“To venture causes anxiety; not to venture is to lose oneself.”
— Kierkegaard
 

Cars are made to be driven, not kept in the garage. Whilst a garage offers safety, staying undercover means missing out on new adventures and the chance to develop essential skills. 

Just as when you learn to drive you have someone sitting alongside you, ready to support you as you learn new manoeuvres and venture out into the unknown, coaching provides a supportive space to build resilience and move forward with confidence. 

As an experienced counsellor and life coach, I use proven approaches like CBT, Transactional Analysis, and NLP, and offer tools to help you manage emotions, boost self-esteem, and strengthen your sense of identity. (See more below).

Whether you're a parent watching your teenager navigate life's challenges, or you're a young adult feeling overwhelmed by academic pressures, confidence issues, or big life decisions, I’m here to help.

It may be you just need to “demist the windscreen” to see the way ahead or you're looking for a “full service”. Whatever the situation, I'm ready to support you in achieving the results you want. Why not get in touch to see how we can work together?

How can Coaching equip Teens & Young Adults?

  • Common Issues:

    • Low self-esteem and lack of confidence

    • Poor sleep habits

    • Unhealthy diet, skipping meals

    • Lack of exercise

    • Feeling overwhelmed, stressed or unmotivated

    • Perfectionism

    • Unhelpful thought patterns

    • Lack of boundaries around social media/ technology

    Therapeutic Coaching:

    • Provides a safe, confidential space to explore your strengths and develop more self confidence

    • Tools to help you manage stress

    • Opportunity to explore current coping strategies which may no longer be useful and find new, healthier ones

    • Build resilience

    • Opportunity to try out new behaviours and challenge unhelpful thought patterns.

    • Gain a clearer sense of direction, understanding your values and beliefs.

  • Common Issues:

    • Feeling numb / not knowing what you’re feeling

    • Believing some emotions aren’t ok

    • Feeling your emotions are out of control and are impacting your ability to enjoy life

    • Feeling stuck/trapped

    • Loss and bereavement

    Therapeutic Coaching

    • Understand core emotions and their purpose

    • Learn how to handle your emotions in a healthy manner

    • Understand the neuroscience behind panic attacks and how to manage them with confidence

    • Gain more headspace and sense of calm

    • Be more at ease in your own skin

    • Learn how to use the wisdom of your body to help you identify your emotions and take appropriate action

    • Build resilience

    • Learn tools to help you manage performance anxiety

  • Common Issues:

    • Fear of failure

    • Decision paralysis around subject choices/ uni choices/ career paths

    • Exam stress

    • Comparing self with others

    • Feeling unmotivated and procrastination

    • Difficulty managing time

    Therapeutic Coaching:

    • Support with developing study techniques which fit your personality

    • Helps clarify goals and career path

    • Offers tried and tested tools to handle performance anxiety

  • Common Issues:

    • Loneliness

    • Struggles with making and maintaining friendships

    • Falling out with friends or family members

    • Bullying

    • Peer pressure

    Therapeutic Coaching:

    • Support with identifying what you want from a friendship and how to be a good friend

    • Tools to aid better communication and conflict resolution

    • Handling rejection

    • The importance of creating and maintaining healthy boundaries