Youth Coaching

Growing up is a big job. Between school pressure, social dynamics, screens and choices about the future, it’s easy for motivation to dip and confidence to wobble. Youth Coaching gives adolescents and young adults a supportive, structured space to clarify goals, build study and life skills, and make steady progress—without needing open‑ended therapy.

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right for you

Is this right for you (or your young person)?

Youth Coaching is a strong fit if you/they:

  • Feel stuck with studying, organisation or procrastination;
  • Want better focus, routines and follow‑through;
  • Struggle with confidence, comparison or speaking up;
  • Find decisions about subjects, courses or next steps overwhelming;
  • Would benefit from short, practical sessions with clear next actions.

No diagnosis is required. Coaching is tailored to the young person’s goals and context.

What we’ll focus on

I blend psychological insight with simple, age‑appropriate tools.

Together, we will:

  • Build a study rhythm that actually sticks—light planning, realistic time‑blocks and break routines.
  • Tame procrastination with starter rituals, micro‑steps and accountability that feels supportive, not heavy.
  • Strengthen confidence & communication—practise scripts for speaking up, asking for help and saying no.
  • Improve organisation—calendars, checklists and capture systems that work even on low‑energy days.
  • Plan next steps for GCSEs/A‑Levels, university or apprenticeships using a simple decision framework.
  • Support wellbeing—sleep, movement, screen boundaries and calm‑down tools for wobbly moments.

Each session ends with 1–3 doable actions and a way to track progress.

How sessions usually flow

Every young person is different. Typically, we’ll arrive and check what’s most present this week, agree a focus (e.g., revision plan, presentation confidence, routine reset), try one or two tools, and finish by choosing small next steps to practise. Many families find a weekly or fortnightly rhythm keeps momentum without overwhelm.

Format

Parents & carers: I’m happy to include brief check‑ins or updates by agreement, while keeping the young person’s privacy central.

expected outcome

What results can we expect?

Young people commonly report:

  • More consistent study habits and fewer last‑minute panics;
  • Better focus, organisation and time management;
  • Greater confidence in class, interviews or new social settings;
  • Clearer decisions about subjects, courses and the near future;
  • A steadier daily baseline and tools to reset when stressed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this therapy?

No—it’s coaching informed by psychotherapy skills. If therapy would be more appropriate, I’ll advise on options and we can switch.

Typically 13–24. For under‑16s, I’ll agree ground rules and brief parent involvement at the outset.

Yes—many students prefer secure video sessions; in‑person appointments are available in London EC1.

Only short, targeted actions that fit around school or university schedules.

About your therapist

I’m a psychotherapist with extensive NHS and private‑practice experience. My coaching style is warm, practical and confidence‑building: we make small changes that add up—academically, socially and personally.

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Start here

If you (or your young person) are ready to move from stuck to steady progress:

Or explore other tracks: Confidence/Mindset CoachingExecutive & Productivity Coaching