Online psychotherapy for adolescents
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Choose your preferred psychotherapist for adults or children and book an appointment at a time that suits you. You will receive a link to the session by email.
If you do not know which psychotherapist you need, fill out the questionnaire and we will connect you with a psychotherapist tailored to your needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if a teenager refuses to consult a psychotherapist?
Sometimes a teenager is against psychotherapy. The reason for refusal may be stigma towards therapy, skepticism, fear of losing independence, etc.
Calmly, without judgment or accusation, explain to your child what psychotherapy involves and how it can help. If necessary, involve a doctor he trusts or an authoritative teacher for him.
If the teenager still refuses, consider alternative means:
- Start psychotherapy yourself – the teenager may be interested and want to share “his side” of the story. Or therapy may give you the strength to help your child cope with difficulties yourself.
- Talk to a school psychologist – the teenager may not want to visit another institution, but agree to a consultation with a school psychologist.
- Consider online counseling – this may be easier than talking face to face. Discuss with your therapist in advance how effective this type of therapy will be for your child.
- A teenager who is forced into therapy is unlikely to be motivated to change. But agree to let your child attend at least a few sessions and then decide whether to continue. Often, with the help of an experienced therapist, after a few meetings, a teenager’s mood changes dramatically.
However, there are cases when the situation is critical and, despite the teenager’s wishes, immediate consultation with a psychotherapist is necessary.
When does a child need a psychologist?
Many children experience emotional difficulties, from school stress and bullying to relationship difficulties and grief over loss. How do we know that a child is no longer coping on their own and that a specialist should be involved? Signs of this may include:
- Frequent anxiety and fear of uncertainty – you have to constantly reassure them;
- Changes in sleep – more or less than usual;
- Tendency to isolate themselves;
- Lack of confidence and self-esteem;
- Irritability and irritability;
- Changes in hygiene and eating habits;
- Loss of interest in usual activities.
From what age can a child undergo psychotherapy?
Therapy has no age limit. Preschool children also benefit from psychotherapy, and it is quite effective. The younger the child, the greater the involvement of parents – in addition to helping the child learn new skills, the therapist may give them various strategies to use when interacting with their child.
Should a parent attend their child's session?
Parental attendance at a child’s session depends on the child’s age, the goals of the therapy, and the therapist’s approach.
Discuss this with a child psychologist to assess which approach would be most helpful in your particular case.
