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Private CBT Therapy for Adults in Cheltenham & Bishop’s Cleeve

Support for anxiety, stress, low mood, burnout and overwhelming life pressures.

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Your free consultation is a relaxed, pressure-free conversation to understand what’s going on and explore how therapy could help.

We’re here to support you — whether you’re a parent worried about your child, or an adult struggling with anxiety, stress or low mood.
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Are You Finding Life Hard Right Now?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck or constantly battling anxiety or low mood, you’re not alone. Many people feel like they’re “just coping” while life becomes harder to manage — especially work, relationships and day-to-day responsibilities.

You don’t have to keep pushing through it on your own.
CBT gives you clear, structured support to understand what’s going on and start taking steps forward.

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CBT for adults can help with:

  • Anxiety and constant worrying

  • Stress and burnout

  • Low mood and lack of motivation

  • Overthinking and overwhelm

  • Work-related pressure

  • Panic symptoms

  • Sleep problems linked to anxiety

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Understand What’s Going On — and Change It

CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) helps you break patterns that keep anxiety, stress or low mood going. It’s practical, evidence-based and focused on helping you regain control of your life.

CBT helps you:

  • Understand triggers and patterns

  • Reduce the intensity of anxiety

  • Improve emotional regulation

  • Break cycles of overthinking

  • Build coping strategies for daily life

  • Manage stress more effectively

  • Rebuild motivation & focus

Common Problems We Support

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Anxiety & Panic
– Constant worry
– Panic symptoms
– Social anxiety
– Health anxiety

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Low Mood & Depression
Lack of motivation
– Feeling stuck
– Withdrawal
– Negative thinking

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Stress & Overthinking
– Burnout
– Work pressure
– Racing thoughts
– Emotional overload

Flexible Appointments — Including Evenings

We offer:

  • In-person sessions
  • Online sessions
  • After-work availability
  • Private, confidential support
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Meet Your Therapist

McDonald 'Mac' Mbira — CBT Psychotherapist

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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:

  • Parents of children with anxiety

  • Schools through consultancy and a Whole School Approach

  • Staff training, mentoring and supervision for mental-health support in education settings

Approach:
Clear, practical and focused on real-life change.

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“Mac helped me understand anxiety in a way that finally made sense. I feel like I’ve taken my life back''

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Take the First Step

A free consultation helps you understand whether CBT is the right support for you.

8b Tarlings Yard, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8RN

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For immediate support call Samaritans 116 123 or CALM 0800 58 58 58 or 999
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