ADHD Counselling & Coaching Herne Bay | Jessica Shepherd
🧠✨ Why This Page Looks a Bit Different (and Why That’s a Good Thing!)
Welcome to a space designed with you in mind.
Did you know that over 65% of neurodivergent individuals—especially those with ADHD and Autism—are visual learners? That means we often understand and retain information better through images, layout, colour, and flow, rather than long blocks of text. Traditional websites can feel overwhelming, hard to navigate, or just plain exhausting. Not here.
This page is intentionally crafted to be inclusive, visually supportive, and neurodivergent-friendly. You'll notice:
- ✅ Clear sections and headings
- 🎨 Calming visuals and bold icons
- 🧭 Easy navigation so you never feel lost
- 💬 Simple, jargon-free language
- 💡 Flexible options to book how it works for you
Whether you're here for ADHD counselling in Herne Bay, coaching, or you're exploring support for your neurodivergent child or teen—you've found your people. This is a safe, non-clinical, human-first space. We believe therapy should feelaccessible before it even begins.
So take your time, scroll at your pace, and if it helps—grab a brew while you explore. You’re very welcome here. 🌈
ADHD coaching programmes:
🧭 How to Use This Page
This page is designed with neurodivergent brains in mind – visually supportive, straightforward, and easy to scroll!
💡 Whether you’re an adult, teen, or parent – we’ve got you covered.
Here’s how it’s laid out 👇
🔹 🧑💼 ADHD Coaching for Adults
Practical support for adult life – work, relationships, routines, overwhelm.
🔹 🧑🎓 ADHD Coaching for Teenagers
Help with school pressure, emotions, focus, and friendships.
🔹 🧒 ADHD Coaching for Children (Age 10+)
Support with learning, emotions, and building confidence – always involving parents too.
🔹 📝 ADHD Assessments
For adults, teens & children – supporting your journey towards diagnosis with compassion and clarity.
🔹 🎯 ADHD Counselling Programmes
Therapy that targets executive skills like time management, focus, and emotional regulation. Also includes:
– 🧑🤝🧑 Parent counselling
– 💞 Relationship support
– 📚 Long-term support plans
✨ You can scroll or jump to the section that feels most relevant to you.
Each section is clearly labelled and packed with info, tips, and visuals to help you feel seen, understood, and supported.
📅 Ready to book?
Just scroll to the “Book Now” button at the bottom or head to the drop-down menu!
ADHD assessments for adults and children
🧠 ADHD Assessments for Adults, Teens and Children (6+)
Supportive. Respectful. Focused on you.
👋 Hi, I'm JessI’m a qualified ADHD specialist with experience in:
- ADHD coaching
- ADHD screening assessments
- Workshops & psychoeducation
- Family + school support
❗Important to Know
This is not a diagnosis service, but a supportive pre-assessment.
You’ll receive:
✅ A detailed report
✅ ACE / ACE+ framework used (internationally recognised)
✅ A clear summary to take to NHS or private diagnosis routes
✅ Follow-up support if needed
📅 How It Works
- 💻 Zoom video call (90 mins – 2 hours)
- 🔎 We explore:
- Your current challenges
- Your childhood experiences
- Patterns in focus, energy, memory & more
- 🧾 By the end, you’ll get:
- A comprehensive report
- Tailored conclusions
- Optional next steps
🔁 Optional Add-Ons
If helpful, I can:
- ✉️ Speak with your GP
- 📚 Contact schools / past educators
- 👨👩👧👦 Involve family to provide history
All only with your permission.
👁️🗨️ You Stay in Control
- You don’t need to have your camera on your face — you can turn off self-view if that’s more comfortable
- You can ask questions any time
- There’s no pressure, just a calm, safe chat
💛 My Approach
- Neurodivergent-affirming
- Compassionate, not clinical
- Trauma-aware
- No rushing or judgment
- Lots of care + clarity
📌 Booking
👉 To book, send an email to email@jessicashepherdcounselling.com or follow the contact me page. I respond to each enquiry personally, so please allow 48 hours for a response.
Need help deciding? Message me first — I’m happy to chat 💬
🧠 ADHD Counselling Programmes
For Adults, Teens, Children (10+), Families, Parents & Couples
🔍 What Is ADHD Counselling?
ADHD counselling helps you build executive functioning skills — the mental toolkit that supports focus, motivation, memory, emotional regulation, and decision-making.
Whether you're:
- An adult navigating daily overwhelm
- A teen struggling with focus and friendships
- A parent wanting to better support your child
- A couple facing communication breakdowns
There’s a programme tailored for you.
🧰 Executive Skills We Target
Think of these like your brain’s control centre:
🧨 Response Inhibition – The ability to pause and think before acting, helping to avoid impulsive decisions.
🧠 Working Memory – Holding and using information while doing tasks; remembering instructions or what you came into the room for.
❤️ Emotional Control – Managing strong feelings like frustration, anxiety, or excitement to stay on track.
🔁 Flexibility – Being able to adapt when things change, plans shift, or unexpected challenges come up.
🎯 Sustained Attention – Staying focused on something (even if it's boring!) without drifting off or jumping to another task.
🚦 Task Initiation – Getting started without procrastinating or freezing up — even on things you don’t want to do.
🗺️ Planning & Prioritising – Figuring out how to tackle goals step by step, and knowing what’s most important right now.
📦 Organisation – Keeping track of things — whether it’s your thoughts, schedule, workspace, or digital files.
⏰ Time Management – Understanding time, using it wisely, and meeting deadlines without last-minute chaos.
🥅 Goal-Directed Persistence – Sticking with a task or goal until it’s done, even when distractions or obstacles show up.
🪞 Metacognition – Being aware of how you think and problem-solve — reflecting on what’s working (or not).
💥 Stress Tolerance – Staying grounded in high-pressure or unpredictable situations, without burning out.
🗓️ How Sessions Work
🔄 You choose the pace — weekly, bi-weekly, or flexibly based on what works for you.
💬 We:
- Identify where you’re stuck
- Set achievable goals
- Learn + repeat new strategies
- Reinforce those until they stick
🕰️ Real Talk: Lasting change takes time.
We recommend 6+ months for meaningful growth — especially for rewiring habits and routines.
👨👩👧 Who Can Access This?
✅ Adults with ADHD
✅ Teenagers
✅ Children (age 10+)
✅ Parents of ADHD kids
✅ Couples navigating ADHD dynamics
⚠️ Important: Counselling works best when the individual wants to engage. If a child isn’t ready, we’ll explore alternatives or pause — and I’ll keep you in the loop.
👪 Parent Counselling
You're not alone. Learn how to:
- Support your child emotionally + practically
- Set helpful boundaries
- Build skills that stick
🗓️ Weekly or bi-weekly
💑 Relationship Counselling
ADHD can affect communication, memory, and emotional responses. Together, we’ll:
- Explore what ADHD means for your relationship
- Set shared goals
- Improve understanding, connection + empathy
💡 “Am I Too Old to Change?”
Nope. That’s a myth.
Your brain can learn and adapt at any age — that’s called neuroplasticity.
If you're ready to grow, it's 100% possible. Let’s work with your brain, not against it.
🧠 Growth mindset = game-changer.
✅ Services Offered
- ADHD Counselling
- ADHD Coaching
- ADHD Pre-Assessments
- Parent Support
- Teen & Child Counselling
- Relationship Support
📅 Ready to Book?
Head to the Bookings page to schedule your first session.
Still unsure? Drop me a message — I’ll guide you through it step by step.
- Based in Herne Bay, Kent
- Serving families across Kent
- Face-to-face sessions in Herne Bay