Working with children CPD
The aim of this CPD is to inspire participants to feel confident in working with children and teenagers, and it will involve informative discussion and engaging activities. Sian will also share a range of specific, creative ideas and resources.
Course content
This CPD will cover:
- The key points of solution-focused practice when working with children.
- Understanding a range of childhood conditions for which hypnotherapy is effective.
- How to build rapport and communicate effectively with children, including those who are reluctant, unwilling or unable to talk.
- How a solution-focused approach supports children in the development of their own solutions to problems.
- The importance of recognising and acknowledging children’s strengths.
- How to engage children in the process effectively, including creative ideas for the younger age range.
- How to tailor the initial consultation, including an adapted information gathering handout.
- The importance of setting clear goals and how to measure them effectively.
- Utilising scaling and the miracle question to develop goals.
- How to communicate with parents, manage their expectations and encourage behaviour that will impact positively on the process.
- Hypnotherapeutic interventions which can be utilised with children.
- Different ways children respond during hypnosis and how to manage this.
- Age-appropriate metaphors and language patterns, including handouts.
- Your toolbox – ideas for props and sensory aids.
Presenter
Sian Noon
HPD, DSFH, NLP Master Practitioner, SPD (Supervisor), NCH (Acc), AfSFH (Reg), QTS
Sian is the owner of The Youth Fairy, specialising in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy for children and teenagers. In addition to running her busy practice in Sussex, she has over a decade of experience working with young people in an educational setting, as a qualified teacher and Head of Year, responsible for the social and emotional well-being of students.
Sian also runs CPHT Brighton, Hampshire and London with her husband Brian and is a qualified NLP Master Practitioner and Coach.
Reviews
"It was probably the best CPD I've been on since qualifying so thank you Sian!"
"It was an absolutely brilliant CPD which left me full of enthusiasm to put it all into practice. Thank you!!"
It was extremely informative and very helpful. The ideas presented to us by Sian will be of immense help as we move forward with working with children.
Stuart B 11 May 2026
I decided to do Sian's CPD as I am currently supporting many younger children with mental health issues. I found the CPD very informative and interesting, and I have gained many tips and tricks to make the Hypnotherapy sessions more child-focused.
Melanie B 11 May 2026
Fantastic CPD if you are working with children...it went too quick! Sian is so knowledgeable and helpful! Everything was so informative and helpful. A good amount of interaction helped to understand how valuable the tasks are. Came away with lots of tools and tips which I cant wait to use straight away!
Tina M 10 May 2026
Thank you for such an informative session - you answered lots of my questions and now I feel far more confident
Angela K 3 December 2025
I found this CPD was just what I was looking for at the time that I needed it. Expertly delivered by Sian, very enthusiastic and engaging presentation style. I have some really good ideas to bring into my practice. Thank you very much indeed.
Amy J 29 November 2025
Thanks !
Kalli H 28 November 2025
The most interesting informative topic and really good interaction with group as a whole, she stayed on end of the course for anyone to ask questions and was really helpful taking time to answer a query I had. Well worth the time and money spent, best CPD I have been on
claire G 23 October 2024
Booking
This CPD is for Solution-Focused Hypnotherapists, graduates of CPHT.