Adolescent counselling for Geelong region’s teenagers

Experienced psychologist Helen Handsjuk has seen first hand how professional adolescent counselling in Geelong can turn people’s lives around.

Adolescents face many challenges as they navigate today’s fast-paced world on their way to becoming adults. School and university pressures and issues surrounding social media, sexuality and gender, terrorism, bullying and relationships can take a heavy toll. Add in the development changes – physical and mental – during the adolescent years and it’s not surprising that many struggle to cope.

Helen has more than 30 years’ experience delivering the professional adolescent counselling Geelong region’s young people can count on as they forge a path to a happier, healthier life. Helen offers caring advice, helping children and young people to cope with their worries and stress. She listens carefully to their concerns, works with them to uncover potential catalysts for their issues, develops strategies to cope and guides them to solutions.

Mental health is a growing concern across our nation’s adolescent population. Beyond Blue reports that one in four young Australians will suffer from a mental health problem such as depression and anxiety. Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals that about 50 per cent of these conditions raise their head by 14 years. The rate climbs up to 75 per cent by 24 years.

Getting quality support and counselling early when problems start arising is a positive step. Professional psychologists can help young people regain control of their lives, be more positive and feel good about themselves. It’s also about working with young people to keep them safe and able to connect with others in healthy relationships.

Being an adolescent can be hard work. Some sail through their adolescent years smoothly, but for many it can be a rocky and confusing journey. Counselling with a caring, experienced psychologist can make that pathway easier for people facing mental health concerns.

So remember, help is available. You just have to reach out.

Please email Helen Handjuk at helen@handsjuk.com.au to book an appointment for adolescent counselling in Geelong.