Welcome to Brighter Futures Child Therapy
Empowering young people with essential life skills, ensuring they thrive in the face of life’s challenges!
I’m Nicola McCay, your NLP4Kids practitioner providing online coaching therapy and face-to-face sessions at my therapy centre based in Lifford-Strabane.
I have expertise in helping kids, teens and young adults with:
- SELF-HARMING
- ADHD
- OCD
- BUILDING CONFIDENCE
- TRAUMA/PTSD
- ANXIETY
- BULLYING
- TRANSITIONING TO NEW SCHOOL
- SCHOOL REFUSAL
- ADDICTIONS
- EXAM STRESS
- LOW SELF-ESTEEM
- FAMILY CONFLICT
and much more!
Who I Help!
I work with many families online and face-to-face at my therapy centre in Lifford, Donegal. Through offering online sessions I support children and teenagers struggling with a variety of issues like self-harm, ADHD, anxiety, bullying, no matter where the live! Using child friendly NLP techniques that are effectively adapted to online or in-person sessions, I help young people to reframe their thoughts, develop healthier behaviours, and build resilience.
My approach is personalised to meet the unique needs of each young person, ensuring effective and lasting results.
Is this you?
- Are you a parent seeking help for your child’s mental and emotional well-being?
- Do you see your child or young person grappling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, exam stress, intense anger, ADHD, ODD, or bullying? Are you feeling the weight of their struggles?
- Do you find the situation intensifying?
- Have you observed its effects on their sleep, education, or social interactions?
- Do you feel lost, as if you’re losing touch with your child’s true self?
As a parent myself, I deeply understand the importance of nurturing my child’s mental and emotional well-being. When challenges like anxiety, depression, or exam stress arise, it’s natural to worry about their happiness and development. If you’re facing these challenges and feeling overwhelmed, know that you’re not alone.
I am passionate about what the NLP4Kids therapy offers our young people because it equips them with invaluable life skills and emotional tools that empower them to navigate life’s complexities with confidence and resilience.
Reaching out for support either online or face-to-face is a proactive step towards helping your child thrive and ensure they receive the support they need to navigate life’s challenges.
“Good habits formed at youth make all the difference.” ~Aristotle
If you would like to discuss your concerns about your child with me, please book a FREE 30-min Consultation at a convenient time for you.
Interested to know more about how NLP4Kids can help your child?
NLP4Kids adapts Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques into a child-friendly approach to help children develop emotional resilience, improve behaviour, and enhance learning and communication skills.
NLP4Kids empowers children by equipping them with practical skills to tackle anxiety, depression, lack of focus, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and defiance, fostering resilience. This child therapy approach addresses various emotional and mental health issues effectively through personalised, evidence-based practices. It focuses on age-appropriate strategies to enhance coping mechanisms ensuring children are equipped to handle challenges.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and NLP4Kids (Neuro-Linguistic Programming for Kids) are distinct therapeutic methods for children:
CBT focuses on modifying negative thoughts and behaviours, using a structured approach for issues like anxiety or depression.
NLP4Kids emphasises sensory perception and language patterns, offering flexible, personalised interventions that address emotional responses and communication skills. Both approaches are effective and beneficial depending on the child’s therapeutic needs.
Check out my FAQ page for more information.
Play Therapy and NLP4Kids both offer valuable support for children, yet they offer distinct approaches to supporting children. Play Therapy, rooted in psychodynamic theory, uses play for emotional expression, while NLP4Kids applies Neuro-Linguistic Programming for targeted change.
Play Therapy allows spontaneous expression, while NLP4Kids employs structured techniques.
Both enhance well-being, with NLP4Kids focusing on self-awareness and communication skills.
Check out my FAQ page for more information.
While I have extensive experience in helping children cope with ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, SCHOOL STRESS, BULLYING, SELF-HARM and a variety of other issues, my primary focus is on assisting young people with neurodiversity, particularly those with ADHD. I have developed successful strategies to help them navigate their unique challenges and have had the privilege of helping many children achieve positive outcomes.
Children and teenagers with ADHD face a multitude of challenges that can impact their daily lives and overall well-being. These challenges include:
- Attention and Concentration Difficulties: Struggling to stay focused on tasks, which can lead to academic underperformance and frustration.
- Impulsivity: Acting without thinking, which can result in risky behaviours and difficulties in social interactions.
- Hyperactivity: Excessive movement and fidgeting, making it hard to sit still and complete tasks.
- Emotional Regulation: Difficulty managing emotions, leading to frequent mood swings and potential conflicts with peers and family.
- Organisation and Time Management: Challenges in organising tasks and managing time effectively, often leading to missed deadlines and forgotten assignments.
- Social Interactions: Difficulty understanding social cues and maintaining friendships, which can lead to feelings of isolation and low self-esteem.
Through my dedicated work, I have helped many children overcome these significant challenges and develop effective strategies for managing their symptoms. By understanding the unique needs of these young individuals, I aim to help them transform their thoughts and emotions positively.