Shannen Herber

South East London

07497 206133

I work with children and families to develop a loving dynamic in your home. My role is to support and guide you towards the results that will transform your family into the secure base you want it to be. In my experience as a nursery nurse I worked[…]

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In my experience as a nursery nurse I worked with a wide range of children including those with severe communication difficulties and was able to find alternative ways to connect with them. This involved establishing a routine and developing a calmer environment to allow them to thrive.

I have worked with children in highly emotional states to ease their frustration, reduce behavioural problems and violent physical outbursts by increasing their communication skills to enable them to express themselves in more appropriate ways.

In my work with parents, I have supported them to identify food intolerances to help aid a change in their child’s behaviour and how to respond appropriately to difficult behaviours at home.

Overall, I see my role as developing an understanding of every child, listening to them, allowing them to be themselves and explore who they are.

As an NLP4Kids practitioner I feel I am able to make a real difference by using my 7+ years experience in working with children and families to help guide you forward. My skills can help you and your child deal with the variety of new situations you will find yourselves in and the emotions that come with them.

Areas: Leighton Buzzard, Milton Keynes, St Albans, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, Dunstable, Luton, Watford, Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield

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How Does Our Therapy Help Children and Young People?

We use a combination of safe and effective therapies with children and teenagers that help them learn how to control their thoughts, emotions and behaviour. Our practitioners are specialists in working with children using a form of therapy called NLP. This stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming. "Neuro" relates to the brain and "linguistic" refers to language and how it is used inside the mind and out of the mouth! "Programming" describes the patterns and habits created, learnt and followed. Using NLP techniques and strategies, (which we have adapted to be fun, safe and easy for children and teenagers to use) we give young people the skills to think in new ways so that they feel in control and learn to understand the world from the perspective of others as well as their own. NLP is a cognitive form of therapy, with some parallels to CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy.) Our work is effective in helping children overcome bad habits, behaviour problems, fears and self esteem problems as well as many other challenges. (See the list below for more suggestions about the types of problems we can help with.)

In addition, our practitioners may have qualifications in other specialist therapies, such as EFT/TFT (tapping techniques), Coaching, Counselling and Hypnotherapy for children.

Hypnosis is perfectly safe for children because it is a relaxed state that they already utilise when learning, watching television or doing something creative. Some children will be able to experience a deep, eyes closed relaxing trance. Young children are usually more suited to an awakened trance. This is induced when playing games, colouring or whilst other activities that our Hypnotherapy4Kids practitioners have been trained to use. Our Hypnotherapists will notice the subtle shifts in your child�s levels of awareness so that they can begin to implant suggestions for change or improvement as soon as they see that an awakened trance is achieved.

The first step in helping your child is to contact a practitioner who is local to you. You can call them on the number above or complete the contact box below if you would like the practitioner to contact you. They will conduct a consultation with you, either over the phone or in person. Once they have understood the challenges your child is facing, they will invite you and your child to meet with them. If you decide to go ahead with some therapy or coaching sessions for your child, the therapist will advise you of the best course of action. Your therapist will give you feedback and advise to help you support your child and you will remain in full control of the number of sessions you book and how often. [Read Less]