Young people & parent support
Some brains need a different approach
Executive function coaching and hypnotherapy for young people, and support for parents helping them find their way.
Watching them struggle is its own kind of hard
Young people are juggling studies, friendships, emotions, and growing expectations. You know they are capable, but you can see how much effort everyday things take.
Maybe they’re:
- Struggling to start their studies or stay focused
- Feeling anxious about things that seem small from the outside
- Holding it together at school, then falling apart at home
- Finding it hard to sleep, switch off, or wind down
- Struggling with friendships or social situations
- Avoiding tasks, shutting down, or getting frustrated easily
You’re trying to work out what helps, while carrying the worry and the effort of supporting them. Understanding what’s getting in the way can help you both find a way forward.
Parent support session
Get clarity, and a plan
If your young person is struggling, you don’t have to work out how to support them on your own.
Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, why the usual approaches may not be helping, and practical ways to support them without adding more pressure.
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding and a focused plan to try at home.
How it works: One 60-minute session, online using Zoom. Further sessions are available if needed.
Investment: £120
For young people
Find what works for them
Your young person might know what they need to do, but struggle to make themselves do it.
I support young people with:
- Exam stress, revision and performance anxiety
- Transitions to a new school, sixth form or university
- Starting tasks, managing time and staying organised
- Low confidence and self-doubt
- Anxiety, overwhelm, and difficulty managing emotions
Together, we help them understand how their brain works and discover practical ways to make things easier, building on their strengths, interests and what matters to them.
My approach
I work with neurodivergent young people (either formally diagnosed or suspected), as well as young people experiencing anxiety or difficulties with executive function.
Sessions are shaped around your young person’s age, interests and needs. My work brings together two approaches:
Hypnotherapy
Through relaxation, stories and imagination, we work with emotional responses and underlying beliefs to help with anxiety, confidence and feeling more able to cope.
As an accredited Hypno4Children™ Practitioner, I use approaches developed for children and teens, including MindHack and StudyCalm.
Executive function coaching
Executive functions help us get started, plan, organise, focus and manage emotions. Coaching helps your young person understand what makes these things easier or harder, then develop and practise strategies that work for them.
Qualified, experienced and DBS checked
I’m an accredited Hypno4Children™ practitioner, with clinical hypnotherapy diplomas and executive function coaching certifications. I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate and up-to-date safeguarding training.
For younger children, a parent or carer attends sessions. For older young people, we agree parent involvement in advance.
Bespoke recordings are developed with input from you and your young person, so they reflect their interests, needs and what they want help with.
Support for your young person
Sessions are online via Zoom and can include executive function coaching, hypnotherapy, or a combination of both.
We’ll discuss what your young person needs and agree the best place to start. You can book a single session, a block of four, or a bespoke hypnotherapy recording.
Single Session £90
A focused 45-minute session to explore a particular difficulty, such as getting started with schoolwork, exam nerves, confidence or winding down.
We’ll work on understanding what’s getting in the way and finding an approach your young person can try. A single session can be a useful starting point; we can discuss further support if needed.
Best for: a specific focus, or trying out working together before booking a package.
4 Sessions £320
Time to understand how your young person works best, develop practical strategies and adapt them through real-life experience.
We explore their strengths, what feels harder and what happens when pressure increases. Sessions can combine executive function coaching and hypnotherapy to support their needs and goals.
What’s included:
- Four 45-minute sessions
- Executive function profiling to explore strengths and areas of difficulty
- Personalised strategies to try between sessions
- Email support for parents between sessions, for questions about the strategies we’re trying and updates on how things are going.
Best for: difficulties that keep coming up, where there’s value in trying things, reviewing what happens and adjusting together.
Bespoke Hypnotherapy Recording £120
A personalised audio recording created around your young person’s interests, needs and goals, with a specific focus such as exam nerves, sleep or confidence.
Want to know more? Read how bespoke hypnotherapy recordings work in my blog post.
What’s included:
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A 20-minute consultation, usually with a parent or carer, with your young person involved as appropriate
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A personalised hypnotherapy recording for them to use at home
Best for: a reusable audio tool, either on its own or alongside sessions.
Kind Words
You may be wondering…
What can I expect from 1:1 sessions?
Sessions are relaxed, supportive, and designed around your young person’s needs. Whether they’re building confidence, calming anxiety, or learning how to stay organised, we move at their pace – without pressure or overwhelm.
Sessions often include grounding tools, creative strategies, coaching techniques, and guided visualisation (where appropriate) to help them feel more in control, more confident, and better able to manage life’s challenges.
How do I know if this is the right fit for my young person?
Book a free Discovery Call here and we can chat about what’s going on and explore whether my approach is a good match. I’ll do my best to help you find the best support for your young person, even if that’s not with me.
How does hypnotherapy work with young people?
Sessions can include stories, imagination, guided visualisation and relaxation, adapted to your young person’s age and interests. We use these to explore worries, build confidence and practise different ways of responding to situations they find difficult.
I explain what we’re doing and involve them throughout. They can ask questions, keep their eyes open, or pause at any point.
What if my young person doesn't want support?
We’ll explore what they’re unsure about and whether there’s something they would like help with. Their involvement matters, so we agree a starting point together rather than push them into sessions.
If they don’t want to take part, a parent support session can help you understand what’s happening and explore ways to support them at home.
How involved will I be as a parent?
For younger children, a parent or carer attends sessions. My focus is on your child, but you can join in with activities where helpful.
For older young people, we agree parent involvement and how we’ll share updates before starting. We respect their privacy while making sure you have the information you need to support them. I’ll also explain the limits of confidentiality, including when a safety concern would need to be shared.
How do I know if it's working?
We’ll check in regularly on progress and reflect together on what’s shifting. Some changes are obvious, like reduced anxiety or improved motivation, while others are more subtle, such as increased self-awareness or better emotional regulation. Parents often notice changes in attitude, confidence, or how their young person handles everyday challenges.
I have another question…
No problem – just send me a message or email me – all the details are here
I’m happy to chat and help you find the best support for your young person, even if that’s not with me.
Kate Banks
Executive Function Coach
& Clinical Hypnotherapist
