Reiki for children & teens: nurturing young minds
💜 Every child deserves time to feel calm, supported and understood. Reiki offers a gentle, non-invasive complementary therapy that can provide children and teenagers with a peaceful opportunity to relax and unwind.
Every child is unique. Sessions are adapted to your child’s individual needs and comfort, creating a calm, welcoming and supportive experience.
A parent or guardian must attend the appointment.
Child Reiki (Ages 6–12)
30–40 minutes | £35
A gentle Reiki session adapted to your child’s individual comfort and needs. There’s no pressure to lie still—the session can be adjusted to help your child feel comfortable and at ease.
A parent or guardian stays with their child throughout the appointment.
Teen Reiki (Ages 13–17)
45–60 minutes | £45
A calm, supportive Reiki session offering teenagers time to relax, unwind and step away from everyday pressures. Each session is adapted to the young person and their individual comfort.
A parent or guardian must attend the appointment.
How Reiki May Support Children & Teenagers
Reiki offers children and teenagers a quiet opportunity to slow down and relax. Young people don’t always have the words to explain how they’re feeling, so a calm, pressure-free session can simply give them time to rest and unwind without needing to talk about everything.
Calm & Relaxation
A peaceful opportunity to slow down, relax and take a break from everyday stimulation.
Emotional Wellbeing
A calm, supportive space where young people can relax without any pressure to talk about how they are feeling.
Rest & Unwinding
Encourages quiet time and relaxation, which can form part of a healthy wind-down routine.
🌿 Calm, Comfort & Time to Unwind
🧠Everyday Wellbeing
A peaceful space away from everyday pressures.
Time to slow down and relax after busy school days.
Sessions can be adapted for neurodivergent children and young people, including those with ADHD or autism.
💜 Comfort & Relaxation
A gentle opportunity to rest and unwind.
Sessions are guided by your child’s comfort and individual needs.
No pressure to talk, stay completely still or experience Reiki in a particular way.
✨ Confidence & Emotional Wellbeing
💛 A Supportive Space
A calm environment where children and teenagers can simply be themselves.
Time away from everyday demands and pressures.
Encourages quiet reflection and relaxation without requiring them to explain how they are feeling.
🌱 Individual to Them
Every session can be adapted to suit the young person's age, preferences and comfort.
Free Wellbeing Activities for Children
Explore simple, child-friendly wellbeing sheets designed to help children notice their feelings, practise calming techniques and feel more supported at home with a parent or trusted adult.
Our approach for young people
At The Healing Sanctuary Hub, Reiki sessions for children and teenagers are adapted around their age, individual needs and comfort. Our aim is to provide a calm, gentle and supportive experience where each young person can relax at their own pace.
Shorter, Gentle & Flexible Sessions
Reiki sessions for children and teenagers are adapted to help them feel comfortable and at ease.
• Shorter session times: Appropriate for their age and individual needs.
• Flexible structure: They don't need to stay completely still or talk if they don't want to.
• Individual comfort: The session can be adjusted around their preferences and comfort.
What happens during the first session?
- We begin with a friendly chat so your child knows what to expect.
- Everything is explained in a simple, age-appropriate way.
- Your child remains fully clothed throughout.
- Reiki can be offered through gentle touch or with hands held just above the body, depending on their preference.
- The session is relaxed and guided by your child's comfort.
- A parent or guardian stays throughout the appointment.
🧩 Neurodivergent children
Every child is different. Reiki sessions can be adapted around the individual comfort, communication and sensory preferences of neurodivergent children and young people, including those with ADHD or autism.
There is no pressure to stay completely still, talk throughout the session or experience Reiki in a particular way.