You don’t have to face the assessment alone.
Preparing for an Access to Work workplace assessment can feel overwhelming, especially when you're worried about how to explain your needs, what counts as reasonable support, or how the assessor might respond.
Maybe you freeze under pressure, or you’re afraid of saying the wrong thing and being denied help. Perhaps you don’t know how to translate your lived experience into the language Access to Work expects, even though you know exactly what’s not working.
You don’t have to do this by yourself.
This support is for you if…
This service is designed for you if:
You have an assessment coming up and want someone experienced by your side.
You worry about forgetting important things or minimising your needs under pressure.
You find power dynamics stressful and struggle to advocate for your needs confidently in unfamiliar situations.
You want help understanding what is (and isn’t) reasonable to request from Access to Work.
You’re nervous about communicating your needs clearly, especially if you tend to mask or shut down in difficult situations.
What you’ll receive
With my support, you’ll be able to:
Express your needs confidently without feeling like you have to justify or defend yourself.
Stay grounded and calm during the assessment, even if they hit you with unexpected questions.
Communicate in a language aligned with Access to Work’s expectations.
Handle confusing or unclear questions with clarity and confidence.
Make sure your needs are fully heard rather than lost, minimised, or rushed.
And if you need reassurance, grounding or quiet emotional support, I’ll be right there with you.
What happens after you purchase
You’ll receive an email with a link to book a one-hour pre-assessment call with me.
You choose a time that works for your pre-assessment call (cameras optional).
You’ll also receive a short confirmation and reminder before the session.
We’ll meet for the pre-assessment call to explore your needs and set expectations.
After our call, you book your assessment with Access to Work for a date and time that works for both of us.
I’ll attend your workplace assessment remotely on the day.
After the assessment, you’ll receive an email with a clearly written next-steps summary so you know what’s coming up next in your Access to Work journey.
What happens during your pre-assessment call
Before we join your Access to Work assessment together, we’ll have a one-hour preparation call. This gives us space to understand your needs properly and make sure you feel ready and prepared.
During this call, we will:
Explore your work, your conditions, and the challenges you face day-to-day.
Discuss the kind of support you want. No problem if you're not fully sure yet.
Identify support options together, so you feel clearer about what’s possible to get from Access to Work.
Agree how you'd like me to support you during the assessment, including whether you prefer that I:
stay silent unless needed
take notes
prompt you if you freeze
help translate any confusing questions from the assessor
step in to speak if things become too much for you
chime in if important details are being missed
speak on your behalf completely
or just provide quiet emotional support in the background
This call is also where we’ll set practical boundaries, so you know what to expect from me and what is still your role.
Finally, we’ll check our calendars to confirm when I’m available to join you for the assessment. That way, you can schedule your assessment for a time that works for both of us without last-minute stress.
How this helps
By the end of this process, you’ll walk away feeling clearer, calmer, and supported, not alone or overwhelmed.
Instead of uncertainty, pressure, or fear of “getting it wrong,” you’ll know:
What happens during the assessment
What outcomes are realistic for your situation
That you put your best case forward during your assessment
And what comes next
Most importantly, you’ll have someone in your corner who understands the process, the neurodivergent experience, and the emotional weight of navigating systems not designed with you in mind.
Who this is not for
This support isn’t the best fit if:
Your assessment is in the next 7 days, as I cannot guarantee availability to join you.
You haven’t yet applied to Access to Work (the Pre-Application Consultation is the right place to start).
You are looking for last-minute scripts or urgent crisis preparation.
You expect me to attend without a pre-assessment call with you first.
You’d like me to speak instead of you (unless we mutually agree on this beforehand).
You’d like support with a workplace assessment that was not requested by your Access to Work case manager.
Practicalities & boundaries
The pre-assessment call is held on Google Meet
Captions are available
Support people are welcome
Breaks are okay during our call, though the call finishes at the scheduled time
I work Monday–Thursday, 10am–5pm
Emails receive a response within 48 working hours
I will be out of office between 19 December 2025 and 5 January 2026
You can reschedule your call using the link in your confirmation email. There is no limit to how many times you can reschedule.
If a session is missed without 24 hours' notice, it will be considered completed.
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Access to Work assessments can feel intimidating, especially when you’re trying to advocate for needs that are valid but not always easy to articulate.
If having someone beside you would make this process feel safer, calmer, and more manageable, you’re welcome to book.
You don’t have to do this alone.
