Hypnotherapy for children in Fareham

If you have a child or young teenager that is struggling to cope with bullying, depression, anger, behaviour problems, school pressures, puberty or any one of the million and one problems that seem so overwhelming when they are trying to get to grips with the business of growing up then you have come to the right place.

Children and young adults respond particularly well to hypnosis, perhaps it is because they welcome new experiences, they are so open to anything new and a bit different. Having teenage boys myself, I know that sometimes you say to them 'what's wrong' and the best answer you get is 'I dunno' and a shrug of the shoulders. The trouble is they really DON'T know.... or at least they don't know how to express what is wrong, they know that they feel sad, or angry or exhausted but they don't know why, or how to put it into words, and no amount of 'understanding' or sympathising can get them to open up about what is troubling them

The IAH approach to helping with teenage and childrens problems is to offer a chance to find a solution without making them identify what is wrong! - without putting them on the spot or making judgements about their behaviour. We do this by using what we call the Blowaway technique

This therapy is carried out with one or, preferably both, parents present. The most important person in the session is the child/teenager and I will address myself to them at all times with as little reference to the parent(s) as possible - I don't actually NEED to know what the problems are and I want to make that young person feel that I am not going to judge them or moralise to them..... just help them!

After putting 'my client' into a relaxed, hypnotic state I will ask them to imagine strong emotions that they may have experienced for example, anger, fear, loneliness, guilt and feeling that they can never do anything right. As they are imagining those feelings I will encourage them to 'blow' the feelings away. This combination of 'feeling' the emotion and linking it with a real, physical action is an extremely powerful way of discharging any negative emotions that have been holding them back.

The session will end with lots of strong, positive, ego boosting suggestions so that they leave me feeling good about themselves.

If this all sounds a bit simple that is because it IS simple.... but incredibly powerful, a chance to clear away all the old, dark feelings and insecurities.

If you would like to know more about the technique, or you would like to come and see me to reassure yourself that your son or daughter will be in good hands then please call to make an appointment for my free initial consultation.