8bTarlings Yard, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8RN
+44 (0)7534 779 247
School Stress, Anxiety, Panic or Emotional Overload?
Children and teens often express anxiety through behaviour, not words:
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School refusal
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Morning panic
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Shutdowns or meltdowns
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Avoiding friends
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Fear of mistakes
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Big emotions
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Staying in their room
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Clashes at home
Your child isn’t “being difficult” — they’re overwhelmed and need support.
A Gentle, Practical Approach for Young Minds
CBT helps children and teens:
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Understand what anxiety is
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Recognise triggers
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Learn coping strategies
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Reduce panic
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Build emotional regulation
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Grow confidence
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Return to school more consistently
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Cope better with pressure
You’ll Get Support Too
We help parents with:
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Understanding anxiety
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Reducing morning stress
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Supporting school attendance
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Managing meltdowns
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Creating calm routines
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Reducing arguments
Common Problems We Help With
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Anxiety & Worry
General anxiety
– Excessive worry
– Night-time or morning anxiety
– Social fears
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School-Related Issues
School refusal
– Panic before school
– Exam stress
– Fear of failure
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Emotional Overwhelm
– Meltdowns/shutdowns
– Overthinking
– Low mood
– Withdrawal
Meet Your Therapist
McDonald 'Mac' Mbira — CBT Psychotherapist
15+ years’ experience supporting adults, children, teens and parents with anxiety, low mood, stress, burnout and school-related emotional difficulties.
NHS roles, private practice, community mental-health services and extensive work in schools across Gloucestershire.
Also supporting:
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Parents of children with anxiety
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Schools through consultancy and a Whole School Approach
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Staff training, mentoring and supervision for mental-health support in education settings
Approach:
Clear, practical and focused on real-life change.
