Child & Adolescent Counselling
Child & Adolescent Counselling involves the assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioural problems of children and adolescents.
It is not uncommon for children and adolescents to experience challenges with:
- peer pressure
- family conflict
- abuse
- bullying
- addictions
- self-harm, suicide
- physical injuries
- behaviour
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- divorce, family separation
- learning disabilities, ADHD
- self-esteem, body image
- eating disorder
- sibling rivalry
- academic failure
- fear and anxiety
- post traumatic stress (PTSD)
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Your child may be exhibitting their stress or challenge in a number of ways. Some typical signs you may observe include:
- bed wetting
- nail-biting
- tantrums
- withdrawal
- school failure, absence
- hyperactivity
- excessive aggression
- shyness
- defiance
- anger
- anxiety
- and a range of other emotional
or behavioural disturbances
Treatment approaches can include:
- play therapy for young children
- individual counselling for older children
- art therapy
- child group therapy
- family therapy for a variety of problems
- social skills training
- parenting skills training
- classroom, academic, and playground strategies
- psycho-educational assessments
