Tanya is A Positive Psychology Coach specializing in tweens, teens, and their mothers, focusing on fostering self-worth, resilience, connection, and effective communication, empowering tweens and teens to flourish.

Moms, are your pre-teens/teens struggling with anxiety and low self-belief?

Research shows that 1 in 3 adolescents will experience an anxiety disorder, and a shocking 70% of teenagers today struggle with low self-esteem. This means the majority of our teens are battling feelings of inadequacy.

When a teenager is in the grip of anxiety and low self-worth, it affects every aspect of their life:

🟡 Withdrawing from family interactions and spending more time alone in their room
🟡 Mood shifts – becoming irritable, defensive, anger, tearfulness and are quick to lash out
🟡 School becomes a battleground
🟡 Avoiding social situations, convinced they don't fit in or that nobody likes them
🟡 Seeking constant reassurance, their self-worth dependent on the validation of others
🟡 Avoiding responsibilities such as chores or homework
🟡 Experiencing physical symptoms such as headaches, sore stomachs, lack of
concentration, and problems eating or sleeping

As moms, we want nothing more than to see our teenagers thrive – navigating the world with confidence, resilience, and a deep sense of self-worth. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, our teens struggle, caught in the grip of anxiety and self-doubt. And as moms, we feel it too.

Do you lie awake at night imagining worst-case scenarios and worrying:

🔵 Will they make friends?
🔵 Will they get into college?
🔵 Will they be happy?
🔵 Is this my fault?
🔵 How can I show my child how awesome they are?
🔵 How can I help?

Do you find yourself walking on eggshells, trying not to trigger an outburst? Constantly second-guessing yourself, wondering if you're saying the right things or providing the right support? It's exhausting and can make us question our own worth as parents. Perhaps most heartbreakingly, anxiety can create a rift in the relationship between mother and child, causing communication and connection to break down.

If this resonates with you, know that you're not alone. As a mom of an anxious daughter and someone who has personally struggled with anxiety, I've been there. And I'm here to tell you that there is hope.

I work with moms, teens, and their families, both individually and as a family unit. Working with me can help:

🌼 Foster better communication between all family members
🌼 Rebuild your connection with your teenager
🌼 Empower your teen to build resilience, confidence, and self-worth
🌼 Develop strategies for coping with anxiety

Let's have a conversation and explore how I can best support you. Please DM me to book a call.

Packages start from £750 for 6 sessions.