Children & Teen Counselling
Support for children and teens experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, school stress, self-esteem challenges, relationship difficulties, or neurodivergent experiences. Sessions are available online across Australia and in person on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Support for young people who are struggling, overwhelmed, or finding life hard to navigate.
Children and teens can experience stress, anxiety, emotional intensity, friendship challenges, school pressure, low confidence, or a sense of feeling different without always having the words to explain it. Sometimes these struggles show up clearly. Other times they appear through withdrawal, shutdown, irritability, overwhelm, behaviour changes, or difficulty coping.
Counselling offers a supportive space where young people can feel seen, understood, and gently supported in making sense of what they are experiencing.
I also recognise that support for children and teens often works best when parents feel included and supported too.
Children and teen counselling may support with..
Anxiety and excessive worry
Emotional regulation difficulties
School stress or school refusal
Low self-esteem or loss of confidence
Friendship or peer challenges
Family changes or tension
Neurodivergent experiences, including ADHD
Overwhelm, shutdown, or emotional intensity
Difficulty expressing feelings
Feeling different, misunderstood, or stuck
A gentle, developmentally aware approach
My approach is warm, respectful, and tailored to the age, needs, and communication style of each child or teen. I draw from counselling approaches including somatic therapy, CBT, ACT, solution-focused work, attachment understanding, and a neuroaffirming lens where relevant.
For some young people, talking comes easily. For others, it takes time to feel safe enough to open up. Therapy is paced gently and aims to support emotional awareness, regulation, self-understanding, and a stronger sense of steadiness and connection.
Where appropriate, parent involvement can also form part of the process, helping create greater support around the young person.
Online across Australia and in person on the Northern Beaches
Children and teen counselling is available online across Australia and in person on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Whether online or in person, the focus is on creating a safe, supportive space that meets the young person where they are.
Frequently Asked Questions
For additional FAQs that haven’t been answered here, have a look at the FAQ page, link below or reach out to support@steadywithin.com.au
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Yes. I work with children and teens who may be experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, emotional regulation difficulties, school stress, relationship challenges, or neurodivergent experiences.
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Yes. I support neurodivergent children and teens, including young people who may be navigating ADHD, overwhelm, emotional intensity, school stress, self-esteem challenges, or feeling different from their peers.
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For many young people, yes. Whether online counselling is the right fit depends on their age, needs, attention, comfort, and the kind of support they are looking for. Some engage very well online, while others benefit more from in-person sessions.
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Where appropriate, yes. Parent involvement can be an important part of supporting children and teens, while still making sure the young person has their own safe and respectful space. Confidentiality for over 16 years of age applies, unless there is concern for welfare. I always encourage this age group to share and include their parents on a part of what we are working on. It works very well when parents are on board and can implement changes at home too.
Take the next step
If your child or teen is struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, emotional regulation, school stress, or neurodivergent challenges, you are welcome to reach out. Sessions are available online across Australia and in person on Sydney's Northern Beaches.