Mentoring for autistic women and girls
1:1 support that builds confidence, self-understanding, and emotional wellbeing — without pressure or overwhelm.
What might we explore
Support is always shaped around the individual.
What autism means to you
Identity, masking, and unmasking
Managing anxiety, meltdowns and shutdowns
Sensory and social overwhelm
School, exams, or transitions
Work-based reasonable adjustments and support
Friendships
Boundaries and self-advocacy
Building confidence in who you are
Who is it for?
Mentoring may be a good fit if:
You’re a teen or adult exploring your autism identity
You’re exhausted from masking or trying to fit in
You’ve had a recent diagnosis and want to process it
You want to feel more confident in daily life
You’d like to talk things through with someone who gets it
You'd like help understanding what strategies help you and how to share these with others
I also work with parents who’d like mentoring to support their autistic daughter’s self-understanding and wellbeing. I work with children age 8+.
How does it work?
1:1 sessions are held online
Each session lasts 40-45 minutes
You’ll receive a written summary afterwards
You'll receive resources to complete at home (optional)
You can book a one-off trial to make sure it is a good fit
Ongoing or one-off support available
See what others are saying
Jenny - parent and daughter
I originally found Carly through the National Autistic Society and was drawn to her educational background and the fact that she, herself, is autistic. We decided to book a couple of the 1-1 sessions for my daughter and she absolutely loved them straight off, finding a great reassurance in having that connection with someone who really "gets her".My daughter really looks forward to her time with Carly and knowing that she has that time booked in with someone she sees as a friend, is a massive reassurance for me too as I know it will give her a "lift". Carly has also reached out to see how she can support me and I have decided to take her up on this with a 1-1 session of my own. I'm 100% positive it will help.
But I think the best review can come from my daughter herself...
"Every time I have a 1-1 session with Carly it's one of my favourite things to do after school and it's a highlight of my day. The sessions really are amazing"
Amelia - autistic adult
Getting to work with Carly has been great so far, she has allowed me to feel understood and heard, but at the same time I feel like I have learnt so much about the neurodivergent experience. She provides a safe space where I feel open to discuss my struggles and concerns, and she is very good at being proactive and helping me think about strategies. She has helped me start to progress towards self-acceptance, and I always feel supported in terms of structured ideas of things I can do to improve my day-to-day struggles.
Becky - parent and daughter
After Carly's Harmonious Family online course, we have engaged her for her young person mentoring sessions. These have been incredible and I am so thankful that we came across Carly. My 10 year old daughter loves her sessions with Carly. They have helped her to move from being VERY upset and angry about her autism diagnosis, to now embracing her autistic identity. Carly is an excellent role model for my daughter and her teaching background shines through in the way she structures the sessions. The sessions are covering key things that my daughter needs to know (like coping strategies for managing sensory overload) but which she wont listen to her us parents about. Hearing it from an autistic adult that she likes, respects, and looks up to is incredibly powerful.