Being young in today’s world can feel like carrying the weight of too much, too soon, friendships that bruise, families that fracture, a school that demands more than it gives, and a mind that won’t quiet when you need it to.

And still, so many young people walk through their days wearing a brave face, while underneath, they’re asking: Am I enough? Will anyone understand? Will this feeling ever go away?

My work with young people is rooted in radical acceptance and relational safety. I don’t come with quick fixes or “one-size-fits-all” plans. I come with curiosity, patience, and a belief that every young person carries the seeds of their own resilience; sometimes, they just need the right conditions to grow.

 What you can expect

A safe space to talk (or not) — Some days you’ll want to pour your heart out. Some days you won’t. Both are welcome.

A therapist who listens, not lectures — I won’t tell you who to be, how to be or what to do. I’ll help you understand who you already are.

Creative, flexible ways to express what hurts — Sometimes words just to come out. So we might use art, music, stories, metaphors, grounding tools — whatever feels right for you.
Honest conversations about what you need — If something isn’t working, we adapt together.

You are the expert on you.

Being young in today’s world can feel overwhelming. Sometimes the hardest part is finding a safe space to say what hurts.

At Alethos Therapies, I offer support with a wide range of challenges young people face, always in ways that are flexible, creative, and led by your needs.

Emotional Wellbeing and Resilience

• Anxiety, worry, panic, and overthinking

• Low mood, sadness, or depression

• Stress and feeling overwhelmed by life or school

• Anger and difficulties managing big emotions

• Grief, loss, and bereavement

• Shame, guilt, or feelings of “not being enough”

• Traumatic experiences, whether recent, ongoing, or from childhood

Identity and Belonging

• Low self-esteem and confidence struggles

• Questions around identity, gender, and sexuality

• Living as neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, etc.) and finding safe ways to cope and thrive

• Cultural identity, belonging, or faith-related struggles

• Friendships, bullying, and social exclusion

• Body image concerns and self-criticism

Coping and Behaviour

• Self-harm or thoughts of not wanting to be here

• Risk-taking behaviours (substance use, unsafe choices)

• Eating struggles or disordered patterns

• Avoidance, school refusal, or withdrawal from activities

• Perfectionism and pressure to always “get it right”

• Sleep difficulties and self-care struggles

Family and Relationships

• Family conflict, separation, or loss

• Living with domestic abuse or parental substance use

• Attachment disruptions (e.g. foster care, adoption, being looked after)

• Sibling difficulties or loss

• Young carers and those taking on adult responsibilities

School, Transitions, and Social Pressures

• Exam stress and academic pressure

• Moving schools, college, or university

• Attention, concentration, or learning challenges

• Online and social media pressures (comparison, cyberbullying, exploitation)

• Navigating independence and responsibility

Wider Life Stressors

• Poverty and disadvantage

• Racism, discrimination, or systemic injustice

• Community violence or unsafe environments

• Climate anxiety and worries about the future

I am passionate about creating an inclusive space where young people feel they don’t have to hide parts of themselves to be accepted.

Whether you are neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or navigating life on the edges of systems that don’t always make room for you, Alethos Therapies is a place for you to exist fully.

This is your space

To speak the things that hurt.
To name the feelings you’ve never spoken aloud.
To fall apart and know that you will not be judged for your mess.
To discover, or rediscover, the parts of you that are stronger than you knew.