Psychologists and Therapists for Teens in Port Adelaide, SA
I am a Mental Health Clinician. Within my role, it has become a great passion of mine to work alongside clients to help them identify their own values, qualities and strengths. I also believe in assisting clients through a strengths based perspective to acknowledge their own history and the part it plays within their journey. I provide a space for clients that is safe and judgement free, where they are able to explore said journey and decide the path they would like to take towards their future.
I am a Mental Health Clinician. Within my role, it has become a great passion of mine to work alongside clients to help them identify their own values, qualities and strengths. I also believe in assisting clients through a strengths based perspective to acknowledge their own history and the part it plays within their journey. I provide a space for clients that is safe and judgement free, where they are able to explore said journey and decide the path they would like to take towards their future.
I am an Integrative Practitioner (Counsellor / Psychotherapist) who works with children, adolescents ( teens) and young adults (aged between 8 to 21 years old).
I provide a safe and supportive environment that encourages children and young people ( youth) to explore, discover, and understand their circumstances and responses more. I use a creative, engaging and sometimes playful approach that generates curiosity and builds rapport. My sessions are flexible and designed to suit the needs of the individual.
I am an Integrative Practitioner (Counsellor / Psychotherapist) who works with children, adolescents ( teens) and young adults (aged between 8 to 21 years old).
I provide a safe and supportive environment that encourages children and young people ( youth) to explore, discover, and understand their circumstances and responses more. I use a creative, engaging and sometimes playful approach that generates curiosity and builds rapport. My sessions are flexible and designed to suit the needs of the individual.
I am an energetic, enthusiastic, reliable and mature individual with a wealth of life experience . With a Bachelor Degree in Psychological Science and a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy, My experience, training and warm empathic nature enables me to offer effective, confidential, individualised counselling care. I provide a warm space in which individuals and couples can feel safe, heard, valued and supported. My passion is assisting you in building your own strengths, resilience and capabilities in order to support your growth, independence and autonomy. I offer the convenience of evening and weekend sessions
I am an energetic, enthusiastic, reliable and mature individual with a wealth of life experience . With a Bachelor Degree in Psychological Science and a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy, My experience, training and warm empathic nature enables me to offer effective, confidential, individualised counselling care. I provide a warm space in which individuals and couples can feel safe, heard, valued and supported. My passion is assisting you in building your own strengths, resilience and capabilities in order to support your growth, independence and autonomy. I offer the convenience of evening and weekend sessions
I also provide ADHD screening services and facilitate OnTrac, an online group therapy programs for teens and adults living with ADHD across Australia, in partnership with the ADHD Foundation of Australia.
I’m Amy, an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, and a local Largs mum with lived experience of parenting, partnering, and living with neurodiversity. I combine evidence based therapy with real world understanding to support people through a wide range of life challenges.
My approach is trauma informed and neuroaffirming, drawing on a range of therapeutic modalities to support individuals, couples, and families. I have experience working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, and work life balance pressures, and I bring particular expertise in couples and family work.
I also provide ADHD screening services and facilitate OnTrac, an online group therapy programs for teens and adults living with ADHD across Australia, in partnership with the ADHD Foundation of Australia.
I’m Amy, an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, and a local Largs mum with lived experience of parenting, partnering, and living with neurodiversity. I combine evidence based therapy with real world understanding to support people through a wide range of life challenges.
My approach is trauma informed and neuroaffirming, drawing on a range of therapeutic modalities to support individuals, couples, and families. I have experience working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, and work life balance pressures, and I bring particular expertise in couples and family work.
I have a special interest in working with women, adolescent girls, and couples, focusing on empowerment, self-worth and meaningful change in a safe, supportive space.
I provide evidence-based counselling for individuals, couples, and families experiencing relationship and family challenges, stress, grief and loss, or ongoing worry. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, I help clients feel supported while building resilience, insight, and practical tools to enhance wellbeing and navigate life transitions.
I have a special interest in working with women, adolescent girls, and couples, focusing on empowerment, self-worth and meaningful change in a safe, supportive space.
I provide evidence-based counselling for individuals, couples, and families experiencing relationship and family challenges, stress, grief and loss, or ongoing worry. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, I help clients feel supported while building resilience, insight, and practical tools to enhance wellbeing and navigate life transitions.
Special interest in children and youth recovery from trauma; EMDR Level 2 certified.
Support to recover from Trauma
Parental support
Couple Therapy and relationships counselling
Anxiety & Depression
Borderline Personality Disorder
Attahment & bonding issues
Conflict resolutions & problem solving
Poor self esteem & confidence
Anger management
Life values, goals and routines
Motivations
Behaviour activations
Mindfulness
Meditations
Special interest in children and youth recovery from trauma; EMDR Level 2 certified.
Support to recover from Trauma
Parental support
Couple Therapy and relationships counselling
Anxiety & Depression
Borderline Personality Disorder
Attahment & bonding issues
Conflict resolutions & problem solving
Poor self esteem & confidence
Anger management
Life values, goals and routines
Motivations
Behaviour activations
Mindfulness
Meditations
Hello, I'm Sandra. I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience. My primary aim is to establish a supportive environment to assist people of all ages. My experience includes working with people in private practice and a school setting. My therapeutic approach revolves around putting the client at the centre, and I design treatment plans that are customised to suit each individual and their personal goals.
Hello, I'm Sandra. I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience. My primary aim is to establish a supportive environment to assist people of all ages. My experience includes working with people in private practice and a school setting. My therapeutic approach revolves around putting the client at the centre, and I design treatment plans that are customised to suit each individual and their personal goals.
I support adolescents and adults who are tired of living in survival mode and are ready to create real, lasting change.
I specialise in crisis, trauma, grief, and high-risk situations. My Defence background helps me stay calm under pressure. I bring strong experience in domestic violence and work extensively with high-risk youth in Youth Justice and criminal behaviours. My approach is steady, direct, and grounded when life feels chaotic.
I support adolescents and adults who are tired of living in survival mode and are ready to create real, lasting change.
I specialise in crisis, trauma, grief, and high-risk situations. My Defence background helps me stay calm under pressure. I bring strong experience in domestic violence and work extensively with high-risk youth in Youth Justice and criminal behaviours. My approach is steady, direct, and grounded when life feels chaotic.
Need help to increase self love and begin having healthy relationships? Often what we need most is a safe place to explore our emotions without judgement! With the right support, a 'breakdown' can become a 'break through'!
Need help to increase self love and begin having healthy relationships? Often what we need most is a safe place to explore our emotions without judgement! With the right support, a 'breakdown' can become a 'break through'!
Hi, I’m glad you’re here.
Reaching out for support isn’t always easy, and I want to acknowledge the courage it has taken to get this far. Whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or simply looking for a space to reconnect with yourself, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.
Hi, I’m glad you’re here.
Reaching out for support isn’t always easy, and I want to acknowledge the courage it has taken to get this far. Whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or simply looking for a space to reconnect with yourself, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.
I help people navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, stress, depression, relationship or family issues, bullying, and trauma. I believe everyone has the potential to grow and change, and my goal is to help you discover new ways of thinking, feeling, and coping.
I help people navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, stress, depression, relationship or family issues, bullying, and trauma. I believe everyone has the potential to grow and change, and my goal is to help you discover new ways of thinking, feeling, and coping.
Many of us are striving to be the best person we can. Sometimes we lose connection with that person and the satisfying, and enriching, often preferred life seems out of reach or only for others. We can have this preferred life. It's possible! Sometimes experiences of trauma, adversity and pain form stories around us that recruit us into thinking we can't. Some stories can even invite actions we regret that can separate us from people we care about, even from who we would prefer to be. Examining these ideas and stories in therapy can free up new ways of thinking and living for more fulfilling and joyful lives.
Many of us are striving to be the best person we can. Sometimes we lose connection with that person and the satisfying, and enriching, often preferred life seems out of reach or only for others. We can have this preferred life. It's possible! Sometimes experiences of trauma, adversity and pain form stories around us that recruit us into thinking we can't. Some stories can even invite actions we regret that can separate us from people we care about, even from who we would prefer to be. Examining these ideas and stories in therapy can free up new ways of thinking and living for more fulfilling and joyful lives.
Whether I’m working in my role as a supervisor or as a therapist, I do my utmost to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space, so you can express your story and needs. I am committed to understanding you as a whole person, as we build a path forward. Together, we will discover and address the underlying causes of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions that impact your life and relationships.
I strive to deliver therapy that is collaborative, empowering and practical. Every client is important to me as I believe everyone comes to therapy to not only resolve issues but to enact meaningful change.
Whether I’m working in my role as a supervisor or as a therapist, I do my utmost to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space, so you can express your story and needs. I am committed to understanding you as a whole person, as we build a path forward. Together, we will discover and address the underlying causes of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions that impact your life and relationships.
I strive to deliver therapy that is collaborative, empowering and practical. Every client is important to me as I believe everyone comes to therapy to not only resolve issues but to enact meaningful change.
I get it. You're struggling with balancing work and life and trying to make sense of how to not be so frustrated and angry about the state of your world when it all seems too much. Then trying to explain it all to someone (perhaps your partner) when it gets too much but who can only offer a sympathetic nod or unhelpful advice such as 'just get over it' or 'you're being dramatic!' (which rarely helped in the history of advice!). The problem is not having space or the ability to try and untangle your thoughts amidst trying to just stay afloat in an ever-increasing complex world with competing demands on your attention and sanity.
I get it. You're struggling with balancing work and life and trying to make sense of how to not be so frustrated and angry about the state of your world when it all seems too much. Then trying to explain it all to someone (perhaps your partner) when it gets too much but who can only offer a sympathetic nod or unhelpful advice such as 'just get over it' or 'you're being dramatic!' (which rarely helped in the history of advice!). The problem is not having space or the ability to try and untangle your thoughts amidst trying to just stay afloat in an ever-increasing complex world with competing demands on your attention and sanity.
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My ideal clients are adolescents and adults who are feeling overwhelmed, worn down, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel sustainable.
I bring over a decade of experience in the mental health sector, with qualifications in Psychology and Social Work. I offer trauma-informed, client-centred counselling that is practical, compassionate, and tailored to your needs. Sessions focus on understanding what’s going on for you, building emotional regulation, and developing strategies to support real
My ideal clients are adolescents and adults who are feeling overwhelmed, worn down, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel sustainable.
I bring over a decade of experience in the mental health sector, with qualifications in Psychology and Social Work. I offer trauma-informed, client-centred counselling that is practical, compassionate, and tailored to your needs. Sessions focus on understanding what’s going on for you, building emotional regulation, and developing strategies to support real
I enjoy helping adolescent and adult clients discover there is an alternative to the life of distress and discomfort quite often being experienced in the lead up to engaging with mental health support.
I help clients over a short/medium term basis (longer if required) to discover tools/strategies that unlock their ability to formulate goals, move closer to their dreams and live a fulfilling life. Techniques I enjoy using across the therapy journey are: Acceptance and commitment therapy, Cognitive behavioural therapy and Motivational interviewing.
I enjoy helping adolescent and adult clients discover there is an alternative to the life of distress and discomfort quite often being experienced in the lead up to engaging with mental health support.
I help clients over a short/medium term basis (longer if required) to discover tools/strategies that unlock their ability to formulate goals, move closer to their dreams and live a fulfilling life. Techniques I enjoy using across the therapy journey are: Acceptance and commitment therapy, Cognitive behavioural therapy and Motivational interviewing.
My name is Dr Matthew Doherty, and I am a Jungian oriented therapist who provides an alternative to mental health care plans through longer term therapy and care. I have over 25 years of clinical experience and have work extensively across the counselling/psychotherapy industry. I see patients with a variety of mental health concerns and there is no limit to the number of sessions you can attend. At present I only offer weekend appointments. I currently work for Adelaide University in the School of Medicine in the Paediatric Mental Health Training Unit. I take any patients from age 15 years and over.
My name is Dr Matthew Doherty, and I am a Jungian oriented therapist who provides an alternative to mental health care plans through longer term therapy and care. I have over 25 years of clinical experience and have work extensively across the counselling/psychotherapy industry. I see patients with a variety of mental health concerns and there is no limit to the number of sessions you can attend. At present I only offer weekend appointments. I currently work for Adelaide University in the School of Medicine in the Paediatric Mental Health Training Unit. I take any patients from age 15 years and over.
I work from a relational perspective, building trust within a safe and supportive space. I have worked with clients with significant trauma, parental concerns, family and domestic violence, substance use, and sexual abuse. I understand grief and loss and work with a psychodynamic and trauma focused lens.
I work from a relational perspective, building trust within a safe and supportive space. I have worked with clients with significant trauma, parental concerns, family and domestic violence, substance use, and sexual abuse. I understand grief and loss and work with a psychodynamic and trauma focused lens.
I work with all adults with a range of challenges. I’m a huge advocate of somatic work for supporting people to understand and shift long-standing emotional and behavioural patterns.
I often support clients presenting with:
• anxiety and chronic stress
• depression, dissociation and numbness
• body image and eating disorders
• attachment-related patterns
• relational difficulties
• burnout and emotional dysregulation.
I often work with women on a range of issues, and with couples needing relationship support. I also love working with men who need help accessing and expressing long lost parts of themselves.
I work with all adults with a range of challenges. I’m a huge advocate of somatic work for supporting people to understand and shift long-standing emotional and behavioural patterns.
I often support clients presenting with:
• anxiety and chronic stress
• depression, dissociation and numbness
• body image and eating disorders
• attachment-related patterns
• relational difficulties
• burnout and emotional dysregulation.
I often work with women on a range of issues, and with couples needing relationship support. I also love working with men who need help accessing and expressing long lost parts of themselves.
Nearby Teens Therapists Searches for Port Adelaide
- Bowden
- Broadview
- Flinders Park
- Grange
- Henley Beach
- Mawson Lakes
- Mile End
- Prospect
- Seaton
- Semaphore
- Torrensville
- West Lakes
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.