Frequently Asked Questions
Thinking about coaching often comes with a lot of questions. We have gathered the most common ones here - and if yours isn't listed, feel free to get in touch.
Before you scroll, two short videos that explain ADHD in a way we find particularly clear and honest.
ADHD Explained
A fun, friendly animated explainer from Jessica McCabe - who has ADHD herself - that breaks down what ADHD actually is, perfect for anyone new to the topic.
An expert-led conversation with Dr. Thomas E. Brown - one of the world's leading ADHD researchers - that gently challenges the most common misconceptions people hold about ADHD.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Therapy diagnoses and treats - working through past experiences, unresolved pain, and the patterns they have created, to restore mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Coaching starts where that leaves off. It lives in the present, focused not on the why behind your feelings but on the how of moving forward - building skills and momentum, and taking actionable steps toward the life you want.
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Executive functions are the skills your brain uses to plan, organise, start tasks, manage time, regulate emotions, and follow through. Think of them as the behind-the-scenes system that helps you turn intentions into actions. For many people with ADHD - and for many without - this system needs a little extra support. That is exactly what coaching is designed to provide.
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If organisation, time, focus, or follow-through feel like a constant uphill battle, coaching can help - regardless of whether you carry a diagnosis. A label is never a requirement to work with us.
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We work with teenagers navigating school, young adults stepping into university or the working world, and parents looking for ways to better support their child. If you are wondering whether coaching might be right for you or your family, the honest answer is - if daily life feels harder than it should, it is worth a conversation.
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Sessions are relaxed, focused conversations - held on Zoom or by telephone, at a time that suits you. We begin by getting to know how your brain works: what energises you, what gets in the way, and what you are hoping for. From there, we build strategies together - practical, personalised, and always grounded in who you actually are, not who you think you should be.
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There is no fixed answer, because everyone is different. Some people find their footing in a handful of sessions. Others prefer ongoing support over a longer period. We talk about this together from the start, and we revisit it as we go. There is no pressure to commit to more than feels right.
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Yes. Many people come to coaching while waiting for an assessment, or simply because they recognise themselves in the challenges - without ever having sought a diagnosis. We work with the person in front of us, not the paperwork. If the difficulties are real, the support can be too.
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Very much so. Teenagers are at a stage where understanding how their brain works can genuinely change the course of things - building confidence, reducing shame, and finding strategies before the demands of adult life arrive. We take time to get to know each young person on their own terms, and we never work from a one-size-fits-all approach.
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A tutor focuses on subject knowledge. A mentor shares their own experience and path. A coach focuses entirely on you - your thinking, your patterns, your strengths, and what might be holding you back. We do not give answers or set the direction. We help you find your own.
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The best way to find out is simply to talk. We offer a free Meet and Greet - a relaxed, no-pressure conversation where you can ask questions, get a sense of how we work, and decide whether it feels like the right fit. There is no obligation, and no wrong answer.