Recovery & wellbeing
One-to-One Mentorship
Someone in your corner: one-to-one encouragement, practical guidance and realistic goal-setting.
What this service offers
Recovery can feel like a long road with no map. A mentor gives you a regular, dependable point of contact: someone who listens, helps you work out what matters most, and supports you to take small, manageable steps.
Mentorship at KND is practical and non-clinical. Mentors are not therapists or counsellors — they focus on confidence, goals and next steps, and will help you find professional support if you need it.
Who it’s for
- People who would value regular one-to-one support alongside groups or workshops
- People who feel stuck and want help setting achievable goals
- People preparing for a big step, such as returning to work or volunteering
What you can expect
- Being matched with a mentor where possible based on your needs
- Sessions paced around your energy
- Goals that you choose, broken into small steps
- Honest signposting if you need clinical or specialist help
What support may include
Shaped around what you need
Every person is different, so support is tailored. Depending on your goals, it may include:
- Confidence support
- Practical guidance and problem-solving
- Goal setting and reviewing progress
- Peer support from mentors with lived experience
What this service doesn’t provide
Being clear about our limits helps you get the right help. This service does not offer:
- Counselling, psychotherapy or any clinical therapy
- Diagnosis or medical advice
- Crisis support
Questions about mentorship
More answers on our FAQs page.
Is mentorship the same as counselling?
No. Mentorship is practical, non-clinical support focused on confidence and goals. If counselling or therapy would help, your mentor can help you find NHS or other qualified services — for example NHS Talking Therapies, which you can usually refer yourself to.
Often used alongside
- Employment & developmentEmployment & Return-to-Work SupportPractical, recovery-aware guidance for returning to work after long-term illness or a mental health break — at a pace that protects your wellbeing.View service
- Recovery & wellbeingMental Health Peer Support GroupsSmall, structured groups where people living with long-term illness or mental health challenges share experiences and support one another.View service
- Employment & developmentAdvice SessionsAn informal conversation to help you understand your options, ask questions and decide on a next step — with no commitment.View service
Interested in mentorship?
Get in touch and we will talk through whether it is the right fit for you now — no commitment, no pressure.