Psychotherapy with adolescents
Psychotherapy with adolescents usually happens with more separation from the parents, as adolescence is a time of transition into adulthood and independence, so initial meetings are often with the young person and parents, or sometimes without the parents at all.
A confidential approach is employed, with the proviso that any serious concerns for the safety and well being of the young person would be discussed with them, and then contact with a responsible adult in the young person’s life would be sought in order to keep them safe.
Examples of problems in children and adolescents successfully treated with psychotherapy include:
- Depression and anxiety
- Anger and self harm
- Some substance misuse issues
- Some eating disorder issues
- Gender identity difficulties
- Communication problems such as ASD
- Attachment difficulties
- Coming to terms with traumatic events