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How to talk to a therapist without your parents knowing?

Profile: raspberryteahelp
raspberryteahelp on Apr 1, 2017
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Online therapy! Many websites often offer online therapy for free or trials. You can also speak to someone at school.
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Profile: Juhi2011
Juhi2011 on Apr 8, 2017
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Telling parents or not is ones personal call. At times we hesitate telling parents as they might not be able to understand but we open up completely with the therapist. That's okay. Search time for yourself, you are most important in the world.
Profile: Risingstrong
Risingstrong on May 5, 2017
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This is highly dependant on your location and your personal situation. If you are in Canada, here is a good resource that will help you to navigate this issue: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/the-tricky-issue-of-consent-in-adolescent-mental-health-care/article24569021/ . Starting with online counselling and peer chats may be one of the most beneficial choices. 7 Cups offers this service at https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1 . Other forums that offer this type of service are Kids Help Phone, BetterHelp, and TalkSpace,
Profile: RainbowTrie
RainbowTrie on May 11, 2017
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This could be tricky because I don't know where you live or what is legal there. I highly suggest using 7cups teen listeners as a resource for you until you are no longer under your parents' guardianship. Listeners can also provide you with links and resources if you are in an emergency situation.
Profile: LibFlo99
LibFlo99 on May 17, 2017
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There are many ways that you can talk to a therapist without you're parents knowing. If you are 18 and under, then maybe they tell the parents for the child's safety. If you are 18+ they have no right to do such thing. But be sure to ask the therapist, or tell them before and that you don't want things discussed with your parents, as they have a right of confidentiality.
Profile: JeremyFields
JeremyFields on May 21, 2017
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I found a way of talking to a therapist with out your parents knowing, Most schools have programs where students can come and seek guidance or therapy about a certain issue. They have options not to tell your parents unless it is suicidal thoughts or actions. At my school they even cover it up as a after school program or remediation.
Profile: shaquilleoatmeal
shaquilleoatmeal on Jun 16, 2017
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Look for free counseling services at your school. However if you feel like you can strongly benefit from therapy I highly recommend talking to your parents about it
Profile: BunnySlippersAndCoffee
BunnySlippersAndCoffee on Jul 13, 2017
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Speak to your school counselor and ask them to keep it confidential. If you're an adult, simply don't discuss it with your parents.
Profile: raghib1412
raghib1412 on Jul 14, 2017
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Online therapy might be the best option for that. One can find a lot of good therapists online on platforms like none other than our own 7 cups.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 1, 2017
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You can try online therapy. Counselling via email or skype is possible nowadays. However, if you are under 18 you might need your parental consent
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