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The aim of this study has been to establish an understanding for the approach and working methods used by Swedish counsellors employed at youth clinics, with a focus on detecting as well as supporting adolescent girls who have experienced violence in couple relationships. The method used was of qualitative form and involved interviews with six counsellors working at different youth clinics across Sweden. The material was analyzed with a qualitative analysis as method and with help of empowerment as a theoretical concept. Results have shown that routine questions to adolescents are crucial part in the working method in regards of detecting violence. Furthermore, have the results shown that violence is not a primary cause for help seeking among adolescent girls, thereby creating a challenge for the counsellors to discover. The most common cause reported have been psychosomatic symptoms which can be linked to being exposed to violence. The essay depicts several ways in which adolescent girls who are victims of partner violence can be supported. This includes talking about the current as well as the desired direction the relationship should take. Strengthening the girl’s network of friends and family is another vital point. Lastly, providing information to the client about her bodily and legal rights to help her setting boundaries to unacceptable behavior in a relationship.