Help Your Child Feel Calmer, More in Control, and Less Overwhelmed by Anxiety and Thoughts

If your child is worrying a lot, overthinking, getting stuck on thoughts, or feeling anxious before school or events, this is a good place to start.

You don’t need a diagnosis. Most children I see are simply struggling with anxiety that’s starting to affect their day-to-day life.

If you’re unsure, you can email me a short summary of their symptoms and I will confirm suitability.

No. There’s no pressure for your child to sit and explain everything.

Sessions are adapted to your child. We often use simple activities alongside conversation so they can feel more comfortable and open up naturally over time.

That’s very common.

The first sessions are about helping your child feel safe and settled. I work at their pace, and we don’t force anything. Most children begin to engage more once they feel comfortable.

Yes, where helpful.

You’ll receive clear, practical guidance on how to support your child at home, without adding pressure or reinforcing worry. Some sessions may include you, especially at the beginning.

Every child is different.

Some children feel a shift quite quickly, especially once they understand what’s happening and start using simple tools. For others, it takes a bit longer to build confidence and consistency.

The focus is steady, lasting change rather than quick fixes.

Yes, this is one of the most common reasons parents reach out.

We work on reducing the build-up of anxiety, helping your child feel more settled in the mornings, and giving them simple ways to cope with school-related stress.

Yes.

Anxiety often shows up in the body, especially in children. We focus on calming the overall response so both the emotional and physical symptoms become more manageable.

No.

You don’t need a diagnosis to start. If there are ongoing physical symptoms, it’s always sensible to have those checked medically, but many children are experiencing anxiety-related patterns rather than a medical issue.

If your child has more complex needs, we can discuss this before booking.

In many cases, I can support alongside other professionals, focusing on helping your child feel calmer and more able to manage their thoughts and emotions.

Both.

Sessions are available online or in person in Market Harborough, depending on what works best for your child.

Children and teens require a more specialised, safeguarded, and supported approach than adults, which means the structure of the program - and the level of involvement - is different.

Working with children and teens includes:

• specialist training and safeguarding requirements
• additional time spent with parents (updates, guidance, clarity calls)
• extra preparation and follow-up to ensure their safety and emotional wellbeing
• adapted CBT tools designed specifically for teen thinking patterns
• age-appropriate gut–mind strategies they can use at school or during morning anxiety
• more contact points to support the family between sessions
• extra assistance for emotional regulation and school-related stressors

Because teen work involves both the young person and the parent, along with structured safeguarding and customised tools, the program is more comprehensive than the adult version - which is why the pricing differs.

The first step is to book an initial consultation.

This gives us time to understand what’s going on for your child and begin helping them feel more settled, while also creating a clear plan for moving forward.