Counselling that Promotes Well-being in Young People
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Youth Counselling and Psychotherapy
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The teenage years are developmentally challenging but adolescence should be a time for fun, discovery, and feeling connected to peers and family.
I am passionate about supporting young people through their difficult emotions, and allowing them to feel heard, understood and make sense of their experiences. I collaborate with young people, enabling them to find their own voice and tap into what they want and need. Directing their focus toward their unique inner strengths and resources, helps to build their resilience and hope.
I have been fortunate to work with various age groups, and my encounters with mature aged clients only validates that earlier interventions may have made all the difference.
My hope and focus for young people is to find acceptance in their unique expression and create possibilities they cannot see yet, to know they are not alone, they can find support and connection, and feel hopeful about their life and future trajectory.
Young people today are facing so many challenges and pressures, much more than ever before.
Youth Counsellor, Angela Soddu
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BAPsych, MCouns&PsychTh
At Motivational Mentoring the focus is on improving the well-being of adolescents, aged from 11 to 18 years old. Young people today confront multiple challenges arising from developmental changes, mental health disturbances, social issues, anxiety, depression, bullying and neurodiversity that impact on their day-to-day functioning. When children are distressed and unhappy this is often felt within the family dynamic and causes parents a great deal of concern for their child’s well-being. Parents and carers seeking counselling support for their children will in turn help to enhance the family system to function in more healthy supportive ways.
Evidence and personal experience have shown that the guidance and support of a trusting, empathetic adult mentor, therapist or coach can make all the difference to shifting young people’s perspective. I primarily work with teens but understand the crucial role that family support plays in a young person’s well-being. By engaging with parents and families, I aim to create meaningful change through open communication and feedback. This collaborative approach helps tailor strategies to better support your child and the family, to have sustained and continued well-being.
support for teenagers
I deliver an integrated and evidence-based approach that allows me to personalise therapy and interventions to your teen’s individual concerns and circumstances. My approach focuses on understanding and addressing past trauma while leveraging your teen’s strengths to overcome challenges like sadness, anxiety, depression, and confusion.
Creating a non-judgmental, supportive space enables teens to discover their inner strengths and resources. From there, we focus on setting and achieving realistic goals. This approach helps rewire their thinking and behaviour towards more positive patterns, motivating them to make empowering choices and pursue meaningful long-term goals.
support for teenagers
Self-awareness
Self-awareness is to have an understanding of who they are, why they behave and feel the way they do, and have the capacity to self-regulate difficult emotions and situations.
My aim for your teenager is to build:
Resilience
Connections
Resilience is an acceptance that there will be setbacks and bad days, but also recognise their innate ability to rise above tough situations and push through life’s challenges.
The type of connections that are enduring, and come from deeper, more authentic connections that are found with family, friends, and the community.
If your teen is struggling but wants to overcome challenges, then please get in touch to discuss how I may be able to support your teen.
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Establishing strong rapport and trust with young people requires time. To support this process, I am offering discounted prepaid commitment packages.
During your free consultation, we can determine the most appropriate package for your teen.
Individual sessions are also available and can be discussed in the free consultation.
THERAPY Packages
Effective therapeutic outcomes can be achieved with an ongoing commitment to therapy. The outcomes and progress in therapy can vary based on the nature of the issues, engagement in the process, alignment between set goals and the therapy approach provided. Reviewing goals and fine-tuning strategies with your therapist, can maximise the benefits of therapy.
Six counselling sessions can be effective. The extent of progress can depend on various factors, such as the nature of the issues, the desired goals, and the therapeutic interventions provided and implemented.
$648 for 6 Sessions
6 Session Commitment
• Initial assessment and building rapport
• Identify current issues and concerns
• Set specific and achievable goals
• Develop individual coping strategies, skills, and techniques
• Address specific areas of concern
• Reflection, review progress and discuss ongoing needs
• Plan future steps and/or additional support if required
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Ten counselling sessions provide a good opportunity to make meaningful progress, particularly for less complex or focused issues. For deep-seated or complex issues, this number of sessions may lay the groundwork for further work/ongoing therapy.
$1050 for 10 Sessions
10 Session Commitment
• In-depth assessment, building rapport and goal setting
• Explore underlying issues and concerns; identify strengths and resources
• Build on skills, coping strategies and techniques dependent on needs
• Address and re-work areas of concern
• Mid-treatment review; assess progress, refine strategies, and adjust goals
• Integrate and implement strategies independently
• Prepare for end of therapy, discuss ongoing needs, and plan future steps
BOOK 10 sessions
Fifteen counselling sessions provides a substantial amount of time to address deeper, more complex issues and work toward significant personal growth, build skills, and progress toward long-term goals, prepare for independence or occasional follow-up.
$1530 for 15 Sessions
15 Session Commitment
• In-depth assessment, treatment plan and goal refinement
• Explore underlying issues and concerns; address root cause of current challenges
• Comprehensive development of skills, coping strategies and techniques
• Meaningful behavioural and cognitive changes, Eg. thought patterns and behaviours
• Integrate and implement strategies independently and consistently
• Mid-treatment progress review, goal adjustments and specific problem resolution
• Prepare for long-term maintenance, potential future challenges, therapy ending and transition planning
BOOK 15 sessions
* Session packages provide an incentive and commitment to therapeutic sessions that enhance therapeutic outcomes. Longer-term therapy can be beneficial to work through deeper and more complex issues, and lead to meaningful progress.
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You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
meet angela Soddu, youth counsellor
Hi, I’m Angela and I recognize that many young people today are facing significant struggles that often affect their mental and emotional well-being.
I recall the challenges of adolescence, particularly not having someone to talk to or confide in about my feelings and experiences. Despite having friends and family around, it was hard to share personal thoughts and emotions. It was a lonely and confusing period, and I wish I had found the right support during my teen years.
My flexible and down-to-earth approach to therapy adapts to your teen’s needs, whether it’s in the therapy room, online, or taking a walk in the park, they need to feel understood and at ease to express themselves, their beliefs and feelings, and be accepted for who they are.
I have over eight years of experience working with young people. My work in high schools has included mentoring and supporting neurodiverse youth with their educational and socio-emotional challenges. I am deeply passionate about helping young people thrive, especially during times of confusion. I offer guidance and support to navigate anxiety, stress, depression, negative mindsets, addictions, and trauma.
Let’s bring vitality, energy, enthusiasm, and hope back into the lives of young people. With a heart-centred approach, I will nurture your teen’s innate abilities, foster their resilience, and build their confidence; this will help them achieve and sustain positive and fulfilling long-term change for themselves and their families.
BAPsych, MCouns&PsychTh
- I have lived in Italy and Spain, and I speak fluent Italian and Spanish
- I am passionate, heart-centred and enjoy authentic, collaborative connections
- I have travelled to many exciting countries and continents, even climbed a volcano in Chile!
- I have completed a BA Psychology, and Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- I have volunteered with organisations to give back to the community while also building on my skills
5 Things about me
J.A. Male aged 17
Thank you for helping me when I have asked for it. You are such a big help. You checking in with me every week showed me you cared about me.. You are a great lively person. It is nice to know you, you are a joy to be around.
L.B. Adult female
Angela is a very caring, compassionate and sincere person. Knowing that Angela actually cares about my well-being and is not just saying the right words in sessions.
B.V. Male aged 13
Dear Angela I’m thankful for what you have done for me from A to Z, I’m glad and happy that I’ve met you, I hope we will meet again one day. You are very kind, thank you.
J.P. Male aged 14
The biggest thing I got out of Raise was building a strong relationship with you and always having another adult that I feel comfortable to talk to.
M.A. Adult male
My counsellor Angela is very open and intuitive, non judgemental, seems to know what your feeling. Seems to know what going on in my head. Laughs a lot. I try and be more positive in my thoughts.
I am here to help and would love to support you and your teen.
Please reach out if you have any questions or require specific information and I will get back to you within 24 hours.
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