CLINICAL SERVICES
Teen Psychology
Ages: 13-18 years
Teen Psychology supports young people experiencing emotional, behavioural, social, or developmental challenges that may be impacting their wellbeing, relationships, confidence, or daily functioning.
Our psychologists provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative space where teens can explore thoughts, emotions, and experiences while developing healthier coping strategies, emotional understanding, and resilience.
1:1 teen-centred sessions with our psychologists.
We support teens and families navigating a wide range of concerns, including:
- Anxiety and excessive worries
- Emotional dysregulation or overwhelm
- Trauma or distressing experiences
- Grief and loss
- Attachment and relationship difficulties
- Aggression or behavioural challenges
- Social difficulties or low self-esteem
- Family stress, transitions, or parenting challenges
We take a person-centred and creative approach, tailoring therapy to each person’s personality, interests, and needs. While sessions may involve conversation-based therapy, we also integrate creative and expressive approaches where helpful to support engagement, emotional safety, and communication.
Depending on the person, therapy may incorporate:
- Creative and expressive therapies
- Art-based interventions
- Mindfulness and grounding strategies
- Drama and storytelling techniques
- Movement and body-based regulation strategies
- Parent-child attachment work
- Emotional regulation and coping skill development
Our focus is not only on reducing distress, but on helping teens better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and feel more confident navigating life’s challenges.
How Sessions Work
Sessions are 1:1 with a psychologist and are tailored to the individual person’s goals and needs.
Therapy may involve:
- Talking and reflective conversation
- Creative or play-based therapeutic activities
- Emotional regulation and coping strategies
- Exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviours
- Strengthening confidence, identity, and resilience
- Collaborative parent support and feedback
We work at the teen’s pace, creating a space where they feel heard, respected, and emotionally safe.
Parent & Family Support
Parents and caregivers are an important part of the therapeutic process.
We support families through:
- Initial parent intake and assessment
- Collaborative goal-setting
- Parent guidance and practical strategies
- Ongoing feedback and support
- Attachment and relationship-focused interventions where appropriate
Our approach recognises that supporting a teen often also means supporting the relationships and environments around them.
Who May Benefit?
Teen Psychology may be helpful for young people who:
- Feel anxious, withdrawn, overwhelmed, or “stuck”
- Are struggling emotionally or behaviourally
- Have experienced stressful or traumatic events
- Find friendships or social situations difficult
- Experience low confidence or self-esteem
- Are navigating family separation, grief, or major life changes
- Need support understanding emotions and managing reactions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this just talking therapy?
Not necessarily. While sessions may involve discussion and reflection, we also use creative, expressive, mindfulness, and body-based approaches to help children engage in ways that feel natural and supportive.
Medicare rebates & funding
Teens may be eligible for Medicare rebates for psychology sessions when referred by a GP under a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Depending on your child’s needs and eligibility, sessions may also be accessed through:
- NDIS funding
- Private health insurance
- Self-managed or plan-managed supports
Our team can assist you in understanding referral pathways and funding options available to your family.
For referrals (Agencies/Allied Health Professionals): Please click here.
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