Magic Minds Family Hypnotherapy

11/05/2026

When parents begin looking for support for their child, they often imagine weeks of therapy sessions, sitting face-to-face talking about difficult feelings, or trying to persuade an overwhelmed child to “open up.”

But many neurodivergent children experience traditional therapeutic approaches as too intense, too demanding or simply inaccessible.

In my latest blog post, I explain how Magic Moment Stories offer a gentler alternative: personalised therapeutic stories designed to support children with anxiety, bedtime fears, toileting issues, selective mutism, separation anxiety, emotional overwhelm and confidence difficulties in a calm, imaginative and non-intrusive way✨

With no pressure to talk and no intensive sessions required, these stories help children feel safer, calmer and more emotionally secure through metaphor, imagination and connection.

The blog also shares real examples of how different children have been supported through personalised story experiences.

Read the full blog here:
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When most people picture therapy for children, they often imagine weekly appointments, sitting face-to-face with a stranger, answering questions about feelings, or trying to “open up” and explain what’s wrong. But for many neurodivergent children and teens, that approach can feel overwhelming,...

04/05/2026

✨ May the calm be with you… ✨

If after-school time in your home can feel like walking on eggshells…
If you find yourself bracing for the moment everything tips…

You’re not alone.

And more importantly, your child isn’t “losing control”…
they’re overwhelmed.

I’ve written a new blog inspired by Star Wars and “May the Fourth”. But this isn’t just a fun theme…

It’s a powerful reminder that your child already has an inner “force” of calm.
They just need the right conditions to access it.

Inside, I share:
💛 What’s really happening during meltdowns
💛 Why traditional responses often make things worse
💛 How you can become the calm your child needs

If you’re ready to move from chaos to connection, this is for you.

👉 Read it here:
https://www.magicmindshypnotherapy.co.uk/post/may-the-fourth-be-with-you

And if you want ongoing support, you’re warmly invited to join the Magic Minds Parents’ Support Hub. Comment "Hub" down below and I'll send you information to join the Parents' Support Hub☺️

There’s something about May the Fourth that brings a little spark of magic into the day. Maybe it’s the nostalgia, the playfulness, or the reminder of a much-loved story from Star Wars, where ordinary people discover an extraordinary force within them. Your child has a force too. Not a sci-fi po...

30/04/2026

Here I am in Cardiff at the National Neurodiversity Shows.

I kicked off the seminars at 10am talking about After-School Meltdowns to Moments of Connection.

If you missed my talk, I'm holding an online webinar on the same topic on Sunday at 2pm. Please comment MELTDOWN below to get the link to register✨

27/04/2026

If after school feels like the hardest part of your day… you’re not alone ❤️

That window between pickup and bedtime can hold so much:
• overwhelm
• meltdowns
• walking on eggshells
• that feeling of “here we go again…”

This Thursday, I’ll be speaking at the
National Neurodiversity Shows in Cardiff on: “After School Meltdowns to Moments of Connection”

I’ll be sharing simple, realistic ways to:
✨ reduce the intensity of meltdowns
✨ understand what’s really driving the behaviour
✨ respond in a way that actually helps your child settle
✨ feel calmer and more in control yourself

If you’re going to be there, I’d love you to come and say hello!
And if Cardiff isn’t doable, I’ve got you. I’ll be running a live webinar on Sunday 3rd May where I’ll be teaching the same core approach you can start using straight away at home.

This isn’t about perfect parenting. It’s about small shifts that create safety, connection, and calmer afternoons over time.

If you’d like the link to join the webinar, just comment WEBINAR below or send me a message and I’ll make sure you get it 💛

06/04/2026

You’ve probably said it before…

“Calm down.”
“Take a breath.”
“Just relax.”

Not because you don’t understand your child.
But because you’re trying to help.

And in that moment, it feels like the only thing you can say.

But what if I told you…

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗱.

Not because they won’t.
Because they don’t have access to calm in that moment.

And that changes everything.

I’ve written a blog on what’s actually going on—and what to do instead.

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When your child is dysregulated, telling them to calm down won’t work. Not because they’re not listening. Not because they’re being difficult. But because they can’t access calm on their own in that moment.

23/03/2026

Last Friday, I had the incredible opportunity to pitch my book Falling Through the Cracks to Hay House Publishers.

This book comes from a deeply personal place, as both a mum of neurodivergent children and a paediatric hypnotherapist, and shines a light on the gaps so many families are facing when it comes to understanding and supporting children in real distress.

To be able to share this message with a publisher whose mission is rooted in healing, compassion, and transformation felt incredibly aligned.

No matter what happens next, I know this conversation matters.

Because no child should ever fall through the cracks 💛

16/03/2026

This week is 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (16-20 March)

Whilst celebrating neurodiversity is important, for many parents raising neurodivergent children, it can feel complicated.

Yes, there is pride.
But there can also be exhaustion.

After-school meltdowns.
School avoidance.
Constant advocacy.

Celebration is important, but so is support for the families living this reality every day.

I’ve written a new blog post about this and how parents can begin creating more calm and connection at home.

Because when a child’s nervous system feels safe, everything becomes easier.

Read it here 👇
https://www.magicmindshypnotherapy.co.uk/post/neurodiversity-celebration-week

And if you’re a parent navigating this journey, you are not alone.

Every year, Neurodiversity Celebration Week shines a light on the incredible strengths, perspectives, and talents of neurodivergent individuals. It’s a week dedicated to recognising that brains work differently, and that those differences are valuable.But for many parents raising neurodivergent ch...

16/02/2026

Half term can be wonderful… and a lot.

More noise. More transitions. More demands. Less routine.

If you’d like something simple to help bring everyone back to calm (including you), the Magic Minds Calm Kit is now available inside the Magic Minds Parents’ Hub.

It’s a quick, practical toolkit designed to help you shift from chaos to calm in under 10 minutes - perfect for those overwhelm moments, meltdowns, or when the house just feels a bit too much.
Think of it as your gentle reset button for half term💛

You can access it here:
https://www.skool.com/magic-minds-parents-hub-5426

Wishing you pockets of peace, shared calm, and little moments to breathe this half term✨

26/01/2026

It’s the last week of January… and for many parents, it’s felt like the longest month of the year.

The sparkle of Christmas is a distant memory, routines are only just beginning to settle, and the emotional and nervous-system hangover from weeks of disruption, pressure, and sensory overload is still very real.

If you’re parenting a neurodivergent child, you may be carrying quiet exhaustion – the kind that doesn’t disappear just because school has restarted or life looks “back to normal” on the outside.

January is not a month for pushing.
It’s a month for recovery.
For softening.
For allowing your body and mind to recalibrate.

I’ve written a new blog about why this month feels so heavy, what real self-care actually looks like for parents, and why even five stolen minutes of rest can make a difference to your nervous system and your capacity.

You can read it here: https://www.magicmindshypnotherapy.co.uk/post/january-the-longest-month

And if you’re craving understanding, gentle support, and a space where you don’t have to explain or justify your fatigue, the free Magic Minds Parent Support Hub is open, with the option of the Premium Tier for deeper ongoing support.

Because you deserve care too, especially at the end of a long month.

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For many families, January can feel like the longest, dreariest month of the year. The sparkle of Christmas has faded. The weather is cold, dark, and relentless. Routines are only just being rebuilt after weeks of disruption, excitement, sensory overload, late nights, and emotional intensity. For pa...

05/01/2026

After the Christmas tree comes down, something often shifts.

Routines return, the sparkle fades, and many families notice a dip in energy, mood, or emotional regulation.

✨ This week’s blog, our first of 2026, explores how to gently support your family as you adapt to life after Christmas, with a focus on recovery, reset, and finding your rhythm again.

You’ll also learn more about our Parents’ Hub, a supportive space for parents of neurodivergent children who want practical tools, understanding, and ongoing support.

If January feels harder than you expected, you’re not alone.

👉 Read the blog here:

For many families, the moment the Christmas tree comes down marks more than the end of the festive season. It signals a shift in energy, routine, and expectations within the home. The lights are packed away. The decorations return to the loft. School bags are repacked. Alarms are reset. And suddenly...

27/11/2025

I'm very excited to have been accepted to speak at the big international hypnosis conference in Las Vegas next July🎤😁