Psychology, research methods and statistics
Grafton NSW · Online or in person
Academic Mentoring & Student Support
Setting up for success.
Feeling overwhelmed by study, struggling to get started, or simply wanting to perform at your best?
A flexible, personalised, online or in-person, student service supporting university and secondary students to study more effectively, feel more confident, manage wellbeing, use AI beneficially, and reach their potential.
University and secondary studentsOnline or in person
PatientOpen-mindedCollaborative
Study can become difficult for many reasons; a confusing topic, an assignment that feels too big, competing deadlines, an ineffective or unsustainable system, or uncertainty about how to use available tools. I support students to move through difficulty into learning more effectively, feeling more in control, and setting themselves up for long-term success.
Personalised support
Areas of specialised knowledge
Sessions are collaborative and personalised. We can work on understanding subject content, planning and structuring academic work, research and writing skills, exam preparation, study organisation, or beneficial use of AI and digital tools.
This service is likely to be most beneficial for senior secondary school students or university students of any age, however younger students will be considered on enquiry.
Academic writing, critical analysis and research skills
English and writing-based humanities, subject to topic confirmation
Assignment interpretation and planning
Study planning, task initiation, time management and exam preparation
Neurodivergent-friendly organisation and study strategies
Responsible AI use and digital study systems
University transition and Honours readiness
Session options
Choose the support that suits;
Getting started
How the first session and enquiry works:
Before booking
Practical information and policies
Required Materials to Bring:
The student is responsible for providing all required materials if working towards a specific academic goal, e.g. task sheet, marking criteria and relevant school or university policies. The student is also to bring all of their own study implements of preference, such as a charged laptop.
Forgetting to bring necessary materials, while unfortunate, will not negate the cost of the session and may incur the cancellation policy.
Location and Time Options:
Online: conducted via Google Meet or Zoom.
Mutually agreed location: session conducted in a public space in central Grafton.
Home visits: free within the immediate Grafton area. A travel fee for outside the immediate area will be quoted before booking.
Times: subject to availability but highly flexible, including weekends and evenings.
Financial Policy:
Payment: Cash or bank transfer available, to be paid on the session date unless selecting the four-session package which is to be prepaid at the time of booking, invoice and receipt provided via email. If an invoice becomes overdue future bookings will be paused.
Cancellations: 24 hours’ notice required for session rescheduling; otherwise 50% of the session cost will be charged, with one discretionary waiver for genuine emergencies. Full fee will be charged for a no-show without contact.
Refunds: the outcomes of this service are dependent on the student and no particular grades or results are guaranteed, no post session response qualifies a refund. Package sessions must be booked for within the 4-6 week window from time of purchase otherwise the sessions will expire without refund.
Minor Policy:
Consent: a guardian must give consent upon initial booking.
Communication: there is an open-communication policy such that if a minor is conducting their own communication a guardian must have access and all communication must be restricted to this channel, such as a group chat.
Duty of care: Duty of care does not extend beyond the agreed upon location and time, guardians are responsible for the arrival and departure of minors if selecting a mutually agreed meeting location.
Privacy Policy:
All collected information and any student work will be held strictly confidential and will not be uploaded or posted to any publicly accessible places. Statements or media collected for marketing purposes will not be gathered or shared without explicit consent.
About Me – Abigail Lydon
Hi!
I’m Abi, a passionate and curious learner who, through years of study, has learned to manage perfectionism and balance academic goals with sustainability and wellbeing. I understand how challenging it can be to manage complex subjects, assessments and competing deadlines while adapting to new technologies and changing academic expectations. I enjoy helping students break difficult tasks into manageable steps, find more effective ways to study, and make progress without becoming overwhelmed. My approach is open-minded, patient and collaborative, with a focus on helping students build confidence, independence and beneficial study habits.
Credentials
- Bachelor of Psychological Science with First Class Honours – University of Queensland – graduated December 2025
- Unadjusted ATAR of 91.5 – McAuley Catholic College – graduated November 2020
- Nomination and Selection for ARTEXPRESS 2020
- NSW Working With Children’s Check; current, will be provided upon booking.
Scope and Integrity Statement
This service provides tutoring, academic-skills coaching, and practical study support. It does not provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, counselling, or mental health crisis support. I support students to understand and plan their own work; I do not write, rewrite, or complete assessed work, supply answers, or assist with any use of AI that breaches school or university policy.
Supporting students to become more capable, confident, and sustainable learners.
Please allow for one business day before a response.