Andrea The Anxiety Expert

Andrea The Anxiety Expert Anxiety & Worry, Grief & Loss. For parents, young people & adults
* Mum of 4 * Teacher * NHS CBT-based practitioner

For those wanting support sooner rather than later❤️
Blending clinical practice with my personal life experience to help you feel better.

04/12/2025

Today, I’ve been recording a WELCOME message for my new website…I can’t wait to share it with you!
A huge thank you to my youngest son, Shay Menzies .pets for designing it for me whilst creating his own website too ✨

03/12/2025

Do you want to know why your child has tummy ache but the GP says there’s nothing wrong?

…it’s all to do with how your child’s thoughts, feelings, the physical sensations(like tummy aches, headaches and shaky legs) and their reactions to things are all connected.

In my 6-week Parent-Led CBT based Programme, I teach you exactly how to understand and calm these fears and worries before they create further physical issues. Plus you’ll practice strategies that promote a calmer home life too.

We use simple tools you can use at home which are Science backed and rooted in CBT with some compassionate, mindfulness practices incorporated too.

Join the other parents who have already signed up.
🎄Contact me for more info and get access to the December discount (before 10th December). 🤍

01/12/2025

We’re normal human beings, we’re not robots.

If we allow ourselves to feel all the feelings we realise they can’t actually hurt us & they’re nothing to be scared of.

When we see feelings with compassion instead of criticism & acceptance instead of avoidance we allow ourselves to listen to what they’re communicating to us….

Eg, do we need to set a boundary, is there a part of me that isn’t feeling heard or understood, is there a part of me who doesn’t feel safe, or loved?

When we enter a dialogue with them they begin to soften and disperse because we’re paying them attention.

Many of us didn’t learn this when we were growing up…we may have been told off for showing ‘big feelings’ I know I was. If we’re told off, we shut down.

There’s no judgement here on how we were raised, just reflection, awareness and an understanding which helps us be compassionate with ourselves as we learn it’s not only okay to feel our feelings, it’s normal, natural and healthy.

If you’d like some support for yourself to feel your feelings without the guilt and shame or how to help your child, get in touch, I’m here for you.

26/11/2025

When your child refuses school, parties, swimming lessons or cries over tiny things, it’s not them deliberately trying to be annoying or wind you up — it’s actually fear.

We often don’t realise it but their thought processes about whatever the thing is, are causing them their nervous system to activate a fear response.

In my 6-week Parent-Led CBT based Programme, I teach you exactly how to understand and calm this anxiety before it spirals and before you lose your rag too.

We use simple tools you can use at home which are Science backed and rooted in CBT with some compassionate, mindfulness practices incorporated too.

DM ‘ANXIETY’ for more info and get access to the December discount.

21/11/2025

Your ex’s next partner, will not be getting a better, more enlightened version of them…no, no, no.

They think they’ve won the lottery, they think they’re special and he’s changed just for them, they think they’re different….they’re not.

How do I know? Because emotionally unavailable people who manipulate and get what they want don’t change.

Why?

They don’t need to. They’re getting exactly what they want. They’ve perfected their rinse and repeat method of manipulation and control, of tantrums and silent treatment so they do EXACTLY the same with the next one and the next and the next.

So bin the thought that they’re now living their best life, delete it, throw it in the trash because it’s just not true and you’re tormenting yourself with it.

Focus on the fact you’re free of all that nonsense and you can be you without the second guessing. The universe has actually saved you my love.

If you’re struggling to get your head round this, get in touch. It can be a total mind f**k but trust me when I say, you’re so better off out of it.

19/11/2025

Before I went back to University to study to become an Emotional wellbeing and mental health practitioner, I would have been scared to ask a child or young person about self harm but my training and practice has helped me get over my fears and thank god….because the number of children I’ve spoken to who were self harming, who I’ve helped get the right support for is too many.

This is why I’m hosting this workshop so we can all feel a bit more okay about talking about it (none of us want to but our children and young people will thank us because at the moment they’re suffering in silence)

Here’s the info:
FREE 45 minute online training for parents, teachers, teaching assistants, youth workers, coaches, group leaders, in fact anyone who wants to know how to support children and young people.

In this workshop we will cover:

✅ How to talk to a young person who is self-harming
✅ What to say, what not to say
✅ How to respond if they refuse help
✅ When to take urgent action
✅ Where to get professional support

Delivered by me, Andrea (CBT trained Practitioner / Anxiety & Loss Coach) and mum of 4.

Please Share with anyone who you know who may need this 🙏🏻thank you.
Spaces are limited. Register here →
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/l7bNmBazQzqfVrCF6pgTEQ

Also in bio and on Events page 👍🏻

18/11/2025

Join my FREE ‘How to talk to a child who self harms without making things worse’ Workshop tomorrow Wednesday 19 November at 8pm on Zoom.

You’re not alone if you’re worried about a child or young person who is self-harming.

Many young people use self-harm to cope with emotional overwhelm, anxiety, bullying or trauma.

Parents I work with often say:
“I don’t know what to say.”
“I don’t want to make it worse.”
“I feel like such a bad parent.”

Join me online tomorrow Wednesday 19 November at 8pm bring a brew, a paper & pen and feel seen, safe and supported.

It’s a gentle, practical guide for parents, teachers, family members, tutors, coaches, youth workers… anyone who wants to support children and young people but is unsure how.

Find the zoom link in my instagram bio, Facebook Events or
DM me ‘WORKSHOP’ & I’ll send you the link. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow 💙

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Wednesday 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1:30pm

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