Children can suffer from a range of  worrying problems such as nail-biting, blushing, hair pulling, bed-wetting, school phobia, coprophobia (fear of going to the toilet), eating disorders and sleep problems (see list below).

Hypnotherapy, however, can be just as helpful for younger members of the family as well as adults, reducing stress and anxiety and building confidence and self-esteem instead.

The Blowaway Technique is a gentle, relaxing form of therapy which usually lasts one or two sessions and has been specially designed to help children release their anxieties in a totally secure and safe way.

Hypnosis works very well with kids and they're usually keen to join in and give it a go. While they're relaxed they will be encouraged to let any bottled-up emotions or negative feelings come to the surface of their mind before taking a deep breath and blowing them away.

The session will also include positive suggestions for building confidence and, if the child is over 11, usually a chat about their mind works and how they can manage their thinking to help themselves.

The result is a happier child who can get back to the important business of growing up.

Children between the ages of 7-17 can be treated. Any child under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is free to to join in the session too.

I hold a current CRB check.

Call me anytime to discuss your concerns and make an appointment on 07706 996043, or email me at emma@emmadaffern.com

List of Children's symptoms treated

• Phobias – e.g. fear of schools, dogs, enclosed spaces, going to the toilet
• Sleep problems – e.g. insomnia, nightmares, night terrors, fear of sleeping alone
• Anxiety
• Concentration or attention problems
• Eating problems – bulimia, binge-eating, anorexia
• Performance anxiety – exam/test nerves or stage fright
• Anger
• Bed-wetting
• Nail-biting
• Thumb sucking
• Blushing
• Stuttering and stammering
  
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