Life Coaching for Teenagers and Adults

Life coaching involves a supportive, goal-focused process that helps individuals—both teenagers and adults—develop clarity, confidence, and practical strategies to achieve personal growth and movement towards a desired future. Unlike traditional therapy, that often explores past issues and emotional distress, life coaching seeks to emphasize present and future goals; remove barriers that prevent progress; and develop skills to aid progress.

As a psychologist and counsellor, I offer a safe person-centred approach which integrates life coaching with psychological insights, tools and frameworks.

What it involves:

Goal setting: Identifying personal, academic, or career goals.
Self-awareness: Exploring strengths, values, and areas for growth.
Skill development: Building resilience, communication, emotional regulation, and decision-making skills.
Motivation and accountability: Regular sessions to track progress and maintain focus.
Psychological insight: Understanding underlying thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors that may influence success or self-esteem.

Life coaching can be helpful when deciding what vocational/academic path to pursue; navigating choices around career transitions; managing work-life balance; exploring values and life purpose.

Get in touch

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how therapy works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to therapy, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.

It may take time to arrange an initial appointment. If you need to speak to someone urgently, please consider contacting one of the following services:

Newcastle & North Tyneside Crisis Team: 0191 8148899 or the freephone number 0800 652 2863, which is staffed 24/7 by mental health professionals.

The Samaritans: Open 24 hours, seven days a week: Call 116 123 www.samaritans.org

If speaking to someone over the phone does not feel right for you, you can make contact via email to: jo@samaritans.org

Befrienders: Suicide support befrienders.org

IMPORTANT: In an emergency situation please call 999

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