{"id":420,"date":"2025-10-06T01:31:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T01:31:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thechangenavigator.co.nz\/?page_id=420"},"modified":"2026-04-12T03:59:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T03:59:00","slug":"counselling-teens","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thechangenavigator.co.nz\/index.php\/counselling-teens\/","title":{"rendered":"Teens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter is-light\" style=\"min-height:442px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1880\" height=\"2352\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-332 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thechangenavigator.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stairwell-open-key-frame-Picture6.jpg\" style=\"object-position:49% 45%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"49% 45%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thechangenavigator.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stairwell-open-key-frame-Picture6.jpg 1880w, https:\/\/thechangenavigator.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stairwell-open-key-frame-Picture6-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/thechangenavigator.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stairwell-open-key-frame-Picture6-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/thechangenavigator.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stairwell-open-key-frame-Picture6-768x961.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thechangenavigator.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stairwell-open-key-frame-Picture6-1228x1536.jpg 1228w, https:\/\/thechangenavigator.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stairwell-open-key-frame-Picture6-1637x2048.jpg 1637w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#83868a\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bce71c33d42d439c1acd50338c89f9eb wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:60px;line-height:1\"><strong>A Space for Teens<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find your way forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of this as having someone truly in your corner, someone who listens, gets it, and helps you figure things out in a way that works for you. It&#8217;s a space that&#8217;s yours. You already have what you need inside you &#8211; I&#8217;m here to help you find it. <a href=\"https:\/\/thechangenavigator.co.nz\/index.php\/ifs-brainspotting-somatic-sandtray-play\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"342\">More information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When it all feels too much<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Life can get heavy, with <strong>school stress, friendship drama, family tension, or just feeling lost.<\/strong> Sometimes you feel like <strong>you&#8217;re drowning<\/strong> in it. You might even have thoughts or urges you don&#8217;t fully understand or want to talk about. That&#8217;s okay. This is a space where nothing is &#8220;too much&#8221;. You don&#8217;t have to explain everything or have it all figured out. You get to show up exactly as you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When you feel stuck and don\u2019t know why<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can\u2019t explain it, but something feels off. With gentle, creative approaches that focus on how your brain and body work, we get curious together. There\u2019s \u2013 no pressure, just space to figure out what\u2019s going on inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When being around people feels hard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You overthink everything you say and criticise your own behaviour. Being seen feels uncomfortable or even unbearable. Judgement feels everywhere. Together, we\u2019ll gently work with the fear underneath, so connection doesn\u2019t have to feel so scary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When you feel shut down inside<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re not exploding or crying, you just feel&#8230; flat. Disconnected. Like you\u2019re watching life from far away. This kind of shutting down is often your nervous system\u2019s way of coping when things feel overwhelming or unsafe. Together, we\u2019ll listen to what your body\u2019s telling you and gently find your way back to feeling more alive and connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When you\u2019re questioning who you are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re figuring out who you are and maybe that doesn\u2019t fit neatly into anyone else\u2019s idea. Whether you&#8217;re exploring your identity, navigating changes, or feeling misunderstood, this is a space to be fully, unapologetically <em>you<\/em>. No labels needed. Just honesty, curiosity, and support as you become more of yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2c90304e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#045cb547\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Session Length and Cost<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">50 minutes $130.00 (plus GST) at North Shore rooms or online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wondering if I might be the right person to walk alongside you on this journey? Let\u2019s start with a free, relaxed 15-minute conversation to explore how we might work together. You can reach me by phone or text at 022 038 9083 or fill out the form below to send me an email. 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