Mentoring
“Working with ASM has been life-changing. I feel understood and supported in my career for the first time.”
– Client feedback
Mentoring is a specialist one-to-one support service where you work closely with an ASM mentor over a period of time. Think of a mentor as a knowledgeable guide and ally: someone who can help you understand yourself better, tackle obstacles, and advocate for what you need - at work or in your home life. Our style of mentoring is practical and hands-on. It’s not about giving lectures or homework; it’s about having a steady, supportive relationship where you can problem-solve together and build confidence.
What it is
Mentoring is practical, one-to-one support focused on working and/or home life. You work with an ASM mentor over a period of time to make life feel more manageable and sustainable.
Who it’s for
Mentoring may be a good fit if you want support with:
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Wanting to understand your own neurodivergent profile
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Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or at risk of burnout
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Healthy and sustainable habit building for neurodiversity
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Planning, organisation, prioritising, and time management
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Managing sensory or energy needs
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Deciding what to share about your needs at work, and how to ask for adjustments
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Meetings, feedback, workplace communication, and working relationships
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Starting a new role, returning to work, or managing change at work
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Self-advocacy, boundaries, and handling tricky conversations
What to expect
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Matched support: we match you with a mentor based on your context and goals
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Online sessions: usually 60 minutes, delivered online for ease and continuity
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You set the agenda: we focus on what matters most to you right now
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Practical tools: strategies you can use immediately, in clear language
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Your choice about involvement: we do not contact your workplace without your consent, but we can help you prepare what you want to say and practice key conversations
If workplace involvement is needed
If it would help to involve your manager or HR in a structured way, we can talk you through our Workplace Support option and the best funding route, including Access to Work where relevant.