Category: Online Child Therapy


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

Why Combining ERP, DBT, and NLP is the Way Forward for OCD Treatment

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Obsessive‑Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is complex. For some, it involves intrusive thoughts; for others, compulsions to self-harm or regulate overwhelming emotions. Evidence shows that while Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) remains the gold-standard treatment, combining therapies can improve outcomes, particularly for people who struggle with emotional regulation, distress tolerance,[…]

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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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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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