Common childhood issues we work with

The childhood issues we most commonly see at Norwest Wellbeing are anxiety, sleep issues, bed wetting (enuresis), fussy eating, fears and phobias, school refusal, self-esteem, anger, teeth grinding, thumb sucking, exam stress, ADHD management and tics.

The issues in more detail

• Anxiety. Worry that gets in the way of school, friendships or family life.
• Sleep issues. Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or settling at bedtime.
• Bed wetting (enuresis). Night-time wetting beyond the age it usually resolves.
• Fussy eating. Restricted or rigid eating patterns. Paul Smith's specialties include ARFID (avoidant restrictive food intake disorder).
• Fears and phobias, including the dark, needles, doctors and dentists, and vomiting.
• School refusal. Distress about attending or staying at school.
• Self-esteem. Low confidence and negative self-talk.
• Anger. Outbursts and difficulty managing big feelings.
• Teeth grinding and thumb sucking. Persistent habits.
• Exam stress. Pressure and performance worry around tests.
• ADHD management. Supporting focus and self-regulation.
• Tics. Repetitive movements or sounds.

How children are seen

Clinical child hypnotherapy is delivered as The Home Session for ages four to twelve: parent intake, a short Zoom meet, then an individually written session listened to at home. See also children's hypnotherapy. For ASD and ADHD-focused work, see The Home Session for ASD and ADHD.

For some issues, a children's personalised audio session (ages 4–12) or an Once Upon Them bedtime story (ages 4–11) can be a starting point or companion.

Every child responds individually, and no outcome is guaranteed. If you are unsure whether your child's issue is something we can help with, book a free 15-minute callback or phone (02) 8069 9777. We will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.