1:1 Mentoring
Feelings aren't a problem but knowing what
to do with them can be
Being a young person today is tough. So many things to manage all at once - changing bodies, emotions, school pressures, friendships, social media, smart phones and on top of all that, trying to figure out who they actually are.
1:1 mentoring gives young people somewhere safe to just chat. There's no judgment and no pressure for them to say the right thing. I'm here to listen, guide, and help them find their way to what's already in there.
We've all got what we need inside us, sometimes we just need a hand figuring out how to access it.
Book A Free 15 minute call here to see if we're the right fit for each other
What Your Young Person Gets
To actually feel understood and heard, not managed or fixed
Real tools they'll actually use. Ways to notice, feel, and work through emotions as they come up
More confidence in who they are
A calmer relationship with their own feelings. Less bottling up, less blowing up and more knowing what to do in between
A trusted adult in their corner outside of their usual circle, who they can be completely honest with
A confidential space that's theirs. What's said stays between us (unless I'm ever concerned about their safety, of course)
What You Get As A Parent
One less thing to carry on your own. Another trusted adult in your young person's corner, sharing the load with you
Calmer days at home. As your young person builds tools to actually process what they're feeling, a lot of the day-to-day tension tends to ease up too
Peace of mind knowing your young person's got a space where someone's genuinely paying attention, just for them
A step ahead, not just damage control. Building real skills now, before things reach a breaking point.
Mentoring might be helpful if your young person:
Is struggling at school
Feels stressed and overwhelmed
Worries a lot
Feels anxious
Is low on self-esteem or confidence
Feels like they don’t quite fit in
Has stopped talking to you/parent figure
Why Mentoring
Remember when your Mum told you something 100 times and you never heard it and then the checkout chick told you the same thing and you listened straight away? LOL! Sometimes a bit of distance is all we need.
Young people are often more receptive to hearing something from someone who isn't Mum or Dad (a normal part of growing up and figuring out who they are separate from their parents).
Parents are still the most important people in their lives. A mentor is just another adult in their corner who can offer guidance and a steady, wise presence.
Why It Helps To Talk To Someone Outside Of Their Circle
Sometimes the people you're closest to are the hardest ones to be fully honest with. Parents worry (naturally), teachers have a classroom to manage and a best friend can feel too close to home. A mentor sits outside all of that.
There's no history to protect and nothing to lose by just saying what's on their mind. Your young person doesn't have to worry about disappointing me, running into me at the dinner table, or it ending up in the group chat.
Sometimes that little bit of distance is exactly what makes it feel safe for them to open up.
Here's What You Get
6 x one on one sessions, 30 minutes each
A free 15 minute chat beforehand to make sure we're the right fit
A relaxed, safe, judgement free space
Flexible timing either weekly or fortnightly over 3 months
Mentoring Is
A Good Fit If:
Your young person is open to talking with someone new (even with a little reluctance)
You want steady ongoing support rather than a quick fix
You want them to learn life long tools not just get through the next hard week
Mentoring Isn't The
Right Fit If:
They're in crisis or need clinical/therapeutic support. A psychologist or counsellor would be a better first step
You're after a single session solution
Pricing
6 x 30 minute relaxed
judgement free sessions
Spread flexibly over 3 months
$300
6 one on one sessions, 45 minutes each
Can take place over a 3 month period
$360
Why Trust Me
I'm a Shine From Within Youth Mentor, an accredited Mental Health First Aider For
Youth & have a current Working With Children Check
I've mentored through Raise and privately, and delivered workshops on self-care, friendships, and leadership
I understand this from the inside, not just from study, but from my own experience growing up
I'm passionate about helping young people feel understood and equipped to navigate this stage of life
I have a calm, relaxed presence
Start with a free call - zero pressure
What People Are Saying
FAQ's
"Thank you Annabel, I've been able to grow, develop good habits, change the way I think and take action"
Yatana, Mentee, Age 19
How Does It Actually Work?
Online sessions, weekly or fortnightly, over about 3 months. We kick off with a free 15-minute call so you can both get a feel for it first
What Ages Do You Work With?
I have worked with young people from age 7 up to 19 and have provided 1:1 mentoring to kids age 14 up to 19.
What If They Don't Want To Talk At First?
This is very normal. Trust takes a little time to build which is why I don't just offer a one off session
Is This The Same As Therapy?
No, I'm not a therapist, councelour or psychologist. If I feel like your young person might benefit from that kind of support, I'll let you know and point you in the right direction.
What Happens After The Six Sessions?
We chat about what's next, whether that's more mentoring, a diferent kind of support or something totally different
My young person is already seeing a therapist or psychologist — can they still do mentoring?
Yes they can. Mentoring can work well alongside therapy, since it focuses on everyday skills and steady support rather than clinical work. It's also a great option while waiting for a therapist or psychologist appointment, giving your young person somewhere to land and some tools to cope in the meantime.
“A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you.”
- Bob Proctor
