Jackie Johnson- Children's Anxiety Specialist

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I'm Jackie Johnson - Children's Anxiety Specialist, and I specialise in helping children, teens, and young adults navigate through anxiety, fear, phobias, and other emotional challenges.

Based in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, I regularly work in Teesside, Co Durham, West Yorkshire - as well as further afield.

My tailored therapy and coaching sessions focus on empowering young individuals to take control of their emotions, build resilience, and enhance their mental well-being. From managing anger to overcoming bullying, I can provide a safe and supportive space for personal growth and healing.

Let me help your child or teen become happier, safer, and more confident in their own skin. Together, we can work towards a brighter future where they can embrace who they are meant to be.

Schedule a call today and let's start the journey towards improving your child's emotional wellness.

I have worked with children, adults and families for over 20 years in differing capacities.

As a children's change worker I have helped children overcome fears and stresses, manage their disruptive and unhappy behaviour, stay in school and achieve beyond expectations.

Where I can, I work with the school and family too, to support the necessary changes.

I have also been commissioned in schools to work individually and in 'psycho-education groups. This group of 6 sessions demonstrated a 75% reduction in recorded behavioural issues within the school.

I work with children in their map of the world, and we have fun which helps change happen easily.

I can work with adults, too- especially young adults up to the age of 30

With years of experience and specialized training in effective approaches for working with people, I am dedicated to helping children, teens, and young adults overcome anxiety, fear, phobias, anger, and other emotional challenges.

I create a safe and supportive environment for all clients, using empowering techniques to help them develop coping skills, build resilience, and improve their emotional well-being.

By working with me, young individuals can take back control of their lives, feel happier and safer, and gain the confidence to be their authentic self

Previous Schools worked in:

Grangefield Academy. Stockton

Stockton Sixth Form College

North Shore, Stockton

Yarm School

Conyers School, Yarm

West Park Primary, Darlington

Farringdon Community Academy, Sunderland

Services Offered by Jackie Johnson - Children's Anxiety Specialist

Anxiety

I use powerful techniques, empowering the person to gain back control and feel calmer

Phobias

Does your child struggle with intense phobias? Whatever the stimulus, I can help them overcome these fears effectively.

Anger

I show young people how to manage their angry feelings, so they can express themselves healthily and appropriately.

Overwhelm

Whether school work, exam nerves or social/ relationship issues, I can help children and young people feel in cotrol, safe and calm

Bullying

I will show your child how to beat the bullies- be empowered and strong with bomb-proof resilience to bad behaviour in others

School Refusal

Many young people experience school refusal. These powerful strategies help them regain confidence and ease back into lexcelling at earning.

Spelling/ Learning, Revision & Exams

I can show children powerful and easy to use strategies for spelling & learning, and emotional regulation for revision and exam performance

Working with Professionals

I have worked with many schools ( see above) and social work teams to develop - individual packages of care for children and young people - groupwork - teaching psychoeducation

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How Does It Work?

I get to know each child in their own words, and quickly understand what makes them 'tick'. From this, I work on what the young person perceives as the current situation and help them to decide what they would like as their preferred situation.

I use cutting-edge change work therapeutic techniques that have the client at the centre - very effective tools that work to empower the young person to have the resources they need.

I will see the child at your home or at school or another place where they feel safe and comfortable.

Please discuss the referral with me in the first instance, and it is best if the young person is willing to attend, fully participate and understands what may happen in a session.

If they need a little encouragement, I can speak with them directly.

I charge £125 per session, and find 2-5 sessions is often enough for the person to have got enough to move towards the changes they want to make.

Daily discounted rates can be arranged for schools (link)

I also charge 45p per mile travel expenses over 10 miles from Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Previous Happy Clients

'J'- 15 year old, Stockton-on-Tees

“Hi Jackie. I'm not sure if you'll remember me, but my name is J and I had some sessions with you earlier in the year at college. I'd just like to say a massive thank you, because without your help in those sessions, I wouldn't be who I am now. I now have little to no issues with my anger, I am the happiest and most confident that I've ever been and I am now also 100% open about my sexuality. So much so, that I am now helping some other people who are struggling with their sexuality or other problems, by being there for them and talking to them without any judgement. Honestly, I can't say thank you enough and I'll never forget how much you've done for me. I wish you all the best. -J ”

Emma, Mother of 'D ', Conyers School Yarm

“Our 15-year-old daughter has been seeing Jackie for a few weeks and she is brilliant. We have seen a massive difference in our daughter. Our daughter was struggling with the pressures of school and a few problems with friends. Jackie has helped our daughter deal with these issues in a positive way. We notice a huge difference in our daughter after seeing Jackie and we see our daughter using the strategies that Jackie has given her when things are difficult. We have noticed that our daughter has a different outlook on life and is so much happier in herself. ”

Phoenix Liddell, Stockton Sixth Form College

“After my sessions with Jackie, I have been able to manage my emotions a lot better and deal with situations that I had before found difficult, as well as this she has given me a more positive outlook on life and helped me find my motivation to succeed in the career that I want. I am so grateful for the help she has given me and would recommend anyone who is struggling with anything in their life to go and see her. ”

Costs- Therapy Sessions for Children, Teens, and Young Adults

I offer therapy sessions to help children, teens, and young adults manage their emotions and overcome their challenges.

Pricing is transparent and competitive, ensuring that everyone has access to the support they need to live happier and healthier lives.

I charge £125 per session up to 18 years old, and find 2-5 sessions is often enough for the person to have enough to move towards the changes they want to make.

It's £150 per session 18 years and older- often 1-2 sessions is enough for an adult

Daily discounted rates can be arranged for schools and other pricing for regular sessions with professionals/ organisations

I also charge 45p per mile travel expenses over 10 miles from Northallerton, North Yorkshire