Understanding why children may feel anxious, recognising the triggers, symptoms, and behaviours associated with anxiety, and knowing how to support them can make a significant difference in their lives. In Cardiff, as in the rest of the UK, awareness of childhood anxiety is growing and parents are increasingly seeking ways to help their children navigate these challenges.
Why Do Children Feel Anxious?
Children may experience anxiety for a variety of reasons. Developmental stages, environmental factors, and individual temperament all play a role. For instance, children are naturally prone to anxiety as they encounter new experiences, such as starting school, making new friends or facing changes in their family dynamics.
Additionally, external factors such as academic pressure, social media influence and exposure to stressful situations can exacerbate feelings of anxiety.
According to a report by the Mental Health Foundation 1 in 8 children and young people in the UK have a mental health disorder, with anxiety being one of the most prevalent issues.
Recognising the symptoms of anxiety in children is crucial for timely intervention. Symptoms can manifest in both emotional and physical ways, including:
In Cardiff, local schools and health services are increasingly aware of these symptoms, providing resources and support for families dealing with childhood anxiety.
Parents play a vital role in helping their children manage anxiety. Here are some strategies to consider:
If anxiety significantly interferes with your child’s daily life—such as affecting their ability to attend school, participate in activities or maintain friendships—it may be time to seek professional help. Don’t delay in taking action!
According to the NHS, approximately 5% of children aged 5-16 years in the UK have an anxiety disorder, highlighting the importance of addressing these issues early.
Have you had any of the following experiences when you have tried to seek advice:
I am an NLP Practitioner based in Cardiff who specialises in working with children, offering support and teaching a range of techniques that they can adopt to overcome stress and anxiety. Don’t let school-related stress hinder your child’s growth. Embrace the transformative power of NLP and pave the way for a brighter, more confident future. Together, let’s empower your child to not only cope with mental health challenges but to flourish in the face of them.
Once I receive your enquiry, I’ll give you a call to introduce myself, answer any questions you may have and book a free online consultation for you and your child.
During the 30-40 minute consultation, you, your child and I will have a chat together so we can get to know each other and I can understand what you child believes is the cause of their issues. I will aim to put them at ease so they feel comfortable before meeting me in person.
We will agree a time and date for your child’s first face to face appointment in a beautiful therapy room in central Cardiff. This session will last 50 minutes. The cost of the sessions are £90 each.
FAQs
Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is similar to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as they are both talking therapies. The main difference between the two is that CBT focuses on managing current thinking and behavioural patterns, whereas NLP taps into the unconscious mind. This helps to discover where a belief stems from and then eliminate it at its roots.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapists and Counsellors often work with their clients over a number of months. NLP offers a quicker solution as it teaches the clients techniques that they can draw on as and when they need them. These techniques can be used throughout the client’s life.
This depends on the issue that your child would like to address, but on average, I see clients 5-6 times.
Following the initial consultation with you and your child, I find that the face to face sessions work better on a one to one basis. Children often defer to their parents to do the talking when they are in the room, so your child will get more out of the session, answer honestly and concentrate more if parents are not watching over. I will however ensure I send you an email after the sessions to confirm how things are going.
Consultations will be conducted via Zoom and 1-2-1 sessions take place in a beautiful therapy room in Central Cardiff. The address is:
The Body Mind Clinic, 128 Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 1DH
Free parking for clients.
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