What to Expect…

A “Prep-Mentoring” form will be sent to the young person or parent/caregiver by email or text before their first session. Or alternatively, these will be completed with the young person in the office on the day of the first appointment.

Before

We can meet face to face in the Mint Mates office, a space designed to make young people feel comfy. Alternatively, we can meet virtually with the young person in the comfort of their own home is preferred.

The office is located inside the Garage (cool heh!). The garage door will be open 10 mins before each scheduled session, please ring the doorbell when you arrive (located inside the garage, next to the office sliding door). Feel free to make yourself comfortable on the “therapy pod” bean bag outside the office should you arrive early. Relax and I will be with you soon.

The parent/caregiver would normally stay for the first five minutes of the initial session, however, this can be flexible. Happy to have a chat with all parties and make the best call for the young person on the day, ensuring the young person feels comfortable and safe as quickly as possible.

In sessions, we use a blend of coaching, mentoring, person-centered, and strength-based strategies, while working intuitively to adapt sessions to the unique needs of each young people, ensuring they receive the most effective support to thrive.

After a session, it’s important to give your young person some space to process and reflect. They might not feel like chatting right away, but they could be ready to open up later—whenever that might be. Just letting them know you’re there to talk if needed can be really helpful, and it’s always great to check in and see if there’s anything else you can do to support them.

They might also have some tasks or exercises to work on after the session, designed to help them grow in areas like self-awareness or tackle specific goals.

If any questions pop up, feel free to reach out by email, text, or phone! I'm happy to help however I can.