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Nurturing Independence in Young People As parents, it can be tempting to smooth the way for our teenagers. We want to give them a good
October 6, 2025
The information every parent needs to support their child through their teenage years
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Hi, I’m Clare Cogan.
You’ve probably found your way here because your young person is struggling with their emotional health. This may be showing up as anxiety, low mood, lack of motivation or even anger. They may also have had a recent diagnosis of Autism or ADHD.
As a parent of teenagers, including a neurodiverse young person, I understand the difficulties this can bring up when you don’t know what you can do to help, and how powerless you can feel.
No parent should be expected to understand and navigate this journey alone. There are so many narratives out there about what it means to be a young person living in today’s society, which can be confusing and overwhelming.
Using my Teen Triangle Framework, which focuses on the physical, emotional and energetic, together we can identify and map a way forward to support you all.
It’s not just about your young person, it’s about you too, to support you, support your teen.
If you’re concerned your teenager is struggling with anxiety, low confidence, or emotional overwhelm, you’re not alone. I offer specialist support for highly sensitive teens, creating a space where they can feel seen, heard, and understood.
If you’re a highly sensitive parent, navigating the emotional intensity of raising a teen can feel all-consuming. My support helps you make sense of your own responses while finding calm, clarity, and connection in your parenting.
If you’re looking for help with something that isn’t anxiety, but you’re wondering if hypnotherapy can help you, then I may be able to help and offer guidance on ways to deal with these concerns through this therapy.
My aim is to make my tools and techniques as accessible as possible to as many people as I can. I have developed some short, manageable online programs to introduce you to an understanding of the brain, both teenager and adult and how it can impact on our mood and behaviour
Hi, my name is Clare Cogan, I am a Marlow-based Teenage Mental Health Specialist, supporting parents and teens with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, motivation, self confidence and self esteem.
I am a wife, mother, chief cook and bottle washer as well as having run my own business for the past 14 years.
The reason I do what I do? Because most of my life I have suffered to some degree or another with anxieties. Worries about what is going on in my life right now, concerns about the future.
I often try to share useful insights and educational tit-bits from the world of therapy. Whether it is understanding your feelings, or those of your child, or guidance on how you might cope yourself with the challenges you are facing, there are a wide range of articles here for you to explore.
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The teenage years can present all kinds of challenges for young people, their parents and the entire family. As a mum to two teenage boys, I know we all could do with a gentle go-to guide to help us navigate the ups and downs of these tricky times.
That’s why I wrote this book. Based on my professional experience, my expertise in the field of teenage mental health, and reflections on my teenage years, I have created a digestible blend of practical, helpful and informative advice.