Teen Camps help for families with Teens UK & Internationally
My name is Damon Bachegalup BA (Hons), Dip (Couns)L7, L6 mediator, Teen Behavioural Consultant, Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Author. I am the founder and Head Counsellor / Psychotherapist at Teencamps-UK since 2008. Offering help for families with Teens.
Prior to becoming a Counsellor, I was a HGV truck driver and a doorman working in and around Manchester for 12 years (and I got up to very bad things in the 1990’s).
In 2006 I watched a TV programme called "Brat Camp” on Channel 4 where teenagers from the UK went to the USA to attend camps for their bad behaviour. I decided that that was what I wanted to do, so I researched and found there were none in the UK.
I am passionate about helping families, teenagers and young adults because, I was that difficult teenager and has a parent I have had a difficult teenager. I use a mixture of therapeutic approaches, my own life experience, mentoring and mediation skills to identity what will work best for the teenager as I truly believe that one size does not fit all. After identifying a lack of specialist help and support for teens, parents and families, in the UK and internationally.
Parenting advice and tips
As we know, unfortunately, teens/ young adults do not come with an in-depth instruction manual which can be used to refer to from time to time and at times of challenging behaviour. Our young people could best be described as "good children who are making bad decisions and choices".
Teencamps-UK is especially helpful to teens and young adults who may struggle with a variety of emotional and behavioural issues.
We have helped young people with various issues such as mental health issues, eating issues, drug issues, alcohol issues, addictions (including Social Media, Online Porn and Online Gaming).
Adoption issues, being fostered, family breakdowns/ disputes, relationships, trouble at school/ college.
Loss and bereavement, depression, self-harming, LGB, gender dysphoria, coming to terms with sexuality, social isolation, suicidal thoughts, bullying and computer misuse issues.
I have an up to date Child Protection Policy and we hold a Safeguarding Children Certificate 2022, Family Mediation Certificate Level 4, Mental Health Awareness Certificate 2020, Life Coaching Diploma 2020, Suicide Awareness Training 2023 and Mindfulness Diploma 2020.
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