ABOUT

About us

Ray of Light Mentoring, located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, was founded with the mission to empower teenagers and young people to transform their lives. Our life coaching and mentoring services are designed to provide support, guidance, and actionable strategies to help young people overcome challenges, build resilience, self esteem and confidence, and to achieve their goals.

We believe that everyone has the potential to shine bright, and our role is to help uncover that potential. We offer personalised coaching that meets each individual's unique needs, including personal development, stress management and career transition, ensuring a holistic approach to well-being. At Ray of Light Mentoring, we are committed to fostering a supportive and encouraging environment where everyone can thrive.

With a lifelong passion for helping young people find their path, and a wealth of professional and personal experience, Phil Ray uses various techniques to build self-esteem and resilience. He offers valuable insights, encouragement, and strategies, helping young people navigate this critical stage with confidence and clarity, fostering their growth into well-rounded and self-assured young adults.

About you

Teenagers today face unique challenges as they transition from childhood to adulthood, including social dynamics, personal identity formation, and academic pressures. Life coaching and mentoring provides a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore goals, build resilience, and develop essential life skills.


Ray of Light is all about empowering teens to transform their lives, navigate life’s challenges, achieve their goals, and find inner peace. This is achieved through support, guidance, and actionable strategies.

 

Certifications

Phil Ray is both a Certified Professional Life Coach and a Teen Life Coach and holds Enhanced DBS and Level 3 Safeguarding, ensuring he is equipped to guide you safely and effectively.

See qualifications section for further details.

 

Experience

Having worked as a Youth Worker and Football Coach within a local youth setting, and a youth mentor within an Alternate Education Provision for young people struggling in mainstream education, Phil brings knowledge, experience and expertise to every session.  Phil is also a parent of two children (now adults) and has a very empathetic and relaxed style to his work.

Qualifications

Phil has undergone all necessary training and holds the qualifications in both Life Coaching and specifically Teen Life Coaching in order to provide you with personalised coaching.

Qualifications include:

Professional Life Coach

Teenage Life Coach

Autism and ADHD in Girls

Children and Bereavement

Understanding Childrens Emotions

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

Online Safety

Safeguarding Level 1, 2 and 3 (Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Basic First Aid

Training

Phil regularly updates his skills and knowledge through continuous professional development training to offer you the best support possible.

Ready to Begin your Journey?

Get in touch with us to start your journey towards personal growth and fulfilment.

rayoflightteenmentoring@hotmail.com

Tel: 07990 558063 (Phil Ray)