Working with children and teenagers

Modern teenagers and young people often struggle with anxiety, which can become overwhelming and affect the whole family. As a parent and previous teacher, I have experience and understanding the difficulties teenagers and young people face. Through psycho-education and relaxation techniques, I use solution-focused strategies personalised to each client, to help them become confident, calm and successful individuals.

I work with young athletes, including ice-skaters, to enhance their performance. Often over-thinking, lack of confidence or competition pressure can affect an athlete's performance to the point at which they are not able to perform to their best ability. I use mindset coaching, mental rehearsal techniques and reframing techniques to over-ride fear and anxiety.

 I help teenagers and young people understand how their phobia works in the brain, so it feels less frightening and more manageable. Using solution‑focused hypnotherapy, we build calm, confidence and practical coping strategies without dwelling on the fear itself. In gentle hypnosis, they rehearse feeling safe and in control, whether that’s around needles, dogs, heights or other triggers. Over time, their nervous system learns a new, calmer response, making everyday situations feel achievable again.

 I help children and teenagers understand why certain habits or stuck behaviour patterns keep repeating, and what’s happening in their brain when they feel unable to change. Using solution‑focused hypnotherapy, we gently shift their attention towards the behaviours they want instead, whether that’s calmer reactions, better bedtime routines, or breaking habits like nail‑biting. In hypnosis, they rehearse these new, more helpful responses so their nervous system begins to choose them automatically. Over time, these small shifts grow into healthier routines, steadier emotions and a stronger sense of control. 

 I help teenagers understand what’s happening in their brain during moments of conflict or misunderstanding, so their reactions feel less overwhelming and more manageable. Together, we explore calmer communication strategies and ways to express needs clearly, helping them feel heard rather than criticised. Through solution‑focused hypnotherapy, they rehearse steadier responses and more confident interactions, making it easier to rebuild trust and connection at home. Over time, these small shifts support warmer conversations, reduced tension, and a more balanced relationship with their parents 

 I help teenagers strengthen their self‑confidence and sense of identity by showing them how their brain creates patterns of self‑doubt, and how those patterns can be gently reshaped. Through solution‑focused hypnotherapy, we focus on their strengths, achievements and emerging values, helping them build a clearer picture of who they are becoming. In hypnosis, they rehearse feeling capable, grounded and proud of themselves, which makes these feelings more familiar and accessible in everyday life. Over time, this builds a steadier sense of self‑worth, a stronger inner voice, and a more confident identity they can grow into.