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[Home](/) - [Common Problems](/problems) - Young Person Therapy Professional CBT & Counselling # Young Person Therapy Support for Young People — We can help [Find The Right Therapist For You](/find-your-therapist)[Get in Touch](/contact) ## When might counselling help a young person? Young people today face significant pressure from many directions. Academic expectations, social media, peer relationships, family changes and uncertainty about the future can all feel overwhelming. Some young people are open about their struggles. Others keep their worries to themselves, often out of embarrassment, fear of being judged or not wanting to burden their family. When emotions are pushed down, they can show up in other ways, such as withdrawal, anger, anxiety, low mood or changes in behaviour. Bullying, including online bullying, exam stress, friendship difficulties, family breakdown or identity concerns are common reasons teenagers seek support. Even when there is no single major event, a young person may simply feel stuck, confused or emotionally overloaded. ![Young Person Therapy](/assets/young-person-counselling-BGZilPzv.jpg) View available therapists and book a face-to-face or online session [Find a Therapist](/therapists?young-persons=true) ## How counselling supports your young person Young person therapy provides a safe, confidential and consistent space where a young person can talk openly about what they are experiencing. Many teenagers find it easier to speak to someone outside the family. A trained counsellor listens carefully, without judgement, pressure or criticism, and helps them explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. View therapist profiles and choose a time that works for you. [Find a Therapist](/therapists?young-persons=true) ## Confidentiality and Parental Involvement Counselling offers a confidential space where a young person can speak openly and honestly. This sense of privacy is often what allows them to explore difficult thoughts and feelings more freely. As a parent or guardian, you will not receive detailed information about what is discussed in sessions. This confidentiality helps build trust between the young person and their counsellor. However, there are important exceptions. If a young person shares information that suggests they or someone else may be at risk of serious harm, the counsellor has a duty to act in order to keep them safe. Where possible, this would be discussed with the young person first. We recognise that parents also need reassurance. While session content remains confidential, we can discuss general themes, progress and any practical steps that may help support your young person at home. The aim is to balance privacy with safety and ensure everyone feels supported throughout the process. ![Confidentiality and Parental Involvement](/assets/young-person-session-C501kUyt.jpg) Specialist Young Person Therapists ## Our Young Person Therapists Our specially trained therapists work with children and young people across Kent. See which age groups each therapist works with and book directly. ![Jo Walmsley, counsellor and psychotherapist](https://rxvhnvwmfwrneowddnji.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/therapist-photos/390c3676-2d8f-477b-b3fb-fbb56facd965/64b4dcc2-1096-44b4-83fe-28a6e7861624.jpeg?width=600&height=600&resize=cover&quality=75) ### Jo Walmsley Ages seen Child Age 8+ Young Person Age 11+ Young Person Age 13+ Child Age 5+ Available at Sittingbourne Online Online In-person [View Profile](/therapists/jo-walmsley)[Book Session](/book/390c3676-2d8f-477b-b3fb-fbb56facd965) ![Michaela Flury, counsellor and psychotherapist](https://rxvhnvwmfwrneowddnji.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/therapist-photos/4e0567e2-630d-411c-9a58-25fa4d1dc0d2/pending_profile_1772472245663.jpg?width=600&height=600&resize=cover&quality=75) ### Michaela Flury Ages seen Young Person Age 11+ Available at Maidstone Online Online In-person [View Profile](/therapists/michaela-flury)[Book Session](/book/4e0567e2-630d-411c-9a58-25fa4d1dc0d2) Not sure which therapist is right? 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