Access to Work Coping Strategy Training (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia & Mental Health)
Practical 1:1 coaching to reduce overwhelm, improve focus and confidence at work with support that may be funded through the UK’s Access to Work scheme.
DWP & Access to Work
Coping Strategy Training can be accessed via Access to Work which can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.
The support you get will depend on your needs
Through Access to Work, you can apply for:
Build a personalised coping plan you can actually stick to
Improve prioritisation, time management, and follow-through
Reduce stress, shutdown and workplace anxiety triggers
Use strengths-based strategies that fit your role and energy
A grant to help pay for practical support with your work
Support with managing your mental health at work
Money to pay for communication support at job interviews
The training and coaching is designed to teach strategies to help overcome difficulties and minimise the impact of the neurodiversity and/or disability whilst maximising your skills and potential.
“No pressure. Quick call to confirm fit & next steps.”
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This is for you if you…
Are employed / self-employed and your condition impacts work
Feel stretched by executive function demands (emails, deadlines, meetings)
Want practical strategies, not just “try harder” advice
Need structure, tools, and accountability
How Access to Work funding works
Step 1: You apply to Access to Work (support depends on your needs).
Step 2: You may receive approval for support such as coping strategy coaching / practical help.
Step 3: You choose your provider and we schedule sessions.
Step 4: You get a personalised plan + tools you’ll use immediately.
What you’ll get from Coping Strategy Training:
- sessions tailored to your role & brain (ADHD/autism/dyslexia/Trauma/ depression / Anxiety )
- Workplace coping plan (weekly structure, triggers, routines, scripts)
- Toolkits: prioritisation, task breakdown, focus systems, meeting strategies
- Emotional regulation: stress & anxiety strategies where appropriate
- Optional employer-friendly summary (boundaries & adjustments suggestions)
Coaching is often provided in a block of sessions depending on needs and award.
Coping skills Training may assist if you experience the following :
Neurological difficulties such as Strokes/TBI
Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia
ADHD and Autism spectrum conditions
Mental health difficulties
Chronic fatigue or Fibromyalgia
Examples of what may be funded via Access to Work:
Coping strategy sessions/ Job coaching: Specialized coaching for a minimum of 10-12 hours
Noise-cancelling headphones
Voice to text software & training to use this
A support worker ( VA/ PA )
Dyslexia Coping Strategy Training
Coping Strategy training is personalised which is informed by your assessment,training/ coaching goals and current challenges. As a CBT therapist /Coach I will also integrate these approaches and models alongside coping strategy training which will include
- Psychoeducation about Dyslexia and developing a proactive plan to handle difficulties.
- Learning practical techniques and skills to be empowered in life and work to effectively manage Dyslexia and associated symptoms
- How to manage challenges with reading and writing by utilizing multisensory learning , note taking and graded task assignment
- Organization,assistive technology , time management, task prioritization, emotional regulation, and focus strategies.
- Anxiety and Mood management -if appropriate
- Strengths based approach to build confidence
- Learning tailored methods such as breaking tasks into smaller steps, using reminder systems, creating structured routines, and practicing mindfulness in order to reduce the impact of Dyslexia-related challenges.
ADHD Coping Strategy Training
- Psychoeducation about ADHD and developing a proactive plan to handle difficulties.
- Learning practical techniques and skills to be empowered in life and work to effectively manage ADHD symptoms
- Organization, time management, task prioritization, emotional regulation, and focus strategies.
- Learning tailored methods such as breaking tasks into smaller steps, using reminder systems, creating structured routines, and practicing mindfulness in order to reduce the impact of ADHD-related challenges.
Why this works
Delivered by Martina Witter BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist &AOC Coach — practical, evidence-informed strategies you can use immediately.
20 Years experience.
Testimonial
I can now confidently manage my ADHD through the strategies gained in ADHD coaching and Coping skills training. I have gained Time management and organizational skills which has allowed me to prioritize tasks and I now feel less stressed, overwhelmed or worried. My motivation has also increased and Im much more productive and happier because of this."(MD)
“Before working with Martina, my time blindness made work feel chaotic — I constantly underestimated how long tasks would take and it created stress and pressure. Martina helped me see time as a physical resource I can run out of, and that one shift changed everything. I still struggle sometimes, but I’m now significantly better at tracking time, planning realistically, and managing my workload with more control and confidence.” (HZ)
Before I worked with Martina, my mental health was affecting everything including my energy, my confidence, and my ability to cope at work. Martina created a safe, non-judgemental space and helped me build practical strategies I could use immediately. I feel more grounded, more in control, and much better equipped to manage stress, worries and triggers.” (BC)
FAQ
Do I need a formal diagnosis? Access to Work decides eligibility, and we can can signpost
Is this for employees or self-employed too? Access to Work covers different work situations
Online or in-person? Both
How quickly can I start after approval? One week
What if I’m not approved? We offer private self funded options
Ready to feel more in control at work?