Hypnotherapy for children in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Children are entirely suited towards hypnotherapy and often respond incredibly well to treatment even in one relaxing hypnosis session. Hypnotherapy is such a gentle treatment that it can be very helpful for nervous children with problems and symptoms such as bedwetting, phobias in children, exam worries or many other problems that kids may encounter as they grow up.

At my Cheltenham Hypnotherapy Clinic I see children and young teenagers for hypnotherapy from about 7-17 years of age usually for a single session of hypnotherapy called the Blowaway Technique.

Children under the age of 16 must always accompanied by a parent or guardian (usually the one the child 'gets on with the most') who is actively encouraged to participate in the session.

Mum emails after blowaway technique "Dear Richard, Before [my daughter] came to see you for her Blow away session, she had spent many weeks of lying awake at night for hours worrying about health problems (possibly not helped by being in a medical family!). She felt that every minor symptom she had was related to something serious, and was even finding it a struggle to get through the day at school. After the one session with you she immediately felt very happy and commented that she had felt more relaxed in that session than she had ever felt before. She settled down that night without any worries, and several weeks later she remains unconcerned by her previous health worries." An email from a mum, 13th October 2008

This single session hypnotherapy technique has been especially designed by experts for use with children to help them resolve their anxiety. The technique, utilising hypnosis, is aimed at removing obstacles to the child's development, so that the child will progress to be the best person they possibly can be.

The Blowaway technique means that during a relaxing therapy session the child is encouraged to take a deep breath and 'blow away' any negative emotions or 'bottled up' feelings...resulting in both a reduction of anxiety or stress within the child and a corresponding increase in self-esteem and confidence.

This single session non-talking therapy is often a fun, interesting, informal and very liberating experience for both parent and child!

Hypnotherapy treatment for children and young teenagers

Children who are feeling unhappy; sad; lonely; upset; guilty; embarrassed; anxious or stressed Bed wetting (Enuresis) in both young children as well as teenagers Thumb sucking Anorexia Nervosa and food control issues Bulimia, binging and binge eating Nightmares or night terrors Phobias or fears e.g. phobias of dogs or other animals Children who lack confidence Performance anxieties e.g. on stage or in exams Attention or concentration problems Problems with bullying Behavioural problems, Aspergers and ADHD

Hypnosis for children and teenagers "Richard, I just want to thank you for the session with Amelia last Thursday, I thought you had a lovely manner with her. We both felt very different afterwards and the following day, hard to describe it really, I felt light with a sense of inner well being. I think everyone could benefit from hypnosis just to clear out excess baggage". Wendy and daughter Amelia, Cheltenham, May 2006

Issy becomes more confident and positive "Richard, Thought I'd drop you a quick note given that a few weeks have passed since Issy & I came to see you. I have to say that there has been a noticeable improvement in her tolerance of dogs. In addition she generally seems more positive & her confidence levels generally seem to have increased too. Overall this means a huge improvement to our home life...without doubt you have helped so thank you very much - I so wish we had come to see you sooner." Jeremy and daughter Issy, Warwickshire

Help for Emily "Dear Richard, we are writing this letter to thank you for your help with Emily's eating problem. Before we came to visit you it really was out of control. Emily weighed just four and a half stone and at the age of fourteen she was definitely underweight and very weak and poorly most of the time. After one visit with you using the 'Blowaway hypnotherapy technique' a great improvement has taken place. Emily is now eating a wide variety of food regularly. Emily has gained half a stone in weight in just one month and feels more energetic and positive towards food. Thank you for all your help Richard..." Sharon and daughter Emily

What about very young children?
Although it is possible to see young children for therapy, for very young children (e.g. 3 -7) I would recommend the parent purchasing the book 'Stress Busting for Children' by Rita Sparkes, available at Amazon.co.uk.

This wonderful little book, written by Rita - an experienced IAPH therapist who specialises in treating children, is a 'home' version of the above blowaway technique written down that the parents can apply at home themselves.

The book has a chapter to be read at night for girls and a chapter to be read for boys, and includes full instructions and tips for use. Within the stories there are some actions that allow the child to get rid of some of their anxieties/fears/worries.