How to talk to a therapist without your parents knowing?

If you want to do that, you should be ready to pay out of your own pocket. Why you would want to, though, is beyond me.

well this site is perfect for you then, you can talk to me or any other listener, we would be glad to help!

There are online therapists, or you can go to your GP and ask them to refer you to a therapist (they cant tell your parents anything). However, i have found that family support is important, and the best approach is to be very honest with your parents about your feelings.

A school councillor is always a good place to start, and if you ask them to, they will keep everything completely confidential :)

if you want to keep it to yourself that you are talking or seeing your therapist, that is ok! I would recommend telling your therapist this is your intention, find a quiet place to talk or speak, and if your parents ask where you were or doing, just say your with a friend talking .

Depends on your age. And there are laws depending on your country that can keep people from finding out your business reguarding health

Most schools have counselors for this. If you don't like, or aren't comfortable, or aren't in school, there are always virtual therapists who are safe, legit and trustworthy, for who give you services online; or maybe an online helpline service can also be equally helpful. Feel better!

Easy! Come to 7cups of tea and have your "own" therapist here! We are here to help you! Or...... go to your school therapist, or ask help to any adult you trust! :)

It would be pretty difficult visiting a therapist without your parents knowing. Since you have to pay for a therapist or get one through health care your parents would have to know. It probably would also be better for you emotionally to let your parents know, you don't have to give them any specifics though.

Generally speaking, it is very helpful for parents to know if their child is struggling and needs help, however, it is important to also validate that not all parents will be open to their children seeking therapy. If the child has a source of income to be able to afford copays or sliding scale therapy, they can seek out therapy on their own either online, by phone, or locally if they have a means of transportation. Reaching out to a trusted friend or relative for help is also a wise idea if the child is certain that his or her parents would reject the idea of therapy. Once in session, therapy is confidential and it’s important for children and adults alike to know that what they discuss in therapy remains confidential at all times and cannot be discussed with parents or accessed by any outside party without signed permission from the client. Exceptions to this in the United States are programs that use a team treatment protocol, in which case information may be discussed only with other therapists on the team or when clients have active plans to carry out suicide, homicide, or if there is an active threat or suspicion of a current threat of abuse or neglect to a minor child.