FAQs

Do I need to have ADHD to coach with you?

Absolutely not! People choose ADHD life coaching for a variety of reasons, and while I specialise in ADHD (and neurodiversity) coaching, my certification and skills as a ADHD Life Coach allow me to assist anyone looking to enhance their life.

Whether it’s overcoming challenges, reaching personal or business/work goals, or improving overall well-being and daily habits, my coaching is designed to support anyone ready to make positive changes.

What’s the typical duration of coaching?

The length of the coaching process varies based on your unique needs. Generally, clients work with me for about 3 to 6 months. This period enables us to build a strong foundation, carefully assess your challenges and strengths, develop and refine new strategies and habits, witness tangible progress, and foster enduring transformations.

My ultimate aim is to empower you and ensure you feel equipped to continue your growth independently.

What happens during our sessions?

During our coaching sessions, you will lead the agenda based on your desired outcomes. I’ll ask you to bring a specific topic or issue to each session that you wish to explore. I will support you by focusing on your goals, helping you navigate challenges, and collaborate with you to develop effective strategies.

Together, we will tackle obstacles and craft new approaches tailored to your needs, ensuring meaningful progress toward your desired objectives.

How should I prepare for my sessions?

To make the most of our time together, it’s helpful if you have a clear idea of what you’d like to address during each session. You’ll receive a “Client Session Preparation Form” the day before sessions to help you prepare a few notes. Consider what aspects of your life or work you want to improve or specific challenges you want to tackle.

Simply log into Zoom (using the link emailed to you) at the agreed time, take a moment to center yourself with a deep breath; find a quiet comfortable place to sit with your notepad and a drink and we’ll work together.

Is the information I provide to you kept private?

Yes, totally private!

We understand that this is a big responsibility, and we work hard to protect your information and put you in control.

Your information is encrypted and securely stored as a client or customer of The Adult ADHD Coach. Plus, we are GDPR compliant; this gives you new protection rights and assures you better access to your data.

Please reference The Adult ADHD Coach Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy for further information.

You have the right, subject to certain exemptions, to obtain a copy of any personal data we hold about you and to correct any inaccuracies in such data. If you wish to avail of any of these rights, please contact us here.

Can I email you between coaching sessions?

Absolutely! I welcome your emails between sessions as a part of my commitment to provide you with continuous support. Please try to keep your messages short and concise, ideally to one paragraph or a few bullet points. I love to hear of your wins between sessions.

If the topic requires a more in-depth discussion than can be addressed in a short reply, I may suggest we explore it further in our next session. I will of course reply as soon as I can during my working hours.

How can I start working with you?

All coaching partnerships begin with a complimentary Discovery session. It’s important to find a Coach that you can connect with and feel comfortable with, so this brief conversation will help us decide if we’d like to work together.

Coaching starts with a 90-mins Strategy and Planning Sesson which gives you an opportunity to discuss what you’d like us to work on together. We’d look at your strengths and learning/communication styles, complete some simple assessments and decide on a plan going forward. After that you can decide on which coaching package would work best for you.

As a current client, you’d have access to the “Client Resource Portal” with tools, self-evaluation questionnaires, factsheets and useful information [coming soon]

Why Should You Work with an ADHD Coach?

Clients work with me for a variety of reasons: What resonates with you?

– Do you suspect you have ADHD but haven’t been diagnosed.
– Perhaps you’ve attempted to manage your ADHD on your own but haven’t seen lasting success.
– Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed and urgently need to change.
– You are neurodivergent and need help creating a life around your skills and strengths.
– You’ve self-diagnosed ADHD based on personal research or experiences.
– You’re managing your ADHD well and aim to reach the next level of personal development with the support of an ADHD coach.

How do I book appointments?

When you book a package of appointments you’ll have access to my online booking calendar so you can select a convenient time. You’ll receive an email with your appointment time and Zoom conferencing link. My system sends you reminder emails the day before, on the day, and an hour before your appointment.

Appointments can be rescheduled up to 24-hours before. If you have an emergency on the day please email me to let me know as I’m unable to replace missed sessions.

My usual working hours are Monday – Thursday between 9 am – 6 pm (London timezone). This ensures that you can easily find a time that fits your schedule.

 

Do you offer Access to Work funded job coaching?

Yes, I do!  If you wish to have job coaching with me under the Access to Work scheme, let me know when we have our Discovery Call.  Once you have approval from ATW, you (or your company) would purchase the sessions and then claim back from ATW. You can expect to be allocated 12-24 weekly sessions initially. This can be renewed if you need ongoing support.

ATW has recently set up a digital platform to make claims easier, which reduces admin and speeds things up somewhat! It does take some time to get your ATW assessment and everything approved (currently around 4-5 months).  You can apply to Access to Work as a self-employed person or if you work for an organisation (which might involve getting an Occupational Health assessment through your company).