Teen Counselling (Online Across Australia)

A supportive, understanding space for teenagers navigating anxiety, stress, identity, school pressures, and emotional challenges.

Adolescence is a time of enormous growth — socially, emotionally, mentally, and physically. It’s also a stage where young people may feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or unsure about how to cope with the challenges they’re facing. Teen counselling provides a safe, confidential space where adolescents can express themselves openly, build emotional skills, and feel supported through what can be a complex and confusing life stage.

As a bilingual counsellor (English–Italian), I offer warm, culturally sensitive support for teenagers across Australia, helping them develop resilience, emotional regulation, and confidence in who they are becoming.

Common Reasons Teens Seek Counselling

Teenagers come to counselling for many different reasons. They may be:

  • feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stressed

  • struggling with low mood, sadness, or motivation

  • experiencing friendship or relationship issues

  • navigating identity, belonging, or self-esteem challenges

  • dealing with school pressure, perfectionism, or academic stress

  • feeling impacted by social media, comparison, or online bullying

  • adjusting to family changes, separation, or conflict

  • managing big emotions they don’t yet understand

  • feeling isolated or unsure of how to ask for help

Counselling helps teens explore their emotions, understand their experiences, and learn healthy ways to cope — all in a compassionate, judgment-free environment.

My Approach to Teen Counselling

Adolescents need a space that feels safe, respectful, and genuinely supportive. My approach includes:

Building trust and connection

Teens open up when they feel seen, heard, and not judged. I meet teens where they are, using a warm, collaborative style.

Supporting emotional regulation

Many teens struggle to manage big emotions such as anxiety, anger, sadness, or frustration. We explore strategies that help them feel more in control.

Helping them understand themselves

We look at patterns, thoughts, and behaviours — not to criticise, but to build awareness and confidence.

Strengthening communication skills

We explore how to express needs, set healthy boundaries, and handle conflict more effectively.

Developing coping tools for stress and anxiety

I teach practical grounding strategies, calming techniques, and thought-based tools that teens can use in everyday life.

I draw from evidence-informed frameworks such as:

  • Person-Centred Therapy

  • Emotion-focused strategies

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)-informed tools

  • Attachment-based approaches

Everything is adapted to the adolescent’s developmental stage, personality, culture, and goals.

Culturally Aware Support — in English or Italian

Teenagers from multicultural families may face additional layers of stress, such as:

  • navigating two cultures

  • differences in values between home and school

  • feeling pressure to meet family expectations

  • identity confusion

  • language or communication barriers

As someone familiar with both Italian and Australian culture, I offer a space where bilingual or bicultural teens feel understood.

Teens can speak:

  • fully in English

  • fully in Italian

  • or switch naturally between both

This helps them express themselves honestly and comfortably.

Online Teen Counselling That Fits Busy Schedules

All sessions are delivered online through secure telehealth. This format works extremely well for teens because it:

  • removes the pressure of being in a new environment

  • allows them to talk from a familiar, comfortable space

  • fits around school, homework, sport, and family commitments

  • reduces anxiety around attending appointments

  • makes it easier to open up

Online counselling is effective, flexible, and highly accessible — no matter where you live in Australia.

What Teens Can Expect in Counselling

The first session

The teen gets to know me, ask questions, and share what’s been feeling difficult. We explore their goals, strengths, and what they hope to change or understand better.

Ongoing sessions

We work together on:

  • managing anxiety, stress, and overwhelm

  • improving emotional regulation

  • building confidence and resilience

  • understanding relationships and social challenges

  • exploring identity, values, and sense of belonging

  • navigating school pressures and expectations

  • creating healthy coping tools they can use long-term

Teen counselling is not about judging or telling them what to do. It’s about helping them understand themselves and feel supported as they navigate adolescence.

Parent Involvement

For younger teens, parent involvement may be helpful. For older teens, sessions may be more confidential to support autonomy. This is discussed together in a way that protects the teen’s privacy while respecting family needs.

Parents often benefit from guidance around:

  • understanding teen emotions

  • improving communication at home

  • reducing conflict

  • supporting teens through anxiety or low mood

  • navigating cultural or generational differences

Counselling supports both teens and their families.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work with teens of all ages?

Yes — typically ages 12 and up.

Can parents attend the first session?

Absolutely. We discuss together what will support the teen best.

Do sessions stay confidential?

Yes, with standard ethical exceptions for safety.

Do you support anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and identity issues?

Yes — these are among the most common reasons teens seek counselling.

Can sessions be in Italian?

Yes. Teens can choose whichever language feels most comfortable.

Ready to Support Your Teen’s Wellbeing?

Counselling can help teens feel more confident, grounded, and connected — both to themselves and to those around them..

👉Book your Counselling session online.
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