Private Mentoring

Flexible one-to-one mentoring for anyone who wants personalised support, whether or not they receive funded support.

Practical, person-centred mentoring tailored to your goals, helping you build confidence, develop strategies and thrive in education, work and beyond.

Already Worked With Mentorium Minds Through Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) or Access to Work (ATW)?

You don't need to start from scratch with another provider.

We can continue building on the strategies we've already developed, maintaining continuity and avoiding the need to repeatedly explain your experiences.

Who is Private Mentoring for?

Private mentoring is available for anyone whenever funded support isn't available—or whenever you'd simply prefer to self-fund.

University Students

Private mentoring may be suitable if you:

Don't qualify for or have been declined DSA.

  • Are waiting for your DSA application to be processed.

    Have used all of your funded mentoring hours.

  • Are studying on a course that isn't eligible for DSA.

  • Are an international student who isn't eligible for DSA.

  • Are on a full-year paid placement where DSA is generally unavailable.

  • Simply want additional support alongside your studies.

Graduates & Career Transitions

Private mentoring may be suitable if you:

  • Have recently graduated.

  • Want support while applying for graduate jobs.

  • Need help adjusting from university to employment.

  • Want continuity after your DSA funding ends.

  • Would like support before transitioning to Access to Work.

Working Professionals

Private mentoring may be suitable if you:

  • Are waiting for Access to Work funding.

  • Have used all of your Access to Work funding.

  • Want additional support alongside Access to Work.

  • Need short-term support before funding is in place.

  • Prefer to self-fund rather than use a workplace funding scheme.

Anyone Seeking Additional Support

Private mentoring may be suitable if you:

  • Want personalised one-to-one mentoring without going through a funding application.

  • Would like practical strategies, accountability and ongoing support.

  • Want to continue working with the same mentor.

  • Are looking for support tailored to your individual goals and circumstances.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    • Private mentoring is available to anyone seeking personalised, one-to-one support on a self-funded basis.

    • This may include students who aren’t eligible for DSA, such as international students, those on ineligible courses, or students undertaking a full-year paid placement.

    • It may also suit working professionals who are waiting for or unable to access ATW funding, or who prefer to self-fund their support.

    • Private mentoring can also bridge gaps in funded support, provide additional support when funded hours have been used, or offer continuity when funding ends.

    • It is also available to graduates and anyone seeking additional support tailored to their individual needs.

    • No you don’t need a diagnosis or a disability to access private mentoring.

    • Support is tailored to your individual goals and circumstances.

  • Private mentoring can support a wide range of areas:

    • Organisation.

    • Time management.

    • Executive functioning.

    • Confidence.

    • Motivation.

    • Managing overwhelm.

    • Communication.

    • Workplace or study challenges.

    • Career transitions.

    • Developing practical strategies to help you achieve your goals.

    • Our first session is an opportunity to get to know one another, discuss your current circumstances, identify your goals and explore the areas you'd like support with.

    • Together, we'll create a personalised plan that works for you.

    • Sessions are available online across the UK.

    • Face-to-face sessions may also be available in Cardiff, depending on location and availability.

    • Private mentoring rates vary depending on the type of support required.

    • If your private mentoring relates to DSA or ATW support — whether before, during or after funded support — your rate will be based on the relevant DSA or ATW rate.

    • For all other private mentoring, your individual rate will be confirmed before sessions begin.

    • Students referred through CareerStep receive a 10% discount on all private mentoring sessions.

Ready to take the next step?

Whether you're looking for support during university, preparing for employment or simply want someone in your corner, I'd love to hear from you.

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