Real support for the leap to independence.
As a parent to neurodivergent children and a late-diagnosed ADHDer myself, I understand how overwhelming this stage can feel — exams, college, first jobs and suddenly being expected to manage it all alone. I work with young people to understand their unique brain wiring, build confidence in how they operate best and create practical, sustainable strategies for the independence ahead.
Who I work with
- Young people facing exams and the pressure that comes with them
- Those choosing between sixth form, university, apprenticeships and first jobs
- Anyone about to live more independently and quietly unsure they are ready
- Young people who are trying hard and have little to show for it
How it works
Sessions are one-to-one and online. We agree the pattern at the start depending on what is coming up — exam terms often need a different rhythm from quieter stretches. The young person sets the agenda, so the conversation starts from what they care about rather than what an adult thinks they should.
From £130 per session.
“When my daughter started coaching eight weeks ago, her confidence was at an all-time low. The transformation since then has been nothing short of incredible; her self-esteem has soared, with friends and family noticing a massive difference in her and her sessions have been the highlight of her school week. The coaching-led approach, focusing on practical action rather than therapy, was exactly what [she] needed to move forward. Crucially, this all happened during the incredibly stressful period in the run up and during her GCSEs.”
Frequently asked questions
My teenager doesn't want to be fixed. Will this feel like more pressure?
No. Coaching isn't remedial and it isn't something done to them. They set the agenda, so the conversation starts from what they care about rather than what an adult thinks they should care about.
Most young people find it a relief to have an hour that isn't about grades or chores.
Is this therapy?
No. Therapy works with the past and with mental health. Coaching works with what is in front of you and what to do about it — practical action rather than analysis.
If a young person is dealing with something that needs clinical support, coaching is not a substitute and I will say so.
Can coaching help during exams?
Yes. The work tends to be less about revision timetables and more about managing pressure, deciding what to do first and keeping going when motivation disappears.
Exam season is often when the gap between how hard someone is trying and what they are getting done feels widest.
Does my child need an ADHD diagnosis?
No. A diagnosis can be useful, but the coaching works with how a brain actually operates and that doesn't depend on having a letter to prove it.
Some of the young people I work with are diagnosed, some are waiting for an assessment and some simply recognise the patterns.
What sorts of things get worked on?
Whatever matters most to them. Common ground includes:
- Getting started on things that feel enormous
- Managing exam and deadline pressure
- Choosing between options — courses, jobs, next steps
- Confidence and self-belief
- Organisation that survives contact with real life
- Handling the jump to living more independently
Is what my child tells you confidential?
Yes, within clear limits. I don't relay the content of sessions as a matter of routine. At this age in particular, knowing the conversation belongs to them is usually what makes it work.
The exceptions are set out in the coaching agreement: where the law or a court order requires disclosure, where I have a reasonable belief of serious risk of harm to your child or someone else and where illegal activity is disclosed that I am obliged to report. Wherever possible I will talk to you first, unless doing so would put someone at risk.
Coaching is not a legally privileged relationship in the way that legal or medical ones are and I would rather you knew that from the start than discovered it later.
What professional standards do you work to?
I work in line with the ethical standards of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the Professional Association for ADHD Coaches (PAAC).
Like most coaches I discuss my practice in supervision and mentoring. Those conversations are fully anonymised, with no personally identifiable information shared.
I don't keep recordings of sessions; I use a transcription tool to take notes. Those notes are stored securely and handled in line with UK GDPR.
Is there an agreement to sign?
Yes. For anyone under 18 a parent or guardian signs it. From 18 the young person signs for themselves and the coaching relationship is directly with them.
It is written in plain language and covers how we work together, confidentiality and its limits, data protection, fees and cancellation. You will have it before we start rather than after.
What does it cost?
Prices start at £130 per session. Sessions are online and arranged after a free discovery call, so you can decide whether it's right for your child before committing to anything.
I also keep a small number of subsidised places for people who genuinely could not otherwise access coaching. If that is you, say so on the discovery call.