Teen psychologist

Adolescence is when the child’s familiar world reorganises itself. New questions arrive — who am I, what is all this for, where do I belong. They often come with anxiety, mood swings, conflicts at home and the feeling that “no-one gets me”. The good news: teenagers are actually ready for an honest conversation — as long as it’s genuinely on equal footing.

At LOQOS the teenager is heard by a trustworthy adult who isn’t a parent or teacher. The work is confidential within the limits we agree upfront with the teen and the parents.

01Who this is for

• Anxiety, panic, a constant “something’s off” feeling
• Low mood, apathy, “I don’t want anything”
• Conflict at home, feeling “no-one hears me”
• Peer trouble, bullying
• Self-esteem, body, identity questions
• Teen asks for a psychologist themselves — the best possible start

02How we work

The first session is getting to know each other and agreeing on the terms: confidentiality, frequency, what we share with parents and what we don’t.

Parent sessions happen separately every 4–6 weeks. We do not retell the content of therapy; we help parents understand the teen and recalibrate their role.

03Methods

• CBT elementsfor anxiety, panic, low mood.
• Narrative therapyre-authoring one’s own story.
• ACTacceptance, values, action.
• DBT-informedfor big emotions and self-regulation.
• Body-based workgrounding techniques.
• Parent workparallel loop.

04What you get

• Teen learns to notice and name their states
• Lower anxiety and fewer meltdowns
• Self-regulation skills appear
• Better relationships at home and school
• The sense “I am normal”
• Experience of safe, respectful relationship

05What a session looks like

Session — 50 min, usually weekly. Parent meeting every 4–6 weeks.

06Frequently asked