STORIES AND TESTIMONIALS
Stella – 18 year old
When I first spoke to Samantha, I was in a state that really required support. I was struggling with school due to undiagnosed ADHD, my hectic home life, and all the other stressors that come with being a teenage girl. Samantha was able to take all of the overwhelming issues that felt like were out of my control, and break them down into solutions to regain the confidence I had lost from a lifetime of being misunderstood.
After every session with Samantha, I felt validated, as she gave advice that was truly empathetic and understanding. Not only this, but Samantha always put her support and care for me first, and provided a life line that went beyond just weekly sessions. She helped me feel secure in my ADHD diagnosis, and massively helped me navigate the last few months of college while juggling a hundred different family problems.
Looking back on who I was when I first met Samantha, to who I am now, is definitely the fastest I have ever grown and improved as a person in my whole life. I now have a full time job, live alone and feel a thousand times more secure in myself, instead of the panicked and frantic girl with undiagnosed ADHD in a toxic household. Most importantly, Samantha was able to be a kind, secure and stable supporter to me, during a time of my life that was purely unpredictable, and for this, I can’t thank Samantha enough!
Anne – mother of 18 year old Stella
I’m so glad that Stella has you to open up to. She frequently refers to what you’ve discussed and I feel she’s much clearer now about what she wants to achieve this year. She tells me that she finds talking with you very helpful and would therefore like to continue with the sessions. Thanks so much for all your help, Samantha!
Kate – mother of 14 year old Juliet
We were referred to Samantha by a friend when our 14 year old daughter was going through a very difficult time at school. Back then we really didn’t know which way to turn.
Samantha helped us all to take a deep breath, and not to rush in with any ‘quick fixes’. I felt she very quickly gained an understanding of the situation, then took some time to build up a trusting relationship with my daughter.
Samantha’s approach is to help the teenager to explore themselves and who they are. This helps them to better understand where they see themselves fitting in to teenage life, and to start to perhaps unravel their insecurities. I watched over the weeks as my daughter’s feelings of self-worth and confidence were gradually repaired.
I also really valued the time Samantha spent with me, widening my understanding of the demands on the current teenager. It was a comfort to have someone outside of ‘my life’ to talk to.
I am so pleased we found Samantha and am certain that the happy teenager we see now is in a large part due to the time spent with her.
Amanda – mother of 15 year old Imogen
Samantha relates very well to teenagers and intuitively addresses not only their own personal image and styling issues, but wider issues including image in society, and why it is relevant. She is a great role model in her professional and warm approach and she is clear, sensitive and appropriate in her communication with this age group, adding a good dose of common sense, practicality and humour into the subjects of image and fashion.
Imogen was drawn to the sessions by the thought that Samantha’s career might be something that would interest her as a job as she grows up. I think it was a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable insight into the world of image and to help reinforce the need for a mature and balanced attitude towards image, particularly at this potentially vulnerable teenage stage when there are so many pressures and conflicting messages to cope with.
She looked forward to each session and has followed up lots of the advice on skin care and clothes choice as well as becoming motivated to start selling old clothes on ebay; she is now going to put this towards having Samantha help her de-clutter her wardrobe over the summer. I would recommend Samantha’s sessions as a great gift for any teenager.
Annabel – 14 year old
I felt very comfortable with Samantha as she was easy to talk to and we talked a lot about the type of person I am. I started to feel more comfortable with myself. It was nice to have a different person to talk to who was interested in me and who wouldn’t judge what I said.
Elsje – mother of 17 year old Jo
I’d like to say thank you for all your enthusiasm, flexible approach and most of all the valuable lessons Jo has already learnt from you. It will stand her in good stead all her life. I have and will continue to recommend you for teenage life coaching.
Fiona – mother of 17 year old Grace
Samantha provided fantastic non parental support and motivation just when it was needed. Her intuitive nature meant that she was quickly able to understand my daughter and take a holistic approach to help her meet her goals. She quickly built rapport and communicated with her in a way that was relevant to her. She provided support, and motivation for her to reach her goals and took a genuine interest and delight in her progress. Samantha used practical sessions from providing companionship at exercise classes to borrowing dogs to help my daughter overcome her dog phobia – nothing was too much trouble! It was great support for me to know that my daughter was being supported by such a genuine and positive role model.
Annemarie – mother of 14 year old Layla
I would describe Samantha as a life coach specialising in young people. She is personable, interested in people, unthreatening and easy to talk to. She can and does draw on a wide range of hard-earned life experiences and is therefore very empathetic, an essential quality in her job. She is also always very well presented, which is inspirational to anyone and a good role model for young people!
Layla was definitely intrigued by the sessions covering styling, body image and measurements outlining her body shape. She enjoyed talking about herself to Samantha in a context that interested her, a new experience for her. This, coupled with the shopping session, made a lasting impression on her. She now states “My body shape is hourglass”! I would definitely use Samantha’s services again when the time is right – hopefully later in the summer, when the pressure of GCSE exams is off!
Nicki – mother of 12 year old Sophie
I suggested that my 12 year old daughter attend sessions with Samantha as her self esteem had taken a hit after joining secondary school. Being tall for her age she struggled with ‘fitting in’ with the majority and wished she could just disappear into the background! Samantha has helped to put her on a path of recognising her unique, positive attributes and how to get the best out of them.
The style coaching and personal grooming advice Samantha offered was excellent; my daughter now makes fewer buying mistakes when it comes to fashion and now realises that not every teenage girl needs to dress the same! Samantha is extremely personable; my daughter found her easy to talk to and was happy to confidentially share her feelings and concerns. Samantha provides an excellent role model for young girls as her experience spanning modelling, performing arts and fitness are inspirational. I would have no hesitation in recommending her services.
Dunia – Mother of 14 year old
Thank you SO much for all the work you did with Maya. She found it really easy to open up to you. It really made such a difference. She was more confident, knew how to handle herself and matters more, she spent more time with us as a family. We thank you for all your help.
For anyone who is going through difficult teenage years, I would definitely recommend Samantha.
Rianna – 19 year old
Samantha helped me shop for a dress, shoes and accessories for my school prom. She was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. She made me feel instantly comfortable in her company. I would strongly recommend her services to anyone!
Maya – 14 year old
I now have techniques I use to help me through daily issues. When I am mad or struggling I have ways of coping with it. I really appreciate how you’ve helped me, even with beauty tips and things to buy. It’s really helped me out. Many thanks!
Jo – 17 year old
I really enjoyed my life/style coaching as it gave me a chance to properly be and understand myself. I gained a lot of new information and advice that has already really helped me. My skin has almost completely cleared up with my new routine and I can now walk around confidently in whatever I wear, not caring what others think of me. It helped me realise just how much I love fashion.
Grace – 17 year old
Samantha has encouraged and supported me in helping me to be the best version of myself I could possibly be! She has helped me from clothing and grooming to helping me to overcome phobias. The support and care she has given me was genuine and invaluable.
Layla – 14 year old
I felt very comfortable with Samantha and it was easy to tell her how I was feeling. Since our sessions together, I have a better understanding of how my shape is classified and perceived.
The best thing that I will take away from my sessions with Samantha is the knowledge that I now have about general styling. This has always interested me and it has now helped me to learn how to feel better about myself.
The areas of my life that I feel that have improved since the sessions with Samantha are my diet, health & fitness, communication with my parents and friends, styling and generally feeling better about myself. I am hoping to have some shopping sessions in the summer after I have finished my exams!
Alessandro – father of 17 year old Aysha
Samantha worked with Aysha over a period of 8 months or so. Aysha opened up about issues at school and Samantha calmed her with some great advice.
She also helped my daughter greatly with her self image – clothes that suited her shape and image and I noticed Aysha’s posture improving greatly and becoming more confident with herself on many levels.
Even though Aysha has finished her sessions, we have had a few extra ones when we have had a difficult situation at home/school and it is very comforting to know Samantha is always there and willing to see and support Aysha whenever needed.
Aysha – 17 year old
Working with Samantha was a great way for me to develop both in terms of physical appearance and emotional wellbeing. I grew as a person and it was a worthwhile experience.
Imogen – 15 year old
Samantha has helped me build my confidence by advising me on different areas where I felt unsure, such as my skin care, clothes, face shape and colours. She is warm and easy to talk to. I am grateful for Samantha’s help, feel more certain about the choices I am making, and would thoroughly recommend her to other teenagers.