Teen & adolescent care
Support for your teen’s emotional health
Gentle, respectful psychotherapy for adolescents 14+ in Kathmandu and online. Parents: you are not failing, and your teen is not broken.
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For parents & guardians
Worried about your teen? Find timing, fit, and next steps
Many families try home talks, relatives’ advice, and school meetings first. If things are still stuck — school refusal, sleep problems, withdrawal — this guide helps you decide what may help next. Ages 14+ at our clinic; under 14 → Kanti Children’s Hospital.
What sounds most like you?
Good to know
You do not need to wait for a crisis
School refusal, weeks of withdrawal, self-harm thoughts, or sharp mood changes are valid reasons to seek help now — not only after exams fail or a major incident. Early support often prevents years of shame and conflict.
“They’ll grow out of it” can cost years
Some stress is normal in adolescence. When sleep, school, friendships, and mood stay stuck for weeks or months, professional support is worth considering — especially if home and school strategies have already been tried.
Psychologist vs psychiatrist — plain language
Psychologists provide psychotherapy (talk-based care, skills, trauma work). Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medication. Many families start with psychotherapy; we refer to psychiatry when medication may help.
What families often try vs. what therapy adds
Often tried first
- Repeated talks, lectures, or punishment at home
- Relatives advising or shaming the teen
- School complaints, meetings, or discipline only
- Calling the teen lazy or unmotivated
- Waiting for them to “grow out of it”
What professional teen therapy can add
- Confidential space with a trained psychologist
- Skills for emotions, sleep, and school — not only advice
- Teen-centered pace; parents informed when safety requires
- Clear age policy: 14+ here; under 14 → Kanti Children’s Hospital
- Free clarity call before you commit to full therapy
What is going on? (select any that apply)
Adolescents 14+ only. Under 14: Kanti Children’s Hospital pediatric psychiatric OPD. Not an emergency service — TUTH 1166 in Nepal.
Internationally trained · APA-aligned ethics · Online & in-person
As a parent, it can be painful to see your teen withdraw, shut down, or refuse school. You may wonder how to help — or whether you are doing enough. At Bhatta Psychotherapy, we offer a safe, respectful space where teens aged 14+ can talk with a trained psychologist who respects Nepali family and school realities.
Who we see (ages 14+)
- Adolescents 14–17: teen psychotherapy at this clinic
- Young adults 18+: usually individual psychotherapy (see link below)
- Children under 14: Kanti Children’s Hospital — Pediatric psychiatric OPD — for children under 14 years
Contact the hospital’s OPD desk for pediatric psychiatric outpatient services. Bhatta Psychotherapy does not treat children under 14.
When home and school efforts are not enough
Many families try hard before calling a psychologist. These approaches are caring — but often insufficient when distress runs deeper:
- Repeated talks, lectures, or punishment at home
- Relatives advising or moralizing — teen shuts down more
- School complaints or meetings without lasting change
- Labeling the teen as lazy when sleep, mood, or school suffer
When to consider professional help
- School refusal or truancy for more than a short period
- Sharp drop in grades despite past ability
- Withdrawal from family and friends for weeks
- Self-harm thoughts, panic, or safety concerns
- Sleep reversed for weeks (very late bed, cannot wake for class)
- You have tried home and school strategies and things are getting worse
Common issues teens bring to therapy
- Mood swings or emotional shutdowns
- Anxiety, panic, or social withdrawal
- Academic stress, school refusal, or burnout
- Self-harm thoughts or low self-esteem (safety-first care)
- Sleep disruption (late nights, hard to wake for school)
- Peer pressure or friendship problems
- Identity exploration
- Trouble communicating with family
Older teens or adults may need ADHD support or trauma therapy. Adults 18+ → individual psychotherapy.
Why psychotherapy works for teens
Adolescence is full of change — emotionally, socially, and mentally. Therapy helps your teen slow down, reflect, and build resilience with someone outside the family system.
- Understand what they are feeling — not only “get over it”
- Regulate overwhelming emotions with practical skills
- Communicate better with family and peers
- Feel more confident in their identity
- Begin to heal from trauma or distress at their pace
How teen therapy works
- Weekly one-on-one sessions — online or in person in Kathmandu
- Confidential space for the teen (unless safety is at risk)
- Empathetic, culturally sensitive approach — English and Nepali
- Therapy at the teen’s pace — no pressure to disclose before ready
- Optional parent updates with teen consent
- CBT, DBT-informed skills, and mindfulness-based tools when appropriate
What parents often notice
- Calmer responses to stress
- Improved sleep and daily routines
- More open communication at home
- Better peer relationships
- Increased self-awareness
- Fewer emotional outbursts or shutdowns
Confidentiality matters
Teen therapy is private. We keep parents informed when necessary — especially for safety or significant emotional risk. We explain all boundaries clearly to both parents and teens before deeper work begins.
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Common questions
- What ages do you treat for teen therapy?
- We provide adolescent psychotherapy for young people aged 14–17. Young adults 18+ are usually seen under individual psychotherapy. We do not treat children under 14 — please contact Kanti Children’s Hospital (Pediatric psychiatric OPD — for children under 14 years).
- My child is under 14 — can you see them?
- No. For children under 14, please visit Kanti Children’s Hospital pediatric psychiatric OPD. We treat adolescents 14+ and adults only.
- We tried talking at home and relatives advised — is therapy still needed?
- Care at home matters, but it is not psychotherapy. When the same arguments repeat and school or mood stay stuck, a confidential psychologist-led space often helps teens open up and build skills — without more shame.
- Our teen stopped going to school — is that laziness?
- School refusal often reflects anxiety, bullying, depression, ADHD, sleep problems, or family stress — not laziness. A professional can help understand what is underneath. Use the parent guide above or book a clarity call.
- Psychologist or psychiatrist — whom should we visit first?
- Psychologists provide psychotherapy. Psychiatrists prescribe medication. Many families start with psychotherapy here; we refer to psychiatry when medication evaluation may help.
- Is teen therapy confidential?
- Yes. Sessions are private for the teen. We explain boundaries to parents and teens. We involve parents when safety is at risk or when the teen agrees to share progress.
- Do parents attend every session?
- Usually the teen meets one-on-one. We may suggest occasional family check-ins when it helps — with the teen’s consent when possible.
- My child is 18+ but still at home — is this the teen page?
- Usually individual psychotherapy is the right service for adults 18+. The teen service focuses on adolescents roughly 14–17.
- What if my teen is in crisis or self-harming?
- Tell us at booking. We are not a 24/7 emergency service. In Nepal, call the TUTH Helpline at 1166. For immediate danger, use local emergency services.
- Can teens attend online from outside Kathmandu?
- Yes. Secure video sessions work for teens in Nepal and abroad, with privacy and scheduling discussed at booking.
- How do we book?
- Use Book teen session below, note adolescent counseling, or start with a free parent clarity call if you are unsure.
What clients say
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- Heard and understood
Many mention a calm, non-judgmental therapist who makes it easy to open up.
- Would recommend
Clients encourage others facing mental health challenges to reach out.
Setmore“After each session, I feel calm and can understand and handle my emotions better.”
Setmore“Dammar sir helped me a lot and provided very helpful feedback. I'm looking forward to the next session. If you are facing any kind of mental health challenges, please don't hesitate to seek support from Bhatta Psychotherapy.”
Setmore“First ever session of counselling with Srijana mam. She is calmest person to talk to.”
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