Young Adult Coaching for 16–19 Year Olds | CHAMPS Academy Coaching
Young adult coaching · Ages 16–19

Confidence coaching for 16–19 year olds navigating life's biggest decisions

GCSEs. A-levels. University. Friendships changing. Major decisions ahead. This is one of the most pressured periods of a young person's life — and one of the most important to get right.

Exam anxiety & pressure UCAS & university Changing friendships Identity & self-belief Life after school
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Annette Du Bois — specialist young adult coach
20+
years coaching
young people
In short: CHAMPS Academy Coaching provides specialist 1:1 online confidence coaching for young people aged 16–19 — the age group navigating GCSEs, A-levels, UCAS applications, university transitions, changing friendship groups, and the major identity and confidence challenges of late adolescence. Sessions are delivered online by Annette Du Bois, who has over 20 years of specialist experience coaching young people. The programme runs for 4–6 weeks and is entirely personalised. It is entirely different in approach and content from coaching for younger children — addressing the specific pressures of this critical life stage. Parents apply on behalf of their son or daughter at champs-academy.co.uk/apply-for-coaching.
20+
Years coaching
young people
4–6
Week programme
tailored to each person
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Who this is for

The 16–19 age group faces pressures that are completely unique

This isn't about being a teenager in general. It's about the specific weight that sits on a young person between 16 and 19 — when the decisions feel enormous and the stakes feel real for the first time.

GCSE & A-level pressure

Struggling with exam stress, performance anxiety, motivation dips, or the fear of not meeting expectations.

University & UCAS decisions

Overwhelmed by the weight of choosing a course or university, or unsure whether university is even the right path.

Changing friendships

Friend groups shifting as people go in different directions — feeling left out, lonely, or unsure of their social identity.

Identity & self-doubt

Comparing themselves to high-achieving peers, questioning whether they're good enough, or losing sight of who they are.

Leaving home & independence

Anxiety about moving away, managing independently, or preparing for the workplace or gap year.

Loss of motivation

Disengaged from studying, avoiding tasks, or struggling to find momentum when everything feels uncertain.

What parents are telling us

"Something's changed and I don't know how to reach them"

These are the things parents most commonly describe when they get in touch with us about their 16–19 year old.

They seem overwhelmed by everything — school, choices, friendships — and can't seem to switch off
Their motivation has dropped and they're avoiding work, social situations, or things they used to enjoy
They're putting enormous pressure on themselves to get grades, get into the right university, or meet everyone's expectations
Their friendship group is changing and they're finding it hard — feeling left out or unsure where they fit
They won't talk to us — they shut down when we try to help, or our conversations turn into arguments
They don't know what they want and the pressure of having to decide is making everything worse

"Our 15-year-old daughter suffers anxiety and is extremely shy, making school and social situations very difficult. She found Annette extremely easy to talk to and empathetic of her situation. The practical tools and skills she's worked on with Annette over six sessions will really help her develop her confidence at school and beyond."

J
Jane
Parent of a 15-year-old
What coaching achieves

What your son or daughter will develop

Every programme is entirely personalised — but these are the outcomes most commonly achieved by young adults aged 16–19 working with Annette.

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Managing exam anxiety and performing under pressure
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Clarity and confidence around UCAS and university decisions
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Rebuilding social confidence after friendships have shifted
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Motivation and momentum when everything feels stuck
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Communicating more confidently — in school, socially, at interviews
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Making decisions without being paralysed by fear of getting it wrong
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Resilience after setbacks — turning disappointments into direction
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A clearer sense of who they are and what they actually want
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Preparing practically and emotionally for leaving home
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Self-belief that isn't dependent on grades or other people's opinions

Ready to take the first step?

The application takes five minutes. Annette reads every one personally and responds within 24–48 hours.

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Why CHAMPS Academy is different

This isn't average teen coaching — and it isn't therapy

The majority of coaching services aimed at young people use the same approach regardless of age. Coaching a 10-year-old and coaching a 17-year-old are completely different disciplines. And coaching is not the same as counselling or therapy — it's more doing than talking.

What this isn't

  • Talking about feelings without practical action
  • Generic advice that doesn't fit their specific situation
  • The same approach used with younger children
  • A rigid programme with fixed sessions and worksheets
  • Months on a waiting list before anything changes

What this is

  • Practical, immediately usable strategies
  • Entirely personalised to your son or daughter
  • Designed specifically for the 16–19 age group
  • Built around their goals, pressures and personality
  • Starts within days of applying
Annette Du Bois — CHAMPS Academy Coaching
Your coach
Annette Du Bois

I've spent over 20 years working specifically with young people — and in all that time, the 16–19 age group has always been one I feel particularly passionate about. This is the period where so much gets decided, or feels like it does. The pressure to have it all figured out at 17 is enormous, and most young people are carrying far more than the adults around them realise.

My approach with this age group is different from how I work with younger children. By 16, a young person needs to be involved as a partner in their own development — not talked at, not fixed, not managed. They need someone who takes them seriously, gives them practical tools they can actually use, and helps them build genuine confidence from the inside out.

Most young adults who were initially resistant to the idea of coaching become the most engaged once they experience how practical and relevant the sessions are. It's not about talking about feelings. It's about figuring out what's getting in the way — and then doing something about it.

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The process

How to get started

Everything begins with a short application — no phone call required at this stage, and no obligation at any point.

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Apply
Complete the short application form. Takes five minutes. Annette reads every application personally.
2
Personal invite
If accepted, Annette invites you to a private one-to-one call within 24–48 hours.
3
Free session
A complimentary 15-minute Confidence Experience for your young person — no pressure, no hard sell.
4
You decide
No obligation — ever. Only you decide if Annette is the right fit for your son or daughter.

Frequently asked questions

Specialist 1:1 support that helps young people navigate the confidence, anxiety and identity challenges specific to this age group — including GCSE and A-level pressure, university applications and UCAS, changing friendships, transitions to college or sixth form, gap years, and preparing for independence. Sessions are delivered online by Annette Du Bois and are entirely personalised to the individual young person.
Young adults aged 16–19 face a completely distinct set of challenges compared to younger teenagers. They are dealing with high-stakes academic decisions, UCAS applications, identity under pressure from peers, the fear of getting major life choices wrong, and the approaching reality of independence. Coaching at this age focuses on building the self-belief, decision-making capability and emotional resilience needed to navigate those specific challenges — not the same approach used with 8–15 year olds.
The programme runs for 4–6 weeks, with 1:1 sessions delivered online. Between sessions, Annette provides tailored reminders and practical actions to reinforce progress. The length is adjusted to suit the individual — some young people make significant progress quickly, while others benefit from a longer programme depending on the complexity of their challenges.
Completely normal. Most young adults at this age are resistant because they assume coaching means talking about feelings or being told what to do. Annette's approach is practical, not therapeutic — it is more doing than talking, with real strategies they can apply immediately. Many young adults who were initially resistant become the most engaged participants once they experience how practical and relevant the sessions are.
Yes. All sessions are delivered online via video call, making them accessible from anywhere in the UK or internationally. Sessions are scheduled at times that fit around school, college or work commitments.
Complete the application form at champs-academy.co.uk/apply-for-coaching. It takes five minutes. Annette reads every application personally and responds within 24–48 hours. There is no obligation at any stage — you decide whether Annette is the right fit after an initial conversation.
Yes. Annette has extensive experience working with neurodivergent young people including those with ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, and related traits. The entirely personalised approach means sessions are designed to work with how your young person thinks — not against it. See the dedicated neurodiversity coaching page for more detail.

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