Counselling for Teens and Adolescents in Stowmarket
Taking the first step into counselling often comes at a moment when life feels heavier than it should. You might be carrying a lot of responsibilities, emotions, other people’s needs and somewhere along the way, you’ve stopped having space for yourself. If that’s where you are, you’re not alone. I offer a calm, steady space where you can breathe, talk, and make sense of what’s been happening inside you.
Many of my clients come to me when they feel stuck, overwhelmed by responsibility, or caught in cycles of guilt, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion. Together, we slow things down so you can regain clarity, strength, and a way forward.
Taking the first step into counselling often comes at a moment when life feels heavier than it should. You might be carrying a lot of responsibilities, emotions, other people’s needs and somewhere along the way, you’ve stopped having space for yourself. If that’s where you are, you’re not alone. I offer a calm, steady space where you can breathe, talk, and make sense of what’s been happening inside you.
Many of my clients come to me when they feel stuck, overwhelmed by responsibility, or caught in cycles of guilt, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion. Together, we slow things down so you can regain clarity, strength, and a way forward.
I am also happy working with children and adolescents
I can help you both from a Cognitive Analytic Therapy perspective and other approaches, such as EMDR, as needed. I am also interested in holistic approaches alongside, to be able to form a team around the individual. I have experience in pain management too. I will walk alongside you as we build a shared understanding of the path you are on.
I am also happy working with children and adolescents
I can help you both from a Cognitive Analytic Therapy perspective and other approaches, such as EMDR, as needed. I am also interested in holistic approaches alongside, to be able to form a team around the individual. I have experience in pain management too. I will walk alongside you as we build a shared understanding of the path you are on.
Does something not feel quite right, but you can’t yet pinpoint why? You're feeling frustrated, disconnected or stuck in unhelpful patterns? I work with people who are willing to stay curious, even when therapy feels challenging. As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring intuition, warmth and deep care to the work. I won’t force meaning or assume I know you better than you know yourself. Together, we build trust and safety, making space to explore difficult emotions and move towards greater understanding, clarity and change.
Does something not feel quite right, but you can’t yet pinpoint why? You're feeling frustrated, disconnected or stuck in unhelpful patterns? I work with people who are willing to stay curious, even when therapy feels challenging. As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring intuition, warmth and deep care to the work. I won’t force meaning or assume I know you better than you know yourself. Together, we build trust and safety, making space to explore difficult emotions and move towards greater understanding, clarity and change.
My name is Emily and I am a fully qualified pluralistic counsellor, using concepts from a number of different modalities to best fit the client's needs. I would love to support you through life's challenges, from depression and anxiety to grief and bereavement. I particularly love working with young people (ages 14+) and have two years experience (and counting!) as a counsellor with The Mix, providing sessions for under 25s. I also have experience counselling adults at my local Mind.
My name is Emily and I am a fully qualified pluralistic counsellor, using concepts from a number of different modalities to best fit the client's needs. I would love to support you through life's challenges, from depression and anxiety to grief and bereavement. I particularly love working with young people (ages 14+) and have two years experience (and counting!) as a counsellor with The Mix, providing sessions for under 25s. I also have experience counselling adults at my local Mind.
I work collaboratively with individual clients across the lifespan ranging from late adolescence to older adults.
As it is normal to experience emotional difficulties during life, counselling is one way of supporting you at such times. Some of the ways that couples therapy can work include, identifying toxic relationship patterns and helping couples to work on changing these, bringing a new perspective to issues and helping couples to understand each other's perspectives, finding new ways to resolve conflicts, building trust and improving communication. Most importantly, providing a safe space for both partners to work through their issues.
I work collaboratively with individual clients across the lifespan ranging from late adolescence to older adults.
As it is normal to experience emotional difficulties during life, counselling is one way of supporting you at such times. Some of the ways that couples therapy can work include, identifying toxic relationship patterns and helping couples to work on changing these, bringing a new perspective to issues and helping couples to understand each other's perspectives, finding new ways to resolve conflicts, building trust and improving communication. Most importantly, providing a safe space for both partners to work through their issues.
Whether you are experiencing difficulties in life or suffering inner turmoil my aim is to help you explore what is happening to you and support you as you find a way through your personal emotional maze. Counselling gives you the time and space to explore your feelings in a safe, non-judgmental, friendly environment. You will be encouraged to talk openly and freely about any issues which are causing disruptions in your life, and I will support you until you find resolution or acceptance.
Whether you are experiencing difficulties in life or suffering inner turmoil my aim is to help you explore what is happening to you and support you as you find a way through your personal emotional maze. Counselling gives you the time and space to explore your feelings in a safe, non-judgmental, friendly environment. You will be encouraged to talk openly and freely about any issues which are causing disruptions in your life, and I will support you until you find resolution or acceptance.
Hello and welcome, I am a qualified psychodynamic counsellor, and I specialise in working with teenagers and young people (11-25), I also welcome working with adults.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression and issues with self-esteem. I am also experienced in working with SEN and neurodiversity.
Our first session will be an informal initial assessment where we can discuss the difficulties you have been facing and the best support for you going forwards.
Hello and welcome, I am a qualified psychodynamic counsellor, and I specialise in working with teenagers and young people (11-25), I also welcome working with adults.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression and issues with self-esteem. I am also experienced in working with SEN and neurodiversity.
Our first session will be an informal initial assessment where we can discuss the difficulties you have been facing and the best support for you going forwards.
Hi, I'm Renae. I am here to offer you a calm, supportive space where you can feel heard without judgment.
Life can be overwhelming- whether your navigating anxiety, low mood, past trauma, relationship struggles, or simply feeling stuck. Whatever you are facing, I believe in the strength it takes to reach out, and will be here alongside you as we explore your story at your pace.
My approach is compassionate, down-to earth and tailored to you. I work integratively, drawing on different therapeutic methods to suit your unique needs- whether your a young person finding your way or an adult ready for change.
Hi, I'm Renae. I am here to offer you a calm, supportive space where you can feel heard without judgment.
Life can be overwhelming- whether your navigating anxiety, low mood, past trauma, relationship struggles, or simply feeling stuck. Whatever you are facing, I believe in the strength it takes to reach out, and will be here alongside you as we explore your story at your pace.
My approach is compassionate, down-to earth and tailored to you. I work integratively, drawing on different therapeutic methods to suit your unique needs- whether your a young person finding your way or an adult ready for change.
Counselling will provide a safe and non-judgemental space that is separate from everyday life where you will be able to talk about your emotional difficulties to a trained professional enabling you to discover the roots of your worries. My integrative approach will enable us to discover together your current difficulties giving you back some control over your mental health.
Counselling will provide a safe and non-judgemental space that is separate from everyday life where you will be able to talk about your emotional difficulties to a trained professional enabling you to discover the roots of your worries. My integrative approach will enable us to discover together your current difficulties giving you back some control over your mental health.
I offer a choice of in-person psychotherapy and outdoor Walk & Talk counselling from my private practice in the peaceful rural setting of Gosbeck, near Ipswich, Suffolk (IP6).
For those who prefer greater flexibility or are unable to attend in person, I also provide remote online and telephone counselling.
With over 15 years of experience, I work with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
I offer a choice of in-person psychotherapy and outdoor Walk & Talk counselling from my private practice in the peaceful rural setting of Gosbeck, near Ipswich, Suffolk (IP6).
For those who prefer greater flexibility or are unable to attend in person, I also provide remote online and telephone counselling.
With over 15 years of experience, I work with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
We all experience life challenges that can cause us anxiety and depression. Perhaps you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma/ PTSD, bereavement or unresolved childhood issues. My psychotherapy and counselling practice will provide an effective way of helping you try to understand some of your thoughts and emotions in a safe therapeutic space, which will be confidential, non-judgmental and empathetic. Sharing our feelings can leave us feeling vulnerable. I can help you work through this to enable you to process some of your emotional pain or trauma. Sessions last 50 mins. Free 20, min. initial consultation.
We all experience life challenges that can cause us anxiety and depression. Perhaps you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma/ PTSD, bereavement or unresolved childhood issues. My psychotherapy and counselling practice will provide an effective way of helping you try to understand some of your thoughts and emotions in a safe therapeutic space, which will be confidential, non-judgmental and empathetic. Sharing our feelings can leave us feeling vulnerable. I can help you work through this to enable you to process some of your emotional pain or trauma. Sessions last 50 mins. Free 20, min. initial consultation.
I offer face to face and online therapy for adults and children (aged 11+) experiencing a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement and trauma. I have a particular interest in working with relationship difficulties, including those rooted in early relationships, as well as childhood trauma and how these experiences can impact adult life. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or wanting to better understand what’s going on for you, I can help bring the change you are looking for, therapy can bring clarity, insight, and a greater understanding.
I offer face to face and online therapy for adults and children (aged 11+) experiencing a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement and trauma. I have a particular interest in working with relationship difficulties, including those rooted in early relationships, as well as childhood trauma and how these experiences can impact adult life. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or wanting to better understand what’s going on for you, I can help bring the change you are looking for, therapy can bring clarity, insight, and a greater understanding.
Hello there. I provide a warm secure , non judgemental safe space for you to explore, regain and strengthen your emotional wellbeing and to explore challenges and difficulties life has brought you. I provide both short and long time therapy I am a qualified integrative counsellor , which means I work with many different styles and techniques dependant on your need and what works for you as i see each person as a individual and my aim is to help you in the way that is right for you. Working empathetically, with all sessions being client led, enables you to work at your own pace to explore your own feelings, without feeling
Hello there. I provide a warm secure , non judgemental safe space for you to explore, regain and strengthen your emotional wellbeing and to explore challenges and difficulties life has brought you. I provide both short and long time therapy I am a qualified integrative counsellor , which means I work with many different styles and techniques dependant on your need and what works for you as i see each person as a individual and my aim is to help you in the way that is right for you. Working empathetically, with all sessions being client led, enables you to work at your own pace to explore your own feelings, without feeling
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Life can be full of ups and downs, and all too often there is little or no opportunity to take time for yourself to work through these changes and adapt…leading to problems becoming bigger and more consuming. There may be times when you are suddenly faced with your own vulnerabilities and mortality and may feel like you have no one who you can confide in. As an integrative counsellor, I can offer you the time to talk about what worries you, or what feels too much to deal with alone and can walk alongside you on your chosen path.
Life can be full of ups and downs, and all too often there is little or no opportunity to take time for yourself to work through these changes and adapt…leading to problems becoming bigger and more consuming. There may be times when you are suddenly faced with your own vulnerabilities and mortality and may feel like you have no one who you can confide in. As an integrative counsellor, I can offer you the time to talk about what worries you, or what feels too much to deal with alone and can walk alongside you on your chosen path.
Many of my clients are teens, students, professionals, parents, or people navigating cultural change, belonging, and questions of self esteem and identity.
I help clients understand patterns, navigate change, and develop new ways of coping. My work integrates person-centred, existential, psychodynamic, CBT, and solution-focused approaches.
Many of my clients are teens, students, professionals, parents, or people navigating cultural change, belonging, and questions of self esteem and identity.
I help clients understand patterns, navigate change, and develop new ways of coping. My work integrates person-centred, existential, psychodynamic, CBT, and solution-focused approaches.
I specialise in working with neurodivergent people, trans, nonbinary, bisexual, queer, and gay folks, and those struggling with their relationship with body image, eating, and self-esteem - and often in the intersections between these areas! I'm not a blank-slate therapist - I bring my authentic self so that you can feel safe to do the same. My style is honest, practical, warm, and down-to-earth - my own lived experiences of recovery from an eating disorder, depression, and anxiety, as well as adult ADHD diagnosis, enable me to be deeply empathetic as well as blunt and direct where needed!
I specialise in working with neurodivergent people, trans, nonbinary, bisexual, queer, and gay folks, and those struggling with their relationship with body image, eating, and self-esteem - and often in the intersections between these areas! I'm not a blank-slate therapist - I bring my authentic self so that you can feel safe to do the same. My style is honest, practical, warm, and down-to-earth - my own lived experiences of recovery from an eating disorder, depression, and anxiety, as well as adult ADHD diagnosis, enable me to be deeply empathetic as well as blunt and direct where needed!
Hi, I’m Jonathan. As a Clinical Psychologist I can help if you're struggling with stress, low mood, anxiety, panic, feelings of shame, low self‑esteem, and more. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your sense of purpose, I provide a compassionate space to explore this and support you towards meaningful change.
Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, grappling with identity, sexuality, or aspects of neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism - we can work to make sense and overcome issues. As a foster carer, I also bring unique insight into the emotional impact of fostering and adoption.
Hi, I’m Jonathan. As a Clinical Psychologist I can help if you're struggling with stress, low mood, anxiety, panic, feelings of shame, low self‑esteem, and more. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your sense of purpose, I provide a compassionate space to explore this and support you towards meaningful change.
Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, grappling with identity, sexuality, or aspects of neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism - we can work to make sense and overcome issues. As a foster carer, I also bring unique insight into the emotional impact of fostering and adoption.
My main training is in Systemic Family Therapy and mostly I have worked with teenagers or young adults and their families.
Are you struggling to communicate as a family or maybe discussions often end up as arguments ? Perhaps there’s been a significant event recently, for one or all of you, that’s had a big impact and needs talking through together ? Ill health, either physical or mental health, can really affect everyone and when this becomes overwhelming it’s usually helpful to have someone external to the family to process it all with.
My main training is in Systemic Family Therapy and mostly I have worked with teenagers or young adults and their families.
Are you struggling to communicate as a family or maybe discussions often end up as arguments ? Perhaps there’s been a significant event recently, for one or all of you, that’s had a big impact and needs talking through together ? Ill health, either physical or mental health, can really affect everyone and when this becomes overwhelming it’s usually helpful to have someone external to the family to process it all with.
As an integrative counsellor, I strive to create a therapeutic environment that honours each client's individuality and tailors the approach to their unique needs. I achieve this by weaving together various theories and techniques, such as Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, Person-Centred, and Psychodynamic therapies.
Gestalt Therapy is a crucial element in my practice, with its emphasis on the "here and now" and self-awareness. By focusing on the present moment and the relationship between the client and myself, we can uncover hidden connections and challenge limiting beliefs.
As an integrative counsellor, I strive to create a therapeutic environment that honours each client's individuality and tailors the approach to their unique needs. I achieve this by weaving together various theories and techniques, such as Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, Person-Centred, and Psychodynamic therapies.
Gestalt Therapy is a crucial element in my practice, with its emphasis on the "here and now" and self-awareness. By focusing on the present moment and the relationship between the client and myself, we can uncover hidden connections and challenge limiting beliefs.
I work with adolescents and adults of any age and support you without judgement on your counselling journey.
I work with all manner of clients/issues and as an integrative counsellor I am able to use a number of different approaches to ensure I can tailor to exactly your personal needs. I am also a fully qualified Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Practitioner, which provides an additional approach to resolving fears and phobias. Reviews available on my website.
I work with adolescents and adults of any age and support you without judgement on your counselling journey.
I work with all manner of clients/issues and as an integrative counsellor I am able to use a number of different approaches to ensure I can tailor to exactly your personal needs. I am also a fully qualified Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Practitioner, which provides an additional approach to resolving fears and phobias. Reviews available on my website.
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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.