ADHD Workplace Mentoring for Professionals
Struggling at work is not a reflection of your ability. It is a sign your environment was not designed for the way your brain works. I help professionals build practical strategies for thriving in the workplace, not just surviving it.
Common Workplace Challenges with ADHD
If any of these sound familiar, you are not alone. These are the things most of my professional clients are dealing with.
Open Plan Offices
The constant noise, movement, and interruptions make it nearly impossible to focus. You spend half your energy just trying to block out distractions.
Meetings That Drain You
Back-to-back meetings with no prep time, losing focus halfway through, and forgetting what was discussed five minutes after it ends.
Deadlines and Time Management
Either you leave everything until the last minute and work in a panic, or you misjudge how long things take and end up overcommitting.
Performance Reviews
The anxiety of being evaluated when you know your output has been inconsistent, even though you have been working harder than anyone else.
Email and Admin Overload
The inbox that never stops, the messages you forget to reply to, and the paperwork that piles up while you focus on the things you actually enjoy.
Masking All Day
Spending so much energy appearing neurotypical at work that you have nothing left by the time you get home. It is exhausting and unsustainable.
How Workplace Mentoring Helps
Workplace mentoring is not about learning to mask better or trying harder. It is about understanding how your ADHD affects your working life and building practical systems around it. We work together on the specific challenges you are facing in your role.
This is the kind of targeted, practical support that makes a real difference. Not vague advice about “being more organised” but genuine strategies built around your brain, your job, and your working environment. If you want to read more about navigating ADHD at work, I have written extensively about it.
Reasonable Adjustments You Might Not Know About
Under the Equality Act 2010, ADHD is recognised as a disability when it has a substantial and long-term effect on your ability to carry out day-to-day activities. This means your employer has a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments to support you. But many people do not know what they can actually ask for.
In mentoring sessions, we often work through what adjustments might help and how to request them. Some common ones include flexible start and finish times, working from home on days that require deep focus, written summaries of verbal instructions, a quieter workspace or noise-cancelling headphones, regular structured check-ins rather than ad hoc feedback, and extra time for complex tasks.
The tricky part is often not knowing what to ask for, or feeling anxious about asking. That is something we can work through together. And if you are unsure about whether to tell your employer about your ADHD, we can talk that through too.
Access to Work: Your Mentoring Could Be Funded
The Access to Work scheme is a government grant that can fund workplace support for people with ADHD. This includes mentoring sessions, specialist equipment, and workplace assessments. The grant is paid directly to you or your employer and does not affect any benefits you receive.
Many of my clients access mentoring through this route, and I can help you understand the application process. If you are employed or self-employed and your ADHD affects your ability to do your job, you may well be eligible. Read my full guide to Access to Work for ADHD to learn more.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees, no long-term commitments. Start with a free discovery call to see if we are a good fit.
Single Session
£125
60 minutes
3-Session Bundle
£320
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5-Session Bundle
£470
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ADHD workplace mentoring.
Can my employer pay for ADHD mentoring?
Yes, some employers will fund ADHD mentoring as part of their duty to make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010. It is worth having a conversation with HR or your line manager about this. If your employer will not fund it directly, you may be eligible for the Access to Work scheme, which is a government grant that can cover the cost of mentoring and other workplace support.
What is Access to Work for ADHD?
Access to Work is a government scheme run by the DWP that provides funding for workplace support for disabled and neurodivergent employees. For people with ADHD, this can include mentoring sessions, specialist equipment, workplace assessments, and other adjustments. The grant does not affect any benefits you receive and your employer does not have to contribute. Visit my Access to Work page for a full guide on how to apply.
Should I tell my employer about my ADHD?
This is a deeply personal decision and there is no single right answer. Disclosure can open the door to reasonable adjustments and support, but it can also feel vulnerable. In mentoring, we often work through this decision together, weighing up the pros and cons for your specific situation. You are protected under the Equality Act 2010 if you do choose to disclose, which means your employer has a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments.
What reasonable adjustments can I ask for at work?
Common adjustments include flexible working hours, a quieter workspace, written instructions instead of verbal ones, extra time for tasks, regular check-ins with your manager, noise-cancelling headphones, and task management software. The key is identifying what specifically affects your performance and asking for adjustments that address those barriers. We work on this together in mentoring sessions.
Can ADHD mentoring help with performance reviews?
Absolutely. Performance reviews can be really stressful when you have ADHD, especially if you struggle to articulate your contributions or if you feel like your work has been inconsistent. We can prepare together beforehand, work on strategies for tracking your achievements throughout the year, and build confidence in communicating your strengths. I have written about this in more detail on my blog.
How do I manage meetings with ADHD?
Meetings are a common pain point for people with ADHD. Strategies we work on include requesting agendas in advance, taking visual notes or doodling to maintain focus, sitting near the speaker, asking for meeting notes afterwards, and negotiating shorter or fewer meetings where possible. The right approach depends on your specific role and workplace culture.
Ready to Work With Your Brain?
Not sure if mentoring is right for you? Start with a free discovery call, or book your first session and start building strategies that genuinely work.