Kath Parker

When families first hear the words executive functioning or ADHD coaching, it can sound clinical or abstract. But at its heart, this work is about something very human: helping young people feel understood, capable, and confident in ways that fit their brain. At Different by Design Coaching, my practice is both evidence‑informed and neurodiversity‑affirming. Those words matter, and I want to share what they mean for the young people and parents I work with. Evidence‑Informed Being...

There was a young person I once worked with who carried a kind of quiet heaviness. Not the dramatic kind — just the slow accumulation of years spent hearing they were “capable but inconsistent” or “smart but not trying hard enough”. Those messages had settled into their self talk, and by the time we met, they’d started to believe them. In our early conversations, they were cautious. Careful with their words. Careful with their hopes. They spoke about themselves in a way that made it clear...

I’m so pleased to share the launch of Different by Design Coaching. This practice has been created to support teens and young adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, misunderstood, or unsure how to work with their brain in a way that feels natural and sustainable. It is also here for the parents and carers who want to support their young person with calm, practical guidance rather than pressure, conflict or constant rescue. For those getting to know this work for the first time —...