Counselling For Teens
Concerned About Your Teen’s Mental Health and Wellbeing?
Our counsellors understand how hard it can be for teens to manage the pressures of growing up. We offer counselling services to help teens overcome life’s challenges and develop positive coping skills.
We respect our clients and value their individual experience and beliefs. Our commitment to professional training and ongoing learning ensures that they receive the highest quality of counselling. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment where teens can openly express their thoughts and feelings.
Our counsellors are dedicated to building genuine connections with our clients, understanding their unique situation and developing an empathetic relationship. We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients, respecting their right to privacy and protecting their personal information.
We are here to help your teen navigate through their stress and anxieties. Our counsellors provide an encouraging and supportive atmosphere, so your teen can gain the tools needed to improve their mental wellbeing, self-awareness, communication skills, and self-esteem.
Signs of Depression and Anxiety in Teens
Does your teen struggle with:
- Feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and despair about the future?
- Irritability and impatience?
- Low self-esteem or body image?
- Decreased motivation to attend school or do schoolwork?
- Extreme nervousness or anxiety that prevents them from being able to enjoy regular activities?
- Extreme fatigue/exhaustion or insomnia?
- Confusion about who they are?
- Thoughts of suicide and self-harm?
Counselling Services to Help Teens
Your teen may feel apprehensive about attending counselling, and that’s natural! Mental health issues are much more common than you may think, but they are highly treatable. Our experienced clinicians are passionate about helping teens reach their full potential. We provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment for each unique individual.
Our team of specialists come from diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to helping each client overcome their challenges. Our goal is to help your teen grow emotionally and personally through tailored counselling.
First Talk Provides Teens With Support During Difficult Times
Counselling for teens can be a powerful tool in helping them cope with:
- Feelings of sadness, worry, or helplessness about the future
- Lack of motivation to go to school or complete schoolwork
- Big life changes such as parents’ divorce, transitioning from middle to high school, or moving to a new school
- Grief from the loss of a loved one or a significant relationship
- Conflicts between teens and parents
- Confusion about self-identity or low self-esteem
- Nervousness when socializing with peers
- Academic challenges
Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health Through Counselling
We recognize the need for a healthy family dynamic. We understand that parents may be feeling frustrated by their inability to connect or communicate with their teen. We want you to know that you are not alone. It’s normal for teens to be managing many developmental stages of life.
Our experienced clinicians can help you to better understand the counselling process, so that you can develop a better understanding of normal teenage behaviours and emotions. We strive to help parents transition from a “director” role to a “facilitator” role, in order to foster independence and self-reliance in teens. This process empowers teens to take the reins and encourages them to thrive on their own. If your teen is preparing for the next step, such as college, we can help to foster healthy behaviours for this milestone. We want to invite you to start your journey with us through a parent consultation.