Annette is very calm and patient and my daughter was always keen to see her for their online sessions. We were seeking help with her confidence and ability to take on challenges and regulate her emoti... See more
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Thank you Annette for all your help with my 15 year old daughter who seems to be really benefiting from the sessions with you. She doesn't share much so it's hard to judge anything fully so I can'... See more
We recently reached out to Annette at Champs Academy to help my 13 yr old daughter, as she was really struggling to making friends and lacked self confidence with was isolating her from her peers. Ann... See more
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My daughter was really struggling with confidence, socialising and anxiety and decided to seek assistance from Annette. I have seen a hugh difference with my daughter during and since the coaching. An... See more
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CHAMPS Academy provides personalised, online 1:1 coaching for children and teenagers struggling with the pressures of modern life. Led by internationally acclaimed coach and author Annette Du Bois. We help kids and teens with: Overwhelm, anxiety, school stress, friendship issues. Low Self-Esteem and a lack of Confidence. Social Anxiety and Bullying. Emotional Challenges (Emotional Regulation). Lack of Motivation and Purpose. We also help families navigate the challenges of ADHD, Autism, and other neurodiverse conditions. Our approach is not therapy or tutoring. We provide actionable, real-life strategies to help young people manage big emotions, build resilience, and develop social skills. We give them the tools to thrive at home, in school and with friends. Our Promise: Practical help for real problems. No fluff, just proven strategies. Book your free, no-obligation 15-minute call personally with Annette Du Bois. Let's get real about what your child or teen is facing and see how to help them find their confidence and self-belief again. Visit our website for all the details.
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Annette is friendly and professional
Annette and my child had 6 beneficial coaching sessions. She is a knowledgeable and friendly coach, our child has made progress using skills taught by Annette and continues to practise some of these. I think the coaching sessions helped my child understand, regulate and communicate their emotions and needs better.
Highly recommended!
I spent a sleepless night looking for help for my daughter who was really struggling in school with low confidence and friendship issues, and that’s when I found Annette. I spent a while reading through all the reviews and every one of them was so positive and described teens with the same struggles we were facing. I really liked Annette’s approach right away and felt reassured she would be able to help us after our initial call. Fast forward 6 sessions later and my daughter has made so much progress. She is so much happier and confident. She is regularly attending clubs outside of school and now volunteering too. She has more friends in school and feels happy and settled there now. Instead of thinking about new schools she is coming home with loads of stories and gossip from her day to tell me. She also really enjoyed the sessions with Annette and came away from each one so upbeat and happy. I feel so reassured that Annette is there should we need her again and wouldn’t hesitate to contact her for help. We found Annette just at the right time and I can’t thank her enough ❤️
Have our happy and confident daughter back 😊
Before our coaching sessions, our daughter was lacking in confidence, quite shy even at home, overwhelmed by situations that weren’t going right, and found it difficult to make friends. After a few sessions with Annette we were already noticing big changes in her ability to be resilient, confident and assertive when situations weren’t going to plan and happy compromising, she’s happy to visit friends and is much more social. It seems we have our happy daughter back with her cheeky sense of humour, we’re confident she’s going to settle into her new term much better than previously 😀 thank you Annette! will be recommending you to other parents too!
Very positive and helpful for our daughter
Very positive and helpful for our teenage daughter. We noticed a very obvious change with our daughter's confidence and with social settings. She also feels much more confidence in herself which in turn is helping her make better decisions too. I would highly recommend.
Excellent coaching course for teen…
Excellent coaching course for teen confidence. Gave my daughter pause for thought and consideration and plenty of tools to work on. Thank you Annette!
Helped my teenage daughter with social anxiety , confidence & self esteem
I can’t recommend Annette at CHAMPS enough, she has really helped my teenage daughter to come out of her shell and feel more confident and happy again. It’s great to see her back to herself again. My daughter was struggling with self esteem, anxiety, confidence issues and social anxiety. Annette really put her at ease and made her feel comfortable and has given her help which will stay with her and help guide her through the next challenges she faces. We can’t thank her enough.

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Coaching that really works…
After trying to obtain coaching through the NHS for my daughter who had become extremely reclusive during her late teenage years and very unhappy as a result, we decided as a family to go down the private route … and I’m so glad we did. From the very first conversation with Annette, my daughter was put at ease and her anxieties addressed. A programme was developed to help her take the first tentative steps towards a new life and beyond. (She now has the confidence to travel solo to the other side of the world, something we wouldn't have thought was possible a year ago!).
If a friend was ever faced with a similar situation with a member of their family, I would not hesitate to recommend Annette for support. She really is 5/5.

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Great tuition from Annette
Great tuition from Annette, both my daughter and I learned a lot of tools to assist with daily life both at home and at school. Now it remains for us to use them consistently.
Totally rewarding and invaluable experience for both my son and I.
After arranging a six week coaching package with Annette I am positively encouraged by the improvement in my son’s overall demeanour.
He seemed to really listen and absorb the advice and encouragement.
I realise I was initially expecting miracles but as the coaching progressed I could see that putting in place the life skills necessary to build confidence and personal acceptance were paramount and the process will be an ongoing process of personal improvement.
Highly recommended.
My confidence levels hit an all time low post-pandemic, following completion of A-Levels, during lockdown, and a testing start to my university course also hindered by online learning. An internet search highlighted Champs Academy which promised to help improve low self-esteem and build confidence, and I’m so glad it did! Annette has helped me to understand why I was feeling the way I was and how this was in turn affecting my life and making me very unhappy.
She is able to relate to situations and explain succinctly the tools to use in order to turn your life around. She has made a huge difference and I will always be grateful for the support she has provided throughout our conversations. I would not hesitate to recommend the services of Annette and Champs Academy. It WILL make a difference!
Help needed
We contacted Champs Academy for help with our daughter who is 15 years old. After the pandemic she lost a lot of confidence and self esteem. Finding Annette was a step in the right direction for us. This lady is simply brilliant at what she does, from the moment she spoke to our daughter Annette put her at ease and after her first session we noticed a change in our daughter’s confidence she was more upbeat too. Annette has the skills and even more so a natural way about her to connect to your teens which is just as important as professional help I think. Annette definitely helped my daughter and I can highly recommend her.
A happy parent
Anette at Champ Academy has been…
Anette at Champ Academy has been instrumental in boosting my daughter's confidence. Her approachable manner and practical advice have made a real difference, helping my daughter become more assertive and self-assured. Additionally, Anette's guidance has helped my daughter develop a stronger sense of responsibility. She's learned to take initiative and manage her tasks more effectively, showing an impressive level of maturity and self-discipline. It's clear that Anette's influence extends beyond confidence-building to fostering overall personal growth.
Fantastic Coach and Coaching Experience
Annette is very personable and approachable, her warm and friendly personality puts children at ease. The program and content are very well crafted and tailored to the individual's needs, containing practical advice and activities to embed and apply new tools in practice. I have seen progress in various aspects of my daughter's behaviour which is very reassuring. I wish I had this kind of coaching available to me when I was a child! I would highly recommend to anyone - young and old. Keep growing and improving!

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This is the second time I have asked…
This is the second time I have asked Annette to help one of my daughters. I could see the change after a few sessions. Very happy. Thank you

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Highly recommended - don't hesitate to book Annette at Champs Academy
The coaching provided to my daughter has been absolutely fantastic and her confidence has improved leaps and bounds. She feels better able to communicate with others, speak up for herself and generally handle situations which have previously caused her fear.
Annette has also supported me in advising how I handled push back from my daughter at the beginning of the sessions and has provided thorough communication throughout the whole process.

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Very glad we chose Annette!
Annette really helped my teenager. They had been struggling with organising their school work and becoming overwhelmed emotionally as a result, with school and life's challenges. They really enjoyed their sessions. As a result they are hugely more organised, composed and happier. THANK YOU! I would highly recommend Annette for any teenager struggling emotionally with what life throws at them.

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Empathetic support for teen anxiety and shyness
Our 15 year old daughter suffers anxiety and is extremely shy making school (especially speaking in class) and social situations very difficult for her. However she found Annette extremely easy to talk to and empathetic of her situation. She feels the practical tools and skills she has been working on with Annette over 6 sessions will really help her develop her confidence at school and beyond.

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Inspiring....
So happy to have found Annette! My child had been suffering from low self esteem, and anxious about school in general. Annette's approach is incredibly positive, taking the negative out of a situation and turning it around with her strategies that really do work. I can see a change in confidence already, and a more positive outlook which is amazing.

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An amazing and life changing servixe
This coaching for teens really works. The difference it made to my son has been life changing and given him tools for life. Annette was great and my son found her easy to talk to and made such sense to him. Her programme is detailed and made simple for young people and adults to follow and understand. I can't thank her enough.

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A happier and more confident daughter
Annette quickly connected with our daughter who was experiencing low self-esteem & finding communication challenging. Through discussions with her on preparing talking points, body language, breathing exercises, reflection on different situations and encouraging us as parents to give our daughter the lead in new situations, Annette has increased our daughter’s ability to handle challenges & disappointments and cope with busy social situations. We can see à considerable difference in her approach to life and alongside completing a difficult academic period, Annette’s help has been invaluable in this change.

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