Aromatherapy
At Shining Gems Child Therapy, creative and trauma informed approaches support children to express their feelings, make sense of their experiences and restore a sense of safety and confidence.
The Federation for Holistic Therapists (FHT) describes Aromatherapy as:
“the use of plant essential oils for therapeutic purposes…
Each oil has its own special therapeutic properties, and can be used or applied in a variety of ways, including:
…By adding a few drops to warm bath water (ideally diluted first); Through steam inhalation or vaporisers; In creams and lotions for individual use;”
At Shining Gems Child Therapy we can make a bespoke blend of essential oils in a personalised roller ball to support therapy, wellbeing and self-care. Essential oils can be used to regulate emotions, support neuroception, counteract dissociative responses, aid sleep and calm and relax.
Please see below for some examples of use of essential oils with neurodivergent children:
https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/essential-oils-for-autism-adhd-add/
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/essential-oils-for-adhd
Allergies
A full assessment will be carried out prior to treatment to check for any contraindications to treatment, allergies or sensitivities. Aromatherapists are trained in using the correct dosages for clients, including babies and children and what oils are appropriate for use.
I am fully covered by therapist public indemnity insurance, however separate parental consent will need to be given for somatic and holistic therapies for children.
If you would like to learn more about how therapy works with us, you can explore our What to Expect guide, which walks you through the process step-by-step. You can also visit our Resources Page, where you’ll find supportive tools, articles, and helpful links.
You can also explore the other interventions available here:
Children’s Accelerated Trauma Technique (CATTT)
Trauma Informed Stabilisations Treatment
(TIST) for Children
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP®)
Or send us a message using our Contact Page.