Children's Anxiety Therapy & Hypnotherapy in Tunbridge Wells & Online
I offer warm, practical and age-appropriate support for children aged 5–11, with in-person sessions in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, and online therapy available worldwide.
Some children seem to worry about absolutely everything. Others hold it together all day at school, only to fall apart the moment they get home.
Perhaps bedtime has become a nightly negotiation, your child is avoiding things they used to enjoy, or their worries seem to be getting bigger rather than smaller.
And as a parent, it can be difficult to know what to do. Do you reassure them? Encourage them? Give them some space? You've probably tried a bit of everything.
That's where I can help.
I'm Corrina, a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist with specialist training in working with children. I offer warm, practical and age-appropriate support to help children understand their thoughts and feelings, manage anxiety and gradually build confidence.
I offer in-person children's therapy in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, and online therapy worldwide, where appropriate for your child's age and individual needs.
How I Can Help Your Child
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When their mind seems to be constantly asking, "What if?"
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Difficult goodbyes, school drop-offs or worries about being away from parents.
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Worries about sleeping alone, the dark, nightmares or what might happen during the night.
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Including fear of being sick (emetophobia), spiders and other situations they find frightening.
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Helping children recognise what's happening in their bodies and develop ways to respond when feelings become overwhelming.
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Supporting children who doubt themselves, worry about making mistakes or find new situations difficult.
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Including friendship worries, transitions, performance pressure and feeling overwhelmed.
Every child is different, and what feels like a small worry to an adult can feel enormous to a child.
We work together at your child's pace, focusing on what matters most to them and your family.
I support children experiencing:
Therapy That Makes Sense to Children
Let's face it, most children don't particularly fancy sitting in a room talking about their feelings for an hour.
And that's absolutely fine.
My sessions are interactive, creative and adapted to your child's age, interests and personality.
We might use games, stories, drawing, imagination or practical activities to explore what's happening when worries or big feelings show up.
My approach combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques, clinical hypnotherapy, mindfulness and emotional-regulation tools.
CBT helps children understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings and actions. Rather than simply telling them to calm down or stop worrying (if only it were that easy!), we explore what's happening in their minds and bodies and practise ways of responding differently.
I also use imagination therapy, my child-friendly way of introducing clinical hypnosis. Children naturally have wonderful imaginations, and we can use this to help them practise calming techniques, build confidence and imagine responding differently to situations they find difficult.
And don't worry, there are no swinging watches or embarrassing stage-hypnosis moments!
Depending on your child's needs, we may also use small, manageable steps to help them gradually approach situations they've been avoiding.
The aim isn't to stop children having uncomfortable feelings. It's to help them feel more confident in their ability to handle them.
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Supporting You As A Parent
One of the most important parts of my work is helping parents feel more confident about supporting their children.
Because while your child might be the one experiencing the anxiety, chances are it's having an impact on the whole family.
You might find yourself offering constant reassurance, changing plans to avoid difficult situations or wondering whether you're encouraging too much or not enough.
We look at what's happening, why certain patterns might be developing and what you can do at home to support progress.
This might include learning how to respond to anxious questions, helping your child through big emotions or creating a manageable plan for facing fears.
The aim is for you to leave with practical tools too, rather than feeling that everything depends on what happens in the therapy room.
Experience You Can Feel Confident In
Alongside my private practice, I work within the SEND department of a secondary school, supporting young people with emotional regulation, anxiety and additional needs.
I hold specialist diplomas in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy and Paediatric Hypnotherapy, and I'm registered with the CNHC and NCH.
This combination of clinical training and hands-on experience helps me adapt my approach to the individual child, rather than expecting every child to respond to the same techniques.
I also recognise that some neurodivergent children may need a different approach to communication, emotional regulation and anxiety support. We can discuss your child's individual needs during an initial conversation to establish whether my approach is suitable.
I offer children's therapy at The Spring Rooms in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with online sessions also available worldwide where suitable.
For younger children, I generally recommend working together in person, but I'm always happy to discuss individual circumstances.
Children's Therapy Sessions in Tunbridge Wells & Online
Session Information
Free Online Discovery Call: Up to 30 minutes.
Sessions: Usually 45–60 minutes, depending on your child's age and needs.
Location: The Spring Rooms, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, or online where appropriate.
Appointments: Saturday and evening appointments are available.
Price: £90 per session
Common questions parents ask
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Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another, explore what's been happening and agree on what we'd like to work towards.
There's no pressure for your child to talk about anything they're not comfortable with, and we'll use age-appropriate activities to help them settle in.
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Not at all. Children don't always have the words to explain what's happening, and sometimes they aren't sure themselves.
We can use age-appropriate activities to explore their experiences without putting pressure on them to find the perfect explanation.
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Yes. Parent involvement is an important part of my approach, particularly with younger children.
We'll discuss what support would be most useful at home while also respecting your child's need to feel comfortable and heard during sessions.
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That depends on their individual needs, the difficulties we're working on and how they're responding.
We'll review progress together and discuss what feels appropriate rather than committing you to a fixed number of sessions.
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That's very common, particularly when they're already experiencing anxiety.
We can talk beforehand about what to expect, and I'll adapt the first appointment to help your child feel as comfortable as possible.
There's no pressure to share everything straight away.
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I have experience supporting neurodivergent young people through my work in education and adapt my therapeutic approach to individual needs.
However, this is not a specialist neurodevelopmental assessment service. We can discuss suitability during a discovery call.
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Online therapy can be a useful option for families who live outside Tunbridge Wells or cannot attend in person.
However, not every child finds online sessions suitable, particularly younger children who benefit from play-based activities.
I generally prefer to see younger children in person and consider online appointments individually, particularly for older children.
We can discuss your child's age, needs and circumstances to decide whether online therapy would be appropriate.
Shall We Have a Chat?
If you're reading this because your child is struggling and you're not quite sure what to try next, you're very welcome to get in touch.
You don't need to have all the answers, or even know exactly what kind of support your child needs.
Whether you're local to Tunbridge Wells or looking for online support further afield, we can start with a free discovery call, talk through what's been happening and see whether working together feels like the right fit.
