Hello there, I’m Hannah! I’m passionate about reclaiming childhood from the grip of Big Tech.
Children need us to guide them through this new smartphone world.
What if, as parents and educators, we don’t know how?…
It’s overwhelming, confusing and scary.
Hannah Oertel helps parents navigate the challenges of raising kids in a tech-driven world, whether you’re deciding when to give a phone or dealing with tough outcomes like addiction, self-harm, or harmful online exposure. Together, she’ll find practical, compassionate solutions to restore balance, rebuild trust, and create a healthier path forward for your family.
As adults, we can and we must do better.
Hannah Oertel is a leading authority on the impact of technology on children and founder of the campaign organisation Delay Smartphones. She has a deep understanding of how smartphones and social media influence childhood, Hannah is a mother, dedicated to advocating for healthier digital habits. Her expertise bridges the gap between research and practical application, with compassion and humour, she offers actionable insights to parents, educators, and children.
With over a decade of experience in solution focused therapy and intervention coaching, she witnessed a dramatic decrease in the mental health of young adults and realised smartphones and social media were commonly the influencing factor.
Hannah’s credentials:
- Strategic Intervention Coach
- Business Coach
- NLP Practitioner
- 100hr Meditation Teacher
- Compassion & Mindfulness Teacher
- Solution focussed Psychotherapist Hypnotherapist
- Bsc Psychology with Social Science
“Hannah you are brilliant, so knowledgeable and so supportive and I am beyond grateful for your support.”
– Cindy Shames
“I am blown away by the results. Not only have I achieved things, I thought would only be possible after years, I have changed on a personal level too.”
– Gin Lalli