Children and hypnotherapy

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Hypnotherapy can work wonders when working with children's issues and more often than not, in a short space of time.  Sessions are fun, engaging and will provide your child with skills which they will have for the rest of their life.  Every child leaves a session with their own 'secret super hero' power.

Hypnosis for children happens naturally when they are in imaginative play.  

Hypnotherapy is a safe and effective therapy that can help with many childhood issues including

Anxiety

Low self esteem/confidence

Picky eating

Thumb sucking and other habits

Bedwetting

Bullying

Fears/Phobias

Sleeping issues

Anger

School work/exams

Obsessive thoughts and actions

I offer child hypnotherapy for ages 6 years to 17 years old.  Every child is different, therefore sessions are adapted to reach their individual needs.

Before a session, in your free initial consultation, I like to find out more about your child. Their interests, hobbies, favourite tv characters, or their favourite film/book. I use this information within the therapy, and to build rapport, so to put your child at ease at their first session. Based on what you and your child have said you would like to work on,  I will use a range of techniques, including talking to the child to help them access their imaginative mind, using storytelling, giving them positive suggestions and providing them with a super power, to empower your child to overcome their issue.  You are encouraged to stay with your child and, depending on the age and preference of the child, you may wear headphones during the session to allow the child some privacy to talk to the therapist, if needed. A hypnotherapy session generally lasts up to one hour. 

Children are encouraged to practice the techniques they have learnt during the session at home.  Older children maybe encouraged to keep a journal to jot down their thoughts..  This 'homework' is beneficial to them in between sessions.

A Confidentiality Agreement must be read and signed by myself, and the parent, along with and Informed Consent Form, at the start of the session.

Sessions can range from one to four sessions, depending on your child's issue.