The psychologist can talk to you privately about specific issues in your life. This can involve assessment of learning, or talking about coping skills. If you are sad or anxious, feeling stressed or just not coping, the psychologist can offer counselling and support.
You can talk to the psychologist about all sorts of problems. They will take your concerns seriously.
Difficult life situations affect all young people and can include:
- emotional stress such as depression and anxiety
- grief and sadness
- bullying
- sexuality issues
- substance abuse issues
- trauma
- family breakdown or parent problems, or
- friendship and relationship issues.
Seeing a psychologist is an opportunity to talk about problems, ask questions and get a new perspective on things. It can be an opportunity for time out with a skilled listener to quietly think and talk about the things that are getting you down.