Adolescent Therapy

Adolescence is defined as the period of life from 13 to 18 years of age. During this time, a young person experiences transformation on several levels (physical, emotional, psychological). Sometimes these transformations occurring in, around, and after puberty can cause difficulties for adolescents often felt as insurmountable and deeply challenging. It is a period of development where a natural detachment from parents and family can occur, and where peers assume a more significant role.

This stage of development can also bring a period of self-doubt, insecurity, and isolation for some adolescents. This, in some instances, can manifest itself in anxiety, stress, self-harm and suicide ideation. The aim of therapy is to provide help and support to the adolescent and, therefore, to their family, by identifying the difficulties that are being experienced, the causes behind it and by providing the means to resolve it.

All psychotherapists at Athlone FRC working with adolescents are aware of and compliant with the Children First Guidelines 2017 and duties and responsibilities for mandated persons under the Children First Act 2015.

If you would like to refer a young person to Adolescent Therapy Services, please complete the expression of interest form and a member of staff will contact you.