure Therapy: This intervention involves gradually exposing teens to feared situations or objects in a controlled and supportive environment. Through repeated exposure, teens learn that their anxiety decreases over time, helping them overcome their fears.
  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions: These interventions, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), teach teens to pay attention to the present moment without judgment. Mindfulness helps them develop a greater awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations, which can reduce anxiety.
  • Relaxation Techniques: Teaching teens relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, or guided imagery, can help them manage their anxiety symptoms. These techniques promote a sense of calm and physical relaxation.
  • Social Skills Training: Anxiety can be particularly challenging for teens in social situations. Social skills training helps teens develop effective communication, assertiveness, and problem-solving skills, reducing anxiety related to social interactions.
  • Psychoeducation: Providing teens with information about anxiety and its physiological and psychological aspects can help normalize their experiences. Understanding the causes and symptoms of anxiety can empower teens and reduce the fear associated with it.
  • Parental Involvement and Support: Involving parents in the treatment process is crucial. Parents can learn strategies to support their teen, reinforce therapeutic techniques, and create a supportive home environment that promotes their teen's well-being.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Interventions
  • Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Self Esteem
The sense of self is deleveloping and identity formation is the task of adolescence. Learning to not define yourself by failures can be difficult.
Resilience
.The art of bouncing back when adversity or challenges hit. We all need some extra help from time to time. Learning how to perservere and develop grit are ways to build a strong character.
Anxiety
Social Anxiety is very common during adolescents and one of the main areas we work on with teens.
Depression
Depression feels heavy and like a big dark cloud. Depression at any stage can be difficult to manage and overcome. Teens may feel sadness more days than not, frequent teariness, poor concentration, poor sleep, withdrawal from friends and activities, feelings of worthless/loss of hope, weight gain or loss, increase in anger (can also be a sign).
Adjustments
Changes happen! Changing schools, moving home, illness, death, divorce and separation. All of these things are major life stressor and impact on us all. Sometimes just having someone listen can help.
School/Uni Stress
Stress and pressure as a results of exams and assessments. Sometimes there may be underlying learning difficulties at other times we may find procrastination has stepped in which can lead to a high level of stress. Sometimes we just need help looking at what is getting in our way.