Simply put, a counselling session is run by a qualified counsellor. This means they have a specialist qualification and are registered to practise as a full counsellor. They’ll be able to give advice that is more specialist and focused on trauma work and recovery. 

A mentorship is run by one of our mentors. Although they are not counsellors or psychologists, we exclusively recruit mentors who are specialists in Neurodivergency and Neurodivergent themselves. All our mentors have plenty of experience offering practical advice and support to autistic clients. 

Whether you choose counselling or mentorship is up to you. Generally, we suggest that you book a free initial consultation to discuss your options.

Contact us here if you’re not sure and we’ll help you find the best fit for you!

You certainly can; location is no barrier and we have mentees who benefit from our services all over the globe.

Sessions are usually held on Zoom, so as long as you have a web connection, we can find a suitable slot for you that will take different time zones into account. We can take payment using Paypal, Stripe or direct bank transfers from most countries, so it doesn’t matter where you are in the world.

And, although our team are mostly UK-based, they’ve worked with clients from a range of different backgrounds. They’ll do their utmost to understand any cultural differences that will need to be factored in.

You can pay via bank transfer, Paypal or Stripe from most countries. In the case of counselling or mentorships, your payment will be invoiced to you after each session; in the case of assessments, you’ll be invoiced three times throughout the process.

It depends on your personal situation and what your goals are. Some people only need a few sessions in order to organise their heads, find a new job, etc,  and others choose to keep taking sessions over a long period of time. Whatever your needs are, we are here to help. 

There’s no need to commit or decide to a set number upfront – you can make decisions about how long you would like to continue once you’ve got a clearer idea of how your sessions are going

All our sessions are held online, so there’s no need for you to worry about the cost of travel, making journeys, or having to go to a strange new place. Although we are based in England and have 2 in-person locations (Sheffield and Suffolk) if you’d prefer to explore that option. 

It’s completely normal to feel nervous. In fact, it’s usually a sign that you’re on the right path – because growing and developing are all about stepping out of your comfort zone.

If you’re still not sure, try asking yourself these questions…

• Are you an autistic person who feels ready to truly get to know your authentic self?
• Do you have specific goals in mind or struggles you’d like to overcome, but you’re not quite sure where to begin?
• Do you believe you’d benefit from having a supportive Neurodivergent professional and mentoring figure in your life to give clear advice and encouragement?

If you answered yes to these, then we’re confident that Autistic-Thoughts will be the perfect fit for you!

Yes! We offer assessment services which will cover the full diagnosis process. We also offer parent mentorship sessions that could help you decide what’s the best option for your child. There’s one for children (under 18s) and one for adults.

Our group counselling and mentoring sessions are usually designed for the child to attend with other family members. If your son/daughter is an older child or a teenager, they might well benefit from being included.

However, in some scenarios it might be more appropriate for you to have a 1:1 session with us, or to have a mixture of group and individual sessions over time.

As always, we tailor our services to provide exactly what your family needs, so there’s no one-size-fits-all option. Contact us or book a free initial consultation if you’d like to discuss your needs in more detail.