Confidence building programs in London

“My daughter recently had the opportunity to attend a drama lesson, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. The session was engaging, inspiring, and full of energy. It was wonderful to see her come home excited and confident The instructor created a warm and encouraging environment that helped her feel comfortable and expressive from the start. Thank you for offering such a fantastic opportunity—this has truly sparked a new passion in her! Thanks Emma, Lisa and the rest of the team...well appreciated. Love Nicolex”

Situated within the Essence of Beauty in Leyton, this clinic provides advanced aesthetic treatments in a professional setting. The practice focuses on delivering natural-looking results through expert administration of Botox and dermal fillers. Comprehensive skincare consultations are available to help clients develop effective, medical-grade beauty regimes. Specialized treatments target common concerns such as fine lines, loss of volume, and overall skin texture. The clinician utilizes a medical background to ensure every procedure is performed with the highest safety standards.

Situated in the vibrant Sherrard Road area of London, this dojo offers a dedicated space for martial arts excellence. It serves the local Newham community by fostering a close-knit environment focused on personal growth and self-defense. The school specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), offering both traditional gi and modern no-gi training sessions. A diverse schedule includes high-energy kickboxing classes and specialized women-only sessions to ensure an inclusive training environment.

“Coach Stefan has been training my son for a few months and there has been an incredible change in him in terms of his confidence in sports, his stamina build and the fact that he truly enjoys gymnastics and looks forward to it each and every week. coach has a tremendous level of patience and is very kind and supportive in his classes.”

“Can't recommend highly enough. I was apprehensive before going, given I'm in my early 40s and had gotten very unfit, but I needn't have been. Chris is an exceptional teacher, always welcoming, extremely patient & knowledgeable. Everyone ive met at BAMA, whether theyre fellow beginners or been going for years, have been so friendly too, it just feels like a real community. If you're looking to get fit, learn a skill, and be part of a great community, this is your place!”

“My two girls absolutely love going to The Little Gym. The staff are so friendly, patient, and encouraging – they make every child feel welcome. The classes are really well structured, fun, and confidence-building. It’s been lovely to see how much stronger and braver my girls have become since starting. We look forward to it every week and would definitely recommend The Little Gym to other families.”

“I’ve had conversations on the phone and in person with a number of different staff since my daughter has started full time in Nov 2024. I have been really impressed with them all and the quality of communication I’ve received. It’s always so hard leaving your baby with strangers and I speak from experience of 3 different well-established nurseries (2 of which were rated Outstanding by Ofsted) that my elder child had been at. The experience so far with Boys & Girls Croxley has been really good. The updates via the Blossom app are prompt throughout the day helping me keep up with my daughter’s experience and reassuring me about her wellbeing. The photos and well thought-out daily activities cover a real breadth of topics and developmental opportunities and I’m seeing the positive changes in her as a result. When she has been unfortunate enough to have little accidents or difficulty falling asleep or being upset, the staff have kept me informed and personalised their response to her by calling and making me aware of all the things they have tried and asking if there is anything else they might be able to do to help her feel more comfortable. She has settled in really well and I would highly recommend this nursery to Others based on my experience so far.”

Located in Northwood, this academy offers practical self-defence training designed for the modern world. The school provides a high-energy environment where students can learn vital life skills while improving their physical fitness. The primary focus is Krav Maga, featuring techniques that are easy to learn and applicable to real-life situations. Classes are available for both adults and teenagers, with sessions tailored to various ability and experience levels. For those seeking personalized instruction, the academy offers one-to-one private training sessions.

“We really love the team at Seriously FUN Swimming. Our boys have such fun at their Sunday morning lessons and have become confident swimmers. Each instructor at every level is expertly suited to guide the kids through their lessons and milestones. The structure that is in place is best in class and we're thrilled with the progression both of our boys are showing whilst keeping the fun element for them. Highly recommend Seriously FUN Swimming!”

“My children have always enjoyed going to camp. Very conveniently located in the local gym. A great choice of activities from swimming to bouncy castles. I like the half day option and the option of ordering a lunch if needed.”

“Absolutely lovely and friendly atmosphere within this academy. The instructor is fantastic. Always enjoy the garba classes. A truly enjoyable and culturally enriching experience. The classes are well structured and the instructor is so enthusiastic. I have learned so much and made some great friends along the way . I highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn garba. Thank you so much Nehaben for your continuous effort for teaching garba.”

“Brilliant friendly coaches, great environment for the kids. My son looks forward to his session every week, can't recommed enough!”

Based in Stanwell, Ashford, this premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy offers a world-class training environment for the surrounding London area. The facility provides a safe and modern space dedicated to the art of grappling and personal development. The academy features a comprehensive schedule including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for adults, children, and women-only groups. Training covers everything from fundamental techniques for beginners to advanced strategies for experienced practitioners.

“Top coaches running Sunday morning football sessions - especially coaches Mo, Thiago, Delarno, Ali. Great at handling kids of multiple ages and abilities - they really get to know them and promote a fun learning environment”

“My sons have attended their summer camp & football clubs for years & they’ve absolutely loved them. The weekly school football club is what my son looks forward to most each week. The coaches are all fantastic & really motivate the children, & they even attend our school summer fairs to support us, by having a Beat the Goalie stall which all the kids love playing. Non Stop Action is a kind & supportive business, which I hope will be around for many years to come.”

“My son has been attending classes here from 3-5 years old and it has been great. They have very small groups and get them used to being comfortable in the water. It is also very personal and Fiona, who I have been working with to manage things, has been always very flexible in finding a slot for Gaspard despite a lot of changing priorities on our side.”

“This review is long overdue as I finished lessons with Turner last year - and have been swimming once or twice a week since! :) Huge thank you to Thomas, an amazing asset to the Turner team - Thomas' honesty meant I was fully aware from the beginning of the big undertaking of learning to swim given my water phobia - but he stuck with me through the process and we eventually got there! Learning to swim was one of the most challenging things I've ever done, but I also had a LOT of fun and really looked forward to my bi-weekly lessons. It's a big commitment as a complete beginner, you may laugh and cry, but if you're willing to put in the work, Thomas and team are professional, patient and lovely and will 100% get you there. Hoping to return in the future to learn the breaststroke!”

“I have been a part of this school for many years and have only had a positive experience- I was helped to reach grade 7 by the exemplary teachers who work here. I felt pushed to work harder as a ballerina from a place of love and care, and have achieved all my goals because of this school. Additionally, the studio itself is beautiful, clean and well-kept, and I felt fully prepared for each of my exams.”

“Really happy with the way my daighter Isabelle developed in all aspects. She made friends, she loves her teachers. The reception and management is also great, responsive and they don t put money first but the child wellbeing. Adapting easily to child needs and always provide a daily report. Very transparent and professional. Food is also great, many healthy and diverse choices, also i love the fact there are many events, we as parents take part too ( stay and play, macmillan breakfast etc) . Thank you team”

“I have now been a student in Danceforce for over a year and I am so happy that I made the decision to move here when I did. I was greeted warmly from the first day of class and have enjoyed every lesson since then. Miss Lexie is incredibly hardworking and kind and has inspired me to think about teaching dance myself in the future. Miss Jennifer, Miss Christie and Miss Carol are all amazing teachers - my experiences in dance-force have really helped me grow as a person - and I couldn’t be more grateful. I could not recommend Dance force more to someone starting or moving to a new dance school. The sense of community is amazing and I genuinely look forward to coming to dance now. Thank you so much!”

“We absolutely love the Little Gym in Wandsworth! The instructors are amazing—not only do they focus on teaching movement skills, but they also give individual care and attention to both my 2-year-old and 5-year-old boys. It’s such a joy to see how much they enjoy practicing and gaining self-confidence here, and they look forward to coming every weekend! The teachers and staff are all so friendly, professional, and welcoming. It’s a fantastic environment for kids to have fun.”

“Great place for babies and toddlers to have free fun while learning and being engaged. They are different activities on difference days. The staff are friendly too.”

“Nice stuff,good place,good activities,also clean”

“My child has been attending Willow Nursery for over a year now and I have nothing but praise for this establishment. Thanks to the dedicated Baby Room manager and the staff who all work tirelessly to take care of all the children, my son has developed so much. My child was referred to external NHS departments such as Speech and Language, the Childhood Development Centre and Audiology when it was felt that he may need more support and that was as a result of the close work the Baby Room manager and SENCO manager had done with him. The nursery has fantastic resources and equipment such as a sensory room, SEN trained staff, a large playground, toys and books. Honestly, I visited a number of nurseries in the local area and none of them compared. The nursery is diverse as both the children and staff are of different cultures and raves and this is regularly celebrated. Overall, I can say I am extremely happy with Willow Nursery they take very good care of the children, keep parents and families involved and informed in everything they do and there is a real community feel about it. Well done Willow Nursery!!!”

Essex Mind Coach is a specialized therapeutic practice located in Chigwell, serving clients across the Essex region. This professional clinic provides a safe and welcoming environment for individuals seeking to improve their mental well-being. The core services include advanced hypnotherapy and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to address various psychological challenges. Clients can access targeted treatments for general anxiety, sleep pattern issues, and specific phobias such as a fear of spiders.

“My son has really excelled at this nursery. He enjoys going in everyday and is always excited. The nursery staff are all wonderful, always welcoming and have created a lovely, safe and creative environment which nurtures the children and brings out the best in them. Would definitely recommend this nursery and will be sending my other children there also.”

“My 10 year daughter loves being part of the Kidz got talent family, she only joined at the beginning of the year and has been welcomed so warmly. Nicole and the teachers are fantastic at what they teach and really give the dancers confidence all the time. Recently they have introduced virtual lessons keeping the dancers going and have dealt with the transition amazingly. Would highly recommend to friends and family (and have)”