Watching your child battle overwhelming worries, intrusive thoughts, or low mood can leave you feeling powerless and anxious yourself. Many parents approach therapy with apprehension, unsure what to expect or how their child will cope. Growing Minds Therapy meets you with calm, compassionate care and delivers specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy designed specifically for children and young people.
When everyday life feels heavy for your child, evidence based CBT for children offers a clear path forward. Growing Minds Therapy specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for children and young people, using the same proven approaches found in CAMHS services. With over 20 years of experience, the practice focuses on helping young people manage symptoms of social and general anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), phobias, panic, and depression.
Every young person who walks through our doors is met with gentle understanding. We know the first step can feel daunting, which is why we prioritise comfort and clear communication from the very beginning. Our CBT for children and young people breaks down difficult emotions into manageable parts, teaching practical skills that fit into real life at home and school.
The structured yet flexible nature of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy allows each child to work at their own pace. We address the specific challenges they face, whether it is school avoidance, panic that appears without warning, or persistent anxious thoughts that refuse to fade. Parents often feel reassured knowing the methods we use are those recommended by leading child mental health services.
Growing Minds Therapy believes in transparent, supportive care that reduces anxiety for both child and parent. We focus on building confidence through steady, compassionate guidance rather than rushing progress. This gentle-care approach helps families feel secure while their child learns to understand and manage their difficulties effectively.
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Difficulties We Help Children Overcome
Growing Minds Therapy provides specialist support for a range of challenges that commonly affect children and young people. We deliver Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for symptoms of social anxiety and general anxiety that can limit participation in daily activities. Our practice also offers targeted OCD treatment, PTSD treatment, phobia treatment, and panic treatment. We support children experiencing depression and provide dedicated school avoidance support. Each programme is shaped to the individual child using evidence-based CBT approaches.
Our Gentle CBT Method for Young People
Our clinical approach rests on specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for children and young people. We follow the structured, evidence-based methods used within CAMHS, adapting them to each child's age, personality and needs. The process involves gentle exploration of thoughts, emotions and behaviours, helping young people develop practical tools in a safe, supportive environment. With more than 20 years of experience, we maintain a calm, reassuring presence that reduces fear around therapy itself.
Ongoing Care Beyond the Therapy Room
We provide continued guidance for families after each session. Parents receive clear advice on how to support their child at home and school using the same gentle techniques introduced in therapy. We remain available to answer questions and adjust approaches as the child grows. This consistent, compassionate support helps families feel less alone while their child builds new skills.
What Happens When You Reach Out to Us
Your journey begins with a simple, pressure-free contact. We listen carefully to your concerns and explain how our CBT for children works. Initial sessions focus on building trust and understanding your child's unique situation. Together we create a plan that feels manageable. Each appointment offers a calm space for your child to learn new ways of managing difficult feelings. We keep you informed throughout and provide guidance for continued progress at home after therapy ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age is CBT most effective for children?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can be adapted successfully for children and young people of varying ages. We tailor every approach to the individual child's developmental stage and specific needs, ensuring the methods feel comfortable and relevant.
How does CBT for children differ from adult therapy?
Our CBT for children uses age-appropriate language, activities and examples. We incorporate play, visual aids and family involvement where helpful, always maintaining the core evidence-based principles used in CAMHS services.
Can parents attend the therapy sessions?
We decide together what works best for your child. Some sessions involve parents for guidance and support, while others give the young person a private, safe space to explore their thoughts and feelings.
What conditions can evidence based CBT help with?
We use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address symptoms of anxiety, OCD, PTSD, phobias, panic, depression and school avoidance in children and young people. Each programme follows the structured approaches recommended in specialist child mental health services.
How quickly will we notice changes?
Every child progresses at their own pace. Our gentle-care approach focuses on building trust first, then steadily introducing practical skills. We prioritise sustainable progress over rushed results.
Is this the same CBT used in CAMHS?
Yes. Growing Minds Therapy delivers the same evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches used in CAMHS for children and young people experiencing anxiety, OCD, PTSD, phobias, panic and depression.