Many teenagers suffer low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, drug or alcohol abuse, or relationship problems. some react by behaving with secrecy, non-communication or aggression.

Gaming and internet addiction has become an serious issue, particularly with boys, leading to a range of behavioural problems. Many young people find talking to parents difficult and seek a sympathetic, non-authoritarian person to turn to for help.

Teenagers benefit greatly from practical, problem-solving therapy that teaches them positive techniques to cope with their problems.



Therapy will help teens:

• Talk about issues in a safe environment
• Improve communication skills
• Develop skills with emotional issues (anxiety, peer pressure, self-esteem, etc)
• Learn to cope with dangers (drugs, alcohol, internet addiction)
• Internet addiction
• Anger management

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Exam stress

Many young people suffer high levels of anxiety around exam time.
Anxiety normal helps focus attention in order to succeed when challenged. However, for some, anxiety gets out of control and prevents them from working normally.

High anxiety can lead to headaches, stomach pains, depression or seceded thoughts. Many suffering exam stress are unable to focus or study.

Therapy - CBT and Hypnosis are used to teach relaxation techniques, planning and behavioural changes that will help study and success in exams





Parent-Teen relationships

Parents, do you find these problems with a teen?  

Won't listen - Tunes you out, refuses to listen
Doesn't follow instructions - They refuse to cooperate
Disrespect - Showing constant disrespect
Talking back - Constantly talk back or give you the silent treatment
Irresponsibility - Your teen makes poor choices?
Impossible to discipline - Conflict has become normal 
Other Problems - Your teen is engaged in more problem behaviors such as drug or alcohol abuse, inappropriate sexual activity, cutting, running away or other behavior that concerns you as a parent?





Therapy can help

Parents and troubled occasionally need professional help to overcome conflict, aggression and harmful anxiety. Adolescence is a time when children are changing into adults, a process which can challenge and stress the ability of the family to cope.





Therapy will improve:

• Assertiveness - Each family member needs to be able to state their needs in a healthy way
• Boundaries - Parents need the skills to set and enforce clear boundaries - Teens need to be able to discover and communicate their own boundaries
• Listening - Each family member needs to be able to listen to other family members and understand what they are saying
• Family Dynamics - Identifying and changing dysfunctional family dynamics
• Responsibility - Children need to develop a sense of responsibility
• Strengthening the family - Everyone in the family, including the children, needs to understand their role in the family and how they contribute

  

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