Tori Payne

Tori Payne

South East - Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Trained Worth-it Coach

Introduction

Tori has built a diverse and dynamic career across multiple sectors, with a strong focus on education over the past 16 years. For the last eight years, she has been a Senior Student Officer and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer at a girls' grammar school in Buckinghamshire. In 2024, driven by her passion for supporting young people, she embarked on the journey to become a Youth Life Coach with Worth-it. Her school now employs her in this role part-time, and she has also launched her own business as a Youth Life Coach, dedicating herself to empowering and guiding young individuals.

With many years of experience working closely with teenagers, Tori has witnessed firsthand the challenges they face—as well as the incredible transformations that happen when they receive the right support. As a trained Youth Life Coach and Youth Mental Health First Aider, she is now even more deeply committed to guiding young people through both their struggles and successes.

Throughout her career, Tori has played a key role in developing and shaping the pastoral care department at her school, ensuring that student well-being remains a top priority. She is particularly passionate about providing early intervention for mental health, believing that timely support can make a lasting difference in a young person’s life. Her dedication to creating a safe and nurturing environment both at school and home has helped countless students build resilience, confidence, and the tools they need to thrive.

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Youth Life Coach

Parent Support

Mental Health First Aider

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

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Tori Payne

Trained Worth-it Coach

Tori is a Mum of 3 teenage children – 11, 17 and 19, so understands the pressure of teenage life! She has lived and grown up in Buckinghamshire all of her life and currently lives in the Amersham area.

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FULL INTRODUCTION

Tori has built a diverse and dynamic career across multiple sectors, with a strong focus on education over the past 16 years. For the last eight years, she has been a Senior Student Officer and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer at a girls' grammar school in Buckinghamshire. In 2024, driven by her passion for supporting young people, she embarked on the journey to become a Youth Life Coach with Worth-it. Her school now employs her in this role part-time, and she has also launched her own business as a Youth Life Coach, dedicating herself to empowering and guiding young individuals.

With many years of experience working closely with teenagers, Tori has witnessed firsthand the challenges they face—as well as the incredible transformations that happen when they receive the right support. As a trained Youth Life Coach and Youth Mental Health First Aider, she is now even more deeply committed to guiding young people through both their struggles and successes.

Throughout her career, Tori has played a key role in developing and shaping the pastoral care department at her school, ensuring that student well-being remains a top priority. She is particularly passionate about providing early intervention for mental health, believing that timely support can make a lasting difference in a young person’s life. Her dedication to creating a safe and nurturing environment both at school and home has helped countless students build resilience, confidence, and the tools they need to thrive.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Mentor

Youth Life Coach

Parent Support

Mental Health First Aider

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

PASSIONS AND INTERESTS

Tori cares deeply about early intervention, ensuring that young people receive the guidance they need before challenges escalate. Her experience in pastoral care, safeguarding and coaching shows her commitment to empowering young individuals, helping them build confidence, resilience and a sense of direction.

In Tori’s spare time she likes eating out, gardening and reading. She loves going on holiday with her family!

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