No. Self-identified, pre-diagnosis, on a waiting list, or newly diagnosed , all are welcome. You don't need to prove anything to me. If what I post feels familiar, that's enough to start a conversation.

Fair question, and one you should ask anyone in this space, mentoring isn't a regulated profession, so anyone can call themselves one. Here's my background so you can judge for yourself: I'm a qualified learning disabilities nurse and a registered social worker, with 26 years of professional experience supporting neurodivergent people across the NHS and local government, including senior leadership roles. I'm a qualified neurodiversity coach, and I developed the SURE Framework™ from that professional experience plus the research evidence and from living it: I was diagnosed autistic at 42, after two decades of masking in demanding jobs. What I'm not: a therapist, a psychologist, or a diagnostician. If you need one of those, I'll say so and help you find the right door.

It's a free, 30-minute conversation on Zoom. No forms, no script, no pressure. You talk about where you are, I listen and ask a few questions, and you leave knowing your options including whether Access to Work could fund the mentoring. You won't be sold to. It's completely fine to book one just to find out where you stand.

It's all on the "What it costs page":£600 for the 5-week programme£1,100 for the 10-week programme. £1500 for the 10 week+follow-up Payment plans are available. If you continue from the 5-week to the 10-week, your £600 counts towards it.