Paediatric Hypnotherapy London
Hypnotherapy for Children in London
Childhood and adolescence are complex periods, filled with emotional, mental, and physical evolution. This period of growth and discovery can bring in an onslaught of emotional confusion and behavioural challenges that affect your child’s daily life. As a parent or caregiver, it’s important to support your child through this time in the most compassionate way.
At London Hypnotherapy and NLP (LHNLP), we offer safe, effective, and tailored hypnotherapy for children and teens. Led by Dr Kamal, a professional hypnotherapist with vast experience working with young people, our sessions create a supportive environment for children to process their emotions, develop positive behaviours, encourage skill-building, and build lasting emotional resilience.
Call or email to book a consultation and get in touch with me, Dr Kamal.
The Benefits of Hypnosis Therapy for Children and Teens
Safe and Non-Invasive Approach
Paediatric hypnotherapy is safe and non-invasive, and doesn’t involve any type of medication. Its gentle approach makes it ideal for caregivers seeking alternatives to medication.
Encourages Positive Change in Behaviour
Hypnosis for kids focuses on approaching the thought or behaviour that leads to anxiety, habit disorders, and low confidence. Introducing positive suggestions can encourage your child to think healthier thoughts and adopt better behavioural patterns, as well as break bad habits and calm anxious thoughts.
Improves Emotional Resilience
Hypnotherapy for childhood trauma helps trauma-affected children and teens address difficult experiences in a gentle and non-provocative manner, so they can start the healing process. By guiding children to understand and manage their emotions and learn coping mechanisms, hypnotherapy can help them develop long-term resilience to difficult situations in life.
Boosts Academic and Social Confidence
NLP and hypnosis for kids have the potential to enhance memory, focus, and concentration, all of which benefit children in their academics. It can also be used to build a young person’s self-belief and confidence in public speaking, empowering them in school as well as social settings.
Aids Relaxation and Sleep
Hypnotherapy for kids can calm their oversimulated minds by promoting deeper, more restorative sleep, banishing terrors and nightmares, and in turn, reducing bedtime struggles.
Strengthens Parent-Child Relationships
The transitional phase from childhood to adolescence can be full of ups and downs, putting pressure on your relationship with your child. Hypnotherapy for teenagers can help them become more emotionally regulated and confident, improving their communication and relationship with you.
Understanding Hypnotherapy for Children
A child’s imagination knows no bounds. Young people are naturally curious, creative, and open to suggestion, making them more responsive to hypnosis and hypnotherapy.
During my sessions, I’ll gently guide your child into a state of deep relaxation, where their subconscious is more receptive to positive suggestions. To them, this sensation may feel similar to sleeping, with the only difference being that they are fully aware of what is happening and their surroundings.
My paediatric hypnotherapy sessions are designed to be age-appropriate, non-invasive, and interactive. I use a wide variety of techniques, including storytelling, guided imagery, and metaphor-based techniques, to help your child explore and resolve difficult emotions and internal conflicts.
At LHNLP, we ensure parents and caregivers are kept informed and involved with the sessions and their child’s progress at all times.
Common Issues Children & Teens Struggle With
Here are some of the common issues that teens and children struggle with:
Anxiety, Fears, and Trauma
Children are impressionable from a very young age, with fears and anxieties appearing in the most unexpected ways.
From phobias like the fear of the dark to separation anxiety, kids deal with worries and anxieties that can interfere with their social and academic lives. Some children may also experience trauma as a result of unmet emotional needs, adding to the mental and emotional stress they may experience from academic pressures and expectations.
Hypnotherapy for teenagers and young children can teach them how to stay calm and reframe anxious thoughts when they’re faced with mental or emotional stress. It employs a gentle and reassuring approach to change the way children deal with anxiety, unsettling fears, and deep trauma.
Sleep Problems
Younger children often face trouble falling asleep and can get up in the night due to night terrors. This pattern can severely disturb their sleep cycles, at an age when good sleep is critical for their growth and development. Poor-quality sleep can also affect their focus and concentration during the day, further impacting their academic and social performance.
When other treatment options show little success, paediatric hypnotherapy can address the various sleep disorders and issues that young children face. It introduces calming techniques into your child’s subconscious mind to restore their sleep patterns and reduce bedtime stress.
Low Confidence and Self-Esteem
Children are innately bright, confident, and carefree. Even so, almost every child can struggle with confidence and self-esteem. This is especially likely during adolescence, which brings a barrage of emotional, hormonal, and physical changes.
Harsh bullying, constant academic comparison, or other social challenges can greatly impact your teen’s self-esteem. When they’re at the cusp of a transitional stage in life, introducing hypnosis for kids can reinforce their lost positive self-image and push them to assert and believe in themselves.
Exam Stress and Poor Concentration
Teenagers and pre-teens often feel the pressure to perform well in their academics to be on par with their peers. Short attention spans are a given if your teen is constantly exposed to distractions like social media and video games. This habit can lead to poor focus and concentration levels during exam times.
Coupled with NLP, hypnotherapy for teenagers and pre-teens can teach your child techniques to improve their focus, motivation, and memory retention, as well as reduce exam nerves and stress.
Habit Disorders
Growing up can be tricky for your child, especially if they’re dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety or have undergone unsettling experiences. In these circumstances, they may turn to certain poor habits to cope, such as nail-biting, hair-pulling, or thumb-sucking.
Hypnotherapy for children is a gentle, non-invasive approach to address the root cause of these habits and teach alternative coping mechanisms to manage stress, anxiety, and anger.
Anger and Emotional Regulation
If your child frequently lashes out in outbursts of anger or is severely emotionally dysregulated, they may be experiencing deep distress. Young children and even teens may not be able to express what they’re feeling or what’s bothering them; shouting or throwing tantrums is their way of saying, “Something is bothering me, I need help”.
Hypnosis for teens and young children can teach them how to regulate their emotions in a calm and structured way and guide them in developing better communication and coping strategies in life.
Why Choose Dr Kamal for Paediatric Hypnotherapy in London?
Dr Kamal is an experienced Clinical Hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner based in London, who offers specialised hypnotherapy services, including paediatric hypnotherapy. With over 25 years of experience in treating mental health conditions, Dr Kamal combines Clinical Hypnosis, Psychotherapy, Counselling, NLP, and Psychology to provide a comprehensive and personalised treatment to children dealing with various psychological issues.
With specific training in working with children and adolescents, Dr Kamal offers a compassionate, calm, and professional approach to make your child feel seen, heard, and safe.
The International Society of Paediatric Hypnotherapists was set up to keep a global register of appropriately trained hypnotherapists. Dr. Kamal has completed extensive paediatric hypnotherapy training and passed the examination.
Fees and Hypnotherapy Session Requirements
Fee Per Session: The price per hour-long session is £190. The sessions can be conducted at our easily accessible Harley Street clinic in London or carried out online, according to your convenience.
Book a consultation today to learn how we can help your child overcome their challenges and reach their full potential.
Paediatric Hypnotherapy FAQs
Is hypnotherapy safe for children?
Yes, hypnotherapy for children is completely safe when delivered by a trained and experienced professional like Dr Kamal. It’s a non-invasive approach and doesn’t need medication, working gently with your child’s subconscious mind.
Is hypnosis safe?
Hypnosis is safe as long as you work with a trained professional hypnotherapist, like Dr Kamal.
What age is appropriate for hypnotherapy?
Paediatric hypnotherapy can be effective for children from around age 6 and above, depending on how well they can follow simple instructions and engage in the sessions.
Will my child be unconscious during hypnosis?
No, your child won’t be unconscious during hypnosis. Instead, they’ll be in a deeply relaxed state where they remain fully aware, able to speak, and in control at all times.
How many sessions will my child need?
The total number of hypnotherapy sessions needed for your child depends on the issue. In your first session with Dr Kamal, we’ll create and discuss a treatment plan, which will lay out the number of sessions needed.
What happens in the first session?
Dr Kamal will assess your child’s needs, establish rapport, and begin to introduce gentle therapeutic tools to support emotional well-being.
Can parents and caregivers attend the session?
Yes, parents and caregivers are welcome to be present at initial consultations and sit in for younger children’s sessions when appropriate.
Does persistent and excessive worrying hold you back?
I only see clients for as long as I need to, rarely do I need to see anyone longer than 2 to 3 sessions. You will feel a weight lifting and a growing sense of calm from the first session.
Dr MKA Bux (Kamal) : Clinical Hypnotherapist
Testimonials
Before starting hypnotherapy with London Hypnotherapy & NLP, anxiety was taking a toll on my life, impacting my work and personal relationships. After just a few sessions, I noticed a remarkable improvement. The techniques taught me how to manage my anxiety and approach stressful situations with a new mindset. The support and care I received were exceptional. I highly recommend their services to anyone struggling with anxiety.
Teri R