big sister mentoring
Confidence & Life Skills
Academic pressure & stress
Career & future mentoring
Mentoring specific transitions
And everything in-between
Teenage years can feel heavier than ever.
Many young people today are struggling with:
confidence and self-belief
anxiety and overthinking
social pressure and phone use
motivation and academic stress
Through years of working with and employing teenagers, I’ve noticed a sad but common pattern — capable young people who feel lost, disconnected, or quietly overwhelmed.
Sometimes what’s missing isn’t discipline or pressure, but a steady adult who understands and believes in them.
WHAT THIS MENTORING IS:
This mentoring is designed to feel real, relatable, and human.
For many teenagers, talking to someone who feels far removed from their world — often much older, overly formal, or disconnected from modern pressures — can make opening up harder, not easier. I know this because I tried that route myself as a teenager, and it never truly worked.
This approach is intentionally different.
It’s a big sister style of mentoring — grounded, understanding, and relatable — while still being professional and safe. The aim is to create a space where teenagers feel they can genuinely talk, be honest, and feel understood.
Sessions can take place:
over Zoom
on a walk (including dog walks), running errands, practical days out at our farm and however else we can make a session relevant and useful.
or in the home (with parent agreement)
The setting matters less than the feeling — calm, natural, and safe — where conversations can flow without pressure.
I’m a naturally well-connected person, with friends and contacts across many industries, which means mentoring can also include:
realistic career guidance
help with CV writing and interview confidence
advice on work experience and early jobs
honest conversations about social pressure, vaping, and “what’s actually cool”
This mentoring isn’t about lectures or rules.
It’s about perspective, reassurance, and helping young people see that they have options — and that they’re not alone in figuring things out.
Does any of this sound useful or relevant?
We can cover it all.
Building confidence and self-belief
Developing people skills and communication
Professionalism in work, school, and future careers
Learning when not to take life too seriously — and when it really matters
Finding joy and appreciation in the life we have
Learning to find the good in situations, even difficult ones
Talking openly about health and wellbeing
Relationships: amicable and romantic
Understanding the importance of looking after yourself
Supporting and mentoring home-schooled young people
Respect, communication, and understanding around parents and family
Exploring values around the environment and our responsibilities
Reading and discussing books together — favourites might include The Alchemist, classics, and thoughtful self-development books
Tutoring support for revision and academic confidence
Sharing life lessons and real-world perspective
Group sessions (including outdoor sessions, such as on a farm)
Exploring different career paths
Understanding how career interests can link to GCSE and A-level choices
Practical guidance on CV writing, work experience, and early career steps
free parent consultation
1-1 private teen mentoring