Psychotherapy for Tweens, Teens and Young People

A safe space in which to explore and make sense of themselves, grow in confidence and develop their unique path. These sessions are tailored to individual experience and needs and will often involve developmental, familial, transitional and social issues as they transition from Child to Young Person.

We will work together on things such as autonomy, resilience, dependence to independence, individuation, identity, beliefs, relationships, confidence, capability, potential, honouring uniqueness and difference and direction.

Often the work with Teens and Young People (16-18) has little or no parental involvement. Parents can be advised on themes but not content. The young person is free to share any aspect of the work.

Separate sessions are offered for parents to work on any issues.

You will gain the most from this experience by regular attendance, being open and curious and working with the process outside of the sessions.

“My experience of being a client through therapy with Dawn couldn’t have been any better. Dawn is not only very flexible and professional but she is such a great listener, caring, understanding, encouraging and really empathised with me. I learnt that no matter what, therapy wouldn’t have worked for me unless I formed a bond with my therapist and actually wanted to be there and take part in each of my sessions, which is exactly what I did with Dawn…

During therapy I didn’t see me coping on my own without Dawns help and support but Dawn made me realise I was actually helping myself. Within my time spent with Dawn I never had the confidence to see our time together coming to an end and again Dawn made me realise that one day I would be ready to finish therapy and within time I began to see Dawn less and less until I was ready to come to the end.

I truly recommend Dawn to anyone who really needs that someone special and professional to confide in and have to help and listen to them as Dawn was that very special someone to me.”

“I have been lucky enough to have had Dawn’s guidance for most of my life, helping me through difficult patches and showing me different ways to relieve me from my stress and anxieties. Dawn has given me a place of reassurance and calmness when I needed it most – whether that be at 9 years old or 20. Her flexibility to fit me in when I call and her quick responses have given me a safe space to return to when her help is needed. There aren’t enough words to thank her for all she has done for me, and I couldn’t recommend Dawn enough.”