Hypnotherapy for Children

Treating Children using Hypnotherapy in Notting Hill

Hypnotherapy works amazingly well for children, through visualisation, hypnosis and other imaginative methods. Hypnosis is rewarding, fast and unique therapy that can help to change thoughts, feelings and behaviour.

Hypnotherapy for children can help with :

• Bedwetting (Enuresis)

• Nail biting

• Insomnia

• Divorce

• Hyperactivity

• Concentration issues

• Phobias

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Anger management

• Getting on with siblings

• Problems with new partners

• Exam nerves

• Eating issues

• Confidence

• Low Self Esteem

• Weight Issues

One of the reasons that hypnotherapy for children can be such a good choice is that children make good use of their imaginations. The treatment might include using stories, adventures, meeting a hero or even a character from a favourite TV programme who advises you what to do and these are all ideas that are easily accepted by young children. Even an older child can often be open to using their imagination, but as they are already more sophisticated in their thinking I would format their treatment accordingly.

Children have to deal with change, loss, bullying, violence, criticism, low self-esteem, family issues and their own bodies as they move through rapid growth periods over short periods of time. By using the active imagination of the child during hypnotherapy, it is relatively easy to reach the subconscious levels of the mind. Children respond incredibly well to stories, visualisations, imaginative games and other simple tools.

I often find that participation of the parent in this therapeutic process is important. A parent’s anxiety about a particular behaviour can often make change more difficult for the child. The first session should involve the child, parent or parents and myself. It is a time for establishing trust and so myself and the child can identify what the problem is and whats the best way to approach it. Just as with adults it is important that the child wants to make the change and is prepared to work with me.