Your Teenager Is Shutting You Out. Here's How to Reconnect

Being a dad of a teenager is one of the hardest things you'll ever do. And nobody teaches you how to do it.

Your teenager is changing. They're pulling away. Communication is breaking down. You're trying to stay involved, but every conversation feels like a battle. You feel disconnected, frustrated, maybe even like you're failing.

Here's the truth: You're not failing. You're just missing the tools and strategies that actually work.

When you understand what's really happening with your teenager, when you know how to communicate in a way they'll actually respond to, when you have a clear plan - everything shifts. The relationship starts to heal. You feel more confident as a dad. Your teenager starts opening up again.

This is what coaching can do for you.

What Brings Dads to Coaching?

Your Teenager Has Shut You Out

You used to be close. Now they barely talk to you. They roll their eyes when you try to help. They'd rather be anywhere than with you. You feel like you've lost them, and you don't know how to get them back.

Communication Has Broken Down

Every conversation turns into an argument. You say something, they take it the wrong way. You try to give advice, they get defensive. You're not sure what to say anymore, so you say nothing. The silence is painful.

You Feel Like You're Failing as a Dad

You're working hard, providing for your family, trying to be involved - but it doesn't feel like enough. Your teenager seems angry with you. You wonder if you've messed up somewhere. You're questioning whether you're doing this right.

You're Struggling to Balance Work and Fatherhood

Work is demanding. You're tired. By the time you get home, you don't have the energy to connect properly. Your teenager needs you, but you're running on empty. You feel guilty about not being more present.

You Don't Know How to Handle the Hard Conversations

Sex, drugs, mental health, relationships - these conversations terrify you. You don't know what to say. You're worried about saying the wrong thing. So you avoid it. But avoiding it isn't working either.

You're Dealing with Separation or Custody Issues

You're co-parenting with an ex. You're worried about losing connection with your teenager. You want to be a good dad, but the situation is complicated. You need support navigating this.

You Feel Isolated and Unsupported

You don't have other dads to talk to. You can't admit to your mates that you're struggling. You feel alone in this. You need someone who gets it.

How Coaching Works

Initial discovery call (free, 30 minutes): We'll have a no-obligation chat about what's going on with your teenager and what you want to achieve. This is a chance to see if we're a good fit.

Coaching packages:

• 4 sessions: £300 (typically 4 weeks)
• 10 sessions: £600 (typically 10 weeks)
• 15 sessions: £1,000 (typically 15 weeks)

Each session is 1 hour, typically weekly or fortnightly depending on what works for you.

What happens in sessions: We'll explore what's really going on with your teenager, identify the specific communication breakdowns, and build a clear plan to rebuild connection. You'll leave each session with practical strategies you can use immediately.

Between sessions: You'll be implementing what we've discussed, tracking progress, and building real change in your relationship with your teenager.

Your pace: There's no fixed timeline. Some dads work through a specific challenge in 4 sessions. Others do longer-term coaching for deeper transformation. We review regularly and adjust as needed.

Start with "Still Their Dad"

Option 1: Self-Paced Learning (£97)

Still Their Dad: How to Stay Close to Your Teenager When They're Pulling Away

This is a comprehensive 134-page guide with everything you need to know about rebuilding connection with your teenager.

Includes:

• 7 proven communication strategies
• Real case studies from dads who've been where you are
• Worksheets and action plans
• 3 video lessons (33 minutes total)
• 30-day transformation plan
• Emergency scripts for difficult conversations
• One personal email question answered by me within 48 hours

Best for: Dads who want to start learning immediately and work through it at their own pace. You get the tools, the knowledge, and some support.

Use code EARLYBIRD77 for £20 off (25 uses only).

Option 2: Coaching (£300-£1,000)

One-to-one coaching tailored to your specific situation.

This is for dads who want personalised support, accountability, and someone to guide them through the process.

Includes:

• 4, 10, or 15 one-hour coaching sessions
• Personalised strategies based on your teenager and your situation
• Between-session support and accountability
• Real-time problem-solving when things get difficult
• Access to all the tools and frameworks from "Still Their Dad"
• A clear plan for rebuilding connection

Best for: Dads who want hands-on support, accountability, and someone to help them navigate the specific challenges they're facing.

Option 3: Coaching + "Still Their Dad" (£397-£1,097)

Get the self-paced programme plus one-to-one coaching.

This is the most comprehensive option. You get the full toolkit plus personalised support to implement it.

Best for: Dads who want the complete package - the knowledge, the tools, and the personalised guidance.

What Dads Say

"Jeff's coaching has completely changed how I relate to my teenager. I went from feeling disconnected and frustrated to actually enjoying our time together. He gave me practical tools that work, and he understood exactly what I was going through." - Dad Client

"I was at my wit's end. My teenager wouldn't talk to me, and I didn't know how to fix it. Jeff helped me understand what was really happening and gave me a plan. Within a few weeks, things started shifting. I feel like a dad again." - Dad Client

"The coaching wasn't just about my teenager - it was about me too. Jeff helped me see my own patterns and how they were affecting my relationship with my son. That insight changed everything." - Dad Client

Why Work with Me

I'm a dad. I understand what it's like to struggle with connection, to feel like you're failing, to not know what to say. I bring lived experience to this work.

I specialise in this. I've worked with dozens of dads navigating exactly what you're going through. I know what works and what doesn't.

I'm trauma-informed. I understand that your teenager's behaviour is communication. I help you decode it and respond in a way that rebuilds connection.

I'm practical. You'll leave coaching with real strategies you can use immediately. This isn't theoretical - it's actionable.

I'm fully qualified. I'm BACP-accredited with a Level 7 Diploma in Counselling Teenagers, a Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring, and years of experience working with families.