TWMAD Mentor and Coach Rosie

Relationship-led one-to-one mentoring and specialist intervention for young people experiencing challenges with education, behaviour, confidence, SEND or emotional wellbeing.

A trusted relationship can be the starting point for change

Some young people need more than advice. They need a consistent adult who will listen, understand what is happening and help them find a more positive way forward.

TWMAD provides one-to-one mentoring for children and young people experiencing challenges with education, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, confidence, relationships, SEND or wider circumstances in their lives.

Our mentors build trust through conversation, shared interests and meaningful activities. Each intervention is also guided by clear outcomes, safeguarding practice and structured support.

  • One-to-one conversation gives the young person a chance to get to the root causes of why things feel difficult for them.
  • Through mentorship, young people explore their interests and abilities and focus on building confidence and self-esteem.
  • Every young person is different, so every support package is uniquely tailored to meet each individual’s needs.

With our mentoring and support, young people can break free of negative behaviours and even begin to see themselves as positive role models for others.

Young person enjoys a archery at TWMAD's Youthtopia.

Who We Support

TWMAD mentoring may help young people experiencing:

  • Low confidence or self-esteem;

  • Anxiety, withdrawal or emotional distress

  • School avoidance or poor attendance

  • Behavioural concerns or risk of exclusion

  • Anger, conflict or emotional dysregulation;

  • Autism, ADHD, SEND or SEMH needs

  • Trauma, grief or attachment difficulties;

  • Friendship or family challenges;

  • Harmful peer influence or exploitation concerns;

  • Transition between schools, placements or services

  • Uncertainty about their future.

A young person does not need to fit neatly into one category. We take time to understand the whole picture.

Trevor works in a gym mentoring a young person

Why Mentoring Works

Young people may struggle to engage when they feel judged, misunderstood or pressured.

A consistent mentor gives them time to build trust and speak openly at a pace they can manage.

Through that relationship, young people can begin to recognise their strengths, understand what sits behind their behaviour and practise different ways of responding to challenges.

We do not expect trust to happen immediately. We build it through honesty, reliability and consistency.

The relationship comes first, but every session has purpose.

Our mentors help young people to:

  • understand their emotions and behaviour;
  • build confidence and self-belief;
  • improve relationships and communication;
  • develop healthier routines and coping strategies;
  • reflect on choices and consequences;
  • reconnect with education or positive activity;
  • make safer decisions;
  • think more positively about their future.

Support is adapted around the individual rather than expecting them to fit a fixed programme.

Young person listens to music in the Urban Park Studios

Activity-Based Mentoring

The activity opens the door

Football, fitness, music, cooking, creative projects, games and community activities can help young people feel more comfortable and willing to engage.

The activity is not simply a reward or a day out. It creates opportunities for conversation, reflection, emotional regulation and positive decision-making.

Sessions are shaped around the young person’s interests while remaining focused on their needs and agreed outcomes.