Counselling For Teenagers
Teen Counselling & Psychotherapy in Maleny
Warm, grounded support for young people across the Sunshine Coast Hinterland
At Selkie Counselling & Psychotherapy in Maleny, I offer counselling and Gestalt psychotherapy for teens across the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in a warm, grounded and supportive environment where young people can feel safe to express themselves without judgement.
When Adolescence Feels Overwhelming
Adolescence can be a challenging and overwhelming time, with many teens experiencing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, school pressures, friendship difficulties, family conflict, emotional overwhelm, social disconnection or struggles with identity and belonging.
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Low self-esteem
- School pressures
- Friendship difficulties
- Family conflict
- Emotional overwhelm
- Social disconnection
- Identity and belonging
My approach
A Relational, Embodied Approach for Teens
Through a relational and embodied approach, I support teens to reconnect with their emotions, thoughts, bodies and nervous systems, helping them develop greater self-awareness, emotional regulation and resilience.
Sessions may include exploring body awareness, emotions, stress responses, relationships and patterns of coping, while gently supporting teens to better understand themselves and their experiences.
Helping young people feel
- More connected
- More confident
- Emotionally supported
- Clearer in themselves
- Greater self-trust
Together we work toward helping young people feel more connected, confident, emotionally supported and able to navigate life with greater clarity and self-trust.
My role
Another Support in Your Teen’s Life
I see my role as one more support in a young person’s life, alongside family, friends and school. Counselling isn’t about replacing those relationships. It’s about widening the circle of support, so there are more opportunities for open, honest dialogue about what’s really going on.
Sometimes it’s easier for a teen to talk things through with someone outside the family. Having that space can help them make sense of their experience and find their own words for it.
Your teen chooses who’s in the room
I usually work with teens one-on-one. Each young person decides whether they’d like a parent involved, so they have a real sense of choice and ownership over their counselling.
Who I work with
Support for Teens Facing Pressure at School, With Friends or at Home
I often work with teens who are finding it hard to manage:
Peer pressure
Navigating friendships, fitting in, and the pressure to be a certain way.
Study pressure
The stress and expectations that can come with school, study and exams.
Conflict at home
Tension or difficult dynamics inside the family home, and how to make sense of them.
Common questions
Teen Counselling in Maleny: FAQs
Will parents be involved in sessions?
I usually work with the teen on their own. Your teen decides whether they’d like a parent involved in their sessions.
What kinds of things do teens come to counselling for?
Many teens come with peer pressure, study pressure or conflict at home, as well as anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, friendship difficulties and questions of identity and belonging.
Where are sessions held?
Sessions are held at the Maleny Holistic Health Centre, 19 Coral St, Maleny QLD 4552, in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Telehealth sessions are also available if online counselling suits better.
How do we get started?
Book a free 15-minute initial call. It’s a relaxed, informal chat where we can explore what’s been going on and whether working together feels like a good fit. Alternatively, you can book a session online, and I will send through an intake form.
How much do sessions cost?
For pricing, see the pricing page.
Let’s talk
I welcome young people who are seeking support with life transitions, mental health challenges, trauma recovery, or simply a deeper connection with themselves and others.
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