It’s always difficult to see children struggle. Teenagers and young children alike face many forms of stress and social pressure. When underlying issues are left unattended, symptoms such as depression, low self-esteem and anxiety can arise and prevent children from reaching their full potential. Meeting with a child counsellor can help your child work through their challenges and achieve their life goals.
Counselling can help children and teens with …
- coping with daily life
- peer pressure
- behaviour issues
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
- parental divorce
- excessive worrying
- struggling to attend school or not wanting to go
- volatile mood
- drug/alcohol misuse
- depression
- aggression
- low self-esteem
- changes in eating and sleeping
- talking of self-harm or suicide
Benefits of Therapy for Children and Teens
Our St. John’s, NL counsellors and therapists can help your child and teens by offering:
- a safe space to relax and be themselves
- a chance figure out who they are
- non-judgmental support when facing issues like bullying or first love
- a place to identify their own value and determine goals
- a place to learn their strengthens and acknowledge weaknesses
- tools to navigate issues with stress and anxiety
