Jane Johnson - Parenting Coach
Founder of The Lighthouse Parent
Supporting high-achieving parents to navigate the turbulence of adolescence with calm, clarity and connection
Jane Johnson - Parenting Coach Founder of The Lighthouse Parent
Supporting high-achieving parents to navigate the turbulence of adolescence with calm, clarity and connection
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, worried, or unsure how to connect with your teen again, you’re not alone
Parenting teens is hard, and no-one prepares you for the moment when every conversation becomes an argument and you find yourself walking on eggshells, never knowing quite which version of your teen you’re going to get.
You’re trying your best, but the usual approaches don’t work anymore, and you’re left feeling exhausted, and unsure what to do next.
Maybe they’ve become more withdrawn.
Maybe it feels like every conversation turns into an argument
Maybe you’re constantly second-guessing yourself, wondering if you’re doing too much, not enough, or the wrong thing altogether.
This isn’t about being a “perfect parent”
It’s about being the safe place while still holding boundaries and supporting your teen through the transition to adulthood. You can’t control your teen, but you can control what you say and do and how you react.
What Others Say
“Before working with Jane, my relationship with my 15 yr old was strained, and I didn’t know how to get through to her. Jane gave me some really useful strategies, which have given me the confidence to set boundaries, and has made our house a calmer place. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jane as a parent coach.”
FC, Parent of 2 teens
How I work
My work is built around my signature BEACON Method - a practical framework that helps parents understand the teenage brain, make sense of behaviour, reflect on their own responses, and rebuild calmer, stronger connection at home.
You’ll learn how to:
regulate your own emotions and remain calm even when your teen isn't
reduce shouting, tension, and emotional stand-offs
communicate in ways your teen can actually hear and understand
set boundaries without damaging the relationship
Work with me
If you feel like you're waling on eggshells with your teen, or that things feel tense, distant, and you're constantly second-guessing yourself - you're in the right place.
I work with high-achieving parents who want to understand what's really driving their teen's behaviour, and how to rebuild connection. I also work with schools who want to give their students and families better support.
There are a few different ways we can work together, depending on where you are and what you need:
1:1 Parent Coaching
Personalised support for parents navigating a specific challenge or a particularly difficult period
£695
The BEACON Programme
A six-week group coaching programme for parents who want to stop walking on eggshells and start rebuilding real connection with their teen
£995
Schools
packages
Practical, evidence-informed workshops and sessions for schools supporting students and families.
Quoted individually
Work with me
If you feel like you're waling on eggshells with your teen, or that things feel tense, distant, and you're constantly second-guessing yourself - you're in the right place.
I work with high-achieving parents who want to understand what's really driving their teen's behaviour, and how to rebuild connection. I also work with schools who want to give their students and families better support.
There are a few different ways we can work together, depending on where you are and what you need:
1:1 Parent Coaching
Personalised support for parents navigating a specific challenge or a particularly difficult period
The BEACON Programme
A six-week group coaching programme for parents who want to stop walking on eggshells and start rebuilding real connection with their teen
Schools
packages
Practical, evidence-informed workshops and sessions for schools supporting students and families.
£695
£995
Quoted individually
What Others Say
“Every session with Jane gave me insight and strategies to work on. It was as if she laid everything out on a tray in front of me so that I could see things more clearly and find a way forward. I feel more confident in my parenting and things feel calmer.”
AC, parent of a 15 year old
How does it work?
Discovery call
Get clarity on what’s really happening. We take time to understand what’s been hardest with your teenager, what’s feeling most overwhelming , and what you’d most like support with.
Plan
Get a personalised support plan. We work together over one month to understand what’s driving the behaviour and create simple, practical steps you can use straight away.
Connection
Feel calmer, clearer and more confident. You’ll respond with more confidence, stay regulated in tough moments, and build a stronger, more trusting connection with your teen.
Hi, I’m Jane
A certified mindset coach, qualified teacher, and a parent. With over 27 years of experience working with young people and families and an MA in Education, I’ve seen first-hand the pressures and challenges that come with the teenage years.
My work is also personal. After losing my 19-year-old son Leo to suicide following a short period of mental ill health, my mission became clear: to support parents to build stronger bonds and more connected relationships with their teens before they reach crisis point.
As a coach, I am passionate about fostering a positive mindset and creating a supportive framework to enable families to thrive. I specialise in helping parents navigate the challenges of the adolescent years with greater confidence and connection. By combining proven coaching strategies with self-regulation techniques, I help parents stay connected to their teens through the difficult moments, with tools, language and support that builds confidence, resilience and strengthens relationships.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will this actually change things with my teen, or is it just support for me?
Parent coaching does both. Your ability to influence comes from the way you act, react and communicate with your teen, so we focus on the changes you can make as a parent. Parent coaching is often the most effective route to change because when you can regulate your own emotions and change your responses, your teen notices and the dynamic shifts.
How will coaching fix our relationship?
Coaching will help you understand your teen’s behaviour, improve communication, reduce conflict and build connection, but it’s not an instant fix. Change takes time and the aim of coaching is on sustainable change and repair over time.
I’m exhausted and overwhelmed. Will this just be more work for me?
Most parents come to coaching feeling emotionally drained, having tried lots of other routes, and found nothing works. This is not about adding pressure or expecting perfection. It is about making things feel more manageable. When you understand what is happening behind your teen’s behaviour and have a clear plan for difficult moments, the mental load often reduces.
We’ve tried everything. How do I know this will work?
Coaching offers something different from traditional parenting advice: I look at your real-life situation and offer personalised support, structure, and practical strategies for when emotions are running high. You leave with tools and resources to use between sessions, plus the option of more focused 1:1 support via WhatsApp when you need it, not just information and insight.
I feel like I should be able to handle this on my own.
The teen years are complex, and even the most caring and thoughtful parents can feel out of their depth. Seeking support is not a sign you’ve failed. It’s a sign you care enough to want to do this differently.
Parent coaching is not about blame. This is about learning new skills and approaches that fit this phase of development. There is no judgement, just practical support and guidance to help you feel clearer and more confident.
What if my teen refuses to engage?
This is very common and not a barrier. This is about you as a parent, rather than your teen Parent coaching is effective because it focuses on what you can control, rather than trying to ‘fix’ your teen. When you have a better understanding of what’s behind their behaviour, feel calmer, clearer, and more confident as a parent, your relationship will change. It is this change which reduces conflict and builds connection
How quickly will we see change?
You will notice changes even after the first session, as you start to understand what’s going on in the relationship with your teen and learn how to respond differently. Deeper, longer lasting change will take time and builds with consistent sustained practice.
How many sessions will I need?
Most of my clients work with me for at least 3 months to ensure that they can embed their new skills and feel supported during the transformation. Each month includes 4 x 1:1 sessions, and you can sign up for as many months as you feel is necessary.
Is coaching the same as counselling?
No. Coaching and counselling both aim to provide support and can complement each other. Counselling is a clinical practice that looks backwards and in the present to explore unresolved emotional and psychological challenges. In contrast, coaching is forward-focused, practical, and skills-based, emphasising personal development. If I ever feel therapeutic counselling or specialist mental health support is needed, I will always signpost you to appropriate support.
How do I know you understand what we’re going through?
I am a qualified teacher and coach, and have worked in secondary education for 27 years and supporting thousands of young people and their families. I understand teen development, confidence struggles, relationship dynamics and the pressures families face. I am also a parent and bring both personal and professional experience to my work.
What Others Say
“I really liked the open, honest feedback and clear advice that Jane gave me. She was really helpful and understanding. I worried that I wasn’t good enough as a parent, but after working with Jane, I feel more in touch with my own feelings and able to let go of some of the shame and worry I felt. I can’t thank Jane enough for her help and support.”
Claire C, Oxfordshire
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