Understanding yourself…Finding what works for you.

If you have ADHD, autism or are neurodivergent, you’ve probably been given plenty of advice about what you should be doing. You probably tried different strategies, systems and approaches, only to find that they don’t quite work for you, or are difficult to maintain. You might feel that you are continually trying to find that new way forward that will make things feel just a bit easier. You might find that you are masking, over compensating, or avoiding aspects of life. It can feel overwhelming.

So, how is ADHD coaching different?

Rather than telling you what to do, coaching provides a space to explore how ADHD shows up for you, what matters to you and what might be getting in the way.

Together, we take time to understand your experiences, recognise your strengths and explore different ways of approaching things. We consider not just what might help, but why something may or may not work for you.

More than strategies

ADHD coaching isn’t simply about becoming more organised, productive or focused - although it is understandable if this is where you’d like to start! It’s about developing a greater understanding of yourself and finding approaches that fit your needs, priorities and everyday life. By doing so, we can find ways forward that really suit you.

For some people, this might mean exploring practical strategies for planning, organisation or managing competing demands. For others, it might involve understanding long-standing patterns, building confidence or navigating work, relationships and change.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, and no expectation that you should be doing things in a particular way.

What makes ADHD coaching different to other types of coaching?

ADHD coaching brings an understanding of ADHD and executive functioning into the coaching relationship. This means recognising that challenges with planning, motivation, getting started or managing emotions aren’t always about knowing what to do, but understanding what makes it easier or harder to put things into practice.

Importantly, this understanding also shapes how we work together. Each session takes account of your individual needs, whether that’s allowing time to process information, providing structure to support your thinking or using notes and prompts to support memory and follow-through.

Rather than expecting you to adapt to the coaching process, we adapt the coaching process to work for you.

Why work with me?

I believe that effective neurodiversity coaching requires more than an understanding of coaching techniques or personal experience of neurodivergence. In addition, it calls for a depth of specialist knowledge, an understanding of individual differences and the ability to consider the wider factors that shape our experiences.

My approach draws on over 25 years of professional experience in education, leadership, inclusion and specialist neurodiversity practice, alongside postgraduate qualifications, a PhD in neuroinclusion and professional accreditation as an ICF coach, with over 1000 1:1 coaching hours.

This breadth of experience means I bring more than one perspective to our work together. I understand neurodivergence through the lenses of research, professional practice, coaching as well as lived experience, recognising not only individual differences but also the environments, expectations and systems that can create barriers.