You're not struggling because something is wrong with you.
How can I help you?
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Ongoing 1:1 support
For when you want practical hands-on support every month. I work alongside neurodivergent adults who are overwhelmed at work, handling what's hard for them so they can do the work they’re actually brilliant at.
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Get Access to Work funding
ATW is a UK government grant that can fund the workplace support you need. I help neurodivergent adults through the application, the assessment, and what comes after.
Not sure what Access to Work is?
It's a government grant worth up to £69,260 that funds workplace support for neurodivergent and disabled people, but clear, straightforward information about it is hard to find. That’s why I’ve put everything I’ve written about it in one place, from what it is and who can apply through to guides on applying and your assessment, so you can start from wherever you are right now.
What my clients say
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I didn't even know where to begin
Having ADHD made focusing on all the things I needed for my ATW application difficult, but Max’s suggestions and attention to detail were so helpful. Their understanding and patience made an intimidating process actually manageable.
— Access to Work pre-consultation client
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I had no idea I was doing that because I'm autistic
Max could highlight these patterns I kept being stuck in and explain how they made sense with my autism. Understanding myself better completely changed how much I could get done in a day.
— 1:1 support worker client
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I couldn't have done this alone
Dealing with ATW felt like a full-time job due to my ADHD and dyslexia. Max explained everything clearly and helped me understand the process so I could prepare. They had so much information I couldn't find anywhere else!
— Access to Work consultation client
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I feel so heard
Having worked with Max for the last few years really changed how I work. I feel like all I do is ramble on and on, but they turn that into a task list I can actually get on with. It’s brilliant!
— 1:1 support worker client
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I finally knew what to do
As someone with chronic pain and autism, I found the Access to Work process daunting to the point of delaying my application for over a year. Max broke down the process step-by-step, so I actually knew what to do.
— Access to Work pre-consultation client
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I wish I had this support sooner
I put off getting help because I felt so embarassed, but Max was so kind from the start. I don’t feel stupid for not being able to do these things now, and I’m so grateful for the help that enables me to get my work done. I wish I did it sooner.
— 1:1 support worker client
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I felt so seen
I didn’t even know what to ask for, I just knew what wasn’t working. Max’s advice made a complex process understandable and manageable. I can't imagine navigating my application without their support.
— Access to Work assessment consultation client
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So grateful for the peace of mind
Being self-employed, I was so afraid of getting my A2W renewal wrong. I didn’t know how to put my case forward. Max’s advice helped me get more coaching, I couldn’t be happier!
— Access to Work renewal client
I'm Max, and I've been where you are
Before I realised I’m autistic, I carried the shame of struggling at work for years because I internalised it as something that must be my fault. It wasn't. It was a complete lack of support, partly because I never would have dreamt of asking for help because I was so used to masking, and partly because the systems we live in were not created to want to help struggling disabled adults.
My life changed once I started accommodating myself, and that's why I do this work. I know how it feels to struggle every day with systems, unspoken rules, and admin that makes you want to cry, and now I help other neurodivergent adults through these so they don’t spend years struggling like I did.
Ready to get started?
Choose the path that fits where you are right now.
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1:1 support
Someone by your side who keeps things moving when you can’t. Ongoing, neurodivergent-friendly monthly support.
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ATW support
Consultations and done-for-you services for your Access to Work application, assessment, renewal, and everything in-between.
Find more information on my blog
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