In addition to counselling work I am a life coach and coach for people with ADHD.

In 2025 I completed my training with the Neurodiversity Training Academy and have also trained with the UKCPD (UKCPD courses are accredited, recognised or approved by respected professional bodies including ILM, the Association for Coaching (AC), Association for NLP (ANLP), and the IANLP.)

As someone who has ADHD I have a useful insight into the types of struggles people with ADHD can experience. Often the methods used to get motivated and stay motivated that work for many people will not work for those of us with ADHD.

What is coaching?

Life or business coaching is the practice of helping clients achieve their goals. The client will usually have an idea of what they want to work on in the session, and they will set the agenda. The coach will guide the client through the session and help them view the goal, and steps they might take, from all angles. The client will then decide what actions they will commit to over the following weeks. At no point will the coach tell the client what to do, but they may reflect back any limiting beliefs the client might have.

Put simply, coaching is a process that aims to improve performance and focuses on the ‘here and now’ rather than on the distant past or future.

How does coaching differ from counselling?

Coaching is proactive, action-oriented, and focused on future goals and performance, whereas counselling is reparative, dealing with emotional distress, mental health, and understanding past experiences to improve present functioning.

When to Choose Coaching:

  • You want to improve career performance or make a career change.

  • You have specific, action-oriented goals (e.g., confidence, productivity).

  • You are functioning well but want to achievemore.

When to Choose Counselling:

  • You are experiencing mental health conditions like anxiety or depression.

  • You are processing traumatic events or deep emotional distress.

  • You feel overwhelmed and are strugglingwith day-to-day life

WhatisADHD coaching?

When ADHD is holding you back from achieving the life you want, you need better advice than “Just do it. It’s not that hard.”

An ADHD coach assists people with ADHD build effective strategies to address challenges and manage their lives better. They help their clients develop structure, skills, and action plans to tackle any responsibilities or goals made more difficult by ADHD symptoms.

An ADHD coach may help you improve specific areas of your life, such as:

  • Staying organized: This includes learning to set priorities, manage time, keep records, organize your workspace or home, and plan ahead to prepare for challenges.

  • Keeping on track: You can learn how to set goals, solve problems, keep yourself motivated, and be persistent with your tasks.

  • Managing emotions: You can work on building self-esteem and confidence, improving impulse control, and finding healthy ways to manage stress.

  • Improving relationships: Your coach may help you nurture your communication skills, to strengthen relationships with your friends, family, partner, or colleagues.

ADHD coaching alone (or in combination with treatment) can positively impact your task performance, social skills, and emotions.[1] But the key to reaping these benefits is finding a professional coach who understands your needs and goals.

How does the coaching process work?

Key Stages of the Coaching Process:

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