Access to Work coaching for ADHD, Autism & AuDHD
Neurodivergent coaching for employed and self-employed adults, paid for through Access to Work if you’re eligible
Access to Work is a UK government scheme that can pay for practical support at work, including one-to-one coaching.
If you’re employed, self-employed or about to start work, and being autistic, ADHD or AuDHD makes work harder than it needs to be, you may be able to get coaching funded.
You don’t need a formal diagnosis to apply.
Maybe you’ve been bumping into barriers, feeling stuck in a rut, struggling to feel seen and heard, or simply dreaming of something bigger.
Access to Work coaching gives you practical tools, gentle accountability and solid strategies that meet you exactly where you are, so you can thrive at work or in self-employment.
I’m Sadie, a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD coach with 150+ hours coaching experience with ADHD, Autistic and AuDHD clients. I offer online workplace coaching for neurodivergent adults, and if you live near Epsom in Surrey, I’m also open to meeting in person.
It’s all about making work work for you, not the other way round.
what Access to Work coaching can help you do
This isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s personal, flexible and created with your brilliant, unique neurodivergent brain in mind
It’s here to help you:
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build confidence and trust in yourself at work
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navigate change and uncertainty with more ease
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explore what you actually want from your work or business
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grow your skills and your voice
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take up space in your career (or business) without squeezing yourself into someone else’s mould
You deserve support that sees the whole you, not just a label or a diagnosis. This is about making space for your needs and your magic.
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how to apply for AuDHD coaching support
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Check you’re eligible for Access to Work on the gov.uk website. Yes, there’s a form, and yes, it’s a bit of a faff, but the admin is worth it for the support it could unlock, promise
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You may be asked for three quotes from accredited ADHD or autism coaches in the UK. If so, book a free Connection Call and we’ll talk through what you need, then I’ll send you a personalised quote
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Once your funding is approved (hurrah!), you choose your coach. If you decide to work with me (yay!), we’ll co-create a coaching plan that fits you, not just your job title or diagnosis, but you in all your glorious, messy, brilliant realness
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Then it’s time to make the magic happen. You’ll get personalised tools, strategies and ongoing support to help you feel more grounded, more resourced and more like yourself at work
This isn’t a corporate tick-box or cookie cutter solution.
It’s practical and magical.
It’s personal and tailored.
And it’s all about helping you show up with more confidence, clarity and calm.
what to expect from Access to Work coaching
Something I want to be very clear about: this isn’t about fixing you.
It’s about backing you. Reminding you of your strengths, connecting you back to what’s possible, and showing you what you’re capable of when you have the resources, support and direction you need to thrive.
Coaching gives you the space, tools and support to make work work for you. Here’s a flavour of what we can explore together:
Coaching gives you the space, tools and support to make work work for you.
Here’s a flavour of what we can explore together:
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finding tools, systems and rhythms that suit your brain (not someone else’s idea of productivity)
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navigating change with confidence, whether that’s a career shift, promotion, business plans or figuring out what’s next
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building confidence and learning how to advocate for yourself without burning out
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understanding and working with your neurodivergence, instead of trying to mask or push through
We go at your pace: Your intentions, your needs, your version of success.
No hustle, no "boss babe" start at 4am and smash it vibes - just grounded, gentle support that is sustainable and motivating.
What we could work on together
Every coaching experience is unique and you’ll have your own journey. However, there are a few common themes I often explore with Access to Work coaching clients.
Time management, organisation and prioritisation
Neurodivergent brains often get pulled into distraction, hyperfocus or shiny, interesting tasks and away from what’s “important”. Together we’ll explore ways to create structure without rigidity, be effective without burnout, and stay on track without the overwhelm.
Spacious structure and routine
Many AuDHD folks crave routine but resist it at the same time, which can be a real internal tug of war. We’ll find playful, flexible ways to build rhythms that feel good: expansive, not constraining.
People pleasing, perfectionism and procrastination (the 3Ps)
These show up a lot, and can lead to burnout, self-doubt and fear of failure, especially if you have a strong sense of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), which can make experiences that feel like judgement, criticism and rejection truly painful and something to be avoided at all costs. Read more about RSD here.
With coaching that supports masking burnout and RSD, you’ll have a gentle, curious space to understand what’s happening and try new approaches.
Taming your demons
Whether it’s your inner critic, saboteur or mean girl, that voice holding you back and bringing you down is loud. We’ll bring compassion and curiosity to what it’s really trying to say, so rather than trying to ignore it, you can gather strength and understanding from it.
If any of this is resonating, please know you are not alone and I’m here to help.
AP, Coaching Client
I honestly feel like you have changed my life!
I now feel so much more confident and empowered to move through the world in a way that honours my needs and neurodivergence!
Jess, Coaching Client
I realised the other day that where I’m at with my career right now is exactly what I’d told you I wanted, but just thought wasn’t possible. ... I was asked to stay on part time in a role I helped shape myself, so I removed all the bits I struggled and replaced them with work that plays to my strengths and with heaps of flexibility. ... Thank you for helping me understand what I need.
Rebecca, Coaching Client
Talking to a fellow neurodivergent woman who didn’t need to work hard to empathise with my experiences made it all feel far less daunting. ... She’s easy to talk to, empathetic and assured.
meet your AuDHD coach (that's me!)
I'm not just trained in this stuff, I've lived it
I’m late diagnosed autistic, have ADHD, and am (probably) dyspraxic. I get what it’s like to navigate a world that wasn’t built for our brilliant, complex brains. I also know it's not always about putting a label on things, and more about understanding and embracing your unique needs, perspective and strengths.
I’m also an certified coach with specialist ADHD informed training (via Goldmind) in neurodivergent coaching and supportive practices such as EFT and Meditation. I bring a trauma-informed, person-first and values led approach to everything I do.
Before coaching with late diagnosed neurodivergent adults, I spent 20+ years in project management and senior leadership in the UK public and private sector. I know all too well the dance between high-functioning and high-exhaustion, especially the crippling feeling of being found out as a fraud or not good enough - feeding the burnout boom and bust cycle on repeat.
Now, I help folks like you untangle from that cycle and create a work life that actually fits.
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ready to explore whether access to work coaching is right for you?
Let’s chat. No pressure, no commitment, no creepy sales pitch, just a friendly call to explore your options and see if I’m the right fit.
Book your free connection call and let’s see what’s possible together.
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