Adolescents
I love working with teenagers, as they are often like sponges – keen to learn, reflect, and grow. In my work with adolescents, I often use parts of, or the full, SAIL Model to help them achieve their goals. Parents and teachers frequently report significant positive changes in the teenager’s mood and behavior.
I provide assistance in the diagnosis and treatment of the following adolescent-related psychological concerns:
Emotional
- Depression
- Mood swings
- Anger / aggression
- Suicide
- Anxiety / OCD / phobias
- Poor self-esteem / confidence
- Eating and sleeping difficulties
- Loneliness
- Trauma
- Grief
Social
- Abuse (sexual, emotional, physical)
- Peer conflict
- Social skills
- Conflict with parents / siblings
Health and Chronic Illness
- Chronic pain and illness
- Medical trauma
- Physical handicap
Behavioral Problems
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Child safety concerns
- Lying or stealing
- Tics
Learning
- Academic underachievement
- Attention, concentration, ADD, ADHD
- Exam stress
- Poor study habits