Seeing your child caught in repeating thoughts or rituals can be heartbreaking. You want to help but sometimes feel powerless. CBT sessions for young people with OCD at Growing Minds Therapy offer a calm, structured path that meets both child and family with understanding.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can make daily life feel exhausting for young people. The gentle care at Growing Minds Therapy begins by acknowledging how frightening and confusing OCD feels before introducing practical steps forward. Using specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for children and young people, we focus on the specific patterns of OCD that may be showing up as intrusive thoughts, compulsions or avoidance.
Each CBT session is shaped around the young person’s unique experience. With more than 20 years’ experience supporting children, the approach draws on evidence-based methods used in CAMHS. The work helps young people gradually face the fears behind their OCD while learning that they are stronger than their intrusive thoughts. Progress is always measured by what feels manageable for the child rather than by any fixed timetable.
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How OCD Shows Up in Children and Teenagers
We support young people experiencing symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. This may include persistent intrusive thoughts, repetitive behaviours, checking, ordering, or avoidance that interferes with school, friendships or family life. CBT sessions are tailored specifically to these OCD-related difficulties.
The CBT Method We Use for OCD
Our clinical approach combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with exposure and response prevention techniques adapted for children and young people. The method follows evidence-based CAMHS approaches while remaining flexible to each child’s age, interests and anxiety level. Sessions focus on building understanding, reducing shame and creating small, achievable steps.
Your Child’s Path Through OCD Therapy
First contact is handled with care and no obligation. We listen to your concerns about your child’s OCD and explain how CBT sessions typically unfold. Initial meetings help your child feel safe and heard. Later sessions introduce practical tools and gradual exposure work. Aftercare includes guidance for home and school plus the option to return for review if needed.
Supporting Your Family Beyond the Therapy Room
We provide clear explanations for parents so you can respond helpfully at home without accidentally increasing rituals. Follow-up advice and check-in conversations are part of the process. The aim is to leave families feeling equipped and less alone in managing OCD.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CBT sessions will my child need for OCD?
The number of sessions varies according to each young person’s needs. We regularly review progress together and adjust the plan so it remains helpful rather than overwhelming.
Will my child have to talk about every intrusive thought?
No. We move at a pace that feels safe. The focus is on learning skills rather than listing every worry. Your child remains in control of what they choose to share.
Can medication be used alongside CBT?
Many families choose to combine approaches. We focus on the CBT element and are happy to work alongside any other professionals involved in your child’s care.
Is it normal for OCD symptoms to fluctuate during therapy?
Yes. It is common for symptoms to vary as your child learns new ways of responding. We help families understand these changes and stay consistent with the CBT strategies.
How do you involve parents in OCD treatment?
Parents receive guidance on how to support exposure tasks and how to respond when compulsions appear. This teamwork helps the skills learned in sessions transfer into daily life.
What happens if my child refuses to attend sessions?
We take time to understand the fear behind refusal. Sometimes initial meetings focus on building trust before any direct OCD work begins. The relationship comes first.