LiberatingTouch®
A gentle, heart-centred way back to yourself.
Children & families
Gentle sessions for children and families navigating autism, ADHD and additional needs, and support for the parents, who are rarely asked how they are.
What it is
Anita has a special interest in supporting children and families, particularly those navigating autism, ADHD, and other additional educational needs.
This is written for the parent, because it is usually the parent reading it. Sessions are adapted to the child and to the family, and nothing here is one-size-fits-all. The aim is to support, not to diagnose or to treat autism or ADHD themselves, and nothing here will change who your child is.
And, said plainly, support for you. Families in this position are usually managing a great deal and are rarely asked how they are doing themselves. Sessions for the parent alone are entirely legitimate and often a good place to start.
Photograph · Children & families
What people bring to it
None of this needs to be tidy or explainable before you arrive.
A child who is often overwhelmed
Difficulty settling or sleeping
Big feelings that arrive faster than words
Transitions and changes of routine
Parents who are exhausted
Complementary therapy supports wellbeing alongside medical care. No outcome is promised, and nothing here is a substitute for advice from your GP or specialist.
Good to know
Anita will ask about your child's needs before a first session, so that the pace and the setting can be led by the child rather than by a plan.
Sessions with anyone under 18 are booked and consented to by a parent or carer.
Questions about Children & families
Is this a treatment for autism or ADHD?
No, and it is not offered as one. These sessions offer gentle, adapted support for the child and the family. Nothing more is claimed, and nothing here is a substitute for the clinical care your child receives.
Can I come on my own instead?
Yes, and many parents do. Looking after yourself in this situation is not a lesser reason to book.
When you're ready
Only genuinely free times are shown. Choosing one asks for that time, it does not confirm it, and nothing is paid through this website.
- Anita calls you first, about fifteen minutes
- A 20% deposit confirms the booking
- Free to change or cancel up to 24 hours before
Other ways of working
Jin Shin Jyutsu®
Light touch, deep stillness.
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
A simple, hands-on way to calm a busy nervous system.
When you feel ready
There is no rush, and no obligation. If you would rather ask something first, that is a perfectly good place to start.