Counselling for Children and Teens with Anxiety Issues
Anxiety can manifest itself in many different ways. For example, school refusal and separation anxiety are quite common in children and adolescents.
Anxiety can be extremely debilitating for a young person in an exam situation.
Teenagers can also experience social anxiety as they struggle to interact with their peers.
Early intervention and treatment is essential, especially as a preventive measure.
Expert counselling with an Educational Psychologist can help manage anxiety and can increase qualify of life.
Counselling can help your anxious child to:
- Learn practical strategies to manage and control behaviour and thoughts
- Learn how to regulate their emotions
- Understand personal anxiety triggers and learn strategies to manage these states
- Learn optimistic thinking strategies
- Feel more in control of their thoughts and emotions
Book for counselling
Limited places available. Waiting time may be 2-4 weeks during busy periods.
More information about child anxiety
- Fear and Anxiety in Children – The Better Health Channel website discusses common fears in young people.
- Anxiety when you worry about things – Kids Health website that explains anxiety in simple, easy to understand language for kids.
More questions?
See our Counselling FAQ listing the most frequently asked questions and answers about counselling.
Please contact us if you have any questions not covered in the FAQ.
