ABSTRACT
This chapter provides a case of a 10-year-old boy who presents with anxiety and refusal to leave the house unless both of his parents are with him. He is reported to have 'panic attacks' during which he hyperventilates as he struggles to breathe, feels dizzy and shaky. These can last up to 10 minutes or so and only seem to resolve when his parents reassure him that they will both stay with him until he is better. Although he is reluctant to go to school, he does attend as long as he is accompanied by parents and is promised that they will be picking him up. When he is in school he is settled and there are no features of anxiety. Staff notes that he fits in well with peers and does not cause them any concern although he is academically a behind. His parents are keen for their son to be offered individual therapy to help with his anxiety.
