School anxiety is a growing concern among students of all ages. While academic pressure, social dynamics, and environmental stressors are often seen as the primary contributors, emotion-based anxiety is an equally significant, though often overlooked, factor. This type of anxiety stems not from specific events or external pressures[…]

Recently at my therapy room in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, I have been working with some children who are not attending school due to anxiety. Following our session’s, it is sometimes clear that the child needs something that a school is not currently offering them and this becomes a[…]

Are you based in or around Market Harborough, Leicestershire, have you gone through a divorce and are wondering how your child/children may be feeling? Often children do not open up to their parents, for fear of upsetting them or looking like they are taking sides, so it can[…]

In recent years, the need for effective mental health support for children has become increasingly apparent. This has been especially noticeable for me, in the area that I work in, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. While general mental health programs can provide a framework, they often fall short in addressing[…]

Anxiety, often considered an affliction that adults face, is increasingly manifesting itself in the lives of children, creating a significant impact on their academic achievements. The pressure to excel, coupled with societies expectations and personal challenges, can trigger anxiety disorders in children, affecting their cognitive abilities, concentration, and[…]