The teenage years bring changing friendships, study pressure, questions about identity and increasing independence. Hypnotherapy can give young people a space to practise steadier responses, kinder self-talk and confidence in the situations that matter to them. Sessions combine conversation, guided focus and imagination, adapted to their age, interests and willingness to participate.

• Young people help choose the goals: feeling more comfortable with friends, preparing for exams, managing worry or trusting themselves.
• Common issues: exam anxiety, social anxiety, low confidence, sleep problems, school avoidance, self-doubt, and emotional regulation.
• We rehearse practical coping skills and more helpful expectations; progress is reviewed together rather than assuming every teenager responds the same way.
• Parent involvement is welcomed — particularly at the initial consultation. During sessions, teens typically prefer their own space, which we facilitate.

For parents: support is tailored across adolescence, including the later school years and transition towards adulthood around 18. We agree on parent involvement, the young person's consent and privacy, and how progress will be shared. Where another professional is involved, this work can complement their care. The young person remains aware and in control throughout.