Adolescent Therapy

At Yellow Wattle Psychology, we understand that adolescents face unique challenges as they grow and develop. Our therapy services provide a safe, supportive, and understanding environment where young people can express themselves, work through difficulties, and build skills to thrive.

We work closely with families to ensure a collaborative approach that supports your adolescent’s emotional, social, and behavioural wellbeing.

Our Approach

We use evidence-based and age-appropriate therapeutic methods tailored to each adolescent. By combining discussion, creative activities, and skill-building exercises, we help young people develop coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and navigate challenges effectively.

The focus is on understanding each adolescent’s strengths and needs to foster resilience and confidence.

How We Can Help

We treat a range of psychological difficulties in adolescents, including:

• Depression and associated emotional difficulties
• Low self-esteem
• Anxiety disorders, including phobias, panic disorder, generalised anxiety disorder
• Neurodiversity, including autism and ADHD
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Anger management problems
• Behavioural problems
• Separation anxiety
• Eating disorders
• Parenting and family relationship difficulties
• Peer relationship difficulties and bullying
• Exam stress and anxiety
• Self-harm and suicidal ideation

What to Expect

Family Collaboration

We believe that working with families is essential to achieving the best outcomes for adolescents. Parents and carers are actively involved in the therapy process, helping to reinforce skills and strategies learned in sessions at home and school.

We offer both short-term and ongoing therapy tailored to your adolescent’s needs, ensuring they receive the right level of support.