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For parents and carersWorried about your teenager? Calm, confidential help that starts with a conversation.
Piers Day has supported young people aged 14 and over for more than 26 years, in person in Bury St Edmunds or online via Zoom. Here is what to expect, who it suits and how to take the first step.
No sales, no pressure — Piers will call you personally.
You know something is not right, and you want to help
Teenagers often keep their worries to themselves, and parents are usually desperate to help but not sure how. You might notice that your teenager is:
- Anxious, on edge, or worrying all the time
- Low in mood, withdrawn, or saying “I am fine” when they clearly are not
- Struggling with exam pressure or school anxiety
- Confidence has dropped, or they avoid friends, school or social situations
- Angry, easily frustrated or shutting down
- A habit such as vaping that they want to stop
- Fears or phobias that get in the way of daily life
- Other approaches have not made enough difference
You do not have to have the answers
The first step is a conversation with you, not a session for your teenager. Piers will listen, tell you honestly whether he can help, and if he cannot, point you towards the best next step.
Piers has particular experience working with young people from the age of 14 — exam pressure, school anxiety, confidence and more. His calm, non-judgemental approach helps young people feel at ease.
What parents usually want to know
Ages
Young people aged 14 and over. Piers has particular experience with teenagers.
Online or in person
Sessions online via Zoom from home, or in person at Croasdales, 1 The Traverse, Bury St Edmunds.
Flexible times
Online sessions are available outside usual working hours, which helps around school and work.
Fees
Piers explains the fees on your first call, so you can decide with all the information.
Confidential
A calm, non-judgemental space where your teenager can speak freely.
First step
A conversation with Piers. No sales and no pressure.
Three simple steps for your family
Get in touch
Call, WhatsApp, email or send a message — whatever feels easiest. You do not need to have it all worked out.
A conversation with Piers
Piers calls you personally to hear what is going on, explain how he works, including the fees, and see if he can help. If he cannot, he will say so.
Support shaped around your teenager
In person in Bury St Edmunds or online via Zoom, at a pace that suits them. Many people feel a real difference within four to six weeks.
How teenage support works
Sessions are calm, gentle and built around your teenager. Piers uses hypnotherapy, blended where it helps with NLP, EFT and EMDR, to work with the unconscious patterns behind worry, low mood, anger and low confidence, rather than only managing the symptoms.
Hypnotherapy feels like deep, calm relaxation. Your teenager stays aware and in control throughout, and Piers explains each step as he goes.
More about PiersOnline sessions via Zoom
Many young people feel more at ease at home. Online sessions can be arranged outside usual working hours, which helps around school, work and family life.
All you need is a quiet, private place and a device with a camera. Prefer face to face? Sessions are also held in person at Croasdales, 1 The Traverse, Bury St Edmunds.
Who it suits
- Young people aged 14 and over
- Teenagers dealing with anxiety, low mood, exam or school stress, anger, confidence or a habit they want to change
- Families who want calm, confidential, one-to-one help
Good to know
Hypnotherapy is not a replacement for medical care. Piers is not a doctor, and he will always say so if he thinks your teenager would be better helped elsewhere, for example by their GP.
If your teenager is in immediate danger, call 999. You can also call Samaritans free on 116 123, any time.
Questions parents ask
How old does my teenager need to be?
Piers works with young people aged 14 and over, as well as adults. If your child is younger than 14, get in touch and Piers will tell you honestly whether he can help or who might be better placed to.
What does it cost?
Piers explains the fees on your first call, before you decide anything. There is no pressure to book.
My teenager does not want to talk about it. Will this still work?
That is very common. There is no performance and no need to have the right words. Piers meets young people where they are, at their own pace, and the first step is simply a conversation with you.
How involved will I be?
That is something to talk through on your first call, so that the approach suits both your teenager and your family.
Is hypnotherapy safe for a teenager?
Yes, when it is done by an experienced and well-trained practitioner. Piers has helped thousands of people over more than 25 years, and he makes sure hypnotherapy is suitable before starting. If it is not, he will say so and point you to someone who can safely help.
Your teenager stays aware and in control throughout. It feels like deep, calm relaxation.
How many sessions will they need?
This varies from person to person, because everyone is different and so is the cause of what they are feeling. Many people feel a real difference within four to six weeks. Piers will tell you honestly what he expects once he has spoken to you.
Can sessions be online?
Yes. Sessions via Zoom work well for many young people, who often feel more at ease at home. All you need is a quiet, private place and a device with a camera. Online sessions can also be arranged outside usual working hours.
Is hypnotherapy a replacement for medical care?
No. Piers is not a doctor and does not pretend to be. He works alongside your family and GP, and he is regularly referred to by GPs and other medical professionals. If he thinks your teenager would be better helped elsewhere, he will tell you.
Talk to Piers about your teenager
Tell me a little about what is going on, or just call. I will speak to you personally, with no sales and no pressure, and we will work out the best next step together.
Start a conversation at home
The Living Game is a deck of 52 question cards that helps parents and young people aged 14 to 24 talk about what really matters.
See The Living GameSend Piers a message
I will get back to you personally, usually the same day.