Children & family: personal experiences

Khushi · Anxiety & panic

Supporting a child through unfamiliar fears

Khushi’s parents describe fears around enclosed spaces and crowds, changes in her confidence and growing difficulty attending school.

Kshitij · Exams & study

Study focus, confidence and exam pressure

“he involved us, it’s a holistic approach with a clear goal at the end.”

Ashwin, Kshitij’s father

Martin · Children & family

A family’s experience of selective eating

“To see Martin having such a good time was so wonderful, he was absorbed in what he was doing”

Kamini, Martin’s mother

Sahil and Shan · Children & family

A family finds a different balance with gaming

Their mother describes how extensive gaming affected the twins’ schoolwork and family connections, and their experience of seeking support together.

Alex · Fears & phobias

When balloons make celebrations difficult

Alex’s mother sought help after a frightening balloon burst made parties and celebrations difficult for her young son.

Anoushka · Confidence & speaking

Finding confidence to speak on stage

Anoushka’s account follows a school student whose self-doubt and fear of public speaking stood in the way of delivering her graduation speech.

Arun · Confidence & speaking

Rebuilding confidence after bullying

Arun’s parents sought support as bullying affected his confidence, social life and schoolwork. His account follows work on self-worth and academic engagement.

A young client · Exams & study

Looking towards a brighter future

An unnamed young client shares an account of concentration, impulsive behaviour and developing personal strategies for everyday life and studies.

Deepesh · Anxiety & panic

Taking part in life beyond social anxiety

Deepesh and his mother describe growing social withdrawal, difficulty connecting with others and seeking support for his confidence.

Hamid · Habits & lifestyle

A young person’s changing lifestyle

Hamid’s account follows his family’s concerns about eating, gaming, activity and confidence, and the changes he describes over the following years.

Harsha · Anxiety & panic

Finding emotional support during IVF

Harsha describes stress and disappointment during repeated IVF attempts, and seeking space to rebuild her emotional resilience. Her account includes her subsequent family experience.

Holly · Confidence & speaking

Feeling more comfortable in performance

Holly’s parents sought support when their young pianist felt comfortable playing at home but struggled with confidence in front of a wider audience.

Joe · Fears & phobias

Returning home after fear of flying

“We will be forever grateful for your work with Joe”

Anthony, Joe’s father

Leah · Fears & phobias

Family travel after a frightening flight

“I couldn’t have been happier. Thank you Russell”

Ayesha, Leah’s mother

Pramod · Anxiety & panic

Rebuilding confidence at school

Pramod’s mother describes his growing withdrawal, social anxiety and difficulty feeling included at school, and why their family sought support.

Rohan · Fears & phobias

Understanding the worry behind the flight

Rohan’s family describe flying avoidance and panic connected to fear of sickness and airline-food smells, and their experience of seeking support.

Saptarshi · Exams & study

School worries, exam blanking and confidence

Saptarshi’s mother became concerned as exam blanking, peer difficulties and falling confidence affected his school experience and results.

Sooraj · Confidence & speaking

Confidence to pursue a personal ambition

Sooraj’s mother sought support as her son became withdrawn and lost confidence. His account connects self-worth, school life and an ambition to become a DJ.

Srinivasan · Confidence & speaking

Finding confidence in a new school

After moving countries, Srinivasan struggled with social situations, making friends and school performance. His parents describe their concerns and experience of seeking support.

Zahra · Anxiety & panic

Seeking support when emotions affect family life

Zahra describes anxiety, panic and difficult emotions affecting her wellbeing and parenting, and her decision to seek support.

Zarek · Habits & lifestyle

Supporting healthier family routines

Zarek’s mother sought support around his eating, gaming and activity. Their account explores changes to everyday family habits and confidence.