Hope and Healing Therapies

13/10/2025

Helping children name and understand their emotions
1. Ask your child, “Which face looks like how you feel today?”
2. Talk about what made them feel that way.
3. Offer comfort, problem-solving, or celebration — depending on the emotion.

This chart is a visual reminder that all feelings are valid, and learning to name them is the first step to understanding their feelings🌱

30/09/2025

26/09/2025

CBT therapy explained! It probably works best for individuals who like to focus on goals and do small home tasks. It’s the recommended treatment for anxiety and mood disorders.

22/09/2025

Hope and Healing Therapies is an online therapy service supporting children, young people and parents / carers with mental health and emotional wellbeing

22/09/2025

21/09/2025

Online private therapy practice.

18/09/2025

This is another good exercise to boost children’s self esteem, get them to label the water droplets going into the bucket with all the strengths and powers that make them feel good about themselves then on the water droplets going out label all things that make them feel not so good. Afterwards brainstorm ways to cope with the negative stuff that puts holes in their bucket.

17/09/2025

A UK counselling charity reported that 78% of children seen last year have experienced anxiety in social situations. A lack of connection can lead to loneliness and increased anxiety. Let’s encourage those who are struggling with social anxiety to connect to others.

14/09/2025

In my practice I see many children and young people with low self esteem which can lead to feelings of low mood or depression. Boosting their self esteem can help them cope better when they make mistakes and do better at home and school. Here’s an exercise which can help. Also remember we should keep praising one other. 💪🏻

10/09/2025

In my role as a Children and Young People’s therapist each time I see a client I directly ask if they are experiencing suicidal thoughts, it’s scary but it’s the first step towards someone getting help.

07/09/2025

Helpful ways to calm anxiety starting the week at work, school or college

05/09/2025

Safe Place is a concept used to help people feel more calm. It supports our nervous system and mind in feeling safe, particularly during times when we feel scared.