Children's therapy · NLP & Hypnotherapy

Helping children feel calmer, more confident and better equipped for life's challenges

Tailored one-to-one therapy that brings together 25+ years in education, Montessori and SEND support with NLP and hypnotherapy — so your child is understood in the real context of school, home and family life.

Supporting children with ADHD, autism, anxiety and much more

NLP Practitioner & Hypnotherapist
25+ yearsin education, Montessori & SEND support
  • 25+ years in education
  • Montessori & SEND experience
  • NLP Practitioner
  • Qualified Hypnotherapist
1:1Every programme built around your child
Meet Nicole

An educator's insight, a therapist's toolkit

I'm Nicole, and I've spent more than 25 years working with children across education, Montessori settings and SEND support. I founded Nicomelia Therapy to bring that experience together with my qualifications as an NLP Practitioner and Hypnotherapist.

It means I understand your child's difficulties not just therapeutically, but within the real context of their school, home and family life. No two children are the same — and no two approaches should be either.

  • Tailored programmes, never one-size-fits-all
  • Deep understanding of school life and SEND
  • Focused on your child's strengths
Read Nicole's story
How I can help

Support for the things children really struggle with

I've worked one-to-one with children facing a wide range of needs. Here are some of the areas I most often support.

ADHD & autism support

Helping neurodivergent children understand how they work, manage overwhelm and build on their natural strengths.

Anxiety & stress

Calming techniques your child can actually use — in the classroom, at bedtime and in overwhelming moments.

Confidence & self-esteem

Helping children notice what they're good at, quieten negative self-talk and take brave steps at their own pace.

School anxiety & transitions

From school refusal to moving up to secondary — support from someone who knows the school environment inside out.

Emotional regulation

Understanding what sits behind big feelings and behaviour, and practising ways to manage them before they boil over.

Sleep difficulties

Relaxation and hypnotherapy techniques to help racing minds wind down and feel safe at bedtime.

How it works

A gentle, step-by-step start

Reaching out is often the hardest part. Here's what happens once you do.

  1. Get in touch

    Call, email or send a message. We'll have an informal chat about what's going on and whether I'm the right fit.

  2. Getting to know your child

    I learn about your child's needs, strengths, and what's happening at school and at home.

  3. A tailored programme

    I build a programme around your child, drawing on NLP, hypnotherapy and practical strategies from years in education.

  4. Skills for life

    Your child builds tools and self-belief they'll carry with them long after our work together ends.

I'm passionate about helping children recognise their own strengths and build skills they'll carry with them well beyond our work together.

Nicole Van StadenFounder, Nicomelia Therapy

Let's talk about your child

Get in touch to find out how Nicomelia Therapy could support your child. Calls are welcome any time.