Services

Working with Young People

Individual and group sessions for young people aged 5 to 17

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Untangling Your Young Person

Are they struggling with the pressure of schoolwork, homework, exams and extracurricular activities, leaving them feeling stressed and overwhelmed?

Do they often doubt themselves or feel like they’re not good enough, whether it’s in school, hobbies, or friendships?

Do they feel like their emotions are out of control, struggling with anxiety or anger that feels overwhelming at times?

Are they constantly trying to meet the expectations of others – whether it’s friends, teachers, or family – leaving them feeling disconnected and anxious about being judged?

Do they feel uncertain about their future, unsure what direction to take and overwhelmed by the choices ahead of them?

There are SO many areas we can work on…

The most common are:

School work and exam stress

Unhelpful habits

Stress and anxiety

Friendships and relationships

Identity and belonging

Confidence and self-esteem

Low mood and depression

Fears and phobias

Goals and future planning

and so much more!

I can help your young person to…

Build confidence and trust in themselves
Explore, understand and rewire any unhelpful thoughts or behaviours, while developing a strong inner cheerleader to support them in taking on challenges with self-belief and confidence.

Manage stress and emotions effectively
Learn tools to manage stress, anxiety, and emotions more easily, helping them relax, stay grounded, and feel more resilient in times of change or pressure.

Create a sense of purpose and direction for their future
Discover their strengths and interests, set meaningful goals, and develop a flexible plan for the future that feels authentic and achievable.

Develop healthy relationships and better communication skills
Build stronger connections with friends, family, and peers, while learning how to communicate their needs effectively and assertively.

Achieve balance between school, social life, and self-care
Find a better balance between schoolwork, social activities, and self-care, without feeling overwhelmed, helping them perform at their best while nurturing their well-being.

Create a toolbox for wellbeing and personal growth
Develop a range of activities and strategies that support their mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing – making everyday life more manageable and enjoyable.

Work smarter, study calmer, perform at their best
Discover ways to work efficiently and study calmly, helping them optimize their time and energy so they can succeed without burning out.

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Individual Sessions

Sessions are tailored for your young person’s age, interests and attention span, creating a personalised approach that fits their unique needs. I’ll help them let go of unhelpful beliefs and habits, develop practical skills for daily life, and explore new ideas and possibilities – all in a way that works for them and their brain.

Using a blend of executive function coaching, therapeutic approaches, and mindfulness techniques, I create a safe, nurturing space where your young person can feel supported and understood. Together, we’ll work on calming their nervous system, building emotional resilience, and improving adaptability.

Each session empowers your young person to create their own bespoke toolbox of strategies, skills, healthy habits and empowering beliefs. These tools are designed to suport them both now and in the future, helping them to handle life’s demands with greater ease and confidence.

Using a blend of therapeutic and coaching techniques, I create a safe, nurturing space to help your young person to calm their nervous system, build resilience and adaptability, and make the changes they want in their life. I help them to create a bespoke toolbox of techniques, strategies, healthy habits and beliefs to support them now and in the future.

I hold an enchanced DBS certificate and am registered with the CNHC.

Group Sessions

Group sessions are available as one-offs or a series of sessions and are perfect for schools, whether as workshops or a regular club.

Sessions are tailored to the group’s needs and age range, with common topics including mindset, mindfulness, confidence, motivation, exam stress, goal setting, worries and fears, and healthy habits.

I am an accredited Hypno4Children™ Practitioner and trained in their specialist methods, including the MindHack system and StudyCalm package.

The MindHack system helps to reduce anxiety and low mood while building resilience, emotional regulation, and wellbeing. This equips your young person with a personalised wellbeing toolbox of techniques, strategies, habits, and empowering beliefs to support them in their daily life.

The StudyCalm package focuses on helping young people with learning, revision and exams. They build a toolbox of strategies to work smarter, stay organised, study calmer, and perform at their best. They learn how to feel calmer, increase their self-belief, filter out unhelpful thoughts, become aware of where they’re getting stuck, and feel more resilient and positive about their future.

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Let’s work together

Find out more & book your session

message/WhatsApp me on: +44 (0)7740612099
email me on: hello@katehelenbanks.com
book a free introductory call using the calendar below

Kind Words

“Thank you sooooo much for the session on Wednesday. We were astonished when O used the technique again by himself last night, and it has been so helpful.”

Sophie

“I couldn’t thank you enough for your support and helping me move some issues forward and learn new ways to cope.”

Will

“Kate is incredible. I cannot say enough good things about her. She has worked with my daughter for about a year and I have seen such a transformation from an anxious, unhappy child to a child that feels relaxed, confident in who she is and able to deal with situations calmly. Kate has given my daughter many tools to use and the personal meditations have been brilliant. I am so grateful that we found Kate and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone. She has literally changed our lives for the better.”

Hannah

Frequently Asked Questions

How does hypnotherapy work with young people?

Children already spend a lot of their life in a hypnotic state.

The depth of their natural hypnosis depends on their age; with children under the age of 7 predominately in a theta brainwave state (equivelent to sleep or deep meditation), and from 7 to 12 years in alpha (light meditation or relaxation), and then over 12 moving into beta (focused consciousness).

This means that they are highly suggestable and respond well to hypnotherapy.

They don’t need to be guided into hypnosis, like an adult would, they can simply close their eyes and use their imagination.

I combine hypnotherapy with other evidence-based modalities like neuro linguistic programming (NLP), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), tapping, positive psychology and mindset coaching to quickly and effectively make long-lasting changes.

What happens during a young person's session?

The structure of the session will depend on the age and needs of the young person.

Younger children tend to be already experiencing the world at a subconscious level. This means that we will do a lot of the work through the use of stories and exploring their imagination.

Older children and teenagers are working more from their conscious mind, and have already started to form their beliefs and identity based on their childhood experiences. This means that the sessions are often more structured and can look more like an adult’s session.

The tools and techniques used with young people include modalities such as hypnotherapy, neuro linguistic programming (NLP), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), positive psychology and mindset coaching.

Do I attend the session with my young person?

Before we have the first session, we can talk on the phone (or Zoom) to discuss whatever your young person would like help with, and you can ask any questions you may have.

Generally if the young person is under the age of 16, then a parent or guardian should attend with them, but please contact me if you have any concerns about this.

If you are staying for the session, my focus will be directed to your young person but you are very welcome to join in with the exercises and visualisations though!