MindJam

PDA Society Service Directory
Organisation Name: MindJam
Service Type:
  • Mentoring, Counselling and Coaching
Description of services:

At MindJam our primary focus is to support young people’s emotional well-being. We believe that the key to doing so is by engaging them in a world in which they feel safe and comfortable, namely video games. We support young people between the ages 6 – 25. Our mentors’ shared passion for gaming provides a platform to build a trusting, long-lasting relationship from which we can support their individual needs, whether emotional or SEN. All mentors are experienced and trained in supporting neurodivergent individuals including autistic young people and other additional needs such as PDA, ADHD, anxiety, stress and trauma. Support can take many different forms - it can be playing Fortnite, Minecraft or Rocket League. Or through developing a digital skill such as game design, 3D design, digital art, animation, music editing or video editing. However, our focus for all mentees is the same – to support their emotional wellbeing. These activities are great for relieving stress, anxiety and providing emotional regulation and have been shown to greatly benefit mental health and cognitive development. We also empower young people to make informed decisions about their online safety, fostering greater awareness and resilience in navigating the digital world. At MindJam we are well known for developing our innovative mentoring sessions – a new, groundbreaking approach to supporting young people that truly connects and empowers them. What some people don’t know is that we offer two types of support – Mentoring and Counselling. Each has a unique focus. Both are client-led and about making you feel heard, understood, and supported.
Contact email address: hello@mindjam.org.uk
Where do they offer their services:
  • Online
  • England - North West
  • England - North East
  • England - Yorkshire & Humber
  • England - East Midlands
  • England - West Midlands
  • England - East of England
  • England - London
  • England - South East
  • England - South West
  • Scotland
  • Wales
  • Northern Ireland
  • Europe
  • Outside of Europe
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website: They have read the safe and appropriate support guidance and commit to working in the way it describes.
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?: Yes
Regulatory bodies this organisation or team are registered with:

BACP
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do:

Our mentors’ shared passion for gaming provides a platform to build a trusting, long-lasting relationship from which we can support their individual needs, whether emotional or SEN. All mentors are experienced and trained in supporting neurodivergent individuals including autistic young people and other additional needs such as PDA, ADHD, anxiety, stress and trauma. Our mentors have shared experience across many different areas of working with young people such as teaching and social care, as well as personal lived experiences. Our counsellors are qualified and members of the BACP.
Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy: Yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy: Yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks: Yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do: Yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe: Yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy: Yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy: Yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them: Yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with: Yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism:

All mentors are experienced and trained in supporting neurodivergent individuals including autistic young people and other additional needs such as PDA, ADHD, anxiety, stress and trauma.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands:

All mentors are experienced and trained in supporting neurodivergent individuals including autistic young people and other additional needs such as PDA, ADHD, anxiety, stress and trauma.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date:

MindJam provides regular training as well as a MindJam Wiki to guide mentors in sessions, and the needs of the young people they work with. MindJam provides access to all mentors to further CPD opportunities, as well as regular mentor meetings and opportunities for knowledge pooling, support and guidance.
Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences: Yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement): Yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have: Yes