CBT Support for Teens
One to one Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Teens struggling with 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 anxiety
Constantly overthinking or worrying about “what if” scenarios
Seeking repeated reassurance even after you’ve already answered their question
Are they starting to seem withdrawn?
Avoiding school, homework, activities, or responsibilities they used to manage
Complaining of headaches, stomach aches, dizziness, or feeling sick- especially before something stressful
Getting stuck in repetitive thoughts, checking behaviours, or needing things to feel “just right”
Becoming irritable, tearful, or shutting down when they feel overwhelmed
Struggling to sleep because their mind won’t switch off
Taking much longer than usual to complete tasks due to perfectionism or fear of getting it wrong
Avoiding situations because anxiety feels too intense even if they want to do them
Appearing confident on the outside but exhausted from managing anxiety internally
Understanding Anxiety in Teens
Anxiety in teenagers can show up in many different ways.
It might look like excessive worrying, avoidance, anger, perfectionism, physical complaints, reassurance-seeking, or repetitive behaviours. Sometimes it’s loud and explosive. Sometimes it’s quiet and hidden.
It’s rarely “just a phase” and it’s rarely just about the surface behaviour.
Anxiety doesn’t simply disappear with reassurance or logic. It can begin to interfere with school, friendships, family life, sleep, and confidence. Over time, avoidance often grows and the world can start to feel smaller.
Having worked with young people and families for over a decade within NHS mental health services, I’ve seen how confusing this can be for parents. You often see the behaviour; the refusal, the meltdown, the constant questioning but not the internal struggle driving it.
Anxiety-driven behaviour isn’t defiance.
It’s protection.
When we understand what’s happening beneath the surface, we can respond in ways that reduce anxiety rather than unintentionally reinforcing it.
That’s where CBT comes in.
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 show you that change comes from taking action.
Anxiety is maintained by patterns. When we keep responding in the same way, the cycle continues. When we respond differently, the cycle begins to shift.
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:
Understand what anxiety is and what’s driving it so it feels less confusing and less frightening for both of you.
Learn practical tools to manage overwhelming thoughts and physical symptoms so meltdowns, shutdowns, and panic reduce in intensity and frequency.
Gradually face avoided situations so school, friendships, and daily life feel more manageable again.
Reduce reassurance-seeking or repetitive behaviours so you’re no longer stuck in exhausting anxiety cycles at home.
Build confidence through taking small, brave steps so independence grows naturally instead of anxiety shrinking their world.
Communicate more openly about what’s going on underneath the behaviour so you can respond calmly rather than walking on eggshells.
Develop healthier responses to stress and uncertainty so challenges don’t immediately spiral into crisis.
Feel more capable and in control of their choices so home life feels calmer and you can stop feeling like you’ve done a day’s work before 9am.
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.
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!