Mental Health Services

Counselling is the most popular type of talking therapy. It is helpful for children and teens because they are able to deal with issues and events as well as the effects they may be having on their mental, social and even physical well-being.

 

Young people who are essentially healthy, but struggling with a mental health problem could be recommended for Counselling. These problems can include depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, bullying, anger, relationship issues, low self-esteem, self-harm and even substance abuse.

 

In Counselling, the child or teen works with a Counselor to explore the problem, symptoms and strategies for coping.

Psychotherapy is more long-term than counseling. It involves talking about the effects of past events. The basic principle behind therapy is that an individual’s patterns of thinking and behavior affect the way that person interacts with their surroundings and with the world in general.

 

There are different types of therapy with various goals, approaches and techniques. Generally, among the goals are helping people understand patterns in their behavior that may interfere with reaching personal goals and having good relationships, and better regulate their thinking and emotional responses to stressful situations.

 

Therapy can therefore help young people and their families understand and work out their problems, change their behavior, have a positive outlook and make good decisions for their lives.