Chat it Out Counselling and Wellness
0452 142 022
Teen & Youth Counselling Adelaide
A confidential place for teenagers and young adults to talk through relationship, school and emotional challenges, and learn practical ways to manage anxiety, stress and communication.
Based in Largs North | Online | Home Visits | Walk & Talk
Teen Counselling (11 -21 years)
Sometimes it helps to have someone outside of family, friends or school to talk things through with.
Counselling gives teenagers and young adults a confidential place to talk about what's happening — without judgement or pressure — and work out what might help.
There doesn't have to be a major problem or crisis. Sometimes they simply need someone to talk to.
For individuals over 21 years of age, please explore Adult Counselling - Adelaide.
Counselling Support for Teenagers in Adelaide
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Relationship Challenges
For teenagers to talk openly about what’s going on in their relationships — including family conflict, friendship challenges, break-up or communication breakdown and how its affecting them.
Counselling can help young people talk through what’s happening, understand how it’s affecting them and explore different ways of communicating or responding.
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School Challenges
Support for the everyday struggles that may come with school life — from anxiety about attending, time management, fitting in, bullying, to academic pressure. Sessions give your teen space to talk about how these challenges affect them, at their own pace, while exploring changes and strategies they feel ready to try.
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Emotional Wellbeing
For deeper struggles such as anxiety, trauma, grief, negative thinking, substance use, or big changes that feel hard to cope with. Sessions offer time to talk about what’s going on, explore what’s working and what isn’t, build on strengths, and learn coping strategies your teen feels ready to try.
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Performance Anxiety
Self Criticism | Overthinking Mistakes | Anxiety before and after performances | Losing Enjoyment.
Counselling can help you understand what’s driving this pressure, reduce self-criticism, and develop ways to respond with more balance — both in performance settings and everyday life.
Meet Cheryl
Hi, I’m Cheryl — a registered counsellor based in Largs North and the founder of Chat It Out Counselling and Wellness. I’m also a mum of two young adults and have previously volunteered as a youth mentor.
Choosing a counsellor isn’t just a practical decision — it’s also about connection. For counselling to be helpful, your teen needs to feel comfortable, safe, and able to trust the person they’re talking to.
Many young people are more willing to open up when they feel listened to rather than assessed, and when they know their thoughts and feelings will be taken seriously. Building that trust takes time, and sessions are paced with that in mind.
I support teens who are experiencing anxiety, school pressure, confidence, friendships, and relationship challenges.
Sessions are tailored to your teen and focused on helping them feel heard, understood, and supported at their own pace.
When Might Teen Counselling Help?:
Sometimes the signs that a teenager is struggling aren't obvious. You might notice changes in how they respond, communicate, sleep or connect with the people around them.
Avoiding or withdrawing from family, friends or things they would normally enjoy
Overthinking everything — conversations, friendships, decisions or things that have happened
Lying awake at night because they can't switch their thoughts off
Becoming frustrated or overwhelmed more easily than usual
Losing interest or motivation in school, activities or things they previously enjoyed
Feeling anxious about school, social situations or being around other people
Changes in mood that seem unusual or out of character
Using alcohol or other substances to cope with difficult thoughts or feelings
If you’re a concerned parent/caregiver, unsure how to start the Counselling conversation with your Teen - check out our blog How to Talk to Your Teen About Counselling.
My Approach
If you are a caregiver that has booked an appointment for your teen, I like to have a brief chat with you first, just to get some context around what you’ve been noticing at home.
The first session is focused on building connection and trust. Talking to someone you don’t know can feel awkward or even a bit scary. That’s why I make counselling as relaxed as possible. We might talk, play Jenga or Uno, draw, or use fidget toys — it depends on what your teen feels comfortable with. If there’s anything your teen particularly enjoys (for example, art or creative activities), it would be great to know so I can incorporate that in our session.
I like to explain confidentiality in front of both the caregiver and teen, so everyone understands the rules. Sessions run for 50 minutes, and toward the end, I’ll gently check in with your teen to see if there’s anything they would like to share with their caregiver. If they are comfortable, we can invite the caregiver in for that part. This approach helps build trust and gives your teen a sense of control.
If I have any concerns about the safety of your teen, I will contact the caregiver immediately.
There's no pressure to commit to ongoing counselling. Come once, come a few times, or come back whenever you need to. Extra support or a check-in is available whenever its needed.
Confidentiality – Privacy Matters (for your teen to read too)
It’s completely normal to feel unsure about sharing personal things with someone new. Confidentiality is an important part of counselling, and many teens want to know that what they say will be kept private.
In our sessions, what you share is treated with care and respect and kept confidential, except in situations where I am legally or professionally required to share information. Those situations are:
If I am concerned that you may be at risk of harm to yourself or someone else
If there are concerns about abuse or neglect of a child or young person
If information is required by a court of law
If a referral to another professional is needed — I will always talk this through with you first and seek your consent where possible
As a counsellor in South Australia, I am also a mandatory reporter. This means I have a legal responsibility to report concerns where a young person may be at risk of harm or not safe.
Outside of these situations, what you share in counselling stays between us. You are always welcome to include your parent or caregiver in conversations if you choose, and I can support you in doing that in a way that feels comfortable.
Book Your Chat Today
Let’s chat about the support you need and how we can help you.
50 min sessions - $88 inc GST
Packages available at reduced rates
NO GP REFERRAL REQUIRED - MENTAL HEALTH PLANS ACCEPTED