CBT Support for Teens
One to one Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Teens struggling with social anxiety
Break the patterns of behaviour that have been keeping your teen stuck. Help them claim back their life rather than it controlling them.
I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for teens struggling with social anxiety
Do you notice your teen fretting about friendships or avoiding meeting up with friends?
Are they starting to seem withdrawn?
Are they asking lots of questions to seek reassurance?
Perhaps you’re seeing angry, irritable or upset reactions, particularly when it comes to doing things that involve interacting with others?
Do they often complain of feeling sick?
Have they started saying they don’t want to go to school, or want to change schools?
Do they have a fear of interacting with peers of similar ages, and avoid interactions with adults they don’t know well?
Social anxiety, also known as social phobia, is an overwhelming fear of social situations. It’s a common problem that usually starts in teenage years. It is more than shyness.
It’s a fear that does not go away and affects everyday activities, self-confidence, relationships, and school life. It can be very distressing and have a big impact on their lives, and yours too as parents/carers.
Having spent over a decade helping families improve their wellbeing, I know what it takes to work together.
One thing I know for sure is that parents/carers see a lot of the behaviours that anxiety forces their young people to do.
They have little understanding of what is going on beneath the surface - the behaviour is not always what it seems.
I know, you're probably thinking;
“Well yeah, how are we supposed to know when they don’t talk?!”
Here’s what you need to know . . . There can be many things going on beneath the surface driving their behaviour. People do not act in this way for no reason.
It can be difficult for parents to be empathetic or to know how to respond or know they are responding in the right way.
This often leads to stress all round; them kicking off,and you feeling like you’ve done a day's work before you’ve got there!
Sound familiar?
I'm here to reassure you that change comes from taking action.
My favourite phrase is ‘If we do things the same, things will continue to be the same. If we do things differently, we will start to see a different outcome’.
I can help your teen to make these vital changes, helping them, you as a parent, and the whole family.
How will working together help your teen? Here are the results we're aiming for:
Your teen is happy.
They can be their true authentic self.
They have clear, consistent boundaries, and everyone knows where they stand with them.
They are respectful to others, and they respect them back.
They are able to reflect on what is working and what is not.
They notice when things need to improve and identify negative behaviour patterns.
Overall, they are happy with themself, their life and the people around them.
They don’t care what people think of them and crack on living life, feeling free to be them!
How to work with me
Email me or message me via the FB group to book a free 30 minute discovery call and gain understanding on what's going on for your teen.
I'll give you a simple explanation of what's happening to your teen, understand what their challenges are, get an appreciation of what's going on for them, and make sure we are ready to work together.
Go away and think about it for as long as you need. Talk to your teen about it. When you're ready, book in for your first session.
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Testimonials
“I was able to better my mental health by using many different solutions and techniques . I could also openly and comfortably share my feelings.”
“I found that I was making progress and actually seeing a difference. I was able to change my ‘bad’ behaviours which, at the time, I didnt think was possible.”
“Ultimately the end goal has been reached with *Libby feeling happy and confident in herself. We can not thank Rhona enough for all her help in reaching this. "
*real testimonials with pseudonyms to maintain confidentiality.
You only get one life!