What is Included
Session 1: Parent Consultation & Child Introduction
50 minutes
– 30-minute consultation with parent(s)
– Explore the child’s strengths, challenges, and goals
– Discuss anxiety triggers and current support strategies
– 20-minute introduction with child
– Begin building rapport and introducing the programme
Sessions 2-7: Child Coaching Sessions
50 minutes each
Sessions are tailored to the individual child and may include:
– Understanding anxiety and the brain
– Recognising thoughts, feelings, and body signals
– Learning calming and grounding techniques
– Building confidence and self-esteem
– Managing worries and overthinking
– Developing healthy coping strategies
– Emotional regulation skills
– Creating personalised wellbeing tools
Session 8: Review & Parent Consultation
50 minutes
– Celebrate progress and achievements
– Review strategies and tools developed during the programme
– Discuss next steps and maintaining progress
– Joint discussion with child and parent
– Opportunity for parent-only consultation and questions
Who is this Programme Suitable For?
Children aged 8 years and over who may experience:
– Anxiety and excessive worry
– Low confidence or self-esteem
– School-related anxiety
– Friendship or social worries
– Emotional overwhelm
– Difficulties managing anxious thoughts and feelings
Programme Benefits
Children will learn to:
– Better understand their emotions
– Recognise early signs of anxiety
– Develop practical coping strategies
– Build resilience and confidence
– Feel more in control of their worries
Parents will gain:
– A better understanding of anxiety
– Practical tools to support their child
– Increased confidence in responding to worries and emotional challenges
Important Information
This is a coaching and wellbeing programme and is not a substitute for counselling, psychotherapy, or mental health treatment. Where there are concerns regarding a child’s mental health, appropriate professional support may be recommended.
Duration: 8 weeks
Sessions: 8 x 50-minute session
Format: Face-to-face or online
