8bTarlings Yard, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8RN
+44 (0)7534 779 247
When anxiety starts to take over
You might recognise some of this:
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Anxiety feels constantly “switched on”
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You’re avoiding situations you used to manage
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Worry, panic, or physical symptoms are interfering with daily life
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You feel stuck between coping and actually changing things
This programme is designed for people who want focused, practical CBT support within a clear timeframe, rather than open-ended therapy.
What this programme offers
This is a one-to-one, 6-week CBT programme focused on a specific anxiety difficulty
It combines:
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Proper assessment and shared formulation
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Evidence-based CBT strategies
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Practical behavioural work between sessions
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A personalised relapse-prevention plan
The aim is to help you understand what is maintaining your anxiety and begin changing those patterns, step by step.
How it works
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6 weekly one-to-one sessions (60 minutes)
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Delivered online or in person
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Structured, focused, and collaborative
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Support between sessions through agreed tasks and exercises
Programme structure
Week 1 – Assessment & Formulation
We take time to understand your difficulties, what keeps them going, and what needs to change. Together, we agree a clear focus and plan for the programme.
Weeks 2–4 – Active CBT Work
We work on changing unhelpful patterns that maintain anxiety, including avoidance, safety behaviours, and unhelpful coping strategies. This may include behavioural experiments or exposure-based work, tailored to you.
Week 5 – Consolidation
We strengthen progress, address setbacks, and apply learning across different situations.
Week 6 – Relapse Prevention
We develop a personalised plan to help you maintain progress and respond differently if anxiety resurfaces.
Who this programme is suitable for
This programme may be a good fit if you:
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Are experiencing anxiety that is affecting your daily life
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Want structured, practical CBT support
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Prefer a clear start and end point
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Are willing to practise strategies between sessions
Important information
To ensure safety and appropriateness:
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All clients complete a brief screening call before enrolling
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This programme focuses on one primary anxiety difficulty
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It is not intended for complex trauma or situations requiring crisis or multi-agency support
If this programme is not suitable for you, we will discuss alternatives openly.
Fees & availability
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£600 for the full 6-week programme
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Payment is taken in advance
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Limited availability each month
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, Swindon & Birmingham.
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.
