Children & Young People

Gentle & Supportive Hypnotherapy for Children & Young People in Plymouth

Children and young people can experience emotional challenges just like adults, but they don’t always have the confidence, understanding, or language to express how they’re feeling.

Anxiety, worries, low confidence, sleep difficulties, fears, emotional overwhelm, or school-related pressures can sometimes affect behaviour, emotions, relationships, and overall wellbeing.

Hypnotherapy offers a calm, gentle, and supportive approach designed to help children and young people feel more relaxed, emotionally supported, and better able to cope with the challenges they may be experiencing.

Based in Plymouth, MyndTrain Hypnotherapy provides age-appropriate support tailored to each child or young person’s individual needs and personality.

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A Calm & Supportive Approach

Sessions are designed to help children and young people feel comfortable, relaxed, and supported. Depending on age and individual needs, sessions may include:

  • Relaxation techniques

  • Guided visualisation

  • Story-based approaches

  • Breathing and calming exercises

  • Confidence-building techniques

The focus is always on creating a positive, reassuring, and non-judgemental environment where children and young people feel safe, listened to, and supported.

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Supporting Parents Too

When a child or young person is struggling emotionally, it can feel difficult and overwhelming for parents as well.

Support is always approached with sensitivity and understanding, helping both parent and child feel informed, reassured, and comfortable throughout the process.

Parents are welcome to discuss any concerns or questions during the initial consultation to ensure sessions feel right for their child or young person.

How Hypnotherapy Can Help

Children and young people often respond very naturally to hypnotherapy due to their creativity and imagination. Sessions are designed to feel calm, safe, and supportive, helping them relax while gently encouraging more positive thought patterns and emotional responses.

Hypnotherapy may help support:

  • Anxiety and worries

  • Low confidence or self-esteem

  • Sleep difficulties

  • School-related stress or anxiety

  • Fears and phobias

  • Emotional overwhelm

  • Building emotional resilience

Sessions are always tailored to the age, personality, and individual needs of each child or young person.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Hypnotherapy is a gentle and non-invasive approach designed to help children and young people feel calm, relaxed, and supported. Sessions are always tailored to the child or young person’s age, personality, and individual needs, creating a safe and reassuring environment throughout.

  • Hypnotherapy can be suitable for both children and teenagers, although every child is different. Sessions are adapted depending on age, understanding, and individual needs. If you are unsure whether hypnotherapy would be appropriate for your child or young person, this can be discussed during the initial consultation.

  • No. Hypnosis is not sleep. Children and young people remain aware, relaxed, and in control throughout the session. Many describe it as feeling calm and deeply relaxed, similar to becoming absorbed in a book, story, or daydream.

  • This will depend on the age, confidence, and individual needs of the child or young person. For younger children, parents may remain present for some or all of the session if appropriate. The approach is always discussed together to ensure everyone feels comfortable and supported.

  • Hypnotherapy may help support a range of emotional wellbeing challenges, including anxiety, worries, confidence issues, sleep difficulties, fears and phobias, school-related stress, and emotional overwhelm. Sessions are always tailored to the individual needs of the child or young person.

  • The number of sessions can vary depending on the challenges being experienced and the individual needs of the child or young person. Some may benefit from only a few sessions, while others may require longer-term support. This can be discussed in more detail during the initial consultation.

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If you’re ready to make positive changes and regain a greater sense of control, the best place to start is with a free initial consultation.

This gives you the opportunity to talk through your goals, ask any questions, and explore how hypnotherapy could support you.

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