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You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. At Freemind, our mentors help you explore what’s on your mind, build up your confidence, and help you develop the practical tools to face what life brings.
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Why Choose Freemind Mentors?
Being a teenager today isn’t easy; there’s pressure, change, and a lot to figure out. That’s where we come in: offering you a space to pause, talk things through, and feel supported as you make sense of it all.
Through easy conversations and practical tips from mentors just a few years ahead of you, you’ll start to feel more confident, capable, and in control of what comes next.
Mentoring is flexible, personal, and always centred on what matters to you.
We can help you with:
📖 Support through exam and school stress, exploring career choices and university, and managing the ups and downs of everyday life.
🌱 Learning the practical skills, techniques, and strategies to build up your confidence, and to help you face life on your own.
⁉️ Talking things through when you’re feeling stuck, unmotivated, or unsure about your next steps
💬 Having a safe space to talk openly, feel heard, and discover more about yourself
The Impact of mentoring
Mentoring creates a ripple effect that transforms confidence, futures, and entire communities.
of mentees report improved confidence
Based on feedback from our 2024/2025 mentoring programme, the majority of mentees reported increased confidence within just 6 sessions. Mentees specifically noted feeling more comfortable speaking up and taking action on goals they'd been avoiding. Many also reported feeling less overwhelmed about their future and more prepared to make decisions independently.
Young people with mentors perform better in school and are more likely to attend university.
Research shows that when young people have a mentor, it transforms how they see themselves and their futures: they perform better academically, feel more confident about their abilities, and are significantly more likely to pursue university. — From DuBois & Silverthorn's 2005 study on mentoring relationships.
Relatable mentors lead to stronger academic outcomes
When mentors are close enough to remember but experienced enough to guide, everything changes. They remember the late-night revision panic, how overwhelming decisions can be, and what strategies actually help. Their advice isn't theoretical—it's tested, recent, and actually works in today's world. — Based on research by Eby et al. (2008).
of young people remember needing a mentor but not having one.
When young people need support most, many feel like they have nowhere to turn. Freemind exists to change that: making sure that every teen has access to relatable, meaningful mentoring relationships that provide guidance exactly when it matters most. — From MENTOR's 2023 research 'Who Mentored You?' studying mentoring's impact across generations.
Young people with mentors feel more satisfied with life, and emotionally stronger
Study after study confirms that mentoring significantly boosts young people's sense of self and well-being. They feel more confident, more satisfied with their lives, and better equipped to handle challenges. Sometimes having an outside voice makes all the difference in helping teens see their own worth. — Based on DuBois & Silverthorn (2005) and Eby et al. (2008).
Young people with mentors have clearer ideas about their future and feel ready to pursue it
One of the biggest challenges teens face is figuring out what comes next. Mentoring provides the space to explore options, ask questions, and develop concrete goals. Young people with mentors don't just dream about the future—they build actionable plans and feel genuinely ready to pursue them.
of young people with mentors are more likely to volunteer and lead in their communities
Young people with mentors are significantly more likely to volunteer regularly and take on leadership roles in their communities. Mentoring doesn't just help individuals—it creates a ripple effect. It builds the confidence, skills, and sense of purpose that inspire teens to give back and realize they have something valuable to offer the world around them. — Based on MENTOR's 'The Mentoring Effect' study.
When mentors feel relatable, teens open up more and build stronger relationships
Research shows that teens are far more likely to open up, share honestly, and build trust with mentors they can relate to. When someone understands your world—the pressures, the language, the reality of being a teenager today—it's easier to be vulnerable and ask for help. That relatability is what makes mentoring truly work. — Based on Rhodes et al. (2006).
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