As we move into July and the school year winds down, many young people (and their families) begin to feel the weight of change. Whether it’s the transition to secondary school, the anxiety of returning in September or ongoing challenges like low confidence or ADHD, these summer weeks can bring both relief and new layers of stress.
This month, I’m focusing on how solution-focused hypnotherapy can support young people and their families through these complex and often overwhelming times
Helping Teens Navigate Change
Adolescence is a time of growth, but also uncertainty. Hypnotherapy offers a gentle, forward-looking space where teens can:
- Reconnect with their inner calm
- Build confidence and emotional regulation
- Process anxiety without having to ‘talk it all through’ if they’re not ready
From school-based anxiety and low confidence to emetophobia or worries about returning after summer, hypnotherapy offers a calm, forward-focused way to gently process emotions and build resilience. Parents: you’re not alone, and neither are they.
When They’re Not Ready to Talk
Some young people aren’t quite ready to work with a therapist directly and that’s okay. In those cases, I work with parents to help them:
- Understand their child’s emotional responses
- Model calm and confidence at home
- Learn practical tools to reduce stress in the household
Sometimes the first step is working with the parent. You don’t have to wait for a crisis, or wait for your child to be ‘ready’ – support can begin with you.
Supporting Specific Challenges
Each young person is unique, but I regularly work with teens around:
- School-based anxiety: panic, avoidance, shutdowns
- Emetophobia: intense fear of vomiting or illness
- ADHD: emotional regulation, sleep, confidence
- Self-harming: building safer coping tools
School should feel like a place to grow not somewhere to survive. Hypnotherapy can help calm the nervous system, reframe unhelpful thought patterns, and build confidence gradually and safely.
Emetophobia can deeply affect eating, school, socialising and more. Hypnotherapy offers a calm, supportive way to gently release this fear at your child’s pace.
Living with ADHD can be a whirlwind. I work in a neurodivergent-friendly, strengths-based way to help teens (and parents) manage the overwhelm.
And To Every Parent Reading This…
You’re doing better than you think. Parenting through emotional struggles isn’t easy, but you are not alone.
Whether your child is ready to talk or you simply need support to guide them gently – I’m here to help.
Interested in Exploring Hypnotherapy for Your Teen?
I offer a warm, neurodivergent-friendly and solution-focused space for teens and families.
Sessions are available in Bath and online.
Message me to learn more or book a first session.
Let July be a month of gentle forward movement – for you and for them.