Counselling
Youth & Teen Counselling in Armidale, Tamworth & Online
Young people generally do not want to be brought somewhere to be fixed, and they can tell within minutes whether an adult is genuinely listening. Youth counselling at Change Play starts from the young person’s own account of things, not from the version they have already heard about themselves.
What youth counselling helps with
- Anxiety, worry, and panic
- School refusal, exam pressure, and academic stress
- Friendship difficulties, exclusion, and bullying
- Low mood, withdrawal, and loss of interest
- Anger and conflict at home
- Adjusting to separation, a move, or a new family structure
- Identity, confidence, and self-worth
What to expect
How involved parents are depends on the young person’s age and what would genuinely help. Diane is clear from the outset about what stays between her and the young person and what would need to be shared, so nobody is caught out later. For younger children, parents are usually part of the work rather than waiting outside it.
Youth Counselling fees
60-minute session
$150 concession rate
$175
AUD incl. GST. The same fee applies online or in person. Full fees and policies
Where you can access youth counselling
In person with Diane Gray across the New England North West, or online from anywhere in Australia at the same fee.
Youth Counselling in Armidale
NSW 2350 · Home base
View ArmidaleYouth Counselling in Tamworth
NSW 2340 · ≈ 110 km south-west of Armidale
View TamworthYouth Counselling in Uralla
NSW 2358 · ≈ 23 km south of Armidale
View UrallaAlso available in Gunnedah, Narrabri, Moree, Inverell, Glen Innes, Tenterfield.
Questions about youth counselling
What ages do you work with?
Change Play works with children, teenagers, and adults. The approach shifts considerably with age, and how parents are involved shifts with it. Get in touch with your child’s age and what is happening and Diane will tell you what would suit.
Will you tell me what my child says?
Not verbatim, and that limit is what makes the work possible. Confidentiality is explained clearly to both of you at the start. Diane will always tell you if there is a safety concern, and will let your child know that is the case rather than doing it behind their back.
My teenager does not want to come. What should I do?
That is very common and not a reason to give up. Some parents come alone for a session first to work out how to approach it. Forcing attendance rarely helps, but neither does waiting indefinitely, and there is usually a middle path.
Other counselling services
General Counselling
A confidential space to work through stress, anxiety, low mood, and the things that are hard to say out loud.
Family Counselling
Support for families navigating conflict, separation, blended-family change, or communication that has broken down.
Trauma-Informed Support
Paced, trauma-informed counselling that follows your lead rather than pushing you to retell everything at once.
Grief & Loss Counselling
Space to grieve a death, a relationship, a role, or a future that did not arrive, for as long as you need it.