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Teen Psychologist - Gold Coast

Supporting Teens Through Anxiety, School Pressure & Big Emotions

Evidence-based therapy for adolescents in Bundall, Gold Coast.

Anxiety in Adolescence

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Adolescence is a time of rapid change - socially, emotionally and academically.

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Anxiety in teens may look like: -

  • Avoiding school or social situations

  • Irritability or withdrawal

  • Sleep difficulties

  • Panic symptoms

  • Overthinking

  • Perfectionism

  • Loss of confidence

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Sometimes anxiety presents as anger or shutdown rather than obvious worry.

School Stress & Academic Pressure

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Teens often experience: -

  • Fear of failure

  • Intense performance pressure

  • Procrastination driven by perfectionism

  • Overcommitment

  • Difficulty managing time

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With a background in both psychology and education, I understand the academic and social pressures young people face.

Therapy can support teens in building practical strategies for managing school demands while protecting their wellbeing.

Emotional Regulation

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Many adolescents are still developing the skills to: -

  • Identify emotions

  • Express feelings safely

  • Manage anger

  • Tolerate frustration

  • Navigate rejection

  • Cope with peer conflict

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Sessions focus on building these skills in structured, practical ways.

Peer Issues & Parent Conflict

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Common challenges include: -

  • Friendship breakdowns

  • Social exclusion

  • Online stress

  • Identity development

  • Conflict at home​

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Therapy provides a safe, neutral space where teens can process these experiences and develop healthier coping patterns.

How Therapy Helps

Therapy can help your teen to: -

 

  • Understand their emotional patterns

  • Build confidence in managing big feelings

  • Develop problem-solving skills

  • Reduce anxiety and performance pressure

  • Strengthen communication and boundaries

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Many young people learn to “push through” or hide how much they’re struggling. Therapy offers a space where they don’t have to.

What Sessions Look Like

The first session is about getting background information and helping your teenager feel comfortable. Building trust comes before problem-solving.

Sessions may include: -

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  • Talking through current stressors in a supportive way

  • Learning practical tools to manage anxiety or strong emotions

  • Identifying unhelpful thinking patterns

  • Developing confidence in social and academic situations

  • Collaborative goal setting

How I Involve Parents

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For adolescents, therapy works best with appropriate parental involvement.

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This may include: -

  • Initial parent consultation

  • Periodic check-ins

  • Shared goal setting

  • Supporting parents with practical strategies at home

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Confidentiality for teens is respected within appropriate professional guidelines.

Next Step

 

If your teen is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation or school stress, support is available in Bundall on the Gold Coast. 

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Parents can: -

 

  • Make contact to discuss concerns

  • Book an initial appointment

  • Arrange a GP referral for Medicare rebates

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If your teenager feels unsure, that’s okay. I work at a pace that feels manageable for them.

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Our Therapy Place is not a crisis support service.  If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please call 000.  

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​If you are requiring assistance, please contact the following services: -

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