Katherine Arrowsmith

 
 

Contact: katherinearrowsmithmentoring@gmail.com

Katherine offers post-assessment support, providing a safe space to explore that realisation, build self-awareness, and find tools and strategies to help move forward, strengthen self-compassion, and work through the grief that it may also bring. She has a clinical diagnosis of Autism, having been through the assessment process twice, due to previous ‘mis’ and missed diagnosis and welcomes enquiries from self-identifying as well as formally assessed Autistic people.

Katherine has a Postgraduate Certificate in Autism and Asperger Syndrome, for which she gained a distinction, and is the author of the chapter ‘A measure of self-empathy’ in the Double Empathy Reader edited by Damian Milton for Pavilion Press. She is an Autism Specialist Mentor for Clarion UK and Barry Bennett, working with neurodivergent students in higher education.

She was a peer mentor with Neurodiverse Self-Advocacy (NDSA) for four years on their ‘Tool up for Employment’ course and Pathway post-diagnostic support program. She recently completed the Foundation course in Art Therapy with the British Association of Art Therapists and has a continuing interest in the role of creative expression, ‘flow’ states, and visual image making in relation to emotional regulation.

Areas of support include:

  • Processing an Autism or AuDHD identification

    Managing anxiety

  • Confidence building

  • Identifying strategies for self-care

  • Employment transitions and workplace adjustments

  • University and higher education student mentoring

  • Perimenopause and Autism

  • Child-free/childlessness and Autism intersections

  • Creative practice in relation to well-being

Sessions cost £50 for one hour, with the option of a free initial no-obligation 20-minute call

Support Offered

Exploring the possibility of Autism YES
Post-diagnostic support YES
Parents of autistic children NO
Autistic parents No
Couples work No
Young people 16-18 year olds NO
Adults YES
Employment YES
Dating support NO
Anxiety and depression YES 

Katherine’s Testimonials

“Thank you so much for all of your help and guidance in helping me take positive steps since my AUDHD diagnosis. I have found our sessions invaluable. I have always been incredibly anxious and this did increase after my diagnosis. The combination of general anxiety and my newly found knowledge of my brain wiring started to overwhelm me. However, after starting our sessions I have found my anxiety easier to manage as I continue to learn more and more about myself.

Work was my main anxiety and this left me little capacity and energy to look after myself. Through your amazing mentoring I have put accommodations in place that allow me a better work/life schedule and structure. These accommodations have been pivotal in freeing up capacity and energy for me to better understand my needs as a human being, and not just as a machine trying to survive day by day. This extra capacity and energy has, for once, allowed me to think about what I need and what I enjoy. This was a game changer (a phrase I don’t use lightly or often!) as our chats about creativity opened up my mind to my childhood and how I used to love drawing and sketching.

Reintroducing creativity into my life has brought so many benefits; it’s opened my‘artistic’ eyes to my surroundings, given me a much wanted and enjoyable hobby and, above all else, given me a way to regulate my thoughts and emotions. Genuinely, your mentoring in terms of my business and how to get better accommodation for MY needs has been truly life-changing for me, and I will be forever grateful.” - Trevor

“My sessions with Katherine were transformative. Her warm, supportive presence and empathic listening allowed me to explore how my autism affects my life and helped me gain a better understanding and acceptance. I began to feel more confident within myself, less alone and more able to share with others and explain what I needed to feel more comfortable in day to day life. Katherine provides a very safe space to explore and grow.” – Susie

“As a late-identified autistic ADHDer, first identified as ADHD and 5 years later asautistic, I struggled to understand my needs particularly related to autism, and often felt overwhelmed and alone. Katherine provided a safe, judgment-free space where I could process my new autism realization, make sense of my AuDHD strengths and challenges, and learn practical ways to support my well-being. 

She helped me navigate the balance between my autistic and ADHD needs—honoring my need for structure and sensory regulation while allowing space for creativity and flexibility. Her empathy and insight have given me the tools to set boundaries, advocate for myself, and embrace who I am with confidence.  

Thanks to Katherine’s mentorship, warm approach, and validation of my lived experiences, I understand myself much better, can recognize the signs of burnout sooner, and have tools to help me slow down and prioritize my own well-being - without feeling guilty. I also feel far less alone on this journey which has made a big difference and had a positive impact on my life. I am incredibly grateful to have found Katherine and received her support”. – late diagnosed AuDHD entrepreneur