Category: OCD in teens


Feb 16 2026

OCD in Children: Signs, Causes and Effective Treatment Options

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in children is more common than many parents realise. It affects around 1 in 100 young people, with the average age of onset at around 10 years old. If your child seems stuck in worries, rituals or repetitive behaviours, you are not alone —[…]

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Feb 15 2026

How OCD Lies to Your Child (and Keeps Them Stuck)

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Understanding the Tricks of the OCD Brain Many parents notice their children say things like: “If I don’t do this, something terrible will happen!”“I can’t touch that — it will ruin everything.”“I have to get this perfect or something bad will happen.” At first, it may seem like[…]

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Feb 15 2026

7 Ways OCD Keeps You Stuck (and How to Break Free)

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A Guide for Parents and Young People Many parents describe OCD as: “It feels like we’re trapped in a cycle.”“We keep giving reassurance, but it only helps for a few minutes.”“The more we try to help, the worse it seems to get.” OCD is like a master manipulator[…]

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Feb 15 2026

When Anxiety Takes Over: Understanding GAD vs OCD in Children

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A Parent’s Guide to Signs, Support and Solutions   👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Many parents come to me saying: “My child worries all the time.”“They keep asking the same questions over and over.”“They won’t stop checking, washing, or repeating things.” But is it Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder[…]

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Oct 21 2024

Why Treating Anxiety in Teenagers and Young Adults is Often Hard—but What NLP Can Offer

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Anxiety in teenagers and young adults is on the rise. Research shows that in the UK alone, 1 in 6 young people experience a mental health disorder, with anxiety being one of the most common. It’s no surprise, given the pressures of modern life—school, exams, friendships, and social[…]

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Jul 17 2024

The Benefits of Online Coaching Therapy for Kids Aged 8+ and Supporting Research

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In today’s fast-paced, digital world, online coaching therapy has emerged as a viable and sometimes preferable alternative to traditional face-to-face sessions, particularly for children aged 8 and above. As an NLP4Kids therapist based in the town town of Lifford, Donegal, near Strabane I am very aware of how[…]

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Jul 1 2024

Conquering OCD in Kids and Teenagers: A New Path to Freedom

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is increasingly affecting children and teenagers in the United Kingdom and Ireland.. This rise in OCD cases highlights the urgent need for effective treatment approaches. As anNLP4Kids practitioner, I am making significant strides in helping young people overcome this debilitating condition using Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)[…]

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