Hi, I'm Annabel!

I'm a youth mentor, workshop facilitator, and founder of Heartful Humans.

Some young people can talk about their feelings all day, but still can't move through them and others don't have the words at all.

They've learned to bury what they feel instead, and seem "fine" on the outside while something else is going on underneath.

I work with both, helping young people notice, name, and actually work through what's going on inside, not just talk about it or push it down

Adolescence is a wild ride!

Physically, mentally and emotionally. And all at the same time!

Many parents feel disconnected, worried, or unsure if what they're seeing is normal, or if it's something more. Or if their child is actually fine or if they're really good at hiding it.

How I Can Help

1:1 Mentoring

A safe, confidential space for your young person to chat, share and express themselves without judgment.

Workshops

Pratical, engaging sessions on topics like self-esteem, friendships, emotions, body image and more

Main concerns from parents and caregivers

  • Losing connection - kids don't open up about what is going on for them

  • Peer pressure and friendships issues

  • Body image

  • Sudden explosions or overreactions that seem to come from nowhere

  • Their physical, emotional and mental health

  • Whether they're genuinely happy

  • The impact of social media

  • Whether they're making good decisions

  • Getting caught up in the wrong crowd

What Young People Often Experience During This Stage

  • Low confidence or self-esteem

  • Disconnection with parents

  • Anxiety, worry, stress, overwhelm

  • Big reactions to small triggers — a blow-up that seems out of proportion to what actually happened

  • Withdrawing from school, family or social occasions

  • Difficulty communicating what's really going on

  • Feeling like something is wrong with them or like they don’t fit in

  • Not wanting to burden anyone with what they're carrying

What people are saying

'My 9 year old daughter loved the workshop and learning about what self esteem means, exploring this in everyday situations, having a safe space to share thoughts, feelings and experiences and listening to other girls doing the same in a really supportive and positive environment. My daughter still talks about the workshop and said she would love to go back and join in again'

Lisa
Parent

'I got a lot out of the workshop and am able to carry what I learnt into year 12 to create a less stressful environment for myself'

Jake
Age 16

'I learnt that I am amazing and strong'

Charlie
Age 10

'I feel much better about what is going on in my life'

Emma
Age 10

'I enjoyed listening to Annabel because it was something new for me and it was interesting. I leaned about our inner negative voice and how to tame it'

Tom
Age 16

A mentor doesn't replace a parent, teacher, counsellor or psychologist. Instead they complement them as a trusted non-judgemental person in their corner.