for 13–17
Teen Therapy (13–17)
Teen therapy is a confidential hour for someone aged 13 to 17, with a psychologist who works with this age group. A parent or guardian agrees to the sessions before the first one, and is told about direction and progress — never about what was said.
45 minutes · price on request
Not bookable at the moment. Nobody on our panel is currently qualified for this, and we would rather say that than put you in front of the wrong person. Write to us and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help, or point you somewhere that can.
what you get
- A psychologist who has worked with this age group, not an adult therapist improvising
- A guardian's consent taken before the first session, as the law requires
- Confidentiality explained to the teen and the parent in the same breath
- Parents updated on direction and progress, never on the contents of the hour
who it can help
You do not need a diagnosis to start.
- Exam pressure, comparison, friendship trouble, or a mood that has changed and stayed changed
- Teenagers who have stopped talking at home and need somewhere that is theirs
- Parents who are worried and unsure whether this is ordinary teenage weather
what happens
How your sessions will work.
Consent, then privacy
A guardian consents at booking. In the first minutes, the therapist explains to both what stays private and the one exception: a serious risk to safety is always shared.
Their hour, their pace
No diagnosis, no lecture. The therapist follows what the teenager actually wants to talk about, which is rarely what the referral form said.
Parents kept in the loop
You hear how it is going and what would help at home, without the contents of the session being repeated to you.
your therapy pathway
What the journey looks like.
Often 6–10 sessions. A parent hears about progress, never the content. This is the usual shape, not a contract. Your practitioner adjusts the pace to you, and you can pause or stop whenever you want.
Before session 1
Consent
A parent or guardian agrees to the sessions, as the law requires for under-18s.
Session 1
Their space
The therapist explains to both what stays private and the one exception: a serious risk to safety. Then the hour belongs to the teenager.
Middle sessions
At their pace
No lecture, no diagnosis on day one. The therapist follows what the teenager actually wants to talk about.
Along the way
Parents in the loop
You hear about direction and what would help at home, without the session being repeated to you.
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common questions
Before you begin
No, and that is what makes it work. You will hear the direction of the work, any concerns about safety, and what would help at home.