Les Roberts Hypnotherapy & NLP

13/12/2025

Last night I watched Stand Up To Cancer on TV, and like every year, it brought many tears to my eyes.

It reminded me of the people I have loved & lost through cancer. My Mum, Grandad, Uncles, friends. Memories of them never fade, they live on in our hearts.

My heart stands firmly with everyone who has lost someone to cancer. There are no words big enough for that kind of loss, only love, compassion & the promise that our loved ones are never forgotten.

Tonight & always, we remember.

12/12/2025

Week 4 Little Mind Masters Weekly Wellbeing:
Teaching Emotional Vocabulary at Home (Without Feeling Like a Lesson)

Watching your child get upset & know something is wrong, but they can’t tell you what, is upsetting & frustrating. You are not alone!
Helping them learn emotional language doesn’t need worksheets, charts or structured activities. In fact, the most powerful emotional learning happens in the tiny, ordinary moments of everyday life.
Start with your own language. Children learn emotional vocabulary by hearing it calmly, naturally & casually.
Instead of asking:
“Why are you acting like that?”
Give this a go:
“I’m wondering if you’re feeling frustrated or tired.”
This gives them the words before expecting them to produce them.
Use the world around you
Children are brilliant observers. Use real life as your emotional dictionary:
• “Look at the clouds today. They look heavy and gloomy. Sometimes feelings feel like that too.”
• “The dog is hiding, I think she’s feeling unsure.”
• “Your friend looked proud when he finished that game.”
Emotions suddenly become something they can see, not just imagine.
Use books in a different way
Most parents read stories at bedtime, try a subtle twist:
After a page or two, simply ask:
“How do you think she feels right now?”
“What do you think he wants?”
“Which part felt exciting to you?”
There’s no right or wrong answers, just gentle exploration & emotional vocabulary grows effortlessly.
Mirror their feelings without taking over.
Reflecting helps children understand themselves through you.
Instead of saying:
“Calm down.”
Give this a go:
“I can see your shoulders are tight. That tells me your body is feeling something big.”
This helps children notice the physical signs in themselves & link them to emotional words, an essential life skill.
Use sensory language
Some children struggle with emotional labels but connect easily to physical sensations:
• tight tummy
• wobbly knees
• hot cheeks
• fast breathing
• heavy body
You can gently link these to emotions later:
“Your tummy felt tight. That’s something we feel when we’re worried.”
You’re not teaching emotions, you’re modelling them
Children learn emotional vocabulary through watching you, listening to how you describe feelings, seeing you handle your own emotions, noticing how you talk about others & by observing everyday life.
If your child struggles to express what’s going on inside, my Little Mind Masters sessions gently help them build emotional awareness, confidence & understanding, in ways that feel natural & fun.
Here’s to raising children who can say what they feel & feel understood when they say it.
Les x

12/12/2025

From Fear to Friendship

When this lovely young girl first came to see me, she was terrified of dogs. So much so that she refused to visit her grandparents because of their family pet. It was heartbreaking for everyone, as family gatherings became difficult and filled with worry.

After just 4 gentle sessions, look at her now… calmly petting her grandparents’ dog with the biggest smile on her face 🐶

Such a huge achievement & I’m so proud of her courage to change & amazing progress!

It’s almost magical what can happen when children are given the right support to understand & manage their emotions in a safe & empowering way. I know I’m doing the right thing when I see results like this one.

Helping children build confidence, resilience & calm, one step at a time.

11/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who nominated a child or school to receive a signed copy of my book, "Nomie's Big Book of Feelings"
Big shout out to St Helens Star Newspaper for helping me!

Here are the worthy winners:

Chapelford Primary School
Holy Spirit Primary School
Dylan Burke-Brown
Willow Bank Special School
Isobel & Jack Crawley
Ellie Mather
Alyssa Hazelby

Congratulations! Please check your emails for details on how to receive your copies.
Les x

10/12/2025

Recently I ran a small competition, with the help of St Helens Star, inviting people to nominate local children to receive a free copy of my new book "Nomie's Big Book of Feelings".
Winners will be announced tomorrow, here on fb.
I'm still looking at all the nominations, there are so many!!

Helens Star

10/12/2025

The school Christmas shows can be magical for some, overwhelming for others.
As the festive season approaches, many children are getting ready for their school Christmas shows.
While these performances can be full of excitement, confidence-building moments & & joy, they can also feel big, loud & a little scary for some children.

Here are a few ways Christmas shows can affect little minds:

Standing on stage can be a wonderful opportunity for children to shine, try something new & feel proud of themselves. But, for some children, especially those who are shy, anxious or neurodivergent, the build-up to performing in front of a crowd can create worry or physical tension.

Bright lights, loud music, costumes & busy rooms can be overwhelming & tiring.

Practice schedules, changes to routine & excitement can leave children feeling drained, tearful or more reactive than usual.

We can support them by keep routines predictable where possible, practice calm breathing together, remind our little ones that every role matters, celebrate their effort, not perfection & give extra downtime after rehearsals or performances.

Christmas shows are a beautiful tradition, but every child experiences them differently.
With understanding and gentle support, we can help them feel safe, proud & emotionally balanced throughout the festive fun.

If your child is feeling overwhelmed and needs extra emotional support, I’m here to help.
Check out Little Mind Masters on my website:
www.lesrobertshypnotherapy.co.uk

09/12/2025

Here’s a short video, explaining more about hypnosis. Happy to chat should you need any further information

08/12/2025

Working with children is magical & I love every minute. Even when they tell me my shoes are “a bit old fashioned” (well, I am recovering from foot surgery!) or my hair “looks greyer today.”
Thanks, guys!

But here’s the best part!

Children are honest, expressive, emotional little people, who just need the right tools to feel safe, confident & understood.

In my sessions and classes, I help children to understand their emotions, build confidence & resilience, feel calmer and more in control, learn skills they’ll use for LIFE

And yes, occasionally help parents understand why their child “felt sad because the toast looked too brown” or “the dog is looking at me funny.”

If your child is struggling with big feelings, worries, friendships, eating, sleeping or just the everyday chaos of growing up, I’m here to help.

Because when a child learns to manage their emotions, the whole family feels the difference.

Send me a message if you’d like more information or want to book a chat. Check out Little Mind Masters on my website:

07/12/2025

Looking for something different, yet memorable for Christmas?

05/12/2025

I’ve had a tremendous response for this so I’m closing any further emails this Sunday 7th. I can then pick the worthy winners.
Again, huge gratitude to St Helens Star for helping

A CHILDREN'S author is giving away free copies of her latest book to young readers.

05/12/2025

Week 3 Little Mind Masters Weekly Wellbeing: Why Behaviour Is Communication

If only children came with a little sign above their heads saying what they really needed…
“I’m overwhelmed.”
“I’m scared.”
“I don’t know how to say what I feel.”
But they don’t, so, they communicate through something far more honest:
their behaviour.
Behaviour is the language children speak before their words catch up.
Children rarely have the vocab, emotional awareness or confidence to explain what’s going on inside them. So, their behaviour becomes the message.
Often, the louder the behaviour, the louder the message underneath.
Here’s what behaviour might be saying:
• “I’m not ignoring you… I’m overwhelmed.”
• “I’m not being rude… I don’t know how to express this feeling.”
• “I’m not being silly… I’m anxious.”
• “I’m not being naughty… I feel out of control inside.”
• “I’m not daydreaming… my brain needs a break.”

Once we shift from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What are you trying to tell me?”, everything changes.
Here are some common examples parents see every day:
1. Shutting down or going quiet
Often means: “This is too much for me.”
Children withdraw when they feel unsure, scared or overstimulated.

2. Anger, shouting or defiance
Often means: “I don’t feel safe or understood.”
Anger is nearly always a protective emotion hiding something softer.

3. Clinginess or needing you constantly
Often means: “I need connection & reassurance.”

4. Silliness, hyperactivity, or “winding up”
Often means: “I have too much energy or emotion inside & don’t know what to do with it.”

5. Not listening or refusing tasks
Often means: “My brain is overloaded, tired, or anxious.”
Your child isn’t giving you a hard time, THEY’RE having a hard time

When we respond with curiosity rather than frustration, our children feel:
• safer
• calmer
• seen
• connected
• understood
When children feel understood, their behaviour softens almost instantly.
Give this simple phrase a go:
Next time a behaviour pops up, pause & gently ask:
“What’s this behaviour telling me?”
This small shift transforms your response from reactive to supportive & teaches your child that their feelings matter, even when they show up in messy ways.
You’re not alone. Understanding behaviour takes patience & practice. You’re doing an amazing job simply by wanting to learn more.
If your child struggles with big feelings, tricky behaviour or emotional overwhelm, my Little Mind Masters sessions help them build the tools, confidence & calm they need to navigate life with more ease.
Here’s to understanding our little people a little more each week.
Les x

05/12/2025

Nomie popped in to say…
Happy Friday!
He’s reminding all little ones (& grown-ups too):

It’s okay to have BIG feelings
Talking about them helps
Weekends are perfect for rest, play & resetting

Have a magical Friday from me & Nomie at Little Mind Masters!