Support matched to a young person's stage
Age-appropriate explanations
We use clear language, examples and tools that make sense for the young person.
Skills for home and school life
Therapy links coping strategies to day-to-day situations, not only session time.
CBT and mental health support for schools
Cleeve Therapy Group also works with schools to provide mental health support and CBT for pupils and teachers. This can include supporting pupils with their emotional wellbeing and providing mental health training for teachers and school staff.
If your school is looking for CBT or mental health support for pupils or staff, contact us to discuss how we can help.
Goals, engagement and family support
Engagement matters as much as technique, so we agree goals in ways that make sense to the young person rather than only to the adults around them. With Cleeve Therapy Group, parent or carer involvement can support practice and progress, but that involvement is shaped around age, independence and therapeutic need.
We review how things are changing across daily settings, including home, school or college and friendships. Sessions may happen online or at our Cheltenham clinic, depending on what is likely to help the young person take part comfortably.
Frequently asked questions
What ages do you work with?
We work with children and young people aged around 8 to 18. The way we explain CBT, set goals and plan activities changes with age, understanding and independence, so the work is adjusted for a child, an older teen or a young person approaching adulthood.
Will a parent or carer be involved?
Sometimes, yes. Parent or carer involvement can help with practice, routines and progress, but it is shaped around the young person's age and needs. The aim is to support therapy well, not to take over it or remove the young person's own voice from the work.
Can CBT help with school, home or friendship worries?
Yes. Difficulties often show up across settings, not in just one place. We can look at anxiety, low mood, panic or intrusive thoughts as they affect home life, school or college, friendships and confidence, then build coping skills linked to those everyday situations.