Therapy for Teenagers and Young People
Teenage years and early adulthood can be exciting, confusing, and challenging all at once. Young people today face increasing pressures — from school and exams to friendships, identity, social media, and future expectations. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space where teenagers and young people can talk openly, make sense of their experiences, and develop the skills they need to cope and grow.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, respectful, and focused on helping young people feel heard, understood, and empowered.
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy can support teenagers and young people with a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns, including:
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Anxiety and stress
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Low mood or depression
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Low self-esteem or confidence
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Friendship or relationship difficulties
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Sexuality
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Family conflict or change
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School, college, or exam pressure
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Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the future
During the sessions young people can explore their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
Our Approach: Solution Focused Therapy
We use a solution focused approach, which is practical, positive, and future-focused. Rather than concentrating solely on problems, this approach helps young people identify what they want to be different — and how to move toward that change.
Solution focused therapy works particularly well for teenagers and young adults because it is:
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Goal-oriented and purposeful
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Strength-based and empowering
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Respectful of independence and choice
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Focused on small, achievable steps
LIFE
There are moments when it feels completely overwhelming. Everyone struggles with its complexities and from time to time, we all need someone who will listen, will understandand and will help us to get things back on track.
My name is Rafael, and I have been a professional counsellor for over 20 years.
With the right help, I’m convinced that everybody can make change happen and improve their quality of life – even in a short period of time.
It might be something specific, but equally you might not even know what’s wrong at the moment, just that something is.But no matter what your situation, I’m here to provide you with the safe, non-judgmental and confidential space you need to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours and the experiences which may have led to them.
Together we will find a way forward, so if you or someone you care for need support or you would simply like to discuss the options then do get in touch.
Our Approach
Initial Assessment
First we have an initial assessment. This is an opportunity for you to talk about what you want to get from counselling, to ask questions and ultimately to decide if I am someone you feel comfortable talking to and can trust and be open with.
An Individual Approach
We then decide on the best approach for you as an individual, through either a fixed number of sessions, or on an open-ended basis.
We will typically see each other once a week, usually face-to-face. Sessions by telephone or video calling are also possible.
Costs: Sessions cost from £80 per hour for individuals and £120 for couples.
Your Regular Sessions
Each counselling session is designed to be a relaxed space where you can talk openly and we can discuss the things that are important to you, safe in the knowledge that you are not going to be judged in any way.
You can share as much or as little as you choose, everything we talk about is confidential.
Counselling Techniques
I use what’s known as an integrative approach – integrating the affective, behavioural, cognitive, and physiological systems within one person, as well as addressing any social and spiritual aspects.
That simply means that I work with each client as a whole person and use a variety of techniques.
Goals and Outcomes
Our shared goal will be to make sure that you spend as little time ‘in therapy’ as possible, so that you can focus on implementing the changes that will improve your life and starting to enjoy life more as you move forward.
Review and Progress
We regularly review our work together to ensure you are getting what you need from the sessions. This helps us track your progress and adjust our approach if necessary to best support your journey.
We will work together until you feel ready to move forward independently.
Initial Assessment
First we have an initial assessment. This is an opportunity for you to talk about what you want to get from counselling, to ask questions and ultimately to decide if I am someone you feel comfortable talking to and can trust and be open with.
An Individual Approach
We then decide on the best approach for you as an individual, through either a fixed number of sessions, or on an open-ended basis.
We will typically see each other once a week, usually face-to-face. Sessions by telephone or video calling are also possible.
Costs: Sessions cost from £80 per hour for individuals and £120 for couples.
Your Regular Sessions
Each counselling session is designed to be a relaxed space where you can talk openly and we can discuss the things that are important to you, safe in the knowledge that you are not going to be judged in any way.
You can share as much or as little as you choose, everything we talk about is confidential.
Counselling Techniques
I use what’s known as an integrative approach – integrating the affective, behavioural, cognitive, and physiological systems within one person, as well as addressing any social and spiritual aspects.
That simply means that I work with each client as a whole person and use a variety of techniques.
Goals and Outcomes
Our shared goal will be to make sure that you spend as little time ‘in therapy’ as possible, so that you can focus on implementing the changes that will improve your life and starting to enjoy life more as you move forward.
Review and Progress
We regularly review our work together to ensure you are getting what you need from the sessions. This helps us track your progress and adjust our approach if necessary to best support your journey.
We will work together until you feel ready to move forward independently.
Initial Assessment
First we have an initial assessment. This is an opportunity for you to talk about what you want to get from counselling, to ask questions and ultimately to decide if I am someone you feel comfortable talking to and can trust and be open with.
An Individual Approach
We then decide on the best approach for you as an individual, through either a fixed number of sessions, or on an open-ended basis.
We will typically see each other once a week, usually face-to-face. Sessions by telephone or video calling are also possible.
Costs: Sessions cost from £80 per hour for individuals and £120 for couples.
Your Regular Sessions
Each counselling session is designed to be a relaxed space where you can talk openly and we can discuss the things that are important to you, safe in the knowledge that you are not going to be judged in any way.
You can share as much or as little as you choose, everything we talk about is confidential.
Counselling Techniques
I use what’s known as an integrative approach – integrating the affective, behavioural, cognitive, and physiological systems within one person, as well as addressing any social and spiritual aspects.
That simply means that I work with each client as a whole person and use a variety of techniques.
Goals and Outcomes
Our shared goal will be to make sure that you spend as little time ‘in therapy’ as possible, so that you can focus on implementing the changes that will improve your life and starting to enjoy life more as you move forward.
Review and Progress
We regularly review our work together to ensure you are getting what you need from the sessions. This helps us track your progress and adjust our approach if necessary to best support your journey.
We will work together until you feel ready to move forward independently.
Rafael Dupré
Counsellor
Xandra Kike Spence
Counsellor
Ellen Wardren
Counsellor
Rafael Dupré
Counsellor
Xandra Kike Spence
Counsellor
Ellen Wardren
Counsellor
Rafael Dupré
Counsellor
Xandra Kike Spence
Counsellor
Ellen Wardren
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