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Perhaps you have noticed signs of OCD in your child? In this article I will talk about what OCD in children looks like. I outline the most effective treatment options and to help you consider what will help your child recover from OCD. Symptoms of OCD in Children The symptoms of OCD are intrusive, persistent…
Perhaps your child has an autism diagnosis and you wonder if they also have OCD? Or maybe your child has developed obsessive behaviours and rituals and you want to understand what this could be? In this article I will help you untangle the information! Autism vs OCD: Key Differences Autism has features which overlap with…
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Finding a child psychologist or child therapist can be a minefield for parents. What is the difference? How do you know what type of child psychologist or child therapist to look for? How do you know where to look? I’m a child psychologist and I’m going to help you with these questions. I run a…
Discovering that your teenager is self-harming can of course be distressing. Let’s stop, take a breath, and make sense of what’s happening. Why is your teenager self-harming, and how can you best support them? Self-Harm in Teenagers: How This Article Will Help You In this article I will explain what self-harm is and why your…
The ABC anxiety worksheet is a powerful tool for managing worries and anxious thoughts. This worksheet is suitable for children over the age of around eight or nine, as well as adults. Children younger than this age will not have developed the ability to access their thoughts in this way. If you have an anxious…
Unfortunately, panic attacks in children are sky-rocketing right now, particularly in teenagers. This is true not only among children who attend my psychology clinic, Everlief, but in the wider world too. It’s estimated that 2.3% of teenagers are diagnosed with panic disorder. Panic attacks in children can be incredibly distressing for the child, but for…
In this article I want to normalise stimming and of course autism stim toys. In fact, stimming is something we all do to regulate ourselves. Have you ever found yourself tapping your foot in boredom or frustration? It’s just that autistic people are more likely to stim than neurotypical people, because they tend to have…
It’s common for children to experience anxiety about death, especially if they are coping with the loss of a loved one or struggling with separation anxiety. Death anxiety often manifests as an intense fear, causing both mental and physical symptoms in children. It can be really debilitating for your child. Understanding the factors that contribute…