Children & Young Adults (Ages 12+)

Does this sound familiar?

Homework that should take 30 minutes stretches into hours of frustration. Your child knows the material but can't seem to get started, or gets so distracted they forget what they were doing. Test results don't reflect their actual ability, and mornings feel like a battlefield just getting out the door. Perhaps they're struggling socially, feeling like they don't quite fit in, or their self-esteem is taking a hit as they compare themselves to peers who seem to find everything easier.

For older students, the stakes feel higher. GCSEs and A-levels loom large, and suddenly the strategies that worked before aren't enough. University brings newfound freedom but also overwhelming responsibility - managing deadlines, attending lectures, keeping track of assignments, all without the structure of school or parents reminding them. The transition to independent living can feel like being thrown in the deep end.

How I help

I work with young people aged 12 and upwards, meeting them where they are - whether you're exploring options instead of medication, using coaching alongside medication, or simply want additional support beyond what medication alone can provide.

For younger teens, we focus on understanding their ADHD brain, building executive function skills like organisation and time management, and developing strategies that actually work for their lives - not generic advice that sounds good but doesn't stick.

For those preparing for GCSEs, A-levels, or university exams, we create study systems that work with ADHD, not against it. This means finding ways to make revision engaging, breaking down overwhelming tasks, managing exam anxiety, and building confidence in their abilities.

For older teens and young adults transitioning to independence, we tackle the practical life skills that schools don't teach: managing money, keeping a living space functional, meal planning, maintaining friendships, and building routines that support rather than constrain them.

Beyond coaching strategies

As a qualified mind-body practitioner as well as an ADHD coach, we can also look at lifestyle and environmental factors where there are often significant wins. Sleep patterns, nutrition, movement, screen time, and even the physical environment can have a profound impact on ADHD symptoms. Sometimes these adjustments can be game-changers, creating a foundation that makes everything else work better.

Throughout, I focus on strengths, not just struggles. ADHD isn't a deficit - it's a different operating system. Together, we figure out how their brain works best and build on that.