Hypnosis for Children
Gentle Support for Your Child’s Growth
Discover gentle, age-appropriate hypnotherapy techniques for children.
Boost Confidence
Help your child build self-esteem and resilience.
Reduce Stress
Provide tools to manage anxiety and emotional challenges.
Encourage Positive Habits
Foster healthy behaviors and attitudes in your child.
For Parents
Gentle Help That Feels More Like Play Than Therapy
Many children struggle to talk through their worries the way adults do. They can't always name what they're feeling, and sitting across from a therapist answering questions can feel strange and uncomfortable for them. Hypnotherapy is different — it works with how children's minds naturally engage: through imagination, story, and guided focus. Most children find sessions enjoyable rather than clinical.
- Sessions are adapted for each child's age and personality. For younger children, we use storytelling and guided imagery. For older children, the approach is more conversational.
- Children are often excellent hypnotherapy subjects — their imaginations are vivid and their minds are flexible. Change can happen quickly.
- Common issues that respond well: school anxiety, bedwetting, sleep problems, confidence, test anxiety, fears and phobias, behavioural patterns, and sibling rivalry.
- Parents are welcome to be present, particularly for younger children. We'll discuss what works best for your child at the initial consultation.
Children aged approximately 6 and older can typically engage well with hypnotherapy. The approach is completely child-led — nothing is forced, and sessions are adjusted in real-time based on how your child is responding. If your child is nervous about coming, that's completely normal and completely fine — the first session is largely about making them comfortable.
of parents report noticeable improvements in their child’s confidence.
of children feel more relaxed and focused after sessions.
The Process
What to Expect From Your Child's Sessions
Parent Consultation First
Before your child's sessions begin, we have an initial conversation with you as a parent. This gives us the full context of what your child is experiencing, what you've already tried, and what success would look like. You'll also have the opportunity to ask any questions about the process.
Your Child's Sessions
Sessions use imagination, storytelling, and guided focus in ways that feel natural to children. Your child stays aware and in control throughout — they're not 'put under' or made to do anything. Most children describe sessions as relaxing and interesting.
What Changes
Parents typically notice changes in their child's behaviour and emotional responses within a few sessions. The child often can't fully explain what's different — they just feel differently about the thing that was troubling them. That's exactly how it's meant to work.
Testimonials
We have worked with thousands of amazing people
“We took our daughter to see Wendy to address her issues with flying. After two sessions our daughter was able to fly without any sickness and her anxiety decreased significantly. This has been such a relief for our daugh...”
“Wendy is an amazing hypnotherapist. She helped my son to deal with social anxiety. I will highly recommend her.”
“I was a very dedicated smoker. There was not one person I knew who thought I could ever give up! After one session with Wendy 8 years ago, I’m pleased to say that I have not ever contemplated smoking another cigarette. I...”
“Can not thank Wendy enough!! worked on a whole new mindset released all my trauma my life has completely transformed and very quickly aswell”
“Wendy saved my life 10 Years ago when I stopped smoking from more than 40 Cigarettes a day to ZERO and she has done it again with my Weightloss & Lifestyle Change, I have significantly improved my Heart & Diabetic Health...”
“Wendy helped me decide on the best path to reaching my ideal weight. She not only discussed all the elements of healthier eating and a more active lifestyle with me, and tailored these elements for me, but the NLP and hy...”
The Longer View
Why Addressing This Now Matters
Childhood anxiety, fears, and unhelpful patterns don't always resolve on their own. For some children they do; for others, they embed and become the foundation of how the person relates to the world as a teenager and adult. Addressing them early — while the mind is still flexible and responsive — is much easier than addressing them later.
If your child has been struggling for a while, and the GP waiting list, the school counsellor, or the 'they'll grow out of it' reassurance hasn't resolved things — it's worth trying something specifically designed for how children's minds work. A free parent consultation is the first step: a chance to talk through what's happening and whether this is the right fit for your child.
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