Adolescent Counselling

Adolescent and Teen Counselling in Perth, Applecross

Experienced Psychologists helping adolescents and teens from Applecross!

We work with adolescents who come from loving families, eager to help them become capable adults. It is our aim to help them learn new skills to navigate their current life stage, even as we prepare them for the next stage.

The teen brain is still under construction. Many parents often complain that their teenagers occasionally behave in an impulsive, irrational, or hazardous way. They differ from adults in the way they behave, rationalise and solve problems, and make decisions. At times, it seems like they don’t think things through or fully consider the consequences of their actions. During the teenage years, crucial mental, social, and emotional developments occur which lay down the groundwork for healthy behaviour patterns in life as an adult.

Laying the foundations for a healthy adulthood with our experienced counsellors

We usually associate adolescence with normal teen behaviour such as irritability, opposition, moodiness and withdrawal, and changes in social behaviour. Though these are common markers of going through adolescence, they can also be signs of a more serious mental health disorder.

How can adolescent counselling help teens and families in Perth and Applecross?

We help teens and their families with:
  • Academic struggles
  • Behaviour problems
  • Managing technology social life
  • Social skills deficits
  • Family conflicts
  • Friendship issues
  • Sadness/Depression
  • Worries/Anxiety/Stress
  • ADHD and ADD
  • Low self-esteem
  • Asperger’s Disorder
  • Autism
  • Obsessions and compulsions or OCD
  • Separation and divorce issues
  • College preparation

Qualified professionals with a holistic approach to adolescent psychology

We typically meet with the parents first to hear all about their adolescent’s strengths and struggles. Then, as we meet with your teen, we help them with their self-concept, anxiety, depression, anger, resiliency, and reactivity as we hear from them what is working in their life and relationships, and what is not. We can also conduct sessions with the whole family for a wider perspective.

Topics we can help with

FAQ

Your client data will remain safely secured within our existing practice management software, Cliniko. The only change is an administrative one: Therapy Partners Pty Ltd (trading as Aresolution) will now be responsible for managing your data and processing invoices moving forward.

Please be assured that this transition does not change how your data is handled, stored, or protected. Our strict commitment to privacy and confidentiality remains our highest priority.

For more details on the advanced security measures keeping your information safe, you can read about Cliniko’s Security and Privacy Features here.

Yes, absolutely! Heidi is not going anywhere. In fact, this transition is designed to let her step away from business administration and focus entirely on her true passion: clinical excellence, therapy, and supporting you and the clinical team.

Heidi is deeply committed to Aresolution and will continue seeing clients, networking, and collaborating closely with GPs over the next several years.

What to expect with your billing: To support this new structure, you will notice a small change on your paperwork down the track. In a few months, your invoices for sessions with Heidi Smith will feature a new ABN and a slightly updated invoice format. Rest assured, you remain fully a part of the Aresolution service—your  client file data, appointments, care plans, and the team welcoming you at the clinic stay exactly the same.

Yes, completely. Your relationship with your psychologist is our top priority. Our entire team of expert practitioners remains exactly the same, and your scheduled appointments, treatment plans, and ongoing care will continue without a single interruption.

The only change you will notice over the coming months is a minor update to the layout and ABN on your invoices as Therapy Partners takes over our backend administration. The high-quality care, familiar faces, and clinical team you trust are not changing.

Our session fees increased on the 6th July as part of our annual fee review process. Aside for this scheduled change, no our standard session fees remain exactly the same. Furthermore, there will be no changes or interruptions to how your Medicare, private health insurance, or NDIS rebates are processed. Our team will continue to submit your claims seamlessly through our practice software just as we do now.

You will continue to use the exact same contact channels. Our phone number, email addresses, and website booking systems remain completely unchanged. Our administrative team is staying on, so you will be speaking to the same familiar team members whenever you reach out to us.

If you are settling an invoice for a session that occurred on or before 12th July 2026, please use our historical payment details (listed on that specific invoice) or pay via our existing in-clinic EFTPOS machine. All services from 13th July 2026 onwards will be issued on our updated invoice template featuring our new parent entity banking details.

Our couch, Your private space

Our private and warmly appointed rooms in Applecross provide the perfect space for you to begin your journey of self-development and start taking control of leading a more fulfilling life. We are located near Applecross Village with a private rear entry, upstairs at the back of the building.

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