Hypnotherapy & Wellness Coaching
Hypnotherapy for Children in Burgess Hill | Build Confidence & Emotional Wellbeing
Every child deserves to feel happy, resilient and confident. At Lara Jane Therapy & Wellness, I provide hypnotherapy for children in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. My safe, supportive environment helps young people overcome anxiety, build confidence and develop healthier emotional responses.
Using Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT®) and child-focused hypnotherapy techniques, I help children and teenagers move beyond the challenges that may be affecting their self-worth, happiness, relationships and education.
Helping Children Feel Happier, More Confident & Better Equipped for Life
Choosing the right support for your child is an important decision and choosing the right therapist is important as well. Every child is different, which is why sessions are tailored to their individual needs, personality and experiences.
When you choose Lara Jane Therapy, you benefit from:
Child-centred, compassionate approach
RTT® & NLP Qualified Practitioner
Member of the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR)
Former primary & secondary school teacher with over 25 years of educational experience
Fully insured professional practitioner
Face-to-face child hypnotherapy appointments in Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Online sessions available where appropriate
Free discovery call for parents before booking
How Children’s Hypnotherapy Can Help
Childhood can bring many emotional challenges. School pressures, friendship difficulties, changing family circumstances and growing expectations can sometimes leave children feeling overwhelmed, unhappy, stressed, and unable to engage effectively.
Hypnotherapy offers a gentle, supportive way of helping children understand and manage their thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, Lara Jane Therapy sessions aim to explore the beliefs and emotional patterns that may be contributing to their struggles, helping them develop healthier coping strategies and greater confidence.
Using Rapid Transformational Therapy alongside age-appropriate hypnotherapy techniques, sessions are adapted to each child’s stage of development, ensuring they feel safe, understood, engaged and involved throughout the process.
Many parents seek support when they notice changes such as:
- School anxiety
- School avoidance
- Exam stress
- Low confidence
- Emotional overwhelm
- Friendship difficulties
- Negative self-talk
- Fears and phobias
- Difficulty coping with change
- Low self-esteem
- Worry about transitions
- General childhood anxiety
Supporting Children Through Everyday Challenges
Every child experiences difficulties differently. Some become withdrawn, while others may become frustrated, emotional or reluctant to attend school. Often these behaviours are signs that something deeper is affecting their emotional wellbeing.
Hypnotherapy and the techniques used within RTT, allows children to better understand how and why the issues started, their emotional and behavioural responses, while gently helping them change unhelpful patterns of thinking.
School Anxiety & Attendance
For many families, school anxiety can become overwhelming. Children may experience physical symptoms before school, struggle to separate from parents or begin avoiding school altogether.
Hypnotherapy can help children feel calmer, more secure and better able to manage these situations with confidence.
Confidence & Self-Esteem
Children naturally compare themselves with others, particularly during important developmental years.
By addressing limiting beliefs and encouraging positive self-image, sessions help children develop healthier confidence that supports both school and everyday life.
Exam Stress & Performance
Tests, exams and classroom pressures can create significant anxiety.
Helping children manage these feelings often improves concentration, resilience and overall wellbeing, allowing them to perform closer to their true potential without becoming overwhelmed by fear.
Friendships & Social Confidence
Relationships with friends play a major role in a child's emotional wellbeing.
Hypnotherapy can support children who struggle with social confidence, worries about fitting in or difficulties navigating friendships.
Children Experiencing Family Breakdowns and Transitions:
Rapid Transformational Therapy RTT is an effective therapeutic framework to help children process family breakdown, parental divorce, and the integration of new relationships and partners.
Children frequently lack the adult vocabulary to voice their grief, confusion, or fear during a divorce or family breakdowns. Instead, these can manifest as behaviour regressions, anxiety, anger, eating disorders, or detachment and isolation. And the introduction of a new partner can cause severe loyalty conflicts, jealousy, or a profound fear of replacement.
Hypnotherapy and RTT directly addresses the subconscious mind where core beliefs are formed, correcting cognitive distortions and releasing stored emotional trauma. RTT reframes the child's perspective on these transitions to help a child's sense of worth and value, so they can feel happier and thrive
Benefits of Choosing Children’s Hypnotherapy
Parents often want reassurance that support will create lasting, meaningful improvements rather than temporary solutions.
The important thing is that a child wants to resolve their issues, is open to the possibilities of change for the better and will follow the session with full engagement and be committed to listen to the transformation recording for 3 weeks – that is vital.
While every child’s experience is unique, hypnotherapy aims to help children:
- Feel calmer in challenging situations
- Develop healthier emotional resilience
- Improve confidence and self-belief
- Reduce anxious thoughts
- Strengthen emotional regulation
- Build positive coping strategies
- Improve school attendance where anxiety has become a barrier
- Feel more confident socially
- Develop healthier thinking patterns
- Better understand their emotions
These positive changes often extend beyond the immediate issue, supporting children as they continue to grow and develop.
What Happens During Children's Hypnotherapy Sessions?
Many parents are unsure what to expect from hypnotherapy. Don’t worry – this hypnotherapy technique is designed to help in a calm and age-appropriate way.
Sessions are always tailored to the individual child and begin with understanding their experiences, concerns and goals.
1
Initial Parent Consultation
A free discovery call provides an opportunity to discuss your concerns, ask questions and determine whether this approach is suitable for your child.
2
Understanding Your Child
Every session begins by building trust and helping your child feel relaxed, comfortable and listened to.
3
Personalised Hypnotherapy
Using gentle hypnotherapy and Rapid Transformational Therapy techniques where appropriate, sessions focus on helping your child create healthier beliefs, reduce emotional distress and develop practical coping strategies.
4
Ongoing Support & Guidance
Parents receive guidance where appropriate, so they can continue supporting their child's progress outside of sessions. It is important that parents and family members are fully supportive of their child’s journey to help them move forwards.
Why Families Choose Lara Jane Therapy
Finding someone your child feels comfortable with is essential.
As a former primary & secondary school teacher with more than two decades of experience supporting young people, I understand many of the pressures children face both inside and outside the classroom.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, every child is treated as an individual.
Families choose me because of the combination of:
- Extensive educational experience
- RTT® qualifications
- Child-focused therapeutic approach
- Compassionate, non-judgemental support
- Professional standards and full insurance
- Personalised sessions
- Online appointments available but face to face sessions is preferred
Children are encouraged to progress at their own pace in a calm environment where they feel safe, respected and heard.
Common Challenges I Help Children Overcome
Children's hypnotherapy in Burgess Hill can support young people experiencing a wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges.
School Anxiety & School Refusal
School should be a place where children can learn, develop friendships and build confidence. However, anxiety can make attending school feel overwhelming.
Some children experience physical symptoms before school, while others become withdrawn or distressed at the thought of attending.
By helping children understand and change anxious thought patterns, hypnotherapy can support them in feeling calmer and more confident about returning to school education.
Exam Stress & Performance Pressure
As children progress through school, academic expectations naturally increase. Sometimes Parents unknowingly put extra pressure on their children to “Do Well” and some children put huge pressure on themselves to perform and achieve high exam levels.
For some children and young people the pressure to succeed can lead to motivation, but for others it can be emotionally crippling and stressful. And young people, the pressure to succeed can lead to:
- Difficulty concentrating
- Poor sleep
- Panic before exams
- Fear of failure
- Reduced confidence
Sessions focus on helping children manage these emotions so they can approach exams feeling more relaxed and prepared.
Confidence & Self-Belief
Low confidence can affect every aspect of a child's life.
Whether they struggle to answer questions in class, avoid trying new activities or constantly doubt themselves, negative beliefs can become deeply ingrained over time and lead to problems in adulthood.
Hypnotherapy encourages healthier thinking patterns, allowing children to recognise their strengths and develop greater self-belief.
Friendship & Social Difficulties
Friendships are an important part of growing up.
Children who experience bullying, feel left out or struggle with social situations may become anxious or begin avoiding opportunities to connect with others.
By improving emotional resilience and confidence, hypnotherapy can help children feel more comfortable navigating friendships and social situations.
Emotional Wellbeing & Everyday Worries
Some children appear worried most of the time without there being an obvious cause.
They may overthink situations, seek constant reassurance, be extra clingy, have attachment and detachment issues, or struggle to relax.
Supporting children to understand and manage these feelings can improve both their emotional wellbeing and everyday quality of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is children's hypnotherapy suitable for?
Lara Jane Therapy generally supports children from around the age of 10 onwards. Every child develops differently, so suitability can be discussed during your free discovery call.
Is hypnotherapy safe for children?
Yes. When delivered by a qualified practitioner, hypnotherapy is considered a safe and gentle approach. Children remain aware throughout the session and are never made to do anything against their wishes.
Will my child be asleep during hypnosis?
No. Hypnosis is a deeply relaxed state of focused attention rather than sleep. Children remain aware of what is happening and can communicate throughout the session.
How many sessions will my child need?
Every child is different.
Some children notice positive changes quickly, while others benefit from additional sessions depending on their circumstances and goals.
The most appropriate approach will always be discussed before beginning therapy.
Can parents be involved?
Absolutely in an encouragement role.
Parents play an important role in supporting lasting positive change. Guidance will be provided where appropriate so that you feel informed and involved throughout your child's journey.
How do I know if hypnotherapy is the right choice?
The free discovery call gives you an opportunity to discuss your child's situation, ask questions and decide whether hypnotherapy is the most appropriate next step.
There is never any obligation to proceed.
Helping Your Child Build a Happier & More Confident Future
As a parent, it can be difficult to watch your child struggle with anxiety, confidence or emotional challenges.
Early intervention and support can make a meaningful difference, helping children develop the resilience, coping strategies and self-belief they need both now and in the future.
Whether your child is experiencing school anxiety, exam stress, friendship difficulties or low confidence, hypnotherapy for children in Burgess Hill is available in a calm, supportive environment where they can feel understood and empowered.
Phone: 07512 570053
Email: hello@larajanetherapy.co.uk
