I’m Nadine Robinson, a certified Journal Therapist and Level 7 Life Coach with a master’s degree in Black British Writing. I’m passionate about supporting young people as they navigate life’s challenges and discover their full potential.
Through writing therapy and life coaching, I create safe, nurturing spaces where young people can explore their emotions, build resilience, and grow in confidence. My approach combines creative expression, practical tools, and faith-based principles, empowering young people from all backgrounds to process their feelings, find their voice, and step boldly into their future.
Whether through workshops, long-term programmes, or scripture-inspired journaling, I’m here to guide young people on a journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery.
Writing therapy with a biblical framework helps young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to:
• Develop Emotional Well-Being: It provides a safe space to process their feelings and experiences through scripture-inspired reflective writing. For example, focusing on Psalms 139 helps them see their intrinsic worth as “fearfully and wonderfully made.”
• Enhance Self-Expression: Journaling exercises encourage young people to express thoughts they might not vocalise, fostering emotional release and clarity. Adding prayerful reflection helps deepen their self-awareness and connection to God.
• Strengthen Identity: By incorporating passages such as Jeremiah 29:11 (“For I know the plans I have for you...”), participants build confidence in their purpose and future.
• Cultivate Resilience: Writing about challenges through the lens of faith helps young people gain hope and strength, especially when reflecting on scriptures that speak about perseverance, such as Romans 5:3-4
Expressive Writing Therapy gives you a safe space to pour your thoughts and feelings onto the page. It’s a powerful way to release emotions that might be hard to face, helping you understand yourself more clearly. Writing freely—without worrying about grammar or structure—can uncover patterns, behaviours, and triggers, making it easier to manage stress and anxiety. This therapy allows you to express yourself raw and unfiltered, focusing on the immediate emotional challenges you’re facing. While it’s great for short-term relief, it’s a tool that also helps you recognise areas for deeper growth and healing.
Restorative Writing Therapy is all about healing past wounds and working through unresolved issues. This approach helps you process traumas and find closure, bringing you a sense of emotional healing. By reflecting on your experiences and how you’ve overcome challenges, you can build resilience and develop a stronger sense of self. It also helps improve emotional regulation, giving you better control over your feelings over time. However, this therapy requires deep reflection and can sometimes be intense or painful as it involves revisiting and making sense of past events. Because of its depth, restorative writing often needs a longer-term commitment, such as 1:1 sessions, to fully heal and find resolution.
Transformative Writing Therapy is all about personal growth and achieving future goals. This approach helps you envision a better version of yourself, giving you the power to take control of your future. By writing about your hopes, dreams, and plans, you gain clarity, identify your life’s purpose, and set clear paths to achieve your goals. While it’s focused on looking ahead, it can also feel daunting, as it encourages you to step out of your comfort zone. It’s not just about writing—it’s about using your writing to create real, positive changes in your life.
Calling all young people, parents, and professionals! Your voice matters!
I’m currently working on a funding application to expand the reach of New Pathway Narratives, ensuring more young people (11-18) can access writing therapy to support their mental well-being and self-expression.
To make this happen, I need your insights!
All information is solely used for funding and grant purposes.
If you can spare a few minutes to complete a survey, I’d truly appreciate it! Your input will help shape the future of New Pathway Narratives and support more young people on their journey to healing and self-expression.
Thank you for being part of this journey! Feel free to share with anyone who may be interested.
'The Centre For Equity & Inclusion seeks to support postgraduate researchers of colour across the University of Sheffield. Through its bespoke Restorative Reflections workshop, NPN enabled our PGRs to process and reflect on the emotional toll of navigating harmful institutional structures. It introduced creative practices and critical tools that will help PGRs manage their mental health well beyond the workshop itself. This was all delivered with the warmth, patience and humour of NPN founder Nadine, who made PGRs feel comfortable and supported. '
Dr Alex Rajinder Mason
'Nadine is an incredible individual who brings compassion, strength and insight into everything she does. We had the honour of working together on the Black and Good programme that Nadine took part in. Her light, wisdom and commitment to her work shined through in these sessions and this called on me to invite her to be a future facilitator for our workshops and events. Nadine is highly dependable, and supportive and pours her heart into everything she does. I'm honoured to be able to work alongside her and I will always recommend others to work alongside her as well to experience her many talents.
Tilda Rose
'Nadine is a force to be reckoned with. As a mother, business woman and coach she demonstrates the power of holding different roles, often simultaneously, whilst remaining authentic in her practice.'
Dr Muna Abdi
