You’re not alone — many parents come to us with these concerns:
Low confidence or self-belief
Struggles with school motivation
Emotional regulation difficulties
Friendship or social challenges
Behaviour challenges
Anxiety about the future
Mentoring provides a safe, supportive space where young people can talk openly and build confidence.
We understand how difficult it can be to see your child struggle
Young people develop:
We take the time to understand your child’s personality, challenges, and goals. Based on this, we carefully match them with a mentor who fits their needs — so they feel comfortable, understood, and supported from the very beginning.
Your child will meet regularly with their mentor in a safe and supportive environment. Each session focuses on building confidence, improving communication, and helping them develop the skills they need to handle real-life challenges.
You’re never left out of the process. We keep you informed with regular updates and are always here to discuss your child’s progress, so you can feel confident they’re getting the right support.
Initial conversation to understand your concerns and goals.
We assess your child's personality, challenges and strengths.
Carefully pairing your child with the right mentor.
A first session to ensure a strong connection.
Ongoing 1-to-1 mentoring support.
Regular feedback to keep you informed of progress.
Think of it as a weekly chat with a trusted adult who listens, guides, and supports your child. Each session is a safe, private space where your teen can:
It’s not therapy, it’s practical, positive support from someone who really understands young people.
We don’t just pick a mentor at random. We match teens carefully based on:
If the match isn’t quite right, we rematch — no problem.
A typical session (45–60 mins) includes:
It’s structured but fun — your teen will look forward to it!
Super simple:
We’ll help you with tech setup if needed.
You decide how much you want to be involved. Usually, it’s:
The rest? We handle it.
Our mentoring is flexible, so you can choose what works best for your teen. Prices start from £25 for a trial session and increase depending on frequency and the type of support needed.
Best for:
Teens who need gentle guidance and a confidence boost
What’s included:
Benefit:
Helps your child open up, feel heard, and start building self-confidence in a safe space.
Best for:
Teens who need structured support and consistent progress
What’s included:
Benefit:
Supports long-term development and helps your child build resilience, independence, and motivation.
Best for:
Teens needing more focused, high-impact support
What’s included:
Benefit:
Creates meaningful, lasting change in your child’s confidence, behaviour, and outlook.
Not sure which plan is right? Book a free call and we’ll guide you.
Research and experience consistently show that young people thrive when they have a trusted adult relationship outside their immediate family.b
Build confidence
Develop a positive identity
Improve decision making
Believe in their potential
Mentoring provides a safe, supportive space where young people can talk openly and build confidence.
Teen Mentoring is powered by Every Child Needs a Mentor (ECNM) — a leading specialist mentoring organisation founded by Herman Stewart and dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential through meaningful mentoring relationships.
For over a decade, ECNM has worked with schools, local authorities, companies and communities to support young people in developing confidence, identity and purpose.
Our mentoring approach is asset-based, focusing on each child’s strengths rather than only their challenges.
Over time, parents began reaching out directly for support. As demand grew, we created a dedicated service for families — and Teen Mentoring was born.
Research and experience consistently show that young people thrive when they have a trusted adult relationship outside their immediate family.b
Sarah M., Parent of a Year 7 Pupil
“Every Child Needs a Mentor were incredible in supporting my son through the huge transition from primary to secondary school. He had been showing signs of anxiety and some boundary-pushing behaviour, but the mentor they matched him with felt tailor-made for him. Within weeks, he was calmer, more confident, and actually looking forward to starting senior school. He’s now made friends, settled into routines, and even set his own goals around balancing schoolwork, home responsibilities and gaming. The level of care, structure and emotional support his mentor provides makes me feel like my son is truly ‘held’. I recommend this service wholeheartedly — it should be available to every child.”
Jonathan & Amita R., Parents of a College Student
“We reached out to ECNM when our son was struggling with school engagement, motivation and low confidence. From the very first conversation, Herman took the time to really understand who our son was and what he needed, which meant he was paired with exactly the right mentor. Although he was hesitant at first, a strong, positive relationship formed quickly, and we could see how much he valued their sessions. With her support, he applied for a new course, found his footing at college, made friends and rediscovered his drive. Having the chance to set his own agenda, work towards meaningful goals, and build an independent relationship with a trusted adult has been life-changing for him — and for us.”
Louise T., Parent of a 14-Year-Old
“What really impressed me was the thoughtful pre-sign-up process. Before anything was agreed, Herman took the time to explore my child’s needs, our hopes as parents, and what we wanted to achieve through mentoring. It was clear from the start that the goal wasn’t simply to enrol us, but to genuinely serve my child in the best possible way. That level of personal attention, knowledge and integrity is incredibly refreshing. It gave me complete confidence that ECNM were committed to finding the right mentor and offering support that would truly make a difference.”
Speak with our team to explore how mentoring can help your child build confidence, improve their well-being, and support their development.
Nope — it’s practical, positive guidance.
We offer a free rematch so they feel comfortable.
Yes, with advance notice.
No — but an adult should be nearby for safety.
Yes — mentors are trained for a range of needs, though this is not a clinical service.
