Beforehand
A parent or caregiver should first discuss the young person’s age, consent, main concern and who may need to attend. Avoid asking the young person to prepare a detailed account.
Young people and families
Counselling for children & teenagers
A supportive, age-aware space for young people, with parents and caregivers included thoughtfully where appropriate.
Online booking opens securely in Halaxy.
Appointment information
The essentials, before you book.
- Practitioner
- Panchami Santhosh · ACA Level 3
- Fee
- Confirmed after the appropriate session format is discussed
- Duration
- Confirmed before the first appointment
- Meet
- Rochedale South; online suitability depends on age and circumstances
- Referral
- No GP referral; contact the practice before booking
Booking opens securely in Halaxy, where you can choose an available service and time.
Who this service is for
Support that meets young people where they are.
Children and teenagers may not always have words for what they are feeling. Counselling can use developmentally appropriate conversation and activities to help a young person communicate and feel understood.
Panchami works with concerns including anxiety, school refusal, behavioural difficulties, emotional overwhelm and family change. The first conversation helps determine suitability and how parents or caregivers may be involved.
Contact ohM Therapy before booking a first appointment for a child or teenager so age, consent, safety and session arrangements can be discussed.
How counselling may help
A careful, collaborative beginning.
Age-aware
Sessions are adapted to the young person’s developmental stage, communication and comfort.
Family-informed
Parents and caregivers are included in a way that supports both safety and the young person’s therapeutic space.
Suitability first
An initial conversation clarifies the concern, consent, participants and the most appropriate next step.
Your first appointment
What happens first.
Start with context
The first appointment makes space for what is happening now, what matters to you and what you would like support with. You do not need to tell everything at once.
Choose the approach together
Panchami considers your goals, circumstances, preferences and pace when selecting evidence-based approaches. The plan is discussed with you rather than applied as a fixed program.
Common questions
About counselling for children & teenagers.
Should a parent attend?
Parent or caregiver involvement depends on age and circumstances. This will be discussed before the first session.
What concerns can be discussed?
Support includes anxiety, school refusal, behavioural concerns, overwhelm and family changes. Contact the practice to discuss fit.
Can young people attend online?
Online suitability depends on age, privacy, safety and the young person’s needs. Confirm this with the practice first.
Begin when you’re ready
Book counselling for children & teenagers.
Book a session online or contact ohM Therapy to discuss what kind of support may suit you.