DD first CBT and seems worse than before session

[layhazsoph]

Hi

Has anyone's child had high intensity CBT for depression/anxiety? My daughter has struggled since year 7. She had her first session Thursday and she seems to have gotten worse...

Has anyone any experience with this or going through something similar? Xx

It often gets worse before it gets better. I’d keep a close eye on her though and let her know you are there. Good luck x

In my experience any type of therapy gets worse before it gets better.

CBT is very triggering so this is not surprising in early sessions.