A survey of 143 counsellors found that 64 per cent had seen a recent rise in 13- to 18-year-olds seeking counselling for depression and other mental health conditions.
More than four in 10 said family break-ups were a growing issue among young people and nearly a quarter (23 per cent) noticed a rise in cases concerning parents with mental health conditions.
A fifth of the counsellors had also encountered growing pressure on young people caused by social media.
The survey revealed that counsellors stressed the importance of parental support, with 82 per cent of respondents saying criticism from parents has the most impact on a young person’s self esteem.
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