Category: Child Counselling


Mar 24 2025

School Refusal: When Anxiety Locks the Door—How to Help Your Child Walk Through It

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Why Your Child Won’t Go to School and How You Can Help 🖊️ By Nicola McCay – NLP4Kids Licensed and Registered Practitioner 🚸 The Growing Concern of School Refusal School refusal, often mistaken for truancy, is a growing issue across the UK and Ireland. Unlike truancy—where children deliberately[…]

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Feb 6 2025

The Buckets of Overwhelm!

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The Buckets of Overwhelm: Helping Kids Balance Their Emotions Have you noticed your child snapping over something small, bursting into tears, or retreating into their room and shutting the door? It might not just be “a bad day.” It could be their emotional buckets spilling over! The Two[…]

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Jan 23 2025

The Nervous System Ninja: Anxiety Hacks for Kids

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The Nervous System Ninja: Helping Your Kids Chill Out Hey there, parents! It’s Nicola McCay, back with another superpower-filled blog to help you and your mini-me’s navigate the wacky world of emotions, anxiety, and stress. The Nervous System: It’s like a Wild Ride Imagine your nervous system as[…]

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Oct 18 2024

Understanding Childhood Anger: How the Six Human Needs Can Help Us Address Outbursts

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How often do you find yourself wondering, “Why is my child so angry all the time?” Could it be that their outbursts are more than just bad behaviour—perhaps they’re signals of unmet emotional needs? What if understanding six simple human needs could unlock the secret to helping children[…]

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Jul 17 2024

The Benefits of Online Coaching Therapy for Kids Aged 8+ and Supporting Research

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In today’s fast-paced, digital world, online coaching therapy has emerged as a viable and sometimes preferable alternative to traditional face-to-face sessions, particularly for children aged 8 and above. As an NLP4Kids therapist based in the town town of Lifford, Donegal, near Strabane I am very aware of how[…]

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Jul 1 2024

Conquering OCD in Kids and Teenagers: A New Path to Freedom

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is increasingly affecting children and teenagers in the United Kingdom and Ireland.. This rise in OCD cases highlights the urgent need for effective treatment approaches. As anNLP4Kids practitioner, I am making significant strides in helping young people overcome this debilitating condition using Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)[…]

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Jun 22 2024

Empowering Your Anxious Child!

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Hi there, I’m Nicola McCay NLP4Kids Practitioner I understand deeply how debilitating anxiety can be for children. Growing up as a nervous and anxious child myself, I faced many of the same challenges your child might be experiencing now. Today, as an NLP4Kids Practitioner based in Lifford-Strabane, I[…]

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Jun 18 2024

Navigating the Transition from Primary to Secondary School: How to Support Your Child

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Transitioning from primary to secondary school is a significant milestone in a child’s life. It’s a time of excitement, anticipation, and, understandably, some anxiety. As a parent, you play a crucial role in supporting your child through this period. Understanding their emotions and knowing how to help can[…]

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Jun 16 2024

Building Confidence in Kids and Teenagers: Practical Insights and NLP Techniques

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As a foster parent, Childline counsellor and NLP4Kids Practitioner,  I often observe the profound impact that confidence, or the lack thereof, can have on children’s lives. In today’s world, many children and teenagers face unique challenges that can erode their self-confidence. However, with the right support and techniques,[…]

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Jun 12 2024

Self-Harm in Children: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents of Boys and Girls

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Self-harm among children and adolescents is a growing concern, with worrying statistics highlighting significant differences between boys and girls in the UK and Ireland. As a parent, it is crucial to understand the factors that drive self-harm, recognise the warning signs, and know how to approach this sensitive[…]

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