Hypnotherapy for Teens & Children

Your Child Deserves to Feel Safe, Confident, and Understood

Childhood and adolescence should be times of wonder, growth, and discovery—but for many young people, these years are marked by anxiety, stress, and struggle. Whether your child is dealing with school pressure, social challenges, emotional overwhelm, or behavioral issues, you've likely tried everything to help them. You've talked to teachers, consulted doctors, adjusted routines, and offered endless support. But sometimes, the answers aren't found in the conscious mind—they're buried deeper, in the subconscious patterns that drive behavior, emotion, and belief.

Hypnotherapy offers a gentle, effective way to help children and teens overcome challenges that traditional approaches often miss. It's not about "fixing" your child—it's about giving them tools to regulate their emotions, build confidence, and navigate life with greater ease. Young minds are incredibly receptive to hypnotherapy because they naturally live in a state of imagination and openness. This makes the process both powerful and effortless, allowing them to release what's holding them back and step into their full potential.

As a mother of ten and grandmother of six, I understand the deep desire to see your child thrive. I've witnessed firsthand the struggles young people face in today's world, and I've seen the profound transformation that's possible when we address the root causes of their challenges. If your child is struggling, know that there is hope—and hypnotherapy can be the key to unlocking their peace, confidence, and joy.

How Hypnotherapy Works for Young Minds

Children and teens are naturally excellent candidates for hypnotherapy because their minds are already highly imaginative and receptive. Unlike adults who often overthink and resist change, young people easily enter a relaxed, focused state where positive suggestions and imagery can create lasting transformation. Hypnotherapy for children is gentle, playful, and tailored to their developmental stage. It doesn't involve anything scary or uncomfortable—it's simply a guided process that feels like daydreaming or storytelling.

During a session, I use age-appropriate techniques such as guided imagery, storytelling, visualization, and positive reinforcement to help your child access their subconscious mind. This is where beliefs, emotions, and automatic responses are stored. By working at this level, we can address the root causes of their challenges—whether it's anxiety, behavioral issues, or emotional struggles—and replace negative patterns with empowering new ones.

For younger children, sessions might involve imagining themselves as superheroes overcoming fears, or visualizing a "worry box" where they can safely store anxious thoughts. For teens, we might use more direct techniques like confidence-building scripts, stress management tools, or goal-setting visualizations. Every session is customized to your child's unique needs, personality, and comfort level. Parents are always welcome to be present during sessions, and I work closely with families to ensure everyone feels supported throughout the process.

• Emotional Regulation: Learn to identify, understand, and manage big emotions in healthy ways.
• Increased Confidence: Build self-esteem and develop a positive self-image that supports them throughout life.
• Improved Focus: Strengthen attention span, concentration, and ability to stay on task.
• Reduced Anxiety: Calm the nervous system and develop tools to manage worry and stress.
• Better Sleep: Establish healthy sleep patterns and overcome nightmares or bedtime fears.
• Academic Success: Improve memory, test-taking skills, and overall school performance.
• Social Skills: Build confidence in social situations and develop healthier peer relationships.
• Behavioral Improvement: Replace negative behaviors with positive coping strategies and self-control.
• Trauma Healing: Process difficult experiences in a safe, supportive environment.
• Resilience: Develop mental and emotional strength to navigate life's challenges with greater ease.

"My daughter had been struggling with severe test anxiety for years. No matter how much she studied, she would freeze during exams. After just a few sessions with Hollie, everything changed. She went into her next test feeling calm and confident, and her grades improved dramatically. More importantly, she's happier and more relaxed overall. Hollie has a gift for connecting with young people and making them feel safe. I'm so grateful we found her."