Talking therapies
Your child’s doctor may advise your child to have a talking therapy. However, the type of talking therapy your child has will depend on its availability, their preferences and what is most suitable.
Counselling will involve your child talking to a therapist about their problems. In these sessions, the counsellor will not offer advice or treatment, but will ask your child questions to help resolve his or her worries. Counsellors can sometimes help by working with you and your child’s school.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help your child to change their behaviour and negative thoughts and feelings. Your child may be able to have cognitive behavioural therapy individually or in a group with others the same age. Your child’s doctor will advise you on what is most suitable.
Interpersonal therapy involves your child talking with a therapist about any relationship problems he or she may have with friends, family or people at school. The therapist may be able to help your child to solve or manage their problems.
Family therapy is a type of treatment that involves you and your child working together. You meet with a therapist and your child will talk about any problems he or she is having. It is important that you and any other family members who are involved with your child go to the sessions together.