Exercise and mental health: how moving helps, and when it stops helping What movement does for your mind, how to find something you'll stick with, and how to notice when exercise has stopped being good for you. Find out more
Bullying at school, online and at home: a guide for parents, carers and young people Where bullying shows up — including the quiet kinds at home and online — why some children do it, and what both adults and young people can do about it. Find out more
Adolescent rebellion: growth and development Adolescence is a turbulent time for many families. As children transition into teenagers, they often engage in behaviours that challenge. Find out more
About therapy Providing young people a safe, confidential space to talk about what’s going on, Learn more
Types of therapy Our therapists use different approaches adapting the way they work for each young person. Find out more
Meet the TMH team Our team brings together BACP-accredited therapists and mental health professionals Find out more
Exercise and mental health: how moving helps, and when it stops helping What movement does for your mind, how to find something you'll stick with, and how to notice when exercise has stopped being good for you. Find out more
Bullying at school, online and at home: a guide for parents, carers and young people Where bullying shows up — including the quiet kinds at home and online — why some children do it, and what both adults and young people can do about it. Find out more
Adolescent rebellion: growth and development Adolescence is a turbulent time for many families. As children transition into teenagers, they often engage in behaviours that challenge. Find out more
About therapy Providing young people a safe, confidential space to talk about what’s going on, Learn more
Types of therapy Our therapists use different approaches adapting the way they work for each young person. Find out more
Meet the TMH team Our team brings together BACP-accredited therapists and mental health professionals Find out more
Anxiety and worry Understanding and managing childhood anxiety Anxiety, a common human emotion, is our body's response to uncertainty, change, or potential threats. It can range from mild to distressful. Fiona Hannah 15 Aug 2023 • 13 min read
Therapy and getting help Supporting parents when children won’t engage in therapy Supporting Parents When Children Won’t Engage in Therapy At Teenage Mental Health (TMH), we understand that sometimes, a child or teenager may not be ready or willing to engage… Fiona Hannah 24 Feb 2025 • 4 min read
Therapy and getting help Why some young people and children resist therapy When a teenager resists therapy, it’s rarely because they don’t need or want support, it’s often because of underlying fears, misunderstandings, or emotional defences. Fiona Hannah 17 Feb 2025 • 5 min read
Therapy and getting help Why look back? Understanding Why It’s Okay (and Necessary) to Visit the Past: A Psychodynamic Perspective for Parents and Those New to Therapy When we hear advice like, “Just leave the past… Fiona Hannah 4 Dec 2024 • 4 min read
Therapy and getting help The art of letting go Keeping Teens Connected Transitioning Into Independence. Whether you're filled with excitement as your child grows and spreads their wings, or secretly wishing they could remain… Fiona Hannah 13 Oct 2024 • 6 min read
Therapy and getting help Do you know what coping and defence mechanisms really are? In our daily lives, we often hear the terms "coping mechanisms" and "defence mechanisms" used interchangeably. But are they really the same? Fiona Hannah 11 Jul 2024 • 5 min read
Therapy and getting help Navigating avoidance at home: understanding and supporting your child As a parent or carer, it's not uncommon to encounter moments when your child withdraws into silence, leaving you feeling worried or uncertain Fiona Hannah 12 Mar 2024 • 7 min read