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Find a therapist experienced with your child's age group and concerns — anxiety, school stress, behaviour, or mood.
CLINICAL SERVICE
Child & Youth Counselling
Age-appropriate counselling for children and young people — helping with anxiety, school stress, behaviour concerns, and emotional regulation in a gentle, supportive setting.
- 60 Min Sessions
- Ages 6–18
- Online & In-Clinic
- No waitlists
- Match with the right expert
HOW IT WORKS
Support for confident young people
Starting support for a child or teen should feel calm and clear. Here is how Mendify youth counselling typically works.
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02 First Session
An age-appropriate intake helps the therapist understand your child's world, with parent involvement when helpful.
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03 Care Plan
The therapist shares a gentle, practical plan using play, talk, or skills-based methods suited to your child.
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04 Steady Progress
Regular sessions build emotional skills, with check-ins to keep parents informed without breaking confidentiality.
Your care team
Experts specializing in Child & Youth Counselling
Meet the therapists who specialize in gentle, age-appropriate support for children and teenagers.
OUR APPROACH
Support that meets children where they are.
Young people need therapy that feels safe, engaging, and respectful of their developmental stage — not a scaled-down version of adult care.
Our youth specialists use play, creative methods, and skills-based talk therapy to help children and teens build confidence and emotional regulation.
Play & Creative Therapy
Especially helpful for younger children who express feelings more naturally through play, art, and storytelling than direct conversation.
CBT for Teens
Practical tools for managing anxiety, school stress, and negative self-talk — adapted to how teenagers actually think and communicate.
Family-Informed Care
Parent guidance and family sessions when helpful, while protecting the child's confidentiality and therapeutic relationship.
Skills for School & Life
Building social skills, emotional vocabulary, and coping strategies that transfer to classrooms, friendships, and home.
WHO IT'S FOR
Common reasons families seek child & youth counselling
Youth counselling supports children and teens through everyday struggles and bigger life changes — with care that respects their age, pace, and voice.
School Stress & Exams
Help managing academic pressure, performance anxiety, and the emotional toll of competitive environments.
Anxiety & Worry
Support for children who struggle with separation anxiety, social fears, or persistent worry about everyday situations.
Behaviour & Emotions
Gentle guidance when anger, withdrawal, or mood swings are affecting home life, friendships, or school.
Family Changes
Processing divorce, relocation, loss, or other transitions that can unsettle children and teenagers.
Bullying & Social Skills
Building confidence, boundaries, and communication skills when peer relationships feel painful or isolating.
Low Mood & Self-Esteem
Support for teens feeling disconnected, self-critical, or emotionally flat — before patterns become harder to shift.
FAQ
Questions about Child & Youth Counselling?
What parents and caregivers most often want to know before booking support for a child or teen.
What age groups do you support?
Mendify youth specialists work with children and teenagers from roughly ages 6–18, using play-based, creative, or talk methods suited to each developmental stage.
Will parents be involved in every session?
It depends on the child's age and goals. Parent check-ins are often helpful for younger children, while teens may have more private sessions. Your therapist will explain how involvement will work from the start.
What if my child refuses to attend?
Resistance is common. A first session can focus on building trust at the child's pace. Your therapist can also advise on how parents can support the process between sessions.
Is online counselling effective for children?
Yes for many young people, especially teens. Younger children may do better in clinic depending on attention span and comfort. Your therapist can recommend the best format.
How do you handle confidentiality with minors?
Therapists balance a young person's privacy with safety. Limits of confidentiality — especially when there is risk of harm — are explained clearly to both parent and child at the start.
Can you help with exam anxiety and school pressure?
Yes. School stress, board exam anxiety, and performance pressure are among the most common reasons families seek youth counselling. Therapists teach practical coping skills alongside emotional support.