Teenager/Young Person Counselling
Our therapists at CBT and Counselling Kent understand that it can feel like a big step seeking counselling for young people. However, we aim to make it a little less daunting for you. There few things more worrying as a parent or caregiver than your child experiencing emotional difficulties. Young people can feel under huge pressure in modern life. Bullying (including cyber bullying) exam stress, divorce, peer pressure or the burden of social media are all common problems. Young people may secretly struggle emotionally but find it difficult to tell somebody close to them, often through embarrassment or a fear of being judged. If young person internalises their problems it can result in them engaging in unhealthy behaviours. However, you and they don’t have to cope alone, we can help.
How teen counselling can help Our young person therapists will help the young person deal with issues that are causing emotional pain or uncomfortable feelings. Therapy provides a safe and regular space for them to express and explore difficult feelings. Counsellors won't offer advice or ‘fix the problem’. But they do help find new insight and ways of understanding problems in a consturctive way. Therefore, reducing the negative impact. Sometimes it’s easier to talk to a stranger than to parents, relatives or friends. During the session the counsellor will listen and help to find answers to problems. Without judging, dictating or patronising. Counselling can often involve talking about difficult or painful feelings. It’s quite common for young people to feel a great sense of relief when they finally talk about their issues.Individual Counselling Session (one person per session) Face to face and online via Zoom
Couple/Marriage Counselling Session (two people per session) Face to Face and online via Zoom
“I looked for counselling for depression because it was affecting every part of my life including my relationships and my business. I used to think it was normal feeling the way that I did because I was stressed out and tired”
“Sabine advised me to see my GP who prescribed some medication. But she also helped me see that there are different ways of viewing things and to view the negative thoughts I was experiencing differently. Thank you Sabine
“All I can say is I wish I had taken mychild to Katie much sooner. She really got to the root of the problem quickly in a way he understood. You were absoloutely brilliant Katie, than you so much!”
“I was pushed into therapy by my family because I never really believed it would help. But it was the best thing I ever did. Colin was so wonderful and kind. He helped me to work through everything and to discover myself; she never made me feel ashamed. Her understanding of why I had done things and behaved in a way, helped me to accept what was wrong and help me to discover how I could move forward by myself, stronger and happier than I had ever been before”