Behavioural Issues

How can CBT help children and teenagers?

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:08:07 +0100

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective form of talking therapy that has gained great popularity in managing mental health issues in children and teenagers. It empowers children and teenagers to identify and challenge negative thoughts and behaviours and replace them with positive, healthy ones. CBT is commonly used to manage cond...

Providing treatment for behavioural issues in children and teenagers

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:05:35 +0000

Behavioural problems, such as stealing or aggressive behaviour, can often be a way a child or teenager communicates difficulties they are having in another area of their life – for instance, issues at school or with their self-esteem. All children develop differently, making it hard for parents to distinguish whether a child’s behaviour...

Why do children develop behavioural problems?

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:19:26 +0000

As a parent, it's natural to want to understand the reasons behind your child's behaviour and how to support them positively. Whether it's due to another condition or conduct disorder, it's normal for children and teenagers to experience behavioural challenges. It can be incredibly overwhelming to navigate the complexities of your child's behaviour...

Support with children stealing and lying - recognising underlying issues and when to seek help

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:26:08 +0000

While it's normal for young children to lie because they can't distinguish between reality and fantasy, persistent lying can be a sign of an underlying issue. Child and adolescent lying can result from multiple factors, including high parental expectations, fear of consequences, attention seeking, or low self-esteem. If your child frequently lies a...

Understanding conduct disorders in children and teenagers

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:05:52 +0000

As a parent, it can be hard to determine when your child's behaviour is just a phase or if there's an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. If you are worried about a child or teenager exhibiting patterns of behaviour that go against social norms and are not in line with their age, it's important to seek help. What is a conduct disorder? A c...

Support to help with anger, aggression and violence in children and teenagers

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:23:34 +0000

As a parent, it's natural to feel concerned when your child or teenager displays angry, aggressive, or violent behaviour. However, it's important to know that help is available to support you and your family through this difficult time. The causes of anger, aggression, and tantrums in young children For young children, anger and aggression can stem...

What to expect when taking your child to therapy

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:18:34 +0000

Starting therapy for your child can be daunting, but it's important to remember that it's a positive step towards helping them cope with their emotions and behaviours. Here are a few things to expect when your child begins talking therapy. First and foremost, therapy is a team effort. The therapist will work with your child, but you and potentially...

How to be a better listener

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 08:48:01 +0000

Active listening is about “listening for meaning”. As a trainee therapist the first skill you must master is active listening. In my experience, it is all about shutting out everything that is going on in my head and just concentrating on what my patient is telling me, it is about being in the “here and now”. Active listenin...