Meet the Mentor!
Meet the Mentor!
Hi, I'm Emillie, the mentor behind Big Sister Mentor.
I created Big Sister Mentor because I know how valuable it can be for young people to have a safe, supportive adult outside of their immediate family, someone they can talk to openly, feel understood by, and learn from without judgement.
Growing up and navigating the teenage years can be confusing, overwhelming, and at times, lonely. Many young people don't always feel comfortable opening up to parents or teachers, even when they're doing their best to support them. My goal is to offer a calm, friendly, and trusting space where young people are empowered to talk things through and feel less alone.
My Background
I'm a psychology undergraduate student with a strong interest in youth well-being, confidence buidling, and healthy emotional development.
While I'm not a therapist or counsellor, my studies, personal, and work experiences have given me a solid understanding of:
emotional awareness and communication
confidence and self-esteem development
social and peer relationships
stress, motivation, and coping skills, particularly in academic settings
healthy boundaries and supportive conversations
Big Sister Mentor is based on mentoring, guidance, and positive role modelling, not diagnosis or treatment