Adolescent Counseling

Adolescence period is a crucial time for physical, emotional, mental and social well-being and development. Physically, adolescents start seeing changes in their bodies, a process referred to as puberty, and is a time that leaves them confused as the changes in hormones start affecting their moods and thoughts. Often, when these changes start setting in, adolescents become extremely sensitive and start experiencing mood swings and fluctuations in their confidence levels. If not properly guided or counseled, adolescents could take to their own devices and start making their own judgments, which are often clouded. As a result, they could end up following the wrong path and becoming prey to negative things that could ruin their lives like drugs, peer pressure and such. It is for this reason that adolescents should consider counseling to address their feelings and thoughts allowing them to grow into healthy, sound-minded adults.

In general, adolescent counseling can offer:

• A safe place to discuss private matters

• Someone a adolescent can really trust

• A professional who understands the mind and who offer guidance on the life’s struggles

• An opportunity to talk about problems and concerns

Issues Deals with Adolescent Counseling

• Friendship issues and bullying

• Parent and adolescent relationship challenges

• Grief and loss

• Learning difficulties

• Self-esteem issues

• Anger management

• Academic difficulties

• Anxiety

• Behavioural concerns

• Body image issues

• Depression

• Eating disorders

• Family conflict

• Grief and loss

• Self-harm and suicidal ideation

• Self-esteem issues

• Sexuality

• Sleep issues

• Social isolation

• Stress

• Substance abuse issues

• Legal problems

• Low self-esteem

• Trauma

• Dealing with a disability

• Difficulty adjusting to changes in life

• Feelings of loneliness