Mentoring for young people
For young people who feel lost, who struggle with their mental health, who feel stuck and unable to access school, who would like help to understand themselves, who would like to explore their neurodivergence and what that means to them, who have issues with self-esteem, or who feel anxious or have low mood.
Initially you will have 12 weekly sessions with an experienced mentor, helping you to explore your thoughts and feelings, to be heard, and be supported towards developing skills to achieve your goals.
Mentoring is not the same as counselling. Mentoring involves guidance, support and sharing experiences, and the focus is forward-looking and developmental. The aim is to empower the young person to have more control in their own life, to develop confidence and build resilience, and to believe in themselves.
Rachael
Mentor
Rachael has been working in education for the past 25 years, in mainstream and special schools, in the charity sector, and in universities, and is a qualified teacher and SENDCo.
She has a master’s degree in Special and Inclusive Education and has worked alongside young people and adults to support their access to education, including through mentoring and tutoring. She is a trauma-informed and neurotype-affirming practitioner.
Rachael is passionate about inclusion and participation and is motivated to help people get as much out of life as they can.
Rachael is a wife and a mum of two rugby-playing boys, so is often found standing on the sidelines cheering embarrassingly loudly. When she’s not next to a rugby pitch, Rachael enjoys roller skating, embroidery, random craft, going to gigs and festivals, and is rather obsessed with stationery.