
Helping children and young adults of ALL NEUROTYPES develop rich mental wealth and self esteem
Ed Elf the leading Neurodiverse Paediatric Hypnotherapy service believes in RESULTS for children and young adults and have developed the unique CONGRUENT me method of support – investing time to build a relationship and fully understand the individual, creating networks of young people who can support each other, and providing strength based therapy with specialist knowledge of neurodiverse people.
No lengthy waiting lists Autistic & SEN specialist
HYPNOTHERAPY with CBT is effective for ANXIETY, STRESS, CONTROL ISSUES, CONFIDENCE, EATING ISSUES, BODY DYSMORPHIA, ENURESIS (BEDWETTING); NON MEDICAL IBS; SCHOOL AVOIDANCE; DRIVING NERVES; EXAMS AND TESTS; PERFORMANCE AND SOCIAL ANXIETY
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About Evalynne Charmer Dip. Hyp (Paediatrics)

Hi! Welcome to Ed Elf – I’m Evalynne founder and Director. I set up Ed Elf in response to a huge gap in accessible therapy for neurodiverse and neurotypical children and young adults – therapy which is strengths-based, fun, visual and interactive, and transformational. I have lived experience both personally (I have Aspergers Syndrome) and professionally having been an Assistant Head in a special needs school (Head of Boarding, H&S, Compliance and Designated Safeguarding Lead). Although based in East Riding of Yorkshire I work nationally via Zoom which works brilliantly for Neurodivergent young people.
I have a passion for working with children and families, and have made it my focus for over 37 years (in 2021) and been a hypnotherapist since 2004. I have developed the CONGRENT ME method, Hypnotherapy combined with talking therapies, in 1:1 sessions and workshops (see Ed Elf Club) to help children overcome some of life’s challenges and grow in confidence, self worth and being able to take control of thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are just, well, unhelpful for them.
I train other qualified Hypnotherapists to work with children and young adults of all neurotypes, so the CONGRUENT ME method is shared and accessed by as many young people as possible as I believe it to be THE BEST. https://www.childhypnotherapyinstitute.com
I use guidance and consultancy from Neurodiversity Training International https://neurodiversity-training.net/
I have an Enhanced DBS check, insurance and I am regulated by the Professional Standards Agency via:
- National Hypnotherapy Society https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/
- The International Society of Paediatric Hypnotherapists,https://www.tisph.com/
- CNHC (Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council) https://www.cnhc.org.uk/
I also teach Hypnotherapy with Counselling Skills as a tutor for Chrysalis.https://www.chrysaliscourses.ac.uk/
Diploma (distinction) in Hypnotherapy (Paediatrics)
Hypnotherapy for Eating Disorders
Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Level 2 Brief Solution Focused Therapy
Certificate in Holistic Therapies
Protective Behaviours Level 2
Reiki Mastership
Safeguarding Children Level 3
CPD incudes Neurodiversity, Child Protection, Self Harm, Eating Disorders including ARFID, Mental Health, Information Governance, Autism and ADHD, SEN, Learning Difficulties, Complex Needs, Adverse Child Experiences, Trauma and Attachment, Echolalia and Echopraxia; Dyslexia and Dyspraxia, Triple P (Parenting), Therapeutic Assessment and Risk Assessment, Restorative Practice
