Adolescent & Teen Therapy in Adelaide
The teenage years can be a lot — for them and for you.
Our adolescent psychologists in Adelaide meet teenagers with respect and without judgement, helping with anxiety, low mood, school stress, friendships, identity and big feelings. We work alongside families when it helps, and always at the young person’s pace — so therapy feels like their space, not something being done to them.
How We Help Teenagers
Adolescence brings pressures that can be hard to talk about at home — academic stress, social media, friendship fallouts, body image, identity, and the first serious experiences of anxiety or low mood. Our psychologists build genuine rapport first, because a teenager who feels respected is a teenager who engages. From there we use practical, evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT to help them understand what they’re feeling and build real coping skills they can carry into adulthood.
Balancing Independence and Support
Teenagers need to feel that therapy is theirs. We’re clear with young people about what stays private and what doesn’t, which helps them open up honestly. At the same time, we know parents want to help. We’ll agree together on how much you’re involved — sometimes closely, sometimes at arm’s length — so your teen gets both the independence they need and the support you want to give.
Fees & Medicare Rebates
With a Mental Health Care Plan, Medicare rebates are $101.55 per session with a registered psychologist and $149.05 with a clinical psychologist. Fees vary by clinician, and we’ll confirm the fee and gap upfront.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes — with a Mental Health Care Plan, rebates are $101.55 per session with a registered psychologist and $149.05 with a clinical psychologist. We’ll confirm the fee and gap upfront.
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Yes — secure Telehealth across South Australia, with the same rebates as in person.
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It depends on the young person and what they’re comfortable with. We’ll talk through the right approach together, so your teen gets both independence and support.
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That’s very common, and we’re used to it. Reluctance often eases once a young person feels the session is genuinely theirs and not about being judged or fixed. You’re welcome to call us first to talk through how to approach it.
Support your teen today. Book with a NorthPsych adolescent psychologist in Adelaide — in person at 450 Pulteney Street or online across SA.
or call (08) 7082 0832.