Ashleigh Spice

DSA NMH provider Specialist Mentoring

About this provider

About:

- Ashleigh (female, she/they) is a neurodivergent, queer, disabled mentor, providing an approachable and safe space for autistic/AuDHD/ADHD/dyslexic students. LGBTQIA+ friendly; everyone welcome.

Mentoring offered:

- Specialist ASC University Mentoring Support - Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia. (Strong knowledge and training in mental health and physical disability alongside neurodivergence)

- Extensive experience working with diverse disabilities across many UK universities including placement programmes abroad.

- Can support undergraduate and postgraduate level including PhD.

- Focus on wellbeing support, time management and organisation, breaking down tasks and management of deadlines.

- Other topics that can be covered: education on neurodivergence and terminology e.g., hyperfocus/shutdown/alexithymia, coming to terms with diagnosis, breathwork, grounding, creative activities.

- Sessions are bespoke and personalised to each student.

Delivery:

- Based in Hampshire, UK.

- Face-to-face support is available in Portsmouth, UK, on a hybrid basis. Remote sessions (nationwide) are scheduled online via Teams.

- Fast referrals - contact made within 24 hours.

- Flexible availability, including evenings.

- Years of experience with multiple mentoring organisations.

Support offered & areas covered

Specialist Mentor ASC

  • Remote-Nationwide £55/hr