When you keep thinking “my child is not coping” it can feel like you are failing them and nothing you try really works. This article explains the emotional overwhelm loop underneath the behaviour and shows how small, practical shifts can begin to change things for your child and your family.
Hypnotherapy Backed by Research A major new study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health (2025) has confirmed what many paediatric hypnotherapists have observed in clinical practice for years, that gut-directed hypnotherapy is one of the most effective treatments for abdominal pain in children. This breakthrough research is a landmark moment for families looking …
Phobias are an irrational and overwhelming fear of a predicament or object. Phobias are much more distinct than just being slightly concerned about something; it is a severe fear and avoidance of a particular scenario or object that characterises a phobic anxiety. In really serious cases, phobic anxiety can cause isolation, anxiety and panic attacks …
The effects of anxiety in children The world is a complex and sometimes confusing place, so children can, quite naturally, actually feel a little anxious every now and then. These periods of anxiety in children are generally self-contained and pass quickly, causing no lasting problems. However, there are some children who find they are routinely …