Reiki for Children & Teenagers: Supporting Calm, Confidence & Wellbeing.

Parenting can be rewarding, joyful, and sometimes, challenging. Children and teenagers face pressures from school, friendships, exams, and the fast pace of modern life. It’s natural to want to support them in a gentle, effective way — and Reiki can be a wonderful tool to do just that.

🌸 What is Reiki?

Reiki is a natural, non-invasive energy therapy that promotes balance and relaxation. By gently supporting the flow of energy in the body, Reiki helps calm the nervous system, release tension, and nurture emotional wellbeing.

Children and teens often respond beautifully to Reiki because they are naturally open to energy and intuitive experiences. Sessions are tailored to their age, comfort, and individual needs, creating a safe and nurturing space for them to relax and recharge.

🌿 Benefits of Reiki for Children & Teenagers

Reiki can support young people in many ways:

• Reduce stress and anxiety – perfect during exam season or big life transitions

• Improve sleep – helping children feel rested and balanced

• Boost focus and concentration – supporting learning and school performance

• Build confidence and resilience – helping them trust themselves and their abilities

• Emotional support – creating a safe space to release emotions and feel heard

• Relaxation & calm – promoting overall wellbeing in a gentle way

  
  

🧠 How Reiki Supports the Brain-Body Connection

One of the most powerful aspects of Reiki is how it helps the mind and body work together.

• The birthing brain / growing brain controls thoughts, emotions, and stress responses. When a child or teen is calm and relaxed, their body can function optimally.

• The body knows how to respond naturally — whether that’s releasing tension, restoring balance, or boosting confidence.

• When mind and body are aligned, energy flows freely, and children feel more centred, resilient, and empowered.

Reiki helps bridge this connection, supporting the nervous system and teaching young people to tune into their own inner calm.

🌟 Session Details

Children (12 years and under)

• Session length: 45 minutes

• Parent or guardian present throughout

• Tailored to the child’s needs, making it gentle, nurturing, and fun

Teenagers (13–17 years)

• Session length: 60 minutes

• Parents welcome at start and end, giving teens choice of privacy

• Focused on relaxation, emotional support, and resilience

Pricing:

• Children: £35 per session

• Teenagers: £45 per session

• Packages available for ongoing support

  
  

🌿 Aftercare Advice

For Parents & Children:

• Encourage rest & quiet time

• Drink plenty of water to support energy flow

• Gently check in on feelings — some children/teens may feel calm, reflective, or emotional

• Offer a light, healthy meal or snack

• Include gentle movement like stretching or walking

• Encourage mindfulness, breathing, or quiet reflection at home

• Notice changes in mood, focus, and confidence over 24–48 hours

For Teens:

• Take time to chill out in a comfortable space

• Drink water and eat lightly

• Reflect on emotions and energy shifts

• Try gentle movement or quiet activities

• Maintain calm with mindfulness or breathing exercises

  
  

✅ Safety & Consent

• Sessions are always safe and gentle

• Written parental consent required for under 16s

• Parents are present for younger children; teens can choose their level of privacy

• Reiki is a complementary therapy, not a substitute for medical care

  
  

💌 Book a Session

Reiki for children and teenagers is a nurturing, gentle way to support wellbeing, reduce stress, and build confidence. Every child responds differently — some notice immediate changes, while others experience gradual shifts over time.

If you feel your child or teen could benefit, I’d love to chat with you and explore how Reiki could support them.

🌿 Book a Session or contact me at wendy@thereikiroom.co.uk

Wendy