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I’m feeling incredibly grateful to say that I’m now fully booked until the first week of September. Thank you so much to everyone who has chosen to trust me and support my small business. It really does mean the world to me. If you were hoping to book sooner, I’m happy to add you to my waiting/cancellation list in case an appointment becomes available. Otherwise, September appointments are now open to book. Thank you again for keeping me so busy. I can’t wait to continue supporting both my current and new clients over the coming months.
OCD can be really overwhelming for teenagers. It isn’t just about being tidy or organised. It can involve upsetting thoughts that won’t go away, constant worry, or feeling like they have to do certain things over and over just to feel safe or calm. There isn’t one single cause. OCD can develop for lots of reasons, including genetics, anxiety, stressful life events, or simply the way the brain processes thoughts. I offer a calm, supportive space where teenagers can learn to understand what’s happening, reduce the fear around their thoughts, and build confidence in managing their anxiety. Every session is tailored to the individual, helping them feel more in control and less overwhelmed. If you’d like to find out more, feel free to get in touch for a free, chat
✨ Need a little time just for you? ✨ Life can be busy, stressful and overwhelming. Sometimes you don’t need to talk about everything… you just need the chance to switch off. I offer a 30-minute Relaxation Only Hypnotherapy Session designed purely to help you unwind. 🍃 No talking therapy 🌊 Simply relax while listening to the soothing sounds of waves, gentle rain or soft piano music ❄️ Enjoy complete comfort in my fully air conditioned therapy cabin 💚 Perfect if you need some time to yourself, want to reduce stress, or you’re curious about trying hypnotherapy for the first time. Just 30 minutes dedicated entirely to you. Only £40 If you’d like to book your relaxation session or have any questions, just send me a message. 🌿
🌿 A little heads up… With the summer holidays just around the corner, my diary will have fewer appointments available over the next few weeks while I spend some extra time with my family. If you’re one of my current clients and think you’d like to continue sessions over the summer, it might be a good idea to book a couple of appointments in advance so you can get the times that work best for you. If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, I’d love to hear from you too. I still have some spaces available, but they do tend to fill up more quickly during the school holidays. Thank you so much for supporting my little business and for understanding that, alongside running Willow Therapies, I’m also a mum. I hope you all have a wonderful summer!
Parents, I’d love your thoughts 💚 I’m thinking about running some parent workshops through Willow Therapies to support parents of autistic and ADHD children and teenagers. Topics could include: ✨ Understanding anxiety in autistic and ADHD children ✨ Emotional regulation and meltdowns ✨ Building confidence and self esteem Would this be something you’d be interested in? Please vote in the poll below and let me know in the comments if there are any topics you’d love me to cover.
People often ask me what type of therapy I do, and the honest answer is… it depends on you. I don’t believe everyone fits neatly into one box, so I don’t use the same approach for every client. Some people come to me specifically for hypnotherapy. Others aren’t sure about hypnosis at all and would rather focus on talking things through. That’s absolutely fine too. I use a range of different techniques including: 🌿 Hypnotherapy 🌿 Hypno4Children 🌿 Inner Child Therapy 🌿 Parts Therapy 🌿 Regression Therapy 🌿 TFT (Tapping) 🌿 CBT-based techniques My sessions are very client-led. I get to know you, understand what’s going on, and together we find the approach that feels right for you. Whether you’re an adult, teenager, or child struggling with anxiety, confidence, fears, overwhelm, low self-esteem, or feeling stuck, my aim is simply to help you feel happier, calmer and more like yourself again. If you’ve been wondering whether therapy could help, feel free to send me a message. I’m always happy to have a chat. Rebecca 🌿 Willow Therapies
Exciting weekend ahead for me ✨ This weekend I’m starting an Inner Child course and I’m so excited to bring another gentle and powerful technique into my work at Willow Therapies. I’m always learning and expanding my knowledge so I can support children, teens and adults in the best way possible. Inner child work can help people understand where certain feelings, fears, reactions and patterns may have started with kindness, compassion and healing. I can’t wait to learn more and eventually bring this into sessions at Willow Therapies
People often think therapy has to look one certain way… but I don’t believe that’s true. Some people love hypnotherapy.Some prefer talking things through.Some need practical tools.Some need help understanding the part of them that feels stuck, anxious, overwhelmed or scared. That’s why I work differently with each client. I work with adults, teenagers and children, and I use a mix of approaches depending on the person and what feels right for them including hypnotherapy, CBT techniques, parts therapy, regression therapy, relaxation work and simple talking sessions. Parts therapy and other techniques don’t always involve hypnosis either, which many people are surprised to hear. For me, it’s never about forcing one method onto everyone. It’s about finding what actually helps you.
✨ I’ll be at the Chestfield WI Wellbeing Event tomorrow (10th May) from 2pm–4pm ✨ I’ll be there with Willow Therapies & Willow Books, selling my Max the Mind Magician books at a special discounted price of just £5 each 📚💚 If you’ve ever been curious about hypnotherapy for yourself, your teenager or your child please feel free to come and have a friendly chat. No pressure at all, just a chance to ask questions and learn a little more about how I work. Would love to see some friendly faces there 😊 #WillowTherapies #WillowBooks #Whitstable #Chestfield #Hypnotherapy #ChildrensMentalHealth #AnxietySupport #Wellbeing #HypnotherapyForChildren #KentSmallBusiness
Just a little reminder that I work with both adults and children/teenagers here at Willow Therapies Some sessions are focused on anxiety, confidence, overwhelm or helping someone feel a little more like themselves again. And sometimes… people simply need a quiet 30 minutes to properly relax and breathe for a while. That’s why I also offer shorter relaxation-only sessions for anyone who wants some calm time without needing to talk through lots of things. Everything is very gentle, relaxed and client-led. I know reaching out can feel difficult, so I always offer a free telephone consultation first for a friendly chat and to see if I’m the right fit for you. Rebecca Willow Therapies 🌿
✨ I’m back to work next week ✨ I’m currently fully booked until May (thank you so much it really does mean a lot 💚) If you’ve been thinking about reaching out for yourself or your child feel free to pop me a message. I always offer a free telephone consultation first, just a gentle chat to see if I’m the right fit. No pressure at all. I work with children, teenagers and adults, and I’m always happy to answer any questions. 💬 My inbox is always open
✨ “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.” ✨ I love this quote so much 💛 It’s such a gentle reminder that our minds often pull us backwards (into what’s already happened) or push us forwards (into worries about what might happen)… But the only place we can actually live is right here, today. And sometimes, just bringing yourself back to now even for a few seconds can calm everything down a little. 🌿 A breath 🌿 A pause 🌿 A moment to just be That’s where the magic is. 👇 Just for fun… Can you guess which film this quote is from? (No cheating!)
“What if…?” thoughts at night? 🌙 Ever notice how your brain suddenly gets loud when everything else is quiet? That’s not random. Your mind is finally slowing down… and trying to protect you by running through “what if” scenarios. But instead of helping, it keeps you awake. ✨ Try this tonight: • “This is a thought, not a fact” • Write it down → deal with it tomorrow • Bring yourself back to right now (your breath, your body, your bed) You don’t have to solve everything at bedtime Your mind just needs a little reassurance.
I support children, teenagers and adults who are struggling with anxiety, worries, big emotions, confidence and more… but I don’t just support the individual I support the whole family too 🤍 For many of the children I work with, especially those on the spectrum, talking about feelings isn’t always easy. So we don’t force it. We find other ways. Through play, through stories, through colouring, through the things they feel comfortable with. Sometimes it’s LEGO. Sometimes it’s drawing. Sometimes it’s creating a story that helps them say what feels hard to put into words. Because when a child feels safe… they open up in their own time. I also know how important it is for parents and carers to feel supported too. That’s why I run a Facebook support group called Whitstable SEN Chat, a space to share, ask questions, and feel understood by others who truly get it. This work isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about building trust, understanding, and helping both children and families feel calmer and more confident again. Rebecca Willow Therapies 🌿
One thing I’ve learned working with children… therapy doesn’t work if it doesn’t feel safe 💛 That’s why I don’t expect children to fit into a set way of working. I fit around them. If they love Minecraft, we use Minecraft. If it’s Barbie, Pokémon, football, drawing… we use that. Because when something feels familiar and fun, children relax. And when they relax, they start to open up. If a technique doesn’t land or feels “too much”, I don’t push it I adapt it, reshape it, and make it work for that child. Therapy should never feel like pressure. It should feel like a space where they can just be themselves. Rebecca Willow Therapies
FRIDAY REMINDER By Friday, a lot of people are running on empty. Children who’ve held it together all week at school. Teenagers whose brains haven’t switched off for days. Parents who have been juggling everything for everyone. So if things feel a little emotional, tense, or overwhelming today… that’s often just a tired nervous system. One small thing that can really help tonight: Slow the evening down. It doesn’t have to be anything big. A quiet cup of tea. A short walk. Ten minutes without phones. Or simply sitting together without pressure to talk. Sometimes the nervous system just needs a signal that it’s safe to relax again. Rebecca 🤍 Willow Therapies Whitstable
Phobias aren’t actually about the thing people fear. It might look like someone is scared of: • spiders • flying • vomiting • driving • dogs • small spaces But underneath it’s usually the brain saying: “What if I can’t escape?” “What if something bad happens?” “What if I lose control?” The brain is trying to protect. The problem is it sometimes gets a bit overprotective. The positive side of that is the brain can also learn a calmer response. Rebecca 🤍 Willow Therapies #PhobiaHelp #AnxietySupport #KentTherapy #Whitstable
This might be you… You look like you’re coping on the outside. You get on with work, family life, responsibilities. But inside your mind is constantly busy. Overthinking conversations. Worrying about things that haven’t even happened. Feeling tense for no clear reason. Struggling to properly switch off. Or maybe your child or teenager is the one who seems overwhelmed big worries, low confidence, struggling with emotions. These things are more common than people realise. At Willow Therapies, I work gently with both adults and young people. Sometimes we talk things through. Sometimes we use hypnotherapy. Often it’s a blend of approaches with CBT techniques too. Every person is different, so sessions are always tailored to the individual. If this post made you quietly think “that sounds a bit like me”… Rebecca 🌿 Willow Therapies Whitstable / Chestfield
Sometimes people think hypnotherapy is only for one specific problem… but actually, it can help with so much more. I work with adults who are struggling with things like anxiety, fears or phobias, low confidence, overthinking, stress, sleep difficulties, or just feeling a bit stuck. Every person is different, which is why sessions at Willow Therapies are tailored to you. Some people need space to talk things through. Others benefit from hypnotherapy to help calm the nervous system and change unhelpful patterns. Often, it’s a gentle mix of hypnotherapy alongside CBT techniques that works really well helping you understand why you feel the way you do, while also giving your mind the chance to properly relax and reset. Change doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or rushed. Sometimes it just starts with having the right support. If you’re wondering whether therapy could help, I’m always happy to have a friendly chat first 🤍 Rebecca Willow Therapies Chestfield, Whitstable & online sessions available
Sometimes the simplest things really do help… even when they sound a bit too simple. Taking three slow deep breaths can actually tell the brain and body that it’s safe to calm down. When we’re stressed or anxious, breathing becomes fast and shallow which keeps the nervous system on high alert. Slow breathing does the opposite. It gently presses the body’s “calm button.” But let’s be honest… If you tell a teenager “just take some deep breaths” there’s a good chance you’ll get: 👉 “I’m not doing that.” 👉 “That’s cringe.” 👉 Or an eye roll strong enough to shake the house. So instead, try this. Don’t make it a “technique.” Sit with them while watching TV. Go for a short drive. Walk the dog together. Even just sit quietly in the same room. Your breathing naturally slows when you feel safe and teenagers often regulate through being alongside someone calm, not being told what to do. Sometimes modelling calm works far better than instructions. And later on, when things feel less intense, you can gently explain how breathing helps the brain settle.
If your child melts down after school, or your teenager goes quiet and shuts their door, or you find yourself snapping when you didn’t mean to… It doesn’t always mean something is “wrong”. Sometimes it just means the nervous system is tired. One small thing you can try tonight: Instead of asking lots of questions, just sit nearby. Fold laundry. Make a cup of tea. Be in the same space without pressure. Safety often grows in silence, not solutions. You don’t have to fix everything. Connection first. Always. – Rebecca 🤍 Willow Therapies
You don’t have to wait until things get worse to ask for support. At Willow Therapies, you’ll find something a little different. Not clinical. Not rushed. Not one-size-fits-all. Just a calm, welcoming space where you or your child can feel truly understood. Alongside my professional training, I bring real personal experience supporting children, teens and adults with: • ASC • ADHD • Sensory differences • ARFID • Anxiety & overwhelm • Low self-esteem • Body image struggles I gently blend hypnotherapy with CBT techniques, shaping every session around the individual because no two people are the same. Sometimes the hardest step is simply reaching out… but you don’t have to do it alone. 📞 I offer a free telephone consultation so we can talk first. No pressure. Just a conversation. Rebecca Willow Therapies
I don’t often post about availability… But lately my diary has been getting busier, and I never want someone to miss the chance to reach out because they assumed I was fully booked. So if you’ve been thinking about support this might be your gentle sign. At Willow Therapies, I support: • Children navigating big emotions • Teenagers facing anxiety and pressure • Adults who are tired of holding everything together Sessions are calm, confidential, and completely tailored to you blending hypnotherapy with therapeutic techniques when helpful. You don’t have to wait until things feel overwhelming to ask for support. Often people tell me they wish they had done it sooner. I offer a free, no-pressure telephone consultation so you can see if I feel like the right fit for you or your child. 📍 Chestfield 🌿 Willow Therapies
You know your child better than anyone… so if something feels off, it’s worth listening to that instinct.” As a mum of four, I know how easy it is to second-guess yourself and wonder if your child will “grow out of it.” But sometimes children need a little extra support and that’s okay. Alongside my professional training, I have both personal and hands-on experience supporting children and teenagers, including those with ADHD, ASC, sensory processing differences, and dyslexia. At Willow Therapies, I help young people with: • Anxiety • Fears and phobias • Low confidence • Emotional overwhelm • School worries • And more I use a gentle blend of hypnotherapy and CBT techniques, always tailored to your child’s personality and needs. There is no one-size-fits-all approach here just calm, understanding support. 🌿 I offer a free telephone consultation with parents first, so you can talk openly and see if I feel like the right fit. To make that first visit easier, there’s also a social story on my website, helping children know exactly what to expect before they arrive. #anxietySupport #TeenMentalHealth #ParentingSupport #ADHDAwareness #ASC #KentParents #Chestfield #WillowTherapies #EmotionalWellbeing
✨ A gentle little update… If you’ve been part of this page for a while, you may notice that Willow Hypnotherapy is now becoming Willow Therapies. This isn’t a big change it’s a natural one. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting so many wonderful children, teenagers and adults, and one thing has always been clear: 👉 No two people are the same. 👉 And neither is the support they need. Alongside hypnotherapy, I often draw on supportive talking techniques and CBT-based tools, tailoring sessions to the individual sitting in front of me. The new name simply reflects the way I already work offering a calm, personalised approach to help clients feel happier, more confident and more in control. While the name is evolving, the heart behind Willow remains exactly the same. 🌿 A safe space 🌿 A warm welcome 🌿 A place to feel listened to and supported Still run by me, Rebecca a mum of four who is deeply passionate about emotional wellbeing and helping people navigate life’s challenges. Thank you for continuing to support my small local practice. It truly means more than you know Rebecca x
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or not quite yourself? You’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I work with children, teenagers, and adults at Willow Therapies in Chestfield, Kent, offering gentle, supportive sessions that are tailored to you not a one-size-fits-all approach. Some clients come for: ✨ Anxiety & worry ✨ Stress & overwhelm ✨ Fears & phobias ✨ Teen anxiety & school stress ✨ Emotional regulation ✨ Confidence & self-belief ✨ Sleep & relaxation support Sessions can include a blend of hypnotherapy, talking therapy, CBT-based techniques, and calming strategies, depending on what feels right and comfortable for you (or your child). Some people prefer mostly talking. Others like relaxation and guided imagery. We decide together. As a parent myself, I know how important it is to feel heard, safe, and not judged especially for children and teens. Sessions are calm, friendly, and paced gently. 📞 I offer a free telephone consultation first so you can ask questions and see if I’m the right fit. If you’re looking for: hypnotherapy in Chestfield, therapy for anxiety in Kent, child anxiety support, or teen emotional wellbeing help I’m here.
If you’re an adult in Chestfield or the surrounding areas and you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or just not quite yourself lately, you’re not alone. I work with adults who come to me for many different reasons anxiety, stress, overthinking, low confidence, sleep problems, habits they want to change, or simply feeling emotionally worn down. I use a gentle mix of CBT-informed talking therapy techniques and hypnotherapy, and every session is tailored to you as an individual not a one-size-fits-all approach. The CBT side helps us slow things down and make sense of what’s going on in your mind the thought patterns, self-talk and habits that can keep you feeling stuck. Hypnotherapy then works at a deeper, calmer level helping your nervous system settle, easing emotional overload, and allowing change to happen without pressure. It’s nothing like stage hypnosis, and you’re always in control. Most people describe it as deeply relaxing. Some clients prefer more talking. Some prefer more hypnotherapy. Many find that the combination helps them understand what’s going on and feel real relief. I offer a calm, supportive space here in Chestfield, and I always start with a free, no-pressure telephone consultation, so you can ask questions and see if I feel like the right fit for you. If you’ve been searching for hypnotherapy in Chestfield, anxiety support for adults, or gentle therapy near Canterbury, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
As a parent myself, I know how hard it is to watch your child struggle with big feelings they don’t yet have the words for. Anxiety, worries, fears, emotional overwhelm for children as young as 7, these feelings can show up in ways that don’t always make sense. Tummy aches, tears, anger, shutting down, trouble sleeping, school worries… often it’s their emotions asking for help. At Willow Therapies, I support children gently and at their pace. Before we do anything therapeutic, I take time to get to know your child. We talk, we play, we build trust. There’s no pressure to “open up” straight away. Sessions often include: 🌿 Play and games 🌿 Fidget toys and hands-on activities 🌿 Simple explanations that help children understand what’s happening in their body and mind 🌿 A gentle mix of talking approaches and hypnotherapy-based techniques (always age-appropriate and child-led) Some children prefer to talk. Some prefer to play. Some like a calm, imaginative approach. That’s absolutely okay. My aim isn’t to change who your child is it’s to help them understand their emotions, feel safer with their feelings, and learn tools they can use when worries show up.
At Willow Therapies, there isn’t a “one way fits all” approach. Because real people aren’t one-size-fits-all either. Some adults come to me wanting space to talk things through to make sense of anxiety, stress, low mood, confidence issues, overwhelm, or just feeling a bit stuck. Others are curious about hypnotherapy a calmer, deeper way of working with the mind when talking alone feels like it keeps going round in circles. And many people choose a gentle mix of both. What matters is this: 👉 you get to choose. Some sessions are more conversational. Some are more relaxed and guided. Some naturally blend the two. There’s no pressure to do hypnotherapy if it doesn’t feel right for you. And no expectation to “talk everything out” if your mind needs something different.
At Willow Therapies, I work with children and teenagers who are struggling with things like anxiety, worries, fears, phobias, low confidence and big, overwhelming emotions. For some young people, it shows up as tummy aches, panic, meltdowns or refusing school. For others, it’s the quiet stuff – overthinking, shutting down, or feeling “different” but not knowing why. I don’t believe there’s a one-size-fits-all approach. Some children prefer to talk. Some like gentle techniques, stories, visuals or imagination. Some teenagers just want someone neutral who really listens, without judgement. That’s why my sessions are always child-led and teen-led. I’m trained in hypnotherapy and use a blend of gentle talking therapy, CBT-informed techniques and creative approaches, adapting each session to the individual in front of me. Hypnotherapy is never forced – some children love it, others don’t use it at all, and that’s completely okay. As a mum, and someone with both personal and professional experience supporting children and young people (including those with ASD and ADHD), I know how important it is for them to feel safe, understood and in control. I always start with a free telephone consultation with parents, so we can talk things through properly and see if I’m the right fit for your child.
I’ve been thinking about this for a while… Over time, I’ve noticed something really important. Many of the people who come to see me don’t always want hypnotherapy they want space to talk, to understand their thoughts, to feel calmer and more in control. And that’s okay. Some sessions include hypnotherapy. Some are talking-based, using CBT-informed techniques. Many are a gentle mix of both always led by what feels right for the client. Because of this, you may start to see me using the name Willow Therapies alongside Willow Hypnotherapy. It reflects what I already do: flexible, client-led emotional support with hypnotherapy as an option, not a requirement. Nothing is changing about how I work. Just a clearer way of describing it. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’d “have to” do hypnotherapy you don’t. We simply start where you are 💚
Most people think hypnotherapy is just closing your eyes and drifting off… But that’s not really how I work. Yes, hypnotherapy is part of what I do. But a lot of the work happens before that. It’s the talking. The understanding. The “why does my body react like this?” conversations. Some sessions are deeply relaxing. Some are practical and grounding. Some are about learning tools you can actually use on a hard day. I use hypnotherapy alongside CBT-informed techniques, gentle exploration, and a very human approach because not everything needs trance, and not everyone wants it. What matters most to me is this: ✨ that you feel heard ✨ that things make sense ✨ and that support fits you, not a label Willow Hypnotherapy has always been about more than hypnosis. And as my work continues to grow, so will what I offer in a way that’s ethical, supportive, and right for each individual. I offer free telephone consultations
Hypnotherapy for fears and phobias can help when anxiety feels automatic and out of your control. That moment when your body reacts before your mind even has a chance to step in. I work with people who know their fear doesn’t make sense but still feel it strongly anyway. And that’s because fears and phobias aren’t just thoughts. They’re learned body responses. I use hypnotherapy alongside CBT techniques to help with both sides of it. CBT helps us gently understand what’s driving the fear, and hypnotherapy helps calm the nervous system so the body can feel safe again. There’s no forcing, no pressure, and no being pushed into situations you’re not ready for. We work at your pace, building confidence and a sense of control bit by bit. If fears or phobias are affecting daily life, support doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. I offer a free telephone consultation and work with adults, children, and teenagers in Chestfield, Whitstable, and across Kent.
January can feel heavy when it comes to weight. After Christmas, a lot of people come to me feeling frustrated with themselves not because they don’t know what to eat, but because food has become a comfort, a switch-off, or a way to cope when emotions feel too much. That’s where hypnotherapy can help. Weight loss isn’t just about willpower. For many people, binge eating, grazing, or falling back into old habits is tied to stress, overwhelm, boredom, exhaustion, or feeling out of control. I spend time gently exploring the emotional side of eating without judgement or shame. We look at: • Why food has become a comfort • What triggers the “I’ll start again tomorrow” cycle • The habits running on autopilot • How to break patterns without feeling restricted or punished Hypnotherapy helps calm the nervous system, shift emotional responses, and change the subconscious habits that keep pulling you back so you’re not fighting yourself all the time. This isn’t about diets, guilt, or forcing motivation. It’s about feeling more in control, calmer around food, and kinder to yourself while making changes that actually last. If January has left you feeling stuck, fed up, or confused about why you keep going back to old habits, you’re not alone and you don’t have to do it through willpower alone either 💚 If you’d like to talk, I offer a free, no-pressure telephone consultation. Rebecca Willow Hypnotherapy
Teen anxiety often doesn’t look like anxiety. It can look like anger. Shutting down. Refusing school. “I’m fine” when they clearly aren’t. I see so many teenagers who feel confused by their own reactions their heart races, their mind won’t switch off, their body feels on edge and they don’t understand why. That confusion alone can make everything feel worse. In my sessions Sometimes times we talk. Sometimes we use practical tools. Sometimes we use hypnotherapy. Often it’s a gentle mix always led by the teenager. I explain what’s happening in their brain and body in a way that actually makes sense, so they stop blaming themselves and start feeling more in control. As a mum, and with both personal and professional experience supporting neurodivergent teenagers (including ASD and ADHD), I know how vulnerable this stage of life can be for teens and their parents. If you’re wondering whether this could help your teenager, I offer a free telephone consultation with parents first. And your teenager doesn’t need to go through this alone 💚
Supporting children and teenagers with anxiety isn’t just my job it’s something I genuinely care about. I help children and teens with things like anxiety, exam stress, fears and phobias, big emotions, and emotional regulation. I work in a gentle, child-led way, shaped by both my professional experience and my own experience as a mum. I’ve worked with many children and young people with ASD and ADHD, and I know that no two children are the same. Some like to talk, some prefer games, some open up through stories or imagination. Sessions are tailored to the individual child. Some children choose a mix of talking therapy and hypnotherapy. Others prefer talking therapy alone using CBT techniques. There’s no pressure and no “one size fits all” approach. I take time to get to know each child what they enjoy, what they’re interested in, and what helps them feel comfortable. That might mean games, creative activities, or working gently around their interests so sessions feel safe rather than overwhelming. Every session looks different, because every child is different. I also offer a free telephone consultation with parents before any sessions, so we can talk things through properly and decide together what feels right for your child. If your child or teenager is struggling and you’re not sure where to turn, you’re very welcome to get in touch 💚
Ever feel like part of you wants to move forward… and another part is holding you back? Parts therapy works on the idea that we’re all made up of different parts not “multiple personalities”, just different emotional responses that developed to help us cope. For example: a worried part, an angry part, a guilty part, or a part that just wants to hide and feel safe. Instead of trying to get rid of these parts, parts therapy helps you: • Understand why each part shows up • Listen to what it’s trying to protect you from • Gently rebalance things so no single part has to work so hard When we understand our parts, something shifts. Anxiety often softens. Emotional reactions feel less overwhelming. People start to feel more in control of their thoughts and responses, rather than being hijacked by them. I often blend parts therapy with hypnotherapy techniques, using calm, safe imagery to help those parts feel heard and settled without pressure, judgment, or forcing change. If you’d like to know more, or you’re curious whether this approach could help you, feel free to message me or book a free call
Back to school after the Christmas break can feel really hard for a lot of children and that’s completely understandable. The routines have changed, mornings feel rushed again, expectations are suddenly back, and for many children (especially those on the autism spectrum) that transition alone can be overwhelming. Add sensory demands, social pressure, and tired brains… and it’s a lot to carry. For Year 11s, this time can feel even heavier. Mock exams, talk of GCSEs, pressure from all directions, and that constant sense of “I should be coping better than this”. Many young people don’t always have the words to explain what’s going on it just comes out as stress, anxiety, shutdowns, tears, or anger. At Willow Hypnotherapy, I work with children and teenagers to help them: • manage stress and anxiety • understand and regulate big emotions • feel calmer in their bodies • build confidence around school and exams • develop simple tools they can use every day, not just in sessions I use a gentle mix of hypnotherapy and practical techniques, always adapted to the child in front of me. No pressure. No forcing feelings. Just support that makes sense to them. If your child is struggling with the return to school whether they’re little, neurodivergent, or facing exams they don’t have to figure it out alone. And neither do you 🤍 You’re very welcome to message me for a no-pressure chat.
At Willow Hypnotherapy, I work with adults and children who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what support would actually help. I use a combination of hypnotherapy and CBT techniques, and where it’s useful I can also include regression therapy, parts therapy, and TFT (tapping). There’s no fixed script and no pressure we work out together what feels helpful for you or your child. I’m a qualified hypnotherapist and a qualified Hypno4Children practitioner. I’m also a mum of four children, and before retraining I worked in primary schools, so I understand the realities families are dealing with, not just the theory behind it. People often come to me when they’re not quite sure what they need just that something isn’t working anymore. That’s okay. We take it step by step. If you’d like a quick, informal chat to see whether working together feels right, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
January doesn’t have to be about fixing yourself or making big promises. Sometimes it’s just about feeling calmer in your own head. Hypnotherapy can help you reset, breathe easier, and gently move forward without pressure, overthinking, or reliving everything. If you’re ready to start the year feeling a little more steady, you’re very welcome here. ✨ Free telephone consultation ✨ Adults & children ✨ Chestfield / Whitstable Rebecca Willow Hypnotherapy 💚
Christmas is often the point we tell ourselves, “I’ll feel better after this.” After the rush. After the pressure. After everyone else is okay. But if Christmas has been and gone and things still don’t feel any lighter, you’re not doing anything wrong. Stress, anxiety, low mood and overwhelm don’t work to a calendar. Sometimes they settle in quietly and stay longer than we expect. That’s where support can help. I work gently, using hypnotherapy alongside practical CBT-style techniques, to help you understand what’s happening in your mind and body and more importantly, to help you feel calmer, steadier and more in control again. No pressure. No judgement. Just a safe space to breathe, talk things through, and learn tools that actually fit real life. If you’ve been holding it together for a long time, this might be the sign you don’t have to do it alone anymore 🤍 I offer a free, no-obligation phone chat if you’d like to see whether working together feels right.
