For Teens
You’re here because something has changed
A move. A new school. A different country. Or the feeling that things haven’t quite settled, even though everyone else seems to think they should have.
You might be preparing to leave somewhere familiar, trying to adjust after a move, or feeling caught between places, cultures, or expectations. You might be here because a parent suggested it, or because you found this page yourself and aren’t sure what you’re looking for yet.
This page is here to explain what working with me is like, from your point of view.
What I help with
I work with teens who are dealing with the kinds of things that often come with international moves and school changes, including:
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getting ready for a move and feeling unsure about what’s ahead
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adjusting after a move, even months later
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losing friends, routines, or a sense of familiarity
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feeling out of place or “in-between”
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trying to figure out who you are in a new environment
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academic pressure that feels heavier after a transition
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navigating new languages, cultures, or school systems
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feeling tired of starting over yet again
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feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or quietly low during change
Some of this shows up as thoughts like:
“I don’t really fit here.”
“Everyone else already knows how this works.”
“I’m supposed to be fine, but I’m not.”
“I don’t know how to explain what’s wrong.”
“I’m tired of having to adapt again.”
If any of this feels familiar, you’re not alone. These are common experiences during international moves, even when things look “okay” from the outside.
What sessions are like
Sessions are calm, private conversations. There’s no pressure to perform, explain yourself neatly, or know what you want to talk about.
Some sessions involve a lot of talking.
Some are quieter.
Some focus on sorting through thoughts or feelings.
Others look at practical ways of handling what’s coming up.
There’s no fixed agenda. We work at your pace, focusing on what feels most present or important to you in that moment.
Your privacy and voice
What you share in sessions is treated with care and respect. Privacy is the default.
How information is shared depends partly on your age and on safety considerations, but your thoughts and feelings are taken seriously at every stage. This is not a space where everything you say gets passed on.
There are clear limits if there is a serious safety concern, but outside of that, the aim is to give you room to speak honestly without feeling monitored.
This is a space where your voice matters.
Parents and involvement
Parents are involved differently depending on your age and situation, but the focus of coaching is always on supporting you.
That might mean:
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having your own space to talk
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parents being involved in the background
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or, in some cases, me working with parents separately
The work is not about checking up on you or managing you. It’s about helping things feel more understandable and manageable during a time of change.
How we begin
Getting started is simple.
Sometimes parents reach out first. Sometimes teens do. Either way, we begin with an initial conversation to understand what’s been going on and what kind of support might be helpful.
You can ask questions. You can also say if you’re unsure, nervous, or don’t know what to talk about yet.
A note to you
International moves and school changes can be exciting and exhausting at the same time. Losing familiar places, people, and routines adds up, even when the move was meant to be a good opportunity.
You’re allowed to feel however you feel about it. You don’t have to have it figured out.
Coaching is simply a place where you don’t have to pretend or explain yourself away. If you want support, we can take it one step at a time.
Next steps
If you’d like to understand the practical side — things like how sessions are set up, confidentiality, or how parents are involved — you can find that on the How It Works page.