FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Do I need to have an ADHD diagnosis to come to coaching?
No. A formal diagnosis isn’t required. Many of my clients are exploring their neurodivergence, are self‑identified, or simply recognise patterns in their life they want support with. Coaching is about who you are, how you work best, and what you want to create moving forward — not about labels or paperwork. If you’re curious, overwhelmed, stuck, or wanting to make meaningful change, you’re welcome here.

Q2: What if I don't know exactly what I want to work on together?
That’s completely okay. You don’t need to arrive with a clear plan. Part of our early work is gently uncovering what matters most to you — your challenges, strengths, values, and the shifts you’d like to see in your day‑to‑day life. We explore together, at your pace, and shape goals that feel aligned, achievable, and genuinely supportive of how your brain works. Many clients start with “I’m not sure” and quickly discover clarity through the coaching process.

Q3. How often are sessions and how long do they run?
Weekly or fortnightly, 50 minutes. We set a rhythm that supports energy and steady progress.

Q4. Do you work with young adults not in school?
Yes. Coaching is tailored to each person’s context — study, work, job seeking, or life transitions.

Q5. What if my teen is unsure about coaching?
Autonomy matters. A clarity call helps them understand coaching and decide if it feels safe and useful.

Q6. Do you assign homework?
We co‑create small, optional experiments between sessions — no pressure, just learning what works.

Q7. When will we see change?
Many notice early shifts within the first three sessions. Sustainable change typically builds across 10–12 sessions.

Q8. How do payments work?
You can pay per session or in a package (shared during the clarity call). We’ll choose a simple method that suits you.

Q9. What about cancellations/rescheduling?
Clear, kind policies are shared during onboarding to protect everyone’s time and energy.

Q10. Is online coaching effective?
Yes — for many young people it works very well because it removes travel time, reduces social pressure, and can feel easier than meeting face-to-face. But it's not the best fit for everyone. Some people prefer being in the same room, and I respect that fully. We'll talk about what feels most comfortable and supportive for your young person as we begin.

Q11. How is coaching different from therapy or mentoring?
Coaching is forward focused and practical. We build self-awareness and everyday strategies in real-life contexts. It’s not therapy, assessment, diagnosis, or crisis support.

Q12. How involved are parents?
Light-touch. We align on goals and progress at a high level while protecting the teen’s psychological safety and privacy. Together, we also decide what level of parent involvement works best, whether that includes joining some 1:1 sessions or having separate check-ins with me.

Q13. How accessible are the sessions?
Coaching should feel safe and doable. I adapt session length, pacing, visuals, tools, and communication to suit each young person.

Options include shorter segments, movement breaks, camera off sessions, visual mapping, scaffolded tools, dyslexia friendly materials, and alternative check-ins.

Tell me what helps you feel comfortable — I’ll meet you there.