Question 1

What does an ADHD coach actually do?

Accepted Answer

ADHD coaching and mentoring supports adults to understand their sensitivity, emotional responses, nervous system and relationship with themselves more deeply.I do not offer typical ADHD coaching focused primarily on strategies, productivity, planning or executive-function tools. My work is trauma-informed and somatic, which means we pay attention to what is happening in the body as well as the beliefs, fears, shame and stories you may have carried about who you are.The aim is not to fix you or help you manage yourself more efficiently. It is to build safety, emotional regulation, self-understanding and self-trust, so you can reconnect with your needs, strengths, intuition and inner guidance and live with greater honesty and alignment.

Question 2

Is ADHD coaching the same as therapy?

Accepted Answer

No. ADHD coaching is not therapy and does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions.Coaching is present- and future-focused, working with awareness, nervous system regulation, self-trust, and practical change. If therapeutic or clinical support is needed, I support appropriate referrals.I offer therapeutic coaching, not therapy. We work with present-moment nervous system experiences and body awareness. Past experiences may be referenced only when they are already integrated and relevant to current patterns. I do not work with unintegrated trauma, depression, severe anxiety, or other severe mental health conditions requiring clinical treatment, and I support appropriate referrals where needed.

Question 3

What is the difference between your coaching and therapy?

Accepted Answer

Therapy typically focuses on diagnosis, treatment of mental health conditions, and processing past trauma.My work is coaching, not clinical treatment. We focus on regulation, decision-making, identity, self-trust, and how to function sustainably in work and life. Coaching supports change without replacing therapy or medical care.

Question 4

Who is ADHD coaching for?

Accepted Answer

I work with adults aged 18 and over who are diagnosed, self-identified, or questioning ADHD.

This includes late-diagnosed adults, high-functioning professionals experiencing overwhelm or burnout, and adults navigating career or identity transitions.

You do not need to be in crisis to benefit.

Question 5

What kinds of challenges do you help people with?

Accepted Answer

I commonly support adults experiencing:Chronic overwhelm and nervous system overloadDecision paralysis and difficulty choosing directionPerfectionism and fear of getting it wrongBurnout masked by high functioningOver-responsibility and difficulty restingCareer confusion or repeated dissatisfactionDifficulty trusting themselves or their internal signalsFear of missing our, fear of being seen or fear of failure Fear of rejection and challenges with setting up boundaries People pleasing challenges, always saying 'yes' and regretting decisions later due to overwhelmed As well as other challenges in professional  and personal lifeCoaching makes these patterns visible and workable rather than something to push through.

Question 6

How is your approach different from traditional coaching?

Accepted Answer

My approach is trauma-informed, ADHD-aware, and somatic-based. We work with nervous system regulation, body awareness, and consent-based pacing rather than pressure or rigid accountability. The focus is on building self-trust so action comes from regulation and clarity, not force.

Question 7

You say ADHD isn’t a focus problem - what do you mean?

Accepted Answer

ADHD is fundamentally a system regulation difference, not a lack of effort or motivation. When the nervous system is dysregulated, focus, memory, motivation, and emotional regulation become harder. Somatic coaching helps restore regulation so focus becomes more available.

Question 8

Is your coaching trauma-informed and somatic?

Accepted Answer

Yes. My work is trauma-informed and somatic, meaning we prioritise safety, pacing, consent, and body-based awareness. We listen to internal signals rather than overriding them, supporting sustainable change and self-trust.

Question 9

Can coaching help if I’m “high functioning” but exhausted?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many clients appear successful externally while internally experiencing burnout, anxiety, or chronic strain. Coaching helps reduce the hidden cost of constant compensation and supports more sustainable ways of working and living.

Question 10

Do you work with late-diagnosed or undiagnosed adults?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Coaching does not require a formal diagnosis. What matters is your lived experience and whether this approach supports your regulation, clarity, and capacity.

Question 11

How long does ADHD coaching usually take?

Accepted Answer

There is no fixed timeline. Coaching is a process, not a quick fix. Some clients work short-term for clarity and stabilisation, while others engage over several months for deeper identity or career transitions.

Question 12

What results can I expect from coaching?

Accepted Answer

Results vary, but clients often report improved regulation, clearer decision-making, reduced overwhelm, stronger self-trust, and more sustainable work and life rhythms. Outcomes depend on engagement with the process.

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