Therapy for Children and Teens in Harpenden & St Albans
- Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy
- Support for childhood anxiety, low mood, stress, anger management, OCD, trauma and more
- Empathetic team
- Guidance for parents and caregivers
- Specialise in working with children, teenagers and young adults
- Free one-hour consultation
Our Harpenden & St Albans Therapist For Children and Teenagers, Vanessa
At the heart of The Youth Fairy’s services in Harpenden and St Albans is Vanessa Olney, an experienced and compassionate therapist. Vanessa’s passion for working with young people has developed over years of working in the early years education sector, where she gained a deep understanding of how children develop emotionally and mentally. Vanessa is a child and teen therapist in Harpenden & St Albans who offers a solution-focused approach to therapy. This means she helps children and teens focus on creating positive changes rather than rehashing past problems.
Her goal is to empower young people by providing them with the tools they need to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional difficulties in their daily lives. Our child therapist in Harpenden & St Albans, Vanessa, tailors her sessions to the individual needs of each young person, making therapy a safe and supportive space. She works with children as young as five and supports teenagers creating personalised sessions based on each young person’s specific challenges, and needs.
This approach fosters trust and connection, helping young people feel more comfortable in their sessions. Whether you need child therapy or teen therapy in Harpenden, Vanessa offers a safe, calm and understanding environment for your child to thrive.
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Our Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy in Harpenden & St Albans
At The Youth Fairy, we use solution-focused therapy to help children and teenagers create lasting, positive change. Rather than the more analytical forms of counselling for children that tend to focus on past difficulties, this approach looks ahead to a brighter future, helping young people develop resilience, self-confidence, and emotional well-being.
Our child and teen therapy in Harpenden & St Albans is designed to equip young people with practical coping strategies that allow them to face life’s challenges with greater ease. Her deep understanding of the neuroscience behind emotional wellbeing makes her a highly effective child and teen therapist in Harpenden & St Albans. By tailoring each session to the child’s developmental stage, Vanessa is able to connect with young people in a meaningful way, helping them overcome challenges and build emotional resilience. This focused and personalised approach makes therapy both productive and engaging for children and teenagers alike.
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During the free initial consultation, Vanessa explains how the brain works in an easy-to-understand, age-appropriate way, giving both parents and children valuable insights into how mental health challenges develop.
Her sessions are designed to help young people become more aware of their strengths and abilities. By fostering a positive mindset, Vanessa guides children and teens through a process of personal growth, giving them the confidence they need to manage their emotions and behaviours in healthier ways.
This knowledge equips families with the tools they need to support their children effectively. Vanessa also offers additional resources to help create a supportive home environment for your child, like our blogs on child mental health and development in The Parent Pad section of our website.
Book your free initial consultation today! Call Vanessa on 07423 264531 or drop an email at Vanessa@theyouthfairy.com
Specialised Focus
Vanessa offers solution-focused therapy in Harpenden & St Albans which is a modern, research-informed approach that combines elements of SFBT, CBT, NLP and Clinical Hypnosis. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, low mood, or emotional regulation, Vanessa offers a personalised approach that meets their specific emotional and developmental needs.
Experienced Therapists
Vanessa is fully qualified in solution-focused clinical hypnotherapy and psychotherapy, working from her home therapy space in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Her years of experience working with children and teens, combined with her passion for neuroscience and mental well-being, make her an exceptional child therapist in St Albans & Harpenden. She is also among the well-known teen therapists in the St Albans area, addressing issues like anxiety, anger issues, school avoidance and behavioural challenges.
Supporting Family Involvement
Parental involvement is a key part of the therapeutic process at The Youth Fairy. Vanessa encourages parents and caregivers to be connected with their child’s mental health journey every step of the way. She provides practical advice and guidance on how you can support your child’s emotional well-being at home between sessions.
Child Therapy in Harpenden & St Albans
More and more children are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, and other emotional challenges in today’s modern world, making this crucial time even more challenging to navigate alone. Vanessa’s child therapy and teen therapy in Harpenden & St Albans provides a safe and supportive space for young people to create healthier emotional habits.
Whether your child is struggling with school-related stress, behavioural issues, or social anxiety, Vanessa uses solution-focused therapy to help them move forward with confidence. Her personalised sessions allow children to express themselves in a way that feels natural to them, helping them to build resilience and self-awareness.
As a trusted child therapist in Harpenden and surrounding areas, Vanessa is dedicated to helping children feel more in control of their emotions and behaviours, enabling them to navigate childhood with greater ease. Her work with children is always focused on creating positive, long-lasting change.
Teen Therapy in Harpenden & St Albans
The teenage years are filled with emotional and social challenges that can be overwhelming for both teens and their families. Many teenagers experience anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression during this period due to peer pressure and academic stress. Vanessa’s teen therapy in St Albans & Harpenden offers teens a supportive and non-judgemental environment where they can build emotional resilience and become happier, more positive versions of themselves.
As a mum of two teenage boys, our teenage therapist in Harpenden, Vanessa, uses her own personal journey, as well as her therapeutic techniques and experience to help young people develop coping strategies and adequately manage stress. Her sessions focus on empowering teens to take control of their mental health, helping them build the confidence and self-esteem they need to get through their adolescent years with greater ease.
Through solution-focused therapy in St Albans, Vanessa helps teens identify their strengths and potential, guiding them toward a more positive and hopeful outlook. Whether your teen is struggling with school-related stress, social pressures, or emotional difficulties, Vanessa is here to provide the support they need. For those that would rather remain in the comfort of their own home for therapy, Vanessa also provides online sessions.
Call Vanessa on 07423 264531 or email Vanessa@theyouthfairy.com for more information!
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart! You have given so much to my daughter. She is radiating a beauty and confidence that has not been seen for such a long time."
Why Put Your Faith in The Youth Fairy?
At The Youth Fairy, we are committed to helping children and teens thrive emotionally and mentally. Vanessa’s experience as a child therapist and a teenage therapist in St Albans and Harpenden makes her uniquely qualified to provide the support your child needs. Her solution-focused therapy approach allows young people to focus on the future, building resilience and confidence as they navigate the challenges of growing up.
With a focus on empowering young minds, Vanessa works closely with both children and their families to create a positive and supportive therapeutic experience. If you’re looking for an expert in child therapy in St Albans or Harpenden, look no further than Vanessa and The Youth Fairy team.Take the first step toward supporting your child’s mental health today by booking a free one-hour initial consultation with Vanessa.
Whether it’s child therapy in Harpenden or teen therapy in St Albans, The Youth Fairy is here to help your child thrive.
Call Vanessa on 07423 264531 or drop an email at Vanessa@theyouthfairy.com. You can also book an appointment here!
