Therapeutic support for individuals (12+) to help them better understand and manage their feelings, emotional awareness, behaviours and coping skills
Growing up can sometimes feel overwhelming. School pressures, friendships, emotions and everyday stress can impact wellbeing. Our team provides support designed to help young people navigate challenges and feel more confident moving forward.
Our experienced Mental Health Clinicians are skilled in understanding how thoughts, emotions and behaviours can affect young people.
Mental health challenges can sometimes make school, friendships, emotions and everyday life more difficult to manage.
Our team works alongside young people and families to build coping strategies, strengthen wellbeing and provide support during challenging periods.
Build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
Helping young people understand emotions and wellbeing.
Strengthen support systems and healthy relationships.
Develop healthy coping strategies and emotional skills.
Having too many responsibilities, pressures or expectations can sometimes feel emotionally exhausting.
Feeling constantly tired, struggling to sleep or changes in sleeping patterns can impact wellbeing.
Sudden changes in mood, anger, fear or distress can affect relationships and everyday life.
Persistent worry, stress or racing thoughts can make daily activities difficult to manage.
Feeling disconnected, guilty or overwhelmed can affect confidence and emotional wellbeing.
Avoiding friends, school activities or social situations may indicate support could help.
Young people sometimes develop behaviours that affect their wellbeing when emotions become difficult to manage.
Visit your doctor to discuss mental health support options
Your GP completes a Mental Health Treatment Plan
Your GP submits the referral to Country & Outback Health
We reach out to arrange your first appointment
You begin working with our Mental Health Clinician
Self referrals can only be completed if the young person is a current NDIS participant.
This is a FREE service, made possible by funding and support from Country SA PHN (CSAPHN)
Our team is here to guide you through the referral process and answer any questions.
Youth Psychotherapy supports young people experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma, school related concerns, relationship issues, grief and other mental health challenges.
The clinician will spend time understanding the young person’s concerns, strengths and goals before developing an individual therapy plan.
Parents or carers may be involved where appropriate, particularly for younger people, while respecting the young person’s privacy and independence.
Referral pathways vary depending on the funding program. Our team can advise the most appropriate referral process.
The length of therapy varies depending on the individual’s goals and progress. Therapy plans are reviewed regularly.
Yes. Sessions are confidential except where there is a legal obligation or serious safety concern.
Balaklava
Booleroo
Ceduna
Clare
Jamestown
Kadina
Maitland
Peterborough
Port Augusta
Port Lincoln
Port Pirie
Streaky Bay
Whyalla
Wudinna
Yorketown
For Coober Pedy, Wudinna and Streaky Bay communities, Community Referral Forms may be completed without a GP appointment or Mental Health Treatment Plan.
Our team is here to help young people and families find the support pathway that feels right.
