At Clear Mind CBT, we have a dedicated and highly skilled Child and Adolescent Therapist, Rachael Bond. Rachael is a fully qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, accredited with the BABCP (British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies) and has completed additional training to enable her to adapt CBT to children and young people.
Rachael has been handpicked for her expertise and dedication for supporting young people through a range of different issues. Rachael is highly experienced and specialises in working with Autism and ADHD.
Rachael specialises in helping children and adolescents (ages 11–17) who may be experiencing:
Anxiety and worry
OCD
Shyness and Social Anxiety
Low mood or depression
Confidence and self-esteem struggles
Difficulties at school or home
Coping with life changes
Emotional challenges linked to autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodiversity
Rachael works closely with both children and their parents to provide a truly collaborative approach to therapy. She takes the time to understand each child’s unique thoughts, feelings, and experiences, creating a safe and compassionate space where they feel heard and valued.
Rachael helps young people develop practical coping skills, build emotional resilience, and gain confidence in managing everyday challenges.
By working alongside parents and carers, providing guidance and insight so the whole family feels supported and empowered throughout the therapeutic journey.
This dual focus ensures that children not only learn strategies to manage their emotions but also feel secure knowing their parents are actively involved and understanding the problems that they are having.
Her therapeutic approach combines:
Rachael is a fully qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and accredited member of the BABCP (British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies).
Rachael specialises in working with children and young people and has extensive experience of supporting neurodivergent individuals.
Applying CBT to Children and Adolescents
If your child is finding it difficult to cope with anxiety, low mood, or changes in their life, early support can make a huge difference.
With Rachael’s gentle guidance, children can learn practical strategies to feel more confident, resilient, and in control of their emotions. Simply get in touch using our contact form on the menu above or by filling out the form below.
