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When families change, young people feel it deeply.

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Parental separation and divorce can bring about complex emotions such as grief, fear and guilt. Children may feel caught between parents, struggle with routine changes, and feel unsure about where they belong.

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For children in care, they are often living with the impact of disrupted attachments, multiple moves and developmental trauma. This can lead to significant relational difficulties, fear of abandonment and low self-esteem.

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Family change looks different for every young person. However, feelings of grief and loss are commonplace, as are questions about trust, identity and belonging.

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Therapy offers a warm, consistent space where children can make sense of what has happened, process loss and change, strengthen their sense of self and begin to feel more secure in their relationships and their future.

How can therapy help young people?

Emotional Stability

Family change is often unsettling and unpredictable for young people. Therapy helps them understand and regulate the

difficult emotions that arise so they feel more grounded and secure.

Identity & Belonging

When family structures change, young people may question where they fit or who they are. Therapy offers the chance to explore identity and belonging in a supportive and affirming space.

Coping with Change

Major life transitions are overwhelming, but therapy builds practical coping skills so young people can navigate change with greater confidence and emotional resilience.

Relationships

Family change and care experiences often shape how young people relate to others. Therapy helps them understand relational patterns, process attachment difficulties and develop healthier ways of communicating and connecting.

Self-Esteem

Children and young people affected by family upheaval may struggle with self-doubt and negative internalised beliefs. Trauma-informed therapy helps reframe unhelpful beliefs and empowers young people to recognise their value.

Hope for the Future

Family change and care experiences do not have to define a young person’s future. Therapy supports emotional healing and helps young people imagine possibilities beyond their present difficulties.

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Hello, I'm Jo (she/her)

I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist offering online therapy for young people across the UK, and outdoor therapy in natural spaces around Cornwall.

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I provide a warm, supportive and inclusive space where young people navigating family change can feel safe to explore their experiences and emotions. My approach is non-judgemental, affirming and collaborative.

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As an integrative therapist, I draw on a range of therapeutic tools and approaches to meet each young person where they are, supporting emotional growth in ways that feel meaningful to them. My practice is trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ and neuro-affirming.

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I work alongside young people to help them navigate change, strengthen confidence and develop a greater sense of stability and belonging during times of transition.

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Above all, my goal is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship where young people feel heard and understood. Family change can be deeply unsettling, but therapy offers a calm and contained space in which young people can feel safe to be their authentic selves.​

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Jo Walker Therapy

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