Natalie Mclaughlin

In my practice as a counsellor, I frequently see how academic stress, exam anxiety, and a lack of confidence can affect learning. My transition into tutoring allows me to merge psychological insights with educational support. I offer a safe, non judgemental, and highly supportive environment designed to help student's overcome academic and personal hurdles.

Because of my therapeutic training my approach is entirely person-centred, collaborative and adaptive. When a student feels emotionally supported, their capacity to learn increases significantly.

Subjects and areas I cover:

-Counselling skills and theory support for students working towards their Level 2 and 3 counselling qualifications

Academic mentoring and wellbeing support including, managing academic stress, increasing motivation, developing coping strategies, navigating perfectionism and school avoidance

Study skills such as building focus, organisation, meeting deadlines and time management

Here is what you can expect from our sessions:

- Active Listening and empathy: I take the time to understand a student's difficulties and strengths.

- Anxiety and Stress Management: I can incorporate practical mindfulness, grounding techniques and focus strategies to help students stay calm during high pressured events such as exams.

- Strength-Based Learning: Instead of focusing strictly on the challenging things, we focus on what the student already does well to naturally boost their confidence and self-esteem.

- Customised Pace: We work at a speed that respects the student's individual needs and emotional and cognitive capacity.