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Is ADHD coaching
right for me?

What it is, who it helps, and how to know if you're ready.

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"ADHD coaching isn't about trying harder. It's about understanding how your brain actually works — and building a life around that, not against it."
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What is ADHD coaching?

A structured, goal-focused partnership between you and a coachSessions are practical and forward-looking.
Focuses on how you function — not why you struggleWe work with your brain, not on fixing it.
Builds real-world strategies for daily lifeRoutines, planning, focus, relationships, work.
Accountability and support between sessionsYou're not doing this alone.
Evidence-informed — grounded in ADHD researchNot generic productivity advice.
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Who does it help?

Adults who are diagnosed or suspect ADHDStruggling with work, relationships, or daily tasks.
University students managing study and lifeAssignments, deadlines, overwhelm, burnout.
School students building skills earlyOrganisation, homework, transitions, confidence.
People who've tried everything and nothing sticksGeneric advice doesn't work for ADHD brains.
Those who want to understand themselves betterNot just cope — actually thrive.
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What coaching is not

Not therapy — we don't treat trauma or mental health conditionsThough coaching and therapy work well together.
Not diagnosis — a coach can't assess or diagnose ADHDYou don't need a diagnosis to start coaching.
Not advice-giving — we help you find your own answersYou know yourself best. We help you use that.
Not a quick fix — real change takes timeMost people see meaningful shifts in 6–12 weeks.
Not one-size-fits-all — every plan is tailoredYour ADHD is unique. Your coaching should be too.
coaching vs therapy — a quick comparison
ADHD Coaching
Therapy / Psychology
Present & future focused
Past & present focused
Goal-setting & action
Understanding & healing
Practical strategies for daily life
Emotional processing & insight
You lead the agenda
Clinician guides the process
Not a health service
Regulated health profession
Can be funded via JobAccess (EAF)
Can be funded via Medicare / NDIS

Are you ready to start?

Tick what feels true for you right now.

I want things to be different — not just understand why they're hard
I'm willing to try new approaches, even if they feel uncomfortable at first
I can commit to showing up for sessions consistently
I'm open to being honest about what's working and what isn't
I understand coaching is a process, not a one-session fix
I have at least one area of life I want to work on
I'm not in acute mental health crisis right nowIf you are, please reach out to a psychologist or GP first.
Ticked 4 or more? You're likely ready. A free consultation is the best next step — there's no commitment and no pressure.

Ready to find out if coaching is right for you?

Book a free 20-minute consultation with Sophie. No commitment, no pressure — just an honest conversation about where you're at and whether coaching can help.

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