Not at all. A formal diagnosis isn’t necessary. Coaching supports any student who is finding things like planning, organisation, time management, or focus challenging. While these difficulties are common in students with ADHD, many young people — diagnosed or not — can benefit from building executive function skills and confidence.

Nope — coaching isn’t therapy or tutoring. I don’t diagnose, and we won’t be going over subject content. Instead, I focus on how your child learns. We’ll work on building practical skills, confidence, and strategies to help school — and life — feel more manageable.

I mostly work with upper primary, secondary and early university students — roughly ages 10 to 21. That said, if your child falls just outside this range and you feel coaching might be a good fit, feel free to get in touch.

Coaching sessions are designed to be one-on-one with your child. Giving them space during the session helps build independence, confidence, and ownership over the process. That said, I’ll keep you in the loop through regular check-ins, and you’re always welcome to reach out if you have questions or insights to share.

Coaching isn’t therapy, but it can be a great support for students who are feeling stuck, anxious, or unmotivated about school. We work gently, at their pace, to rebuild confidence, create structure, and start regaining momentum — one small step at a time.

I offer in-person sessions because real connection leads to real change, especially for students with ADHD. Face-to-face sessions make it easier to build trust, stay engaged, and work through strategies in practical, hands-on ways. It’s often where students feel safest to open up, try new tools, and build confidence. Online sessions are available where it’s a better fit, but most families find in-person support makes all the difference.

Every student’s journey is different. We’ll check in regularly to review progress and goals, and make sure coaching continues to meet your child’s needs. When it feels like the right time to pause or wrap up, we’ll talk it through together and plan a smooth transition.

This is very common — especially if school has been stressful or past support hasn’t helped much. My approach is gentle, strengths-based, and designed to meet students where they’re at. We won’t jump straight into planning tools or productivity — we’ll start with building rapport, understanding what feels hard, and working from there. A little trust goes a long way.

If they’re hesitant, we can start with a shorter session - to say hi, ask questions, and take the pressure off. Sometimes, that’s all it takes to get things rolling.

That’s okay! Coaching is a partnership, and it’s important that it feels like a good match. If either of us feel it’s not quite the right fit, I’ll always be open and transparent — and I’ll do my best to point you in the right direction for other support options.

Coaching is not a crisis intervention or therapeutic support. It’s best suited for students who are ready to engage in a forward-focused, collaborative process — even if they’re feeling stuck or unsure where to start. If your child is currently experiencing acute mental health challenges or needs clinical support, therapy may be a more appropriate first step. I’m always happy to help guide you toward the right kind of support.

No worries - Send me a message or book a free info call. I’d love to help.