Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Sydney
Small shifts in thinking lead to better, more balanced living.
Empower Your Child’s Mental Health
Has your child ever seemed stuck in negative thoughts or worries? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a treatment that aims to help children understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and work through unhelpful thinking patterns.
At Aspiring Minds Child Psychology, we want every child to feel supported and understood. Offering both therapy and psychometric assessments, we work closely with young people as they navigate concerns during this time of growth. Whether they feel anxious, sad, or something they can’t quite describe, we aim to help them build the skills to face challenges as they come.
What is CBT?
CBT is a structured, goal-oriented therapy that explores how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours may influence one another.
CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that contribute to current difficulties. In doing so, it aims to help your child develop practical tools and healthier ways of thinking that they may carry with them through everyday life.
Emotional, Social, and Behavioural Challenges CBT May Support
CBT draws on a variety of techniques and approaches that may support young people experiencing a range of emotional, social, and behavioural concerns. These include:
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Anxiety and excessive worries
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Low mood and negative thinking
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Emotional regulation difficulties
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Social anxiety and friendship difficulties
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Anger, frustration, and emotional outbursts
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Behavioural difficulties and impulsive reactions
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Low self-esteem and unhelpful thinking patterns
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School-related stress and avoidance behaviours
Your Child's CBT Journey
1. Contact Our Team
Reach out to our team, and we'll listen to your concerns and organise an initial parent interview session to discuss your child.
2. Goal Setting
The first session with your child focuses on getting to know your child, what may be affecting them, how their thoughts and feelings are influencing their daily life, and what they hope to achieve through CBT.
3. Coping Strategies
Their following sessions focus on developing practical skills and coping strategies to better manage their thoughts and feelings. This may involve activities such as thought diaries, behavioural experiments, and other age-appropriate exercises.
4. Ongoing Support
We are here for your child every step of the way, supporting them so that they may build the skills and confidence they need to face whatever comes next.
Your CBT Questions Answered
The Difference With Aspiring Minds Child Psychology
Flexible Appointments
Our clinic is open until 6 pm on weekdays and offers limited Saturday spots, helping busy families access the care they need.
Care That Connects
Our team works closely with your child to create genuine connections, helping them feel more comfortable and engaged in their support.
Close to Home
Based on Sydney's Lower North Shore, we offer Greater Sydney residents access to convenient, local care and support.
