About me
Hi, I’m Lissa.
I’m a neuro-affirming specialist mentor supporting autistic, ADHD, and neurodivergent students to navigate university in a way that feels manageable, respectful, and sustainable.
Many students I work with are capable and thoughtful, but find that university places heavy demands on planning, organisation, communication, and energy. My role is to help reduce that load — not by changing who you are, but by working with how your brain functions.
Accessibility
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My approach
My work is practical, structured, and compassionate. I don’t believe there is one “right” way to study, organise yourself, or succeed at university.
What works for one person can be exhausting or inaccessible for another. Together, we focus on strategies that fit you — your course, your energy levels, and your priorities.
- Your neurodivergence is not treated as a deficit
- Support is strengths-based, not corrective
- We reduce barriers rather than increase pressure
What I support students with
- Planning, prioritising, and organising academic work
- Managing deadlines and longer projects
- Task initiation and motivation
- Managing overwhelm, shutdown, and burnout risk
- Developing realistic routines and study systems
- Communication and self-advocacy within university settings
What sessions are like
Sessions are calm, collaborative, and structured — with flexibility built in.
- We check in on how things are going
- We focus on what feels most pressing right now
- Tasks are broken into manageable next steps
- Plans adapt as energy or circumstances change
There’s no expectation to perform, mask, or explain yourself in a particular way. Some sessions are practical and focused; others are about stabilising.
Professional boundaries
I work within clear professional boundaries and DSA guidance.
I’m not a therapist, and sessions aren’t clinical or medical. Support focuses on study skills, executive functioning, and day-to-day functioning at university.
Getting started
If you think this kind of support could help, the easiest way to get started is to send an email. You don’t need to know the right language or process beforehand.
This button will open your email app so you can send a support enquiry. You can also email directly: info@dsamentoring.co.uk