Heaolu Keskus · Children and young people
Up to 75% of mental health difficulties emerge before the age of 25. Noticing concerns early and offering timely support help prevent them from deepening and support a child's and young person's healthy, all-round development.
Why it matters
Adolescence and early adulthood bring intense emotional change: the search for identity, social pressure, exam anxiety and the growing sense of self-confidence. This makes it especially important to learn coping skills such as regulating emotions and managing stress.
of mental health difficulties emerge before the age of 25
helps prevent difficulties from deepening and strengthens a child's development
approach — child, parent and family together
When to seek help
It's worth turning to a child psychologist if you notice changes in your child's mood, behaviour or coping that last for a longer time.
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Emotional difficulties
Anxiety, sadness, fears, excessive worry or self-esteem difficulties that get in the way of everyday life.
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Changes in behaviour
Restlessness, defiance, trouble concentrating, difficulties with communication or struggles at school.
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Family relationships and life changes
Divorce, tension within the family, loss or other situations that affect a child's wellbeing.
How counselling helps
Counselling helps a child understand their feelings better, develop coping skills and build confidence. Working alongside parents is at the heart of the process.
Regulating emotions
The child learns to notice and manage their feelings — anxiety, anger, sadness — in a safe and supportive way.
Building confidence
A positive self-image and healthy self-esteem are the foundation of a child's mental health. Counselling supports their growth.
Social skills
Communication skills, getting along with peers and resolving conflicts in a safe way.
The parent–child relationship
Working alongside parents helps make sense of a child's needs and create a supportive home environment.
Support with school difficulties
Learning difficulties, school refusal and exam anxiety — a psychologist helps find the causes and the solutions.
Supporting families
Life changes, tensions within the family and parenting questions — counselling supports the whole family.
Useful links
Child psychologist
Counselling for children, young people and parents in Tallinn and online.
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Free psychological counselling by referral from the City of Tallinn.
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