The Youth Fairy Brighton and Hove

The Youth Fairy Brighton and Hove A modern, solution focused approach to positive change for Children and Teens.

We are Gisele and Lisa Jane, therapists at The Youth Fairy, a team of Solution Focused therapists dedicated to improving the emotional well-being and mental health of children and teenagers suffering from anxiety, stress, anger, emotional regulation and low confidence. Mental health in young people is something that is close to both our hearts and we have a passion for empowering children to think

more positively, value themselves, recognise their strengths and capabilities and support them in navigating the challenges they might face on the way to reaching their full potential. We both offer a complimentary 1 hour, initial consultation face-to-face in Central Brighton or Hove, during which our main focus will be on your child; discussing their current situation, their best hopes for the therapy and how we can collaborate to bring about positive changes to support them in achieving their goals. As well as helping your child make positive changes with Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, educating them on their well-being is something we know to be an important part of the change process. So, during the consultation, we'll also take the time to explain how the brain works in an age-appropriate and child-friendly manner, helping children understand why they might be experiencing certain emotions and symptoms. This psychoeducational element to our approach can be really motivational to children as they realise there is hope, see more clearly what we can do about it and supports them in developing more positive, healthy habits for life. This knowledge is super helpful for you as a parent too - it allows for greater understanding, creates a common language to talk more easily with your child about their well-being and gives you specific ideas of how you can best support the process (and beyond). You’ll also get a relaxation audio download to help improve any sleep problems they are having and support the process. You can feel reassured your child is in an experienced and safe pair of hands; in addition to being therapists, we collectively have over 35+ years of experience working with young people in various settings. Gisele, as a Montessori Practitioner and in primary schools and Lisa as a T.A in a school for children with severe learning difficulties. Lisa also supported young people in a FE College for 16-19 year olds, focusing on developing independence and functions skills. We are both fully insured, have an up-to-date Enhanced DBS certificate and are members of the following professional bodies:

• National Board for Modern Psychotherapy (NBMP)
• Association For Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH)
• National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH)
• Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)

Emetophobia is not just a fear of being sick. 🤢For some children, the fear of vomiting can become so overwhelming that i...
07/09/2026

Emetophobia is not just a fear of being sick. 🤢

For some children, the fear of vomiting can become so overwhelming that it begins to affect their entire world 😫

They may avoid certain foods, refuse invitations to parties or sleepovers, become anxious about going to school, or constantly worry that they or someone else might be sick.

This fear is known as emetophobia, an intense fear of vomiting. It can trigger the brain's fight-or-flight response, causing children to experience genuine physical symptoms even when they aren't ill, such as:
👉Nausea
👉Stomach aches
👉Dizziness
👉Panic

As parents, one of the most powerful things you can do is listen without judgment, encourage open conversations, help your child understand what's happening in their brain, and gently build coping strategies together. Small, consistent steps really do matter.

If your child's fear is beginning to affect their daily life, they don't have to face it alone. With the right support, children can learn to manage their anxiety, build confidence and move forward with greater freedom.

Message us here on Facebook, or find our contact details in our profile if you'd like to chat about support for your child.

Have you noticed any of these signs in your child? 👇

06/09/2026

Sleepwalking can be alarming to witness, but should you wake your child? 🤔

Usually, the answer is no.

Although their eyes may be open and they appear awake, they're actually still asleep. Waking them can leave them feeling confused and distressed. Instead, gently guide them back to bed if it's safe to do so, and make sure the environment is free from hazards ☺️

Most episodes are harmless and children often grow out of sleepwalking as they get older.

Have you ever discovered your child sleepwalking in the middle of the night? 😴

🦋✨ We had such a lovely time at the Sussex Butterfly Gardens at Stanmer Park! 🌿We spent ages wandering around admiring t...
06/09/2026

🦋✨ We had such a lovely time at the Sussex Butterfly Gardens at Stanmer Park! 🌿

We spent ages wandering around admiring the incredible array of butterflies, and were so lucky that lots of them came and landed on our hands. 🦋🥰

It’s such a beautiful, peaceful space — and I love that butterflies are such a wonderful symbol of change, growth and metamorphosis. 🌱➡️🦋

It feels like such a lovely metaphor for the work we do too. Sometimes change takes time, but with the right environment, support and space to grow, something beautiful can emerge. 💛

We absolutely loved it! 🦋🌿💫

Do you feel that your child’s potential is being affected by anxiety, stress or low confidence? Are they more than capab...
05/09/2026

Do you feel that your child’s potential is being affected by anxiety, stress or low confidence? Are they more than capable of achieving success but struggle to muster up that superhero confidence and self-belief to sparkle when it matters most to them? 🦸‍♀️

✨The Youth Fairy SPARKLE programme ✨ is designed to give children that extra superhero confidence to perform at their very best when it counts. Areas we can help with include exam confidence, stage and sports performance, mindset blocks and public speaking.

Throughout the process they’ll learn what happens in our brains when we get anxious, frustrated or stressed under pressure and why this can affect out ability to take on new learning, forget our knowledge/game plan, make nervous mistakes or give up avoiding the pressure of a challenge.

There is no pressure to have all the answers, I am here to listen, understand and help them find a way forward so that they can begin to rediscover their confidence, resilience and sense of self.

Get in touch today to find out how I can help support you child 🧚

🌟In every session, we use a scaling question — asking how happy, confident or in control someone is feeling, depending...
04/09/2026

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In every session, we use a scaling question — asking how happy, confident or in control someone is feeling, depending on what they’re working on. They choose a number from 0–10. It’s a snapshot of where they are right now.

It also gives us a really useful starting point: “If you moved just one step higher, what might be different? What would you notice?”

This child redesigned our scale and made it completely their own. 💛 Such a lovely, creative way to bring an important part of our work to life.

I love seeing young people put their own stamp on the tools we use. ✨

🚶‍♀️💤 Has your child ever wandered the house while asleep or held a full conversation they couldn't remember the next mo...
02/09/2026

🚶‍♀️💤 Has your child ever wandered the house while asleep or held a full conversation they couldn't remember the next morning?

Sleepwalking and sleep talking can feel surprising (and sometimes a little worrying), but they're actually very common in childhood and are usually a normal part of brain development.

In our latest blog, we explore:
✨ What sleepwalking and sleep talking really are
🧠 The fascinating neuroscience behind why they happen
💛 Why they're often nothing to worry about
🌙 Practical ways to support your child and improve sleep quality
🏡 Simple safety tips for parents

Understanding what's happening in your child's brain can help these night time adventures feel a lot less scary and a lot more manageable.

Read the full blog here 👇
https://www.theyouthfairy.com/sleepwalking-sleep-talking-children/

01/09/2026

Writing down your thoughts and feelings doesn't have to be negative, even if what you need to say feels difficult 😫

We encourage children and young people not to spend too much time dwelling on past problems, replaying upsetting situations, or holding on to anger.

But that doesn't mean ignoring difficult feelings. In fact, expressing how you feel can be a really positive action.

Writing a letter you never intend to send can allow you to say what you wanted to say, acknowledge how something made you feel, have a cry if you need to, and then begin to shift your attention towards what you want next.

You could write to:
✨ Someone who has upset you
✨ Your worries or anxiety
✨ Your younger self
✨ Your future self
✨ Someone you miss
✨ Or simply yourself

The important part isn't sending the letter; it's permitting yourself to express what's there.

We talk a lot about the 3Ps – positive actions, positive interactions and positive thoughts. And being positive doesn't mean pretending everything is fine or never feeling sad, angry or upset.

Sometimes the positive action is recognising 'this hurt me', or 'this is how I feel', and finding a healthy way to express it before deciding where you'd like your attention and energy to go next.

Because there's a difference between expressing a feeling and getting stuck in it.

So write it down. Say what you need to say. Have a good cry if you need one. And when you're ready, ask yourself:

👉What would I like to happen next to move forward more positively from this situation.

Imagine your child's brain 🧠 is changing gears between deep sleep and being awake.Usually, the whole brain changes toget...
31/08/2026

Imagine your child's brain 🧠 is changing gears between deep sleep and being awake.

Usually, the whole brain changes together. But with sleep talking and sleepwalking, only part of the brain makes the transition.

The areas controlling movement become active enough for your child to sit up, walk or talk, while the parts responsible for thinking, awareness and memory remain asleep. That's why they may seem awake, but they're not and it's one of the reasons sleepwalking can look so convincing, even though your child is still deeply asleep 😴😴

Although these episodes can feel alarming for parents, they're very common in children and are usually harmless. Keeping a regular sleep routine, reducing overtiredness and making the home safe are often the most effective ways to manage them.

Understanding what's happening inside your child's brain can make these strange night time behaviours feel a little less frightening 🧚

😃Good Morning from Devils d**e. Making the most of a dry sunny spell.☀️A cuppa and an Almond croissant with a view. Grea...
30/08/2026

😃Good Morning from Devils d**e. Making the most of a dry sunny spell.☀️
A cuppa and an Almond croissant with a view.
Great way to start a Sunday 🥐☕️

What are you up to today?

28/08/2026

Some of the most common soundbites we hear about self-esteem miss what’s actually going on. Self-esteem is how we value and perceive ourselves. It's based on our opinions and beliefs about ourselves.

In this reel, we're busting some of the biggest myths about self-esteem to help parents support their children in ways that really make a difference.

Which myth surprised you the most? Let us know below. 💜

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