You don't have to be falling apart
to talk to someone.
This page is for young adults. The rest of the site is mostly written for parents and doctors - fair warning, it's a bit more formal.
Questions you might be asking.
"What if I don't know what to say?"
Most people don't, the first time. We can talk about whatever - the room, your week, why this is weird, a TV show. It builds from there.
"Will my parents find out everything?"
No. You're an adult, nothing you say goes to your parents, or anyone else. That's true even if they're the ones paying: covering the fee doesn't buy access to what we talk about. The only exception is the standard one every therapist works with — if you or someone else is at serious risk, I may need to involve the right support, and I'd talk to you about that first wherever possible.
"Is it like in films? A couch and ‘how does that make you feel’?"
No couch. No clipboard. Sometimes we walk. Sometimes there's a dog. It's just a real conversation with someone whose job is to actually listen.
"What if I think therapy is kind of cringe?"
Honestly, fair. A lot of it has been over-marketed. You're allowed to be sceptical - that's actually a good starting position.
"Can we do it online?"
Yes. Lots of clients do video sessions from their room, the car, wherever they can get a bit of privacy. Same work, different location.
"How much does it cost?"
We'll talk fees through on the first call - it's just part of the conversation. If money is tight, ask; there are sometimes lower-cost spots. The first 15-min call is free.
Who is Alex?
I'm a therapist. I work mostly with people roughly your age. I don't think being a young adult is a small thing - most of what shapes a life happens in this window.
I'm not here to fix you. I'm here to think alongside you, and to give a few honest, non-parent perspectives on whatever's loud in your head.
Longer version →I came in convinced I was wasting time. By session four I was looking forward to it. That's all I have.
- G, 19
No script, no commitment.
Send a message or book the free 15-min call. You don't have to know what's wrong or have a "reason". Just curiosity is fine.
If you need urgent support right now, Samaritans / 111 / A&E