While I use many of the same modalities that I use in my individual coaching (breathwork, storywork, movement, talking), ADHD coaching varies in a few specific ways.  Firstly, it is important to note that I coach my ADHD clients through a neurodivergent (ND) affirming lens which means that it is never about “teaching” you skills to help you fit in (which will only exhaust you in the end). 

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It is about identifying the unique challenges and opportunities that your beautiful ND brain presents.  Where are you struggling?  Where are you thriving?   How do we make the tough stuff more manageable and the good stuff more fun and impactful? With a careful analysis of how YOUR flavour of ADHD manifests, and how it affects areas like executive functioning, memory, organisation, motivation, impulse control, focus and emotions we:

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EXPLORE: this is where we get a big picture view of your life.  What’s working? What’s not? What have you tried already (oh hey there millions of planners!)?  What are your routines?

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EXPERIMENT: Based on what we uncover in the exploration stage (lifestyle, trauma, old narratives, obstacles, preferences), now is where we work TOGETHER to try some new ways of approaching life. This includes a blend of practical actions (lifestyle modifications, planning, making commitments) and more emotional (setting boundaries, having difficult conversations, making choices, committing to self care).   This is where we may also work with allied health professionals to discuss other treatment options, including mediation and therapy.

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FINE TUNE: Instead of totally abandoning something that hasn’t worked right away (sound familiar?), we talk honestly about why.  ADHD brains tend toward either/or thinking as a way of making sense of the world but this is where we work on developing a both/and mindset, which can have a HUGE impact.  Having a coach through this process is super helpful as I’m there to remind you that some things take time and to keep and eye out for past behaviour encouraging collapse into old ways of being and doing that no longer serve.

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Lastly, as someone with lived experience of later in life diagnosed ADHD, a big part of the work I do with my clients in around self-worth, shame and grief.  I know what it feels like to have the “Ohhhh, that’s why I’m the way that I am!” moment of relief and excitement…followed closely by the grief and sadness and we reconcile this understanding with all the times in our life when we haven’t been seen by others, or ourselves. 

 

My professional coaching certification, lived experience and additional training in Somatic Trauma Therapy mean that I am uniquely qualified to work with BOTH the linear/logical (implementing strategies and structures) AND the emotional (working with shame, hyper creativity, grief, mindfulness and focus).

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ADHD coaching is not a one size fits all approach. It is often uncomfortable work. Developing new neural pathways is tough. 

 

If you’re tired of living in the gap between what you want from this life and your current reality, it’ll be worth it. Get in touch today for a free discovery call to see if working with me is the right fit.