Growing Minds Therapy delivers specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for children and young people. With over 20 years of experience, we provide the same evidence-based approaches used in CAMHS to address symptoms of PTSD along with anxiety, OCD, phobias, panic and depression.
Our clinical expertise rests on two decades of focused practice in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for children and young people. We apply structured, evidence-based CBT protocols exactly as delivered within CAMHS settings, maintaining the highest professional standards at every step. This depth of knowledge allows us to recognise the distinct ways trauma presents in young minds and to address it with precision and care.
The breadth of our specialisms includes treatment for anxiety, OCD treatment, PTSD treatment, phobia treatment, panic treatment, depression treatment and school avoidance support. Each intervention follows rigorously established CBT principles tailored to the developmental stage of the child or teenager. We never deviate from proven methods, ensuring every session upholds the clinical rigour families expect from specialist providers.
Parents choose private therapy for child PTSD because it offers prompt access to expert care without the delays often experienced in public systems. Our approach remains firmly rooted in the core techniques of CBT, helping young people process traumatic experiences, reduce overwhelming symptoms and rebuild confidence in daily life. Every plan reflects the individual presentation rather than a generic template.
We maintain clinical excellence through continuous professional development and adherence to established CBT frameworks for children and adolescents. This commitment to professional standards reassures families that their child receives therapy grounded in the same evidence base used by specialist CAMHS teams across the UK.
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Our Evidence-Based CBT Framework for Trauma
Growing Minds Therapy follows the structured CBT protocols for children and young people that mirror those used in CAMHS. Our clinical approach combines systematic assessment, collaborative goal setting and carefully sequenced interventions designed specifically for trauma-related difficulties. We maintain fidelity to the evidence-based models while adapting language and pacing to each child’s developmental level and individual needs.
What to Expect When You Contact Us
Your journey begins with an initial enquiry via our website. We discuss the presenting concerns and explain how CBT for PTSD works with children and young people. Once you decide to proceed, we arrange the first session where we build a clear understanding of the difficulties and agree on therapy goals. Subsequent sessions focus on targeted CBT techniques, with regular review of progress. Aftercare includes guidance for parents on supporting their child between sessions and at the close of therapy.
Ongoing Guidance Beyond Therapy Sessions
We provide parents with clear strategies to support their child at home throughout the therapy process. This includes advice on responding to trauma-related behaviours, guidance on maintaining consistent routines and information on how to reinforce the skills learned in sessions. We remain available for follow-up questions and offer guidance on managing setbacks using the same CBT principles introduced during treatment.
Conditions We Address with Specialist CBT
We provide targeted support for children and young people experiencing symptoms of PTSD, social and general anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, phobias, panic and depression. Our expertise also extends to school avoidance. Each condition is approached through the same evidence-based CBT methods used in CAMHS, with treatment plans shaped to the specific presentation of the child or teenager.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age can a child receive CBT for PTSD?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for PTSD can be adapted for children from primary school age through to late adolescence. We assess each young person individually to ensure the approach matches their developmental stage and capacity to engage with the structured techniques.
How does private PTSD therapy differ from CAMHS?
Private therapy at Growing Minds offers the same evidence-based CBT protocols used in CAMHS but with faster access and greater scheduling flexibility. We maintain identical clinical standards while removing typical NHS waiting times.
Do parents attend the therapy sessions?
Parent involvement varies according to the child’s age and the specific CBT protocol. We provide regular feedback to parents and equip them with practical strategies to support their child’s progress between sessions.
Is medication required alongside CBT for child PTSD?
CBT remains the primary evidence-based psychological treatment for PTSD in children and young people. We focus exclusively on delivering specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and do not prescribe medication.
How long does therapy for child PTSD usually last?
The length of treatment depends on the individual child, the nature of the trauma and how they respond to the CBT techniques. We regularly review progress with the family and adjust the plan accordingly.
Can CBT help with other difficulties at the same time?
Yes. Our specialisms include treatment for anxiety, OCD, phobias, panic and depression. When multiple conditions are present we address them within a unified CBT framework tailored to the young person’s needs.