Hypno-CBT for Children and Young People
Helping children and young people build confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being.
Does your child struggle with anxiety, low confidence, or managing big emotions? Do they have trouble sleeping, facing fears, or handling school stress?
Every child faces challenges, whether it's anxiety, low confidence, or big emotions that feel overwhelming. As a parent, it can be difficult to know how to help when reassurance isn’t enough. That’s where Hypno-CBT® comes in—a gentle and engaging approach designed specifically for children and young people.
By combining the power of hypnosis with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Hypno-CBT® helps children develop emotional resilience, build confidence, and manage worries in a way that feels natural and empowering. Through the use of imagination, storytelling, and fun relaxation techniques, we guide children to discover their own strengths and feel more in control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
With a background in psychology, hypnotherapy, and coaching, I take a supportive and engaging approach, making therapy feel safe, fun, and effective. My journey into this field began with my work as a swimming instructor, where I saw first-hand how fears, anxiety, and low self-esteem could hold children back. Whether it was a fear of water, school stress, or difficulty managing emotions, I realised that children needed more than just encouragement—they needed the right tools. This inspired me to specialise in Hypno-CBT® for children and young people, blending evidence-based techniques with the power of imagination to help them thrive.
I believe that every child deserves to feel confident, capable, and in control of their emotions. My goal is to create a warm, encouraging space where they can learn practical skills, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and build the resilience they need to succeed.
How does it work?
Children naturally have vivid imaginations, which makes them especially responsive to hypnosis. Hypno-CBT® uses this natural ability to help them reframe unhelpful thoughts, develop positive coping strategies, and build confidence in a fun and engaging way.
Here’s how it works:
Hypnosis – A relaxed and focused state where children can use their imagination to explore new ways of thinking and feeling. It’s a bit like daydreaming or getting lost in a story!
CBT Techniques – Evidence-based strategies that help children understand and change unhelpful thought patterns, develop problem-solving skills, and build emotional resilience.
Practical Tools – Simple exercises, relaxation techniques, and confidence-building activities that children can use in everyday life.
This approach is safe, enjoyable, and empowering, helping children feel calmer, braver, and more in control of their emotions—both now and in the future.
These Are Some of the Things I Help With:
- Anxiety & Worries
- Low Confidence & Self-Esteem
- Big Emotions & Emotional Regulation
- Sleep Difficulties
- School Stress & Exam Anxiety
- Separation Anxiety
- Fears & Phobias
- Social Confidence & Making Friends
- Habit Reversal (e.g., nail biting, thumb sucking)
- Managing Change & Transitions
