Early Support for Families Facing Anxiety-Driven School Avoidance
Helping you reduce panic, stabilise school refusal, and restore calm, confident leadership at home.
Welcome - I'm Jo Brewin
Teen School Anxiety & EBSA Specialist
I help families struggling with school anxiety and EBSA to feel calmer, think clearly, and guide their teenager back into education.
Drawing on over 15 years’ experience in UK schools and a psychology-informed approach.
Does this feel familiar?
• Your child is anxious about school — or unable to go
• Mornings feel stressful, emotional, or impossible
• You’re stuck between supporting your child and pressure from school
• You don’t know what to say or do anymore
You’re not alone — and this is more common than you think.
When school becomes overwhelming it’s easy to feel unsure and afraid of doing the wrong thing. My private practice evolved because I saw how parents are often left alone to navigate confusing and conflicting advice.
Dealing with constant pressure from school, the emotional weight of fear, guilt, and exhaustion and persistent worry about your child’s wellbeing.
How I support you & your teenager
Families receive a combination of structured learning and personal support.
Assessment
Track how you & your teen are progressing
Online or in person sessions taken individually (for teens or parents) or together as a family
1:1 Support
Personal 1:1 support for both parent & teenager
Online or in person sessions taken individually (for teens or parents) or together as a family
Online Learning
Understand what's driving EBSA
Videos, audios and exercises designed to support mental health, confidence, and communication
School Communication
Clear and practical guidance for meetings and decisions.
Reach out via email for ongoing support between sessions, as needed
Happy Families
"Mornings feel more manageable"
Before this, every morning felt like a battle. The anxiety around school had taken over.
Understanding what was really happening made such a difference. Jo taught us to respond much more calmly and now the mornings feel so much more manageable.
- Sarah March
"Clear guidance & support"
I was constantly worrying about my son and whether we were making things worse with his anxiety and school avoidance.
Having clear guidance and support from Jo made us feel far less alone. It's been really helpful and eye-opening too.
- Fiona Chaplin
"Support For Our Neurodivergent Teen"
Our neurodivergent daughter’s anxiety around school had escalated into EBSA and we felt really stuck.
I'm so grateful for finding Jo when we did. Thank you for everything Jo.
- Helen Archer
You Do Not Have To Navigate This Alone.
When families understand what is happening — and respond differently — the trajectory changes.
If you would like to explore whether this support is right for your family, you can find out more below.
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