Caroline Sutton Hypnotherapy- anxiety specialist

Caroline Sutton Hypnotherapy- anxiety specialist Clinical hypnotherapist- expert in anxiety and fear. Supporting adults and children's mental health.

07/09/2026

A child can enjoy parts of school and still be struggling far more than you realise.

They might love seeing their friends, enjoy a particular lesson, or seem happy at certain points in the day, but that doesn’t mean school as a whole feels manageable.

Lunchtime is a good example. For a neurodivergent child, it can mean noise, smells, social pressure, unpredictability and difficulties around eating, all at once.

So rather than asking, “But they like school, don’t they?” it can be much more helpful to ask, “Which parts feel okay, and which parts feel difficult?”

That’s where an individualised, solution focused approach can really help.

Look beneath the surface, get curious, and focus on the small changes that might make the day feel safer and more manageable.

06/09/2026

I’m really looking forward to being a guest on the Untypical Parent Podcast tomorrow 🎙️💛

I’ll be sharing some of my own experiences, both as a neurodivergent parent and as a therapist supporting neurodivergent young people and their families.

These conversations matter so much to me, and I’d love to take some of your voices into the podcast too.

Is there anything you’d particularly like me to talk about or a question you’d love me to answer?

Leave me a comment or send me a message. I’d genuinely love to hear from you 🤍

02/09/2026

As a therapist who works with children and young people, I’m already being contacted by parents whose children are feeling really anxious about returning to school.

And this transition can be particularly difficult for neurodivergent young people.

Changes in routine, sensory demands, uniforms, busy classrooms, social expectations and the pressure of simply getting through the school day can all feel overwhelming.

Your child might become more irritable, tearful, withdrawn, complain of tummy aches or headaches, struggle to sleep, or start saying they don’t want to go back.

These aren’t always signs that they’re being difficult or refusing. Often, they’re signs that their nervous system is feeling under threat.

One of the most important things you can do is help them feel understood and safe.

You don’t need to have all the answers, and you don’t need to fix everything at once.

I’ve created a practical Return to School Guide for parents, with simple strategies to help reduce overwhelm, think about sensory needs and make the transition back to school feel a little more manageable.

If you’d like a copy, comment GUIDE and I’ll send you the details.

30/08/2026

As the return to school gets closer, anxiety can begin to build, even for children who genuinely want to go back.

Yesterday I spoke with a parent whose 10-year-old is terrified about returning to school. In this video I share one of the things I suggested to help reduce the pressure and support their nervous system through the transition.

Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do is recognise and validate feelings 🤎

28/08/2026

Parenting a child or young person who experiences anxiety, overwhelm or emotional barriers to attending school can feel incredibly isolating.

That’s exactly why I created the Extraordinary Minds Parent Membership Group.

It’s a private, supportive and non-judgemental space where parents can feel understood, connect with others who genuinely get it, and join regular live sessions with me to ask questions and receive support.

In today’s live we talked about returning to school and college, the nervous system, masking, sensory regulation, rejection and justice sensitivity, reasonable adjustments and how we can help young people better understand what is happening for them.

I’ve intentionally kept the membership low cost because I want ongoing support to feel accessible.

If you’d like to know more, comment SUPPORT below and I’ll send you the details. 💛

27/08/2026

Returning to school or college can bring such mixed emotions. A young person may genuinely want to go back, see their friends and get into a routine again, while their nervous system is still responding with fear, anxiety or overwhelm. And for some families, there may not be a suitable placement to return to, or home education may be the right path. Over the next few days I’ll be sharing some simple, practical ways to help make the transition into September feel a little safer and more manageable. 💛

A little introduction, because there are quite a few new faces here 👋💛I’m Caroline. I’m a neurodivergent therapist, auth...
24/08/2026

A little introduction, because there are quite a few new faces here 👋💛

I’m Caroline. I’m a neurodivergent therapist, author and mum, and much of my professional life is spent helping children, teenagers and families better understand anxiety, autism, ADHD and school-related distress.

But there’s quite a lot of life outside the therapy room too 😂

I’m happiest travelling somewhere new, renovating our slightly chaotic Edwardian house, walking Molly, attempting to convince myself I’m a runner, wild swimming, seeing friends and probably wearing something orange 🍊

I’m also increasingly passionate about showing that life in your 50s and 60s doesn’t have to become smaller. I love clothes, travel, learning new things and becoming more comfortable in my own skin as I get older.

So on here you’ll probably get a mixture of brains, therapy, neurodivergence, home renovations, travel, clothes and ordinary life.

If you’re new here, tell me something about you too ❤️

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