Child Hypnotherapy - Gentle Help For Young Minds
For Parents & Guardians
Children have wonderful imaginations, and this makes them especially receptive to hypnotherapy. They naturally enter relaxed, focused states when listening to a story, playing, or imagining. Therapists build on this strength with gentle stories, metaphors, and play to help children develop confidence, manage emotions, and feel more secure.
What the research shows
A recent 2025 study found that hypnosis can support self-regulation and reduce anxiety in young children, helping them calm both their thoughts and their physical stress responses. This matches what parents and practitioners often see: hypnotherapy offers a safe, child-friendly way to help children cope with big feelings.
How hypnotherapy helps children aged 3–6
For nursery and early school years, techniques are adapted to suit a child’s development. Because imagination is so active at this stage, hypnotherapy relies on storytelling, guided imagery, and play, with parents usually present to support progress at home.
- Behavioral issues: calming anger, easing tantrums; reducing habits like thumb-sucking or nail-biting
- Bedwetting (enuresis): playful imagery to strengthen the brain–bladder connection
- Sleep problems: settling to sleep, easing nightmares, or calming sleepwalking episodes
- Anxiety & fears: from separation worries to fear of the dark, reframing fears through stories and imagery
- Confidence & self-esteem: building an “inner superpower” to feel strong and brave
- Coping with change: support around family stresses, new siblings, or school transitions
Free MP3 – Pineo’s Bad Temper
Download our free Hypno-Story about anger and frustration today. Go to the top menu → Free Shop → “Pineo’s Bad Temper” and follow the steps.
Tip: Listen together with your child the first time, in a quiet, comfy setting (never in a car).
Go to Free ShopNew Children’s Treatments Coming Soon
We’re producing a new range of 15 hypnotherapy audios for children, including: bedtime & sleep, worries & calming thoughts, school stress & confidence, friendship & social skills, habits (nail-biting/thumb-sucking), and fears (e.g., dark/nightmares).
We’ll publish them in the Free Shop and link them here as they become available — please check back.
Bespoke Service for Your Child or Teen
Every child is unique. Alongside our free and upcoming audios, we also offer a bespoke service:
- A personalised Hypno-Story for younger children
- A tailored hypnotherapy session or recording for teenagers
How to enquire:
Register free on our website and complete the consultation form. We’ll respond with suggestions suited to your child’s needs.
Register & Request Free ConsultationA Caring Note for Parents & Guardians
Our hypnotherapy audios are supportive wellbeing tools and not a substitute for medical care. If you are concerned about your child’s health or mental health, please consult your GP.
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