Young Adult Support
Therapy for Older Teenagers, Young Adults & Students
Mental Health Support For Young People
Growing up today can feel overwhelming. Young adults face pressures from social media, academic or work stress, bullying, and sometimes feelings of isolation.
Counselling provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these challenges, make sense of emotions, and develop practical strategies to cope.
Early support can have a lifelong impact. By addressing difficulties at this stage, young people can strengthen self-understanding, build emotional resilience, and develop skills that support healthy relationships, confident decision-making, and overall wellbeing. Counselling helps to “nip problems in the bud,” equipping young adults with tools for life and giving them a stronger foundation for happiness in the years ahead.
If you’re a parent concerned about your child’s wellbeing, reaching out early can make a real difference. I warmly welcome conversations with parents to explore tailored counselling options for young adults.
Common Issues
Sexuality and Identity
Never before have young adults been so inundated with messages about sex and identity—from films, social media, and online culture. This visibility can be both empowering and overwhelming, sparking questions about orientation, relationships, or readiness that may feel difficult to express at home.
Instead of avoiding these conversations, therapy provides a safe, confidential environment for young people to explore their identity without fear of judgment. As a neutral and compassionate professional, I help clients make sense of their experiences and feel more confident in their choices.
Student Life and Mental Health
The transition to university or college life brings a host of emotional challenges. Whether it’s moving away from home, coping with academic demands, or managing finances for the first time, students can feel overwhelmed, isolated, or unsupported
Academic Pressures
Higher education brings intense pressure to succeed. Continuous exams, deadlines, and comparison with peers can heighten stress and lead to burnout or anxiety.
Therapy helps students identify the root of their academic stress, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and avoid long-term mental health consequences that can spill into post-graduate life.
Young people can present parents with many concerns about their children’s wellbeing. Some of these are well known, while others are more specifically related to our contemporary way of life.
Whatever your concern around your teenager’s wellbeing, therapy can offer them support just when it is most needed.
Bullying
Bullying can occur at any stage of life, but it often leaves the deepest mark during childhood and adolescence—times when self-esteem is still forming, and asking for help may feel intimidating.
Unresolved bullying experiences in youth can carry into adulthood, contributing to long-term issues such as anxiety, depression, and difficulty forming trusting relationships. Addressing these experiences early helps build emotional resilience and prevents deeper psychological wounds from developing.
Social Media Pressure
Today’s young people live in a digital-first world. Social media platforms are a constant presence—shaping identity, peer interactions, and even self-worth.
While social media can foster connection, it also exposes users to unrealistic beauty standards, cyberbullying, and online predators. Young adults may struggle to talk openly about these pressures, often hiding their distress behind curated images and confident facades. Therapy can offer a private and judgment-free space to unpack these challenges honestly.
Living Away from Home and Isolation
For many, moving away for university is the first step toward independence. But this newfound freedom can come with loneliness, homesickness, and anxiety—especially when living with unfamiliar people. Without emotional support, these feelings can affect both mental wellbeing and academic performance.
Creating a supportive social network is essential but not always easy. Students who struggle socially may feel isolated or excluded. When opening up to parents feels uncomfortable, a therapist can help young adults build the skills and confidence to form healthy connections.
Financial Worries and Budgeting Challenges
With greater independence comes financial responsibility. While some students are supported by family, others may be financially independent—or estranged from their support system altogether. Budgeting without guidance can quickly lead to debt and feelings of helplessness.
Professional support can help students manage financial stress and avoid the emotional toll that comes with money-related anxiety.