Hello Numera, and thanks for posting your comment.
When he says his anxiety is OK can be determined by how his personality has changed, which you will notice, whether he has stopped talking or behaving in a strange way and from what you can see will establish your decision.
It's easy for him to say that 'he doesn’t believe it will do anything' but this shows how frightened he is in talking to someone who understands what he's going through.
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 who talk to those between the age of 5 to 25 sit down in a less formal situation which may suit him.
He is not too old to get help, I'm 64 and still get help with a friend, brother and/or doctor, so there are many people who do understand what others are thinking about because they could have been through similar circumstances and he won't know until he tries counselling or talking to someone.
For him to lose jobs, which have been out of his control would be heartbreaking but remind him that it’s OK to feel sad and disappointed, we would love to be happy all the time but it's virtually difficult.
Try not to ask him too many questions, if you do then he may clam up, let him talk about whatever he wants to, but remind yourself that the two of you are trying to find a happy path to travel down, and in saying that it maybe a good idea for you to visit your doctor.
Take care.
Geoff.
