Psychologists and Therapists for Teens in Parkside, SA
Are anxiety, depression, or recurring relationship, behavioural patterns keeping you stuck? These struggles often stem from early relational wounds and complex trauma, shaping people-pleasing, self-criticism, perfectionism, or emotional disconnection. I specialise in culturally adaptive Schema Therapy, integrating EMDR and trauma & attachment informed, relational work to support lasting change. l attend to patterns as they unfold in therapy.
I also offer supervision, helping therapists refine advanced attunement, subtle skills, navigate impasses, work skilfully with transference, and deepen professional and personal development.
Are anxiety, depression, or recurring relationship, behavioural patterns keeping you stuck? These struggles often stem from early relational wounds and complex trauma, shaping people-pleasing, self-criticism, perfectionism, or emotional disconnection. I specialise in culturally adaptive Schema Therapy, integrating EMDR and trauma & attachment informed, relational work to support lasting change. l attend to patterns as they unfold in therapy.
I also offer supervision, helping therapists refine advanced attunement, subtle skills, navigate impasses, work skilfully with transference, and deepen professional and personal development.
Hi there! My name is Dan Hales.
I am highly passionate about working with young people, men, neurodivergent folks & my own queer community, including trans, gender diverse & HIV positive community members. As well as all people from 'minority' groups or diverse cultural backgrounds. As members of marginalised populations, we often share that sense of shame (as well as pride!) that comes with not living up to the dominant culture's expectations of 'normal'. Queerphobia, racism, ableism, sexism, toxic masculinity, minority stress, micro-aggressions, internalised shame & identity concerns are often daily experiences for many of us.
Hi there! My name is Dan Hales.
I am highly passionate about working with young people, men, neurodivergent folks & my own queer community, including trans, gender diverse & HIV positive community members. As well as all people from 'minority' groups or diverse cultural backgrounds. As members of marginalised populations, we often share that sense of shame (as well as pride!) that comes with not living up to the dominant culture's expectations of 'normal'. Queerphobia, racism, ableism, sexism, toxic masculinity, minority stress, micro-aggressions, internalised shame & identity concerns are often daily experiences for many of us.
People come to see me because they feel stuck in their lives. They might feel disconnected socially, like they lack true meaning in their life, unfulfilled in work or struggling with their romantic relationships. Often they come because they feel they are not good enough in some fundamental way. These are universal issues we all face and therapy is a brave step towards bringing compassionate healing to the subtle conscious and unconscious parts of self that create the patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviour that keep us stuck in seemingly never ending cycles.
People come to see me because they feel stuck in their lives. They might feel disconnected socially, like they lack true meaning in their life, unfulfilled in work or struggling with their romantic relationships. Often they come because they feel they are not good enough in some fundamental way. These are universal issues we all face and therapy is a brave step towards bringing compassionate healing to the subtle conscious and unconscious parts of self that create the patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviour that keep us stuck in seemingly never ending cycles.
Marina has wide experience working with adolescents and adults and is passionate about helping people with mood, worry and distress problems, stemming from the past or more recent experiences.
Marina has experience working with anxiety disorders, depression, relationship and interpersonal problems, adjustment issues, low self-esteem, grief and loss issues, sleep problems, study and work stress as well as problems relating to trauma, self harm and substance use. She uses a variety of evidence-based approaches to assist her in tailoring treatments.
Marina has wide experience working with adolescents and adults and is passionate about helping people with mood, worry and distress problems, stemming from the past or more recent experiences.
Marina has experience working with anxiety disorders, depression, relationship and interpersonal problems, adjustment issues, low self-esteem, grief and loss issues, sleep problems, study and work stress as well as problems relating to trauma, self harm and substance use. She uses a variety of evidence-based approaches to assist her in tailoring treatments.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming—whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, work stress, burnout, or a major life change. You may feel stuck, exhausted, uncertain, or disconnected from the life you want to be living.
My aim is to provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel genuinely heard and understood. Together, we can explore the challenges you're facing, gain insight into patterns that may be holding you back, and develop practical strategies to help you move forward with greater confidence and wellbeing.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming—whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, work stress, burnout, or a major life change. You may feel stuck, exhausted, uncertain, or disconnected from the life you want to be living.
My aim is to provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel genuinely heard and understood. Together, we can explore the challenges you're facing, gain insight into patterns that may be holding you back, and develop practical strategies to help you move forward with greater confidence and wellbeing.
At Metta Counselling + Psychotherapy we strive to support your journey by increasing understanding and self-awareness. We gradually call on your instincts, wisdom and knowledge to lean into and navigate life's hurdles. I am an intergrated psychotherapist and lean on somatic, psychoanalytic and trauma informed practices. I also offer clinical supervision.
At Metta Counselling + Psychotherapy we strive to support your journey by increasing understanding and self-awareness. We gradually call on your instincts, wisdom and knowledge to lean into and navigate life's hurdles. I am an intergrated psychotherapist and lean on somatic, psychoanalytic and trauma informed practices. I also offer clinical supervision.
Attuned Psychology - North Adelaide and Glenelg
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
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As a diverse practice with a team of psychologists and therapists, we collectively are able to offer support for children, adolescents, couples, families and performers.
Welcome to Attuned Psychology, North Adelaide & Glenelg. We are an outcome-focussed established practice offering psychological and therapeutic services for people of all ages and backgrounds, with appointments available during business and after hours both face-to-face and via Telehealth. Our dedicated team of psychologists will provide you with an objective sounding board to help you find solutions, increase wellbeing, improve relationships, and achieve the life you truly want. Attuned to your needs, our skilled psychologists and therapists will blend a range of proven therapeutic approaches to best suit your individual goals.
As a diverse practice with a team of psychologists and therapists, we collectively are able to offer support for children, adolescents, couples, families and performers.
Welcome to Attuned Psychology, North Adelaide & Glenelg. We are an outcome-focussed established practice offering psychological and therapeutic services for people of all ages and backgrounds, with appointments available during business and after hours both face-to-face and via Telehealth. Our dedicated team of psychologists will provide you with an objective sounding board to help you find solutions, increase wellbeing, improve relationships, and achieve the life you truly want. Attuned to your needs, our skilled psychologists and therapists will blend a range of proven therapeutic approaches to best suit your individual goals.
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Jane is an AHPRA registered psychologist who provides psychological counselling and support for children (12 years or older), teenagers/ adolescents and adults.
Jane has experience counselling clients and can help you with: Emotional Dysregulation Counselling for Trauma Anxiety Depression Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Emotional Disturbance Parenting Peer Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Harming Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sleep or Insomnia Stress Trauma and PTSD (Post
Jane is an AHPRA registered psychologist who provides psychological counselling and support for children (12 years or older), teenagers/ adolescents and adults.
Jane has experience counselling clients and can help you with: Emotional Dysregulation Counselling for Trauma Anxiety Depression Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Emotional Disturbance Parenting Peer Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Harming Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sleep or Insomnia Stress Trauma and PTSD (Post
While we are diverse in nature, our beliefs and ideals as we travel through life, we all go through emotional challenges.
If where you are feels uncomfortable, that you feel challenged, stressed and possibly without direction or meaning I am able to guide you through, where you unfold naturally your next best steps to take.
You may have ailments that frustrate and inhibit your everyday living and live in fear that can often make no sense, however this can be gotten through. And where you feel empowered and worthy on your path in life.
While we are diverse in nature, our beliefs and ideals as we travel through life, we all go through emotional challenges.
If where you are feels uncomfortable, that you feel challenged, stressed and possibly without direction or meaning I am able to guide you through, where you unfold naturally your next best steps to take.
You may have ailments that frustrate and inhibit your everyday living and live in fear that can often make no sense, however this can be gotten through. And where you feel empowered and worthy on your path in life.
My ideal counselling client is someone who may be late-diagnosed or curious about being an Autistic or an ADHD person who needs support in figuring out how to deal with life their way. They are willing to actively participate in the therapeutic process by becoming aware, curious, and nonjudgemental toward themselves and others. They may have experienced trauma through growing up and want to find a safe person to help them heal and find better ways of living in the present.
My ideal counselling client is someone who may be late-diagnosed or curious about being an Autistic or an ADHD person who needs support in figuring out how to deal with life their way. They are willing to actively participate in the therapeutic process by becoming aware, curious, and nonjudgemental toward themselves and others. They may have experienced trauma through growing up and want to find a safe person to help them heal and find better ways of living in the present.
Jacquie is in private practice in the Adelaide Hills working with adults, adolescents, couples and groups dealing with a wide range of life issues.
Jacquie Cliff is a Somatic Psychotherapist, Counsellor and couples therapist. Jacquie’s broad knowledge base and expertise enables her to have a deep holistic understanding and approach to the human psyche, physical structure and energetic process. She offers a supportive environment which facilitates awareness for change, growth, healing and connection with self. Underpinning this environment is Jacquie’s empathy, strength and understanding of the challenges life presents.
Jacquie is in private practice in the Adelaide Hills working with adults, adolescents, couples and groups dealing with a wide range of life issues.
Jacquie Cliff is a Somatic Psychotherapist, Counsellor and couples therapist. Jacquie’s broad knowledge base and expertise enables her to have a deep holistic understanding and approach to the human psyche, physical structure and energetic process. She offers a supportive environment which facilitates awareness for change, growth, healing and connection with self. Underpinning this environment is Jacquie’s empathy, strength and understanding of the challenges life presents.
Wild Therapy specialises in a number of child and family therapies. Jemma has over 15 years of experience working with children and families supporting them with trauma, domestic violence, Neurodevelopment journeys (Autism, ADHD, PDA, PTSD, etc.), grief & loss, mental health (anxiety, depression, ODD, etc.), school refusal, relationships, adoption and child removal, and much more. Jemma works from a child-centred and lived experience Neuro-affirming perspective.
Wild Therapy specialises in a number of child and family therapies. Jemma has over 15 years of experience working with children and families supporting them with trauma, domestic violence, Neurodevelopment journeys (Autism, ADHD, PDA, PTSD, etc.), grief & loss, mental health (anxiety, depression, ODD, etc.), school refusal, relationships, adoption and child removal, and much more. Jemma works from a child-centred and lived experience Neuro-affirming perspective.
Hi, my name is Cristiona and I am passionate about social change, building safe, compassionate and supportive relationships, and creating opportunities for people to be empowered.
I live with chronic pain, autism, ADHD and lived experience of suicidality, anxiety, depression and being a transgender queer person. This gives me a unique perspective to my work.
All this may mean I am not the right therapist for you, but also if working alongside someone with lived experience who get's it is important to you I might be just the person.
Hi, my name is Cristiona and I am passionate about social change, building safe, compassionate and supportive relationships, and creating opportunities for people to be empowered.
I live with chronic pain, autism, ADHD and lived experience of suicidality, anxiety, depression and being a transgender queer person. This gives me a unique perspective to my work.
All this may mean I am not the right therapist for you, but also if working alongside someone with lived experience who get's it is important to you I might be just the person.
I have spent half of my professional life working with people. This translated into a desire to help people in need, which led me to studying psychology and counselling. I believe, the most important skill for a counsellor is to strive for connection, assisting the client with their life issues or questions. My aim is to listen, connect and provide that support on a journey of healing or change.
I have spent half of my professional life working with people. This translated into a desire to help people in need, which led me to studying psychology and counselling. I believe, the most important skill for a counsellor is to strive for connection, assisting the client with their life issues or questions. My aim is to listen, connect and provide that support on a journey of healing or change.
She also offers an ADHD screening service while facilitating OnTrac, an online group therapy programs for teens and adults across Australia, supported by the ADHD Foundation of Australia.
I am a registered NDIS provider with many years of experience supporting people within the disability sector. In my practice, I offer tailored, person centred support so clients feel understood, supported, and empowered. I work with children (10+), parents, couples, and families.
She also offers an ADHD screening service while facilitating OnTrac, an online group therapy programs for teens and adults across Australia, supported by the ADHD Foundation of Australia.
I am a registered NDIS provider with many years of experience supporting people within the disability sector. In my practice, I offer tailored, person centred support so clients feel understood, supported, and empowered. I work with children (10+), parents, couples, and families.
If you've spent years trying harder, organising better, and following advice that works for everyone except you — you're probably not the problem. The systems were.
I'm Jacob, founder of T.H.E. Psyborg and a counsellor who has been navigating ADHD since I was a kid. I didn't build this practice from a textbook - I built it from the inside out, because I know what it's like to be capable and inconsistent, to have the insight without the follow-through, to understand exactly what needs doing and still not be able to start.
If you've spent years trying harder, organising better, and following advice that works for everyone except you — you're probably not the problem. The systems were.
I'm Jacob, founder of T.H.E. Psyborg and a counsellor who has been navigating ADHD since I was a kid. I didn't build this practice from a textbook - I built it from the inside out, because I know what it's like to be capable and inconsistent, to have the insight without the follow-through, to understand exactly what needs doing and still not be able to start.
Beyond Talk Counselling is focused on helping clients finding healing, clarity and connection within. Whether they feel stuck in a particular area of life and don’t know how to get unstuck, or wanting to work on healing old wounds, recover from trauma, improve their relationships and their ability to move forward in life. To struggle is to be human. But sometimes those struggles become overwhelming and impact people's sense of self, their ability to engage in life and the people around them. At Beyond Talk Counselling I help clients overcome and transform life’s challenges and struggles into opportunities for growth and healing.
Beyond Talk Counselling is focused on helping clients finding healing, clarity and connection within. Whether they feel stuck in a particular area of life and don’t know how to get unstuck, or wanting to work on healing old wounds, recover from trauma, improve their relationships and their ability to move forward in life. To struggle is to be human. But sometimes those struggles become overwhelming and impact people's sense of self, their ability to engage in life and the people around them. At Beyond Talk Counselling I help clients overcome and transform life’s challenges and struggles into opportunities for growth and healing.
Over 15 years' experience supporting teens, families, disability, refugee, child protection, intensive family support.
I bring to counselling professional expertise, lived experience, and genuine care for people navigating life’s complexities, including grief and loss. With a background in community services, leadership, and life in both rural and city settings, I understand personal struggles, family dynamics, the workplace, and the community. I believe every person deserves to be seen, heard, and supported as a whole individual. I offer empathy, integrity, and practical insight to create a safe space for you to explore your story. I wish to bring you encouragement, understanding, and tools to strengthen your capacity to navigate lifes challenges.
Over 15 years' experience supporting teens, families, disability, refugee, child protection, intensive family support.
I bring to counselling professional expertise, lived experience, and genuine care for people navigating life’s complexities, including grief and loss. With a background in community services, leadership, and life in both rural and city settings, I understand personal struggles, family dynamics, the workplace, and the community. I believe every person deserves to be seen, heard, and supported as a whole individual. I offer empathy, integrity, and practical insight to create a safe space for you to explore your story. I wish to bring you encouragement, understanding, and tools to strengthen your capacity to navigate lifes challenges.
Our ideal clients are autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD young people, often described as "hard to engage," "shut down," or "burnt out." Many have tried traditional talk therapy and found it overwhelming, boring, or unsafe. They come to us because parents, support coordinators, or schools recognise that the usual format isn't working. We meet them inside the games they love (Minecraft, Roblox, Fortnite, Discord) using play and shared interest to build genuine trust. From there, we support regulation, identity, RSD, school distress, and burnout recovery in a way that respects how their brain actually works.
Our ideal clients are autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD young people, often described as "hard to engage," "shut down," or "burnt out." Many have tried traditional talk therapy and found it overwhelming, boring, or unsafe. They come to us because parents, support coordinators, or schools recognise that the usual format isn't working. We meet them inside the games they love (Minecraft, Roblox, Fortnite, Discord) using play and shared interest to build genuine trust. From there, we support regulation, identity, RSD, school distress, and burnout recovery in a way that respects how their brain actually works.
I have experience helping adults, teens, and kids in crisis, having worked to support people with the legal system, parenting, AOD, out of home care, mental health, and more.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unmotivated? Counselling to help you, help you. Maybe you want to explore your experiences, gain insights, or develop practical strategies to navigate life's challenges. You are in the right place.
Counselling offered for struggles or goals, big or small, including for anxiety, ADHD (child or adult), autism, bullying, change, depression or low mood, drug and alcohol use, emotional regulation, family and relationship conflict, impulse control, loneliness, mental health, motivation, procrastination, suicidality, and more.
I have experience helping adults, teens, and kids in crisis, having worked to support people with the legal system, parenting, AOD, out of home care, mental health, and more.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unmotivated? Counselling to help you, help you. Maybe you want to explore your experiences, gain insights, or develop practical strategies to navigate life's challenges. You are in the right place.
Counselling offered for struggles or goals, big or small, including for anxiety, ADHD (child or adult), autism, bullying, change, depression or low mood, drug and alcohol use, emotional regulation, family and relationship conflict, impulse control, loneliness, mental health, motivation, procrastination, suicidality, and more.
Nearby Teens Therapists Searches for Parkside
- Adelaide
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- Saint Peters
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.