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Tween/Teen Therapy

Who is this for?

This work is for tweens and teens who may be feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, disconnected, or stuck and for families who sense that something isn’t quite right, even if it’s hard to put into words.

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I work with adolescents typically aged 12–18, and adapt sessions to suit each young person’s developmental stage, temperament, and needs.

What brings young people to this work?

Adolescence is a time of rapid change emotionally, physically, socially, and neurologically. For some young people, this transition feels manageable. For others, it can feel confusing, intense, or isolating.

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Teens often come to therapy when they are experiencing:

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  • anxiety, low mood, or emotional overwhelm

  • difficulties with identity, self-esteem, or belonging

  • school stress, academic pressure, or disengagement

  • friendship challenges, bullying, or social withdrawal

  • family conflict or changes at home

  • the impact of trauma or ongoing stress

  • strong emotional reactions that feel hard to control or explain

 

Sometimes the signs are obvious. Sometimes they show up quietly through withdrawal, irritability, shutdown, or changes in behaviour.

How we work?

My work with adolescents is relational, developmentally attuned, and paced carefully. I offer a space that is respectful, non-judgemental, and grounded in emotional safety.

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Depending on the young person, therapy may include:

  • conversation and reflection

  • creative and expressive methods

  • symbolic or experiential work

  • regulation-focused strategies

  • trauma-informed approaches

 

I pay close attention to pace, consent, and readiness. Teens are not pushed to talk before they feel safe, and therapy is shaped collaboratively rather than imposed.

Tween/Teen Therapy | Bharaari Mental Health

What sessions look like?

Sessions are individual and confidential, within appropriate boundaries. Early sessions focus on building trust, safety, and understanding not rushing into “fixing.”

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Some teens prefer to talk. Others engage more through creative or experiential activities. Both are welcomed.

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Parents or caregivers are usually involved at the beginning to share concerns and goals, and may be included periodically for check-ins or joint sessions where helpful and appropriate.

FAQs

1) What age range do you work with?

Typically ages 12–18, with flexibility depending on developmental needs.

2) How often are sessions held?

Most adolescents attend weekly or fortnightly sessions, depending on need and capacity.

3) Do teens have to talk about everything?

No. Therapy moves at the teen’s pace. Expression can happen in many ways, not just through words.

4) Are parents involved?

Yes parent involvement is collaborative and intentional, while still respecting the young person’s privacy.

Next Steps

If you’re wondering whether therapy could support your teen, you’re welcome to get in touch.

 

You can:

  • Enquire to ask questions or discuss suitability

  • Book an appointment to begin

 

Support during adolescence doesn’t mean something has gone wrong, it can mean offering a steady space while things are changing.

I pay my respects to the rich cultural, spiritual, and ancestral traditions of India, and to the collective strength and interconnected ways of being that continue to shape and sustain its communities. I honour the values, wisdom, and knowledge systems carried across generations, along with the enduring legacies, voices, stories, and heroes who continue to shape its identity and redefine its spirit.

I further acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which I lived, studied, and worked in Australia, and pay my respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. I remain deeply grateful for the education, opportunities, and guidance received there, which continue to shape my professional and ethical practice.

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