Therapy for Teenagers in English, Malaga.

 The global disruptions over the recent years have presented young people with unique challenges. School closures, social isolation, increased screen time, exposure to global events, and uncertainties about their futures, has evoked a range of emotions and a need for support. Teenagers tend to experience emotions more intensely and are finding themselves in a new world that is difficult to make sense of causing worry, fear, and anxiety (Sahoo et al.,2020)

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They are more susceptible to these effects than adults, with immediate and lifelong impacts on their physical and mental health (Sanson et al, 2019). Most young people know about climate change and express worry, fear, sadness, anger, and a sense of powerlessness about its impact on their lives (Ojala, 2015) which can significantly increase depression, anxiety, PTSD, sleep problems, cognitive deficits, and learning problems (Garcia & Sheehan, 2016; Majeed & Lee, 2017).

 

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My Counselling service for teenagers helps them to manage these challenges. Through open communication in a supportive, empathetic, safe environment, I help them to gain insight into their own experiences, develop problem solving skills, and coping mechanisms. Promoting resilience is another crucial area as is marking moments of joy, awe or delight which can offset depressive and anxious feelings (Masten & Cicchetti, 2016).  Facilitating them to allow and share feelings and thoughts they would usually avoid, which brought into awareness can prevent more psychological issues (Dodds, 2021), we can work towards positive changes together in dealing with these complex emotions, ultimately enhancing well-being, and overcoming difficulties. Book your free consultation in English, Malaga, Spain & worldwide.

"The gift I offer as a therapist is my total presence."

Irvin Yalom