Children’s Mindfulness

These are sessions that take place in the back of my garden, in a special designated hut. I have a huge array of sensory, creative and mindfulness focused activities and I will tailor the environment according to what you tell me about things your child enjoys. You come with your child and stay for the session.

These are child-led, and the they can use the space in anyway they like (as long as it’s safe) and are free to be themselves. I encourage parents to interact in the space, unless a child specifically prefers to play and explore by themselves. I am in the process of opening up the nature space around the hut as an additional area.

I take a role of primarily observation in the session, but will follow a child’s lead if they wish to interact with me. You will receive a written report of my observations with suggestions/advice and future actions after each session.

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Mindfulness therapy is suitable for:

• Children who struggle with emotional dysregulation
• Children with high or specific sensory needs
• Reducing anxiety in both child and parent
• Neurodivergent children
• Children who need a lot of one to one connection and struggle to share parental time with a sibling/s
• Families who experience high stress and challenge from parenting their child. It’s an opportunity to reconnect, play, have fun together, experience moments of calm, and see your child in their essence rather than the behaviour
• Children with EBSA
• Families who’ve experienced trauma. This lovely space supports secure attachment in a playful and loving way.
• Parents who are seeking additional insight and clarity into the needs of their child and ways this can be best supported
• Parents seeking to improve their relationship with their child

Children 14+

If you have a teenager aged 14 or above, I can tailor mindfulness support specific to their needs and can do these as one to one in person or online. These can still have a creative/playful element but will be focused around simple mediation and breathing exercises, These are particularly good for:

• Reducing anxiety and depression
• Helping with exam stress
• Building self-esteem
• Developing tools of emotional resilience for the future
• Sleep issues
• Friendship difficulties

"Denise was recommended to us as we were.lookong to find a way to support our 9 year old with various concerns. Denise was FANTASTIC and quickly identified various traits our daughter has, including ones we hadn't previously discussed with her...

Anon

“Denise has been an incredible support for my daughters. Her mindfulness sessions have helped them manage big emotions with calm and confidence. I’ve noticed a huge improvement in their ability to self-regulate, and they genuinely enjoy the sessions. I couldn’t recommend her enough!”

Hannah

"My audhd’er with PDA has always been highly anxious. We were well informed on reducing demands and parenting in a neuro affirming way. However, when she started to complain of “hearing voices”, I was immediately concerned and sought Denise for some professional support...

Turns out hearing voices can be really common for neurodivergent children and not necessarily a cause for concern. We saw Denise for children’s mindfulness sessions. Denise took time to really get to know betsy. In a genuine authentic way and this didn’t go unnoticed by my 8yr old who can sniff out dis- ingenuity a mile away. It’s was a slow approach, that never felt rushed. Denise quickly learned what activities my daughter responded positively to and what she didn’t. She recognised her need for novelty and every week bought something new to the session. Importantly, she gained my daughter’s trust very quickly and built a wonderful rapport. I noticed within a few sessions that my daughter was gaining in confidence. It taught me that she needs to have a platform and time that is “hers” in order to feel seen and therefore better regulated. Mindfulness was incredibly bonding for us as a family, I only wish I’d looked into it sooner!"

Vikki