ADHD is a neurological and developmental "disorder" that affects children and adults. It affects higher level thinking, or executive function and therefore affects focus and attention, the ability to self regulate behaviour, emotions, thoughts and feelings. ​ Like all mental and neurological "disorders", ADHD is a spectrum, within the greater neurodivergent spectrum. This means symptoms can range in severity from mild to severe, and can differ from person to person. There are 3 recognised presentations of ADHD: • Inattentive - trouble focusing, "day dreaming", trouble completing tasks, mental hyperactivity, forgetfulness, losing track of time and belongings.  • Hyperactive - restlessness, fidgeting, trouble regulating emotions, impulsivity, excessive talking, interrupting others, easily bored... • Combined Type - a little from column A, a little from column B - rather characterised by signs and symptoms of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. ​ ADHD is hereditary in an estimated 77-88% of cases according to ADHDAustralia.org(http://ADHDAustralia.org) This article from the National Institute of Medicine (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6477889/)goes into further detail on multiple studies and statistics found on genetics and ADHD.

ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is a now outdated medical term. It specifically refers to Inattentive presenting ADHD.  ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) is the currently used term, and refers to all 3 presentations: Hyperactive, Inattentive and Combined presenting ADHD.  While "ADD" is no longer an official medical term - it still gets casually used to describe Inattentive presenting ADHD.

Good Question. It pains me to say, that getting diagnosed isn't always easy or straight forward (or cheap.) Which couldn't be more unfair for someone struggling with the challenges that ADHD can bring.  It differs from country to country and even within a country (by state, territory or region.) It can depend on many factors including the health care situation and access to mental health care. Start with your Doctor/General Practitioner: Ask them what to do, and how to go about it. Hopefully they'll be able to give you a clear response on what the next steps may entail.  Research: Ask google, AI, people you know with a diagnosis; on the process or steps to get diagnosed where you live.  ​ Keep going! I know a diagnosis isn't necessarily essential or important to everyone, but it can also be life changing for others. Receiving a diagnosis can inform you and give you more choice on how to proceed with a treatment plan, and finding support. Whether that is medication, therapy and counselling, coaching, support groups, or what have you, that part is up to you!

ADHD coaching is a collaborative experience between coach and client. It is action and goal oriented, and focuses on guiding the client to find the best method for them to move forward, overcome obstacles and navigate the challenges that ADHD can bring. My style of coaching focuses on your strengths, honing them, and how becoming more aware of them can be a total asset to your life. Neurodivergent brains are simply different, as are our strengths and weaknesses. Let's figure them out together, and work with our gifted brains.

If you caught my lil "About me" blurb on the home page, you know I was diagnosed with ADHD as a young child at 7 years old...over 3 decades ago. It's not lost on me that I'm some what lucky to have been diagnosed at such a young age, especially as a woman. It's part of why supporting my fellow ADHD community is so important to me. However, getting the diagnosis can be a double edge sword, no matter what age you are. After struggling through primary (elementary) and high school, made worse by my own opinion of myself and the negative stigma around ADHD that plagued the 90's and early 00's, I realised that you don't in fact "grow out of it", unlike much of the research at that time claimed. I figured I was going to be living with this brain for a while, and I knew I wanted to like myself. Because despite somewhat low self esteem (and severe perfectionism and people pleasing), I knew I was smart, funny, had certain talents, and actually liked the way I thought a lot. The problems were emotional regulation, major stress and overwhelm (anxiety), erratic behaviour and impulse control, difficulty navigating certain relationships, distraction, procrastination, never on time, overthinking, catastrophizing....the list goes on. I set about discovering my brain. I tried to focus more on what I liked about it. The things I felt I could do well, perhaps better than others. The things about it that made me a great actor and artist. My sensitivity, my empathy, my attention to detail, my fascination with people and behaviour...and psychology. My spontaneity, my goofyness, my quick-witted-ness and humour, my strong moral compass and sense of fairness, my competitiveness, and tenacity, my insane imagination, and, my intelligence. I became my own fascinating case study, and knowing I had ADHD helped me decipher, or at least explain a lot of it. The words gifted, special, unique, replaced words like disorder, different, weird. Fast forward to 2020, and every man and his dog finds out they have ADHD. I become outspoken and bold in sharing my long term experience. Friends, family, acquaintances started seeking me with questions or to thank me for helping them feel seen and understood. People spoke to me about seeking diagnosis. I realised how wonderful it felt to help someone feel less alone, less different or alienated. How my endeavour to understand my own brain could be used to support others, especially those later diagnosed: just waking up in the ADHD Matrix. And that was that. I decided to combine the two things I knew better than anything. ADHD and Acting. And here we are. Thank you for reading!

No! If you truly identify with the challenges ADHD can bring, or believe yourself to be undiagnosed neurodivergent, we can still work together. I just ask that you are ready and willing to embark on the coaching journey. I require all my clients to have had some form of therapy and/or have access to a therapist. I am not a therapist, and it is important that you are in a "coachable frame of mind" before we begin. What this means is that you feel willing and ready to take steps, implement systems, seek accountability and commit effort to aligning with the you, you aim to be. I'll be here to support you through! If you are truly struggling, and looking for mental health support, I'm glad you're here! I implore you to reach out, and I would be more than happy to suggest resources for you to get started on the right mental health journey.

Yes! I'm a trained ADHD Coach. I studied and completed the ADHD coaching program with ADDCA - The ADD Coach Academy in 2024. They're an accredited ADHD and Life Coaching training program.

Clients must be 18 and over and capable of making their own decision to start coaching. As previously mentioned, you do not need an official diagnosis, however, if you do not identify with the presentations of ADHD, and are perhaps looking more for general life coaching, I highly recommend seeking this out instead. I specialise in the unique journey of gifted and neurodivergent people, and the different strengths and weaknesses they tend to need guidance in navigating.

No! Whilst my area of expertise is in the film, theatre and music industries, this does not have to be your profession to seek ADHD Coaching with me. I seek to help and support all of my gifted family in whatever vocation they are in!

I offer two durations for sessions: 50 minute sessions - Recommended initially for new clients. They give us a little breathing room and therefore more time to process, and for discovery and growth. We start with a check in and then move to what it is you are wanting to explore during the session and what your ultimate goal and desired outcome is. When part of a bigger picture; I make sure to grant us time to go over the smaller plans conceived in the session and how they fit with ultimately aligning with the you, you are meant to be! 30 minutes sessions - Are great for touch up or extra sessions if you've already completed a period of coaching with me doing 50 minute sessions. Or if this is truly the best for your schedule, and you like to work hard and fast. 30 minute sessions start with quick check in, then we jump into what it is you're wanting to work through/pick up where we're up to in your process of navigating smaller wants, needs and goals towards the bigger plan.

Rescheduling is not a problem, as long as you give me a minimum of 24hrs notice. If it's within 24hrs notice, you are liable for 50% of the cost of the session. If you would like to cancel a session outside of 24hrs from it's commencement, please do get in touch and we can discuss what this means for any future scheduled sessions, refunds and more. No shows will be responsible for 100% of your session, with no refunds available. If you are a No show a second time; the coaching relationship will be terminated immediately, and no refunds will be offered for any future sessions you may have paid for. No shows are determined by being 15 or more minutes late, with no communication. If you get in contact after missing a session, you are still liable for the full cost of the session, with no refund. Upon commencement of our coaching relationship, you will be sent a contract to read and sign that stipulates the above and more.

If my rates do not fit within your budget, I'm willing to discuss sliding scale with suitable clients on a temporary basis. The maximum session count for sliding scale or "mates rates" is three (3). Please do not hesitate to reach out using the contact form, or book a discovery call with me to see if this could be available for you.