Access to Work coaching.
Support shaped around you.
Need practical ADHD support at work, or have an Access to Work award and need a coaching quote? Start with a brief enquiry. We can discuss the work you want help with, a suitable scope and the cost before you commit. The DWP decides eligibility and funding; a quote does not guarantee an award.
Let’s discuss the support you need.
You can ask about coaching, a quote or working with an existing Access to Work award. Please avoid sending sensitive documents with your first enquiry.
Email about Access to WorkOfficial Access to Work guidance
Read about ADHD coaching for adults or ADHD support for employees and employers before making an enquiry.
A clear quote for the support you need.
A useful quote sets out the proposed support, session lengths, number of sessions and price. We discuss your work-related needs first, rather than assuming that the same programme will suit everyone.
One option is ADHD at Work: a 90-minute mapping session, four 60-minute working sessions and a 60-minute review, usually over roughly three months. It includes a strengths profile, practical roadmap and written review. We review your experience and agreed measures together; the programme does not guarantee a particular result.
If your award or assessed needs suggest a different scope, we can discuss a suitable quote. Funding is decided by the DWP, not by me, and is subject to eligibility and approval. Check the official guidance.
Six sessions
- Session 1 · 90-minute mapping session. Your role, your goals, your strengths (from my free Strengths Across Life Profile, which you complete beforehand), what is genuinely getting in the way, a short baseline measure and a written roadmap.
- Sessions 2 to 5 · 60-minute working sessions. One change at a time, tested in your real working week. Each ends with a Next Step plan for the fortnight ahead: the goal, the best thing about it, the inner obstacle and the if-then response.
- Session 6 · 60-minute review. The measure repeated, what held, what did not, and what continues without me, in writing, with a final Next Step plan for the three months after the programme.
ADHD at Work
Six sessions over roughly three months
This is the figure I usually put on an Access to Work quote, at the employer-funded rate of £150 a session. Where you are paying yourself, the same programme is £695.
Reading for everyday work with ADHD.
How to choose a provider, how the funding works, plus practical support for starting tasks and managing the pull of deep interest.
Choosing a providerHow to Choose an Access to Work Coaching Provider (and What a Good Quote Contains)
What to check in a coach, the questions to ask, the warning signs, and what a quote needs to contain before it goes on your application.
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Funding your coachingAccess to Work for ADHD Coaching: How the Funding Works
Who can apply, whether you need a diagnosis, who contributes, how long it takes and what a good coaching quote looks like.
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Making a startADHD Procrastination: Why Is It So Hard to Start?
Find a smaller first action and consider external support or accountability to make an important task easier to begin.
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Interest, attention and choiceADHD Hyperfocus and Flow: When Being Absorbed Stops Feeling Like a Choice
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Read the articleCommon questions about Access to Work and ADHD coaching.
Plain answers on eligibility, diagnosis, timing, what I quote for and using an existing award. Funding decisions rest with the DWP, so treat this as a guide and check the official guidance.
What is Access to Work?
Access to Work is a UK government grant, run by the Department for Work and Pensions, that pays for support you need because of a physical or mental health condition or disability, including ADHD. It may contribute to approved work-focused coaching. Funding is assessed individually and does not pay for the reasonable adjustments an employer is responsible for making.
Am I eligible if I have ADHD?
You need to be 16 or over, in paid work or starting or returning to paid work within the next 12 weeks, and living and working in England, Scotland or Wales. ADHD is named in the official guidance as a condition that can qualify. Self-employed people can apply if their turnover is at least £6,500 a year. Voluntary work does not qualify.
Do I need a formal ADHD diagnosis to apply?
No. The government guidance says you do not need to be diagnosed with a condition to apply. What matters is that ADHD affects how you do your job and that you can describe the support you need. You do not need to purchase my screening service before making an application.
How do I apply and how long does it take?
Apply through GOV.UK or the Access to Work helpline. DWP may ask about your work and the support you need; waiting times vary. Before starting funded sessions, confirm that the award covers the proposed support and how payment or reimbursement will work. Do not assume that sessions paid for before approval will be reimbursed.
What will you quote for?
The quote describes the agreed coaching, session lengths, number of sessions and total fee. My usual six-session ADHD at Work quote is £900 at the employer-funded rate of £150 per session. A different scope can be discussed where appropriate. DWP decides what it will fund; a clear quote is not a guarantee of approval.
Who pays, and does my employer need to be involved?
Payment and any employer involvement depend on the award and type of support. You or your employer may need to pay costs up front and claim them back. Confirm the arrangements with DWP before committing. Separately, our coaching agreement sets out confidentiality, its limits and any information you agree can be shared.
I already have an Access to Work award. Can I use it with you?
Possibly. First ask whether I can provide the proposed support, without sending health records or your full award letter. We can arrange a suitable way to review only the information needed. Confirm with DWP that the support, provider and payment arrangements are covered before sessions begin, particularly if you are changing providers.
Start with the work you would like support with.
Ask about a quote, an existing award or whether coaching fits your needs. A short initial enquiry is enough; you do not need to send sensitive documents or commit to a programme.
