When your child is struggling, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Here at Youngminds Hypnotherapy, I provide calm guidance and practical support for parents and teens navigating anxiety, overwhelm and emotional challenges.
Whether through one-to-one support, self-guided programmes or a conversation to explore the right next step, I help families find a way forward that feels manageable and appropriate. My work is focused on helping young people reduce the hold anxiety has on their lives and build lasting trust in themselves.
Help for Young People with Anxiety
Do you find yourself wanting to help your teen, but feeling unsure how to reach them?
You want nothing more than for your child or teen to feel settled, confident, and able to enjoy their life again. Yet attempts to help can seem to make things harder. You may notice they pull away, become frustrated, shut down, or react with anger.
Many parents describe feeling stuck in a cycle of empathy and frustration, constantly worrying and questioning themselves. Well-meaning advice from others often misses the point, because it doesn’t reflect your child, your relationship, or everything you’ve both been through together.
What if support could begin with you?
Sometimes the most powerful step forward is helping parents gain clarity about what’s really going on.
When parents feel calmer and more confident, it often shifts the dynamic within the whole family.
My work offers a calm, supportive space to explore what may be keeping things stuck and to find practical ways forward that feel right for your family.
Many parents talk about having a deep sense of knowing when something isn’t quite right, even when their child can’t explain it. This natural parent–child bond can be a powerful starting point for understanding what’s happening beneath the surface and supporting meaningful change.
You don’t need to have all the answers. Sometimes, being gently shown the way is enough.
Ways I can help
One-to-one support for young people experiencing anxiety, overwhelm or emotional challenges.
Audio resources and tools your child/teen can use in your their own time to support calm, confidence, and emotional resilience.
Every family’s journey looks different. The next step is simply choosing the support that feels most helpful right now.
For parents who need guidance, reassurance and a clearer understanding of what to do next.
Challenges Families Often Reach Out About
Every young person’s experience is unique, but many families contact me when their child or teen is struggling with challenges such as:
School anxiety or school avoidance
General anxiety or persistent worry
Low confidence or self-esteem
Emotional overwhelm or shutdown
Difficulty coping with change or transitions
Social anxiety
Exam stress and academic pressure
Specific fears or phobias
Sometimes the challenge is clear. Other times parents simply know that something isn’t quite right. Either way, support can begin by understanding what’s happening beneath the surface and exploring a calmer way forward.
Taking the Next Step
If you’re unsure what support might be right for your child or teen, the best place to start is with a consultation. During this session we will explore what’s been happening, what may be contributing to the difficulties, and the most helpful way forward for your family.
Sometimes support begins with parents.
Sometimes it involves working directly with your teen.
The aim is simply to bring clarity and direction so you can move forward with greater confidence.
We are all over the moon with the improvement. It is the first time in I would say 4 years we have been able to go out for a walk and pass dogs without [-] running/screaming/crying. It has been a great success thank you.
Mum of Teen Boy (16 yrs)
Issue: Confidence/ Self Esteem
Mum of Teen Boy (15 yrs)
Thank you so much for the information and the three sessions we have had with you.
The difference in [-] is remarkable. I would recommend you to anyone!
Issue: Trauma/Behaviour
Issue: Confidence
I just wanted to let you know i got [....] term results for behaviour, as you can see a massive improvement, he was getting poor and bad everyday [now good and excellent]. Thank you again for helping us, what a difference.
Mum of Teen Girl (13 yrs)
What clients say
Wow the change in [-] since her last session is so obvious again! She's still a bit conscious about things like asking for things in shops, but she's so much happier being around people.
Issue: Phobia
Mum of 11 yr old girl
Issue: Anxiety
He has so enjoyed his sessions with you and found them both helpful and beneficial. He seems more confident in himself, which was a main aim from the sessions - he is better at going to school and appears happier.
Mum of Teen Girl (16 yrs)
Issue: Anxiety
I really can't thank you enough for helping my daughter. You have helped her gain her life back. I only wish I had reached out a few years ago. She is using the techniques you have shown her. She said the other day she tried it and it worked. She seemed surprised it worked for her and also extremely happy it did. Almost as if she's unlocked a wee super power for herself. I will forever be grateful for what you have done for [-]. A huge thank you.
Mum of Teen Girl (14 yrs)
I myself have noticed a tremendous difference in her, especially with her confidence. She seems a lot more at ease with herself and embracing scenarios she would’ve previously avoided or worried about. I know [-] has loved her sessions with you and it’s the only therapy/therapist that she has seemed eager to continue with. I want to take this opportunity to thank you once again for all your dedicated work with [-]. It’s so fantastic to see her embracing life a bit more and it’s really uplifting to see.
Issue: Managing Emotions
Mum of 10 yr old girl
Issue: Anxiety
We have definitely seen a huge change in the severity and frequency of occasions when she is overwhelmed by her emotions. The work she has done with you has definitely benefitted her and we can see a real change, there is a lot more of my happy smiling daughter around again
Mum of 11 yr old boy
Disclaimer - Please note results can vary from person to person
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