Support for Children & Young People

Gentle hypnotherapy for children and teenagers

Children and young people can experience worries and challenges just like adults — sometimes even more intensely, as they are still learning how to understand and regulate their emotions.

I work with children of all ages, from early years through to teenagers, using a gentle, age-appropriate approach tailored to each child’s needs.

Hypnotherapy for children is increasingly used to support emotional wellbeing, confidence, and resilience in a safe and empowering way.

Why hypnotherapy works well for children

Children naturally use imagination and daydreaming — what we might call a natural trance state.

This means they often respond very well to hypnotherapy, which uses:

  • imagination

  • stories

  • visualisation

  • gentle suggestion

Sessions are calm, creative, and supportive. They are never forceful, and children remain in control throughout.

Hypnotherapy is not about making a child do anything they don’t want to do. It’s about helping them access their own inner resources.

How sessions work

Sessions are always adapted to the child’s age, personality, and needs.

Depending on the child and the issue:

  • sessions may include a parent present, especially for younger children

  • older children and teenagers may prefer more independence

  • techniques are explained in simple, reassuring language

The focus is on helping the child feel:

  • safe

  • confident

  • understood

  • more in control of their feelings

How sessions work

Sessions are always adapted to the child’s age, personality, and needs.

Depending on the child and the issue:

  • sessions may include a parent present, especially for younger children

  • older children and teenagers may prefer more independence

  • techniques are explained in simple, reassuring language

The focus is on helping the child feel:

  • safe

  • confident

  • understood

  • more in control of their feelings

Areas I commonly support children with

Hypnotherapy can help children and young people with a wide range of issues, including:

  • anxiety and worries

  • starting school or school-related anxiety

  • exam and test nerves

  • fears and phobias (e.g. the dark, dogs, spiders, monsters)

  • sleep difficulties and nightmares

  • bed-wetting

  • difficulty making or maintaining friendships

  • eating issues or food-related anxieties

  • confidence and self-esteem

If you’re unsure whether hypnotherapy is suitable for your child, we can talk this through.

A supportive approach for parents too

Supporting a child can feel worrying and overwhelming at times.

Part of my role is to help parents:

  • understand what their child is experiencing

  • feel reassured about the process

  • support changes at home where appropriate

The aim is always to help the child feel more settled and confident in their everyday life.

Online and in-person sessions

I work with children and young people:

  • online, and

  • in person in Chichester and West Sussex

Online sessions can work very well for children, particularly older children and teenagers, and offer flexibility for families.

Considering hypnotherapy for your child?

Childhood is a formative time, and gently addressing difficulties early can make a real difference to confidence and emotional wellbeing as a child grows.

If you’d like to discuss whether hypnotherapy could help your child, you’re welcome to get in touch for an informal chat and initial consultation.

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