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ADHD coaching programmes:

Discover the Power of ADHD Coaching! 🌟

For Adults:
Unlock your true potential with ADHD coaching designed especially for you! If you’re an adult managing the challenges of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, this coaching experience is your pathway to success. Imagine having a dedicated coach by your side who understands your unique strengths and challenges. Together, you’ll develop personalised strategies to enhance your time management, boost your productivity, and improve your emotional regulation.

Whether you’re juggling a busy career, navigating relationships, or striving for personal growth, ADHD coaching empowers you to take control of your life. You’ll learn to set achievable goals, celebrate your successes, and overcome obstacles with confidence. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to renewed focus and clarity! With practical tools and ongoing support, you’ll embark on a transformative journey towards achieving your dreams.

For Children:
ADHD coaching for children is like having a superpower in your back pocket! Imagine a fun and engaging coach who helps you understand your unique brain and turn your challenges into strengths. With exciting activities and games, children learn essential skills like organisation, focus, and time management—all tailored just for them!

Coaches work closely with kids, fostering self-confidence and emotional resilience, while also helping them improve their social skills. Whether it’s making new friends, finishing homework, or simply feeling more in control of their day-to-day tasks, ADHD coaching guides children every step of the way.

Parents are involved too, ensuring a collaborative approach that reinforces the strategies learned during coaching sessions. Together, they create a supportive environment where children can thrive! 

Why Choose ADHD Coaching?
Both adults and children can experience profound transformations through ADHD coaching. By embracing your uniqueness, developing powerful skills, and receiving unwavering support, you’ll navigate the complexities of life with confidence and joy. Whether you're racing towards your ambitions or exploring your individuality, ADHD coaching is your ticket to a brighter, more fulfilling future. Let’s embark on this exciting journey together! 🚀


ADHD Coaching sessions:

Coaching for Adults

Coaching for teenagers

Coaching for teenagers

ADHD coaching for adults is a specialised form of support designed to help individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) manage their symptoms and navigate various aspects of life, including work, relationships, and personal development. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what ADHD coaching for adults entails:


1. Objective of ADHD Coaching for Adults


The primary goal of ADHD coaching for adults is to empower individuals to understand their ADHD, develop effective coping strategies, and achieve their personal and professional goals. 


Coaches work collaboratively with clients to enhance self-awareness, improve time management, and foster overall life satisfaction.


2. Key Components of ADHD Coaching


ADHD coaching typically includes the following components:


a. Assessment and Goal Setting


  • Initial Assessment: Coaches often start with a thorough assessment of the client's strengths, challenges, and specific ADHD symptoms. This helps in understanding the client's unique situation.
  • Goal Setting: Clients collaborate with their coach to set practical, achievable goals that align with their aspirations, whether related to work, relationships, or personal growth.


b. Skill Development


  • Time Management: Coaches help clients create realistic schedules, prioritise tasks, and utilise tools like planners or digital apps to stay organised.
  • Organisation: Strategies to declutter physical and mental spaces, enabling clients to maintain focus and reduce overwhelm.
  • Goal Achievement: Techniques for breaking larger goals into manageable steps to prevent feelings of being overwhelmed.


c. Emotional Regulation


  • Coaches teach clients how to recognise and manage their emotions, providing tools to cope with frustration, anxiety, and impulsivity. Mindfulness techniques, stress-reduction strategies, and coping mechanisms are often employed.


d. Accountability and Support


  • Regular check-ins keep clients accountable and motivated. This consistent support fosters a trusting relationship where clients feel comfortable discussing their progress and challenges.


3. Techniques and Strategies Used


ADHD coaching employs a variety of techniques and strategies, such as:

  • Positive Reinforcement: Celebrating successes and encouraging progress, no matter how small.
  • Problem-Solving: Exploring obstacles collaboratively and developing practical solutions.
  • Behavioral Techniques: Implementing strategies that prompt better habits and enhance self-regulation.


4. Tailored Approach

Every client has unique needs, and ADHD coaching is individualised to fit those circumstances. This personalised approach ensures that techniques and methods resonate with the client, enhancing engagement and effectiveness.


5. Collaboration with Other Professionals


Coaches may collaborate with other professionals, such as therapists, medical providers, or workplace coaches, to provide comprehensive support and ensure that all aspects of a client's well-being are addressed.


6. Expected Outcomes


Through ADHD coaching, adults can experience various positive outcomes, including:


  • Improved self-organisation and planning skills.
  • Enhanced productivity and focus at work.
  • Better time management and task completion.
  • Greater emotional regulation and coping abilities.
  • Increased self-confidence and motivation to pursue goals.


7. Conclusion

ADHD coaching for adults is a powerful and transformative process that empowers individuals to embrace their strengths, manage their symptoms, and lead fulfilling lives. By providing tailored strategies and consistent support, coaches help clients navigate the unique challenges associated with ADHD, ultimately fostering personal growth and achievement.

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Coaching for teenagers

Coaching for teenagers

Coaching for teenagers

ADHD coaching for teenagers is a specialised support system designed to help adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) manage their symptoms and thrive in various aspects of their lives, including academics, social interactions, and personal growth. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what ADHD coaching for teenagers entails:

1. Objective of ADHD Coaching for Teenagers

The primary goal of ADHD coaching for teens is to empower them to understand their ADHD, develop effective coping strategies, and achieve their personal and academic goals. Coaches work collaboratively with teenagers to enhance self-awareness, improve self-management skills, and foster overall well-being.

2. Key Components of ADHD Coaching

ADHD coaching for teenagers typically includes the following components:

a. Assessment and Goal Setting

  • Initial Assessment: Coaches start with a thorough assessment to understand the individual strengths, challenges, and specific ADHD symptoms the teenager experiences. This helps shape the coaching process.
  • Goal Setting: Teens work with their coach to establish achievable and meaningful goals related to academics, social life, and personal development, fostering motivation and a sense of purpose.

b. Skill Development

  • Time Management: Coaches assist teenagers in developing effective strategies for managing time, such as creating schedules, setting reminders, and prioritising tasks to help them stay on track with assignments and responsibilities.
  • Organisation: Techniques for organising school materials, digital files, and study environments are introduced to minimise distractions and streamline workload management.
  • Study Skills: Coaches provide strategies for effective studying, including active reading techniques, summarisation, and utilising study aids that cater to their learning style.

c. Emotional Regulation and Social Skills

  • Coaches help teenagers build emotional intelligence, teaching them how to recognise and manage their feelings in various situations. This includes stress management techniques and methods for handling frustration and anxiety.
  • Social skills training may also be a focus, enabling teens to improve their interpersonal skills, navigate friendships, and communicate effectively with peers and adults.

3. Accountability and Support

Regular sessions provide a structured environment where teenagers can discuss their challenges and successes. This ongoing support fosters accountability, as coaches encourage teens to take responsibility for their progress and hold them accountable for their goals.

4. Techniques and Strategies Used

ADHD coaching employs various strategies to facilitate learning and growth, including:

  • Interactive Questioning: Engaging teens in discussions that encourage self-reflection and critical thinking about their experiences and behaviours.
  • Positive Reinforcement: Celebrating achievements and progress, no matter how small, to build confidence and motivation.
  • Problem-Solving: Collaborating to identify obstacles and develop actionable solutions tailored to each teenager's unique situation.

5. Tailored Approach

ADHD coaching is personalised to meet the distinct needs of each teenager. This individualised approach ensures that the strategies employed resonate with their specific challenges and preferences, enhancing engagement and effectiveness.

6. Collaboration with Parents and Educators

Coaches may also involve parents and educators in the coaching process, promoting open communication and collaboration. This teamwork ensures that the teenager receives support in multiple environments, providing a more comprehensive approach to managing ADHD-related challenges.

7. Expected Outcomes

Through ADHD coaching, teenagers can expect to achieve various positive outcomes, such as:

  • Improved organisation and planning skills for academic tasks.
  • Enhanced time management and productivity in schoolwork.
  • Greater emotional regulation and social interaction skills.
  • Increased confidence in their abilities and self-esteem.
  • Development of effective strategies for navigating challenges in their daily lives.

8. Conclusion

ADHD coaching for teenagers is a transformative process that empowers young individuals to embrace their uniqueness, manage their symptoms, and pursue their goals with confidence. By providing tailored strategies and consistent support, coaches help teens navigate the complexities of adolescence and foster personal growth, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and successful transition into adulthood.

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Coaching for children

Coaching for teenagers

Coaching for children

ADHD coaching for children is a specialised support system designed to help young individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) manage their symptoms and thrive in various aspects of their lives, including academics, social interactions, and personal growth. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what ADHD coaching for children entails:

1. Objective of ADHD Coaching for Children

The primary goal of ADHD coaching for children is to empower them to understand their ADHD, develop effective coping strategies, and achieve their personal and academic goals. Coaches work collaboratively with children, often involving parents, to enhance self-awareness, improve self-management skills, and foster overall well-being.

2. Key Components of ADHD Coaching

ADHD coaching for children typically includes the following components:

a. Assessment and Goal Setting

  • Initial Assessment: Coaches begin with a thorough assessment to understand the individual strengths, challenges, and specific ADHD symptoms that the child experiences. This helps shape the coaching process.
  • Goal Setting: Children work with their coach (and often with parental involvement) to establish achievable and meaningful goals related to academics, social interactions, and personal development, fostering motivation and a sense of purpose.

b. Skill Development

  • Time Management: Coaches assist children in developing effective strategies for managing time, such as creating visual schedules, using timers, and prioritising tasks to help them stay on track with assignments and daily responsibilities.
  • Organisation: Techniques for organising school materials, digital files, and study environments are introduced to minimise distractions and streamline workload management.
  • Study Skills: Coaches provide strategies for effective studying, including memorisation techniques, active reading practices, and routines that cater to the child’s learning style.

c. Emotional Regulation and Social Skills

  • Coaches help children build emotional intelligence, teaching them how to recognise and manage their feelings in various situations. This includes coping strategies for handling frustration, mood swings, and anxiety.
  • Social skills training may also be a focus, enabling children to improve their interpersonal skills, navigate friendships, and communicate effectively with peers and adults.

3. Accountability and Support

Regular sessions provide a structured environment where children can discuss their challenges and successes. This ongoing support fosters accountability, as coaches encourage children to take responsibility for their progress and hold them accountable for their goals.

4. Techniques and Strategies Used

ADHD coaching employs various strategies to facilitate learning and growth, including:

  • Interactive Activities: Engaging children in fun, interactive exercises that encourage self-reflection and critical thinking about their experiences and behaviours.
  • Positive Reinforcement: Celebrating achievements and progress, no matter how small, to build confidence and motivation.
  • Problem-Solving: Collaboratively exploring obstacles and developing actionable solutions tailored to each child's unique situation.

5. Tailored Approach

ADHD coaching is personalised to meet the distinct needs of each child. This individualised approach ensures that the strategies employed resonate with their specific challenges and preferences, enhancing engagement and effectiveness.

6. Collaboration with Parents and Educators

Coaches typically involve parents and educators in the coaching process, promoting open communication and collaboration. This teamwork ensures that the child receives support in multiple environments, providing a more comprehensive approach to managing ADHD-related challenges.

7. Expected Outcomes

Through ADHD coaching, children can expect to achieve various positive outcomes, such as:

  • Improved organisation and planning skills for academic tasks.
  • Enhanced time management and task completion in schoolwork and daily routines.
  • Greater emotional regulation and improved social interaction skills.
  • Increased confidence in their abilities and overall self-esteem.
  • Development of effective strategies for navigating challenges in their daily lives.

8. Conclusion

ADHD coaching for children is a transformative process that empowers young individuals to embrace their uniqueness, manage their symptoms, and pursue their goals with confidence. By providing tailored strategies and consistent support, coaches help children navigate the complexities of childhood and foster personal growth, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and successful transition into adolescence and beyond.

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ADHD assessments for adults and children

ADHD assessment services:

I am a fully qualified ADHD specialist with expertise in ADHD coaching, assessment, workshops, and support.


Please be advised that this assessment is not a diagnostic service, but rather a supportive evaluation aimed at facilitating your pursuit of a diagnosis. The assessment will provide a referral to NHS services for official diagnosis.


I employ the internationally recognised ACE and ACE+ assessment process. The duration of the assessment typically ranges from 90 minutes to two hours, depending on the depth of our discussion. By the end of the session, I will provide a comprehensive assessment report and conclusions, which can be presented for diagnosis, whether through the NHS or privately.


Assessments will be conducted via Zoom video call. While participation via video is required, you may choose to disable the self-view option if it enhances your comfort.

During the assessment, we will explore the current impacts of ADHD on your daily life and review historical symptoms from childhood. To ensure a thorough evaluation, additional evidence may be requested from parents, carers, and school reports, which can be discussed prior to the assessment. I will coordinate with schools, parents, and GPs as necessary to gather supporting evidence.


I approach each assessment with a non-judgmental stance, characterised by deep compassion and understanding for each individual's unique circumstances. This personalised approach often surpasses the level of intimacy found in larger service providers. Furthermore, I will offer additional support following the session, where applicable.


To schedule your assessment, please select 'Bookings' from the drop-down menu.

ADHD Counselling:



Adult/Child/Teen ADHD Counselling Programmes

ADHD counselling is an intervention strategy in which a counsellor collaborates with individuals to establish both long-term and short-term goals designed to enhance executive skills, thereby improving self-regulation and goal attainment.

Individuals with ADHD often face challenges related to executive functioning, which includes the following components:

  • Response Inhibition: The capacity to consider consequences before acting.
  • Working Memory: The ability to retain information while performing complex tasks, drawing upon past experiences to inform present actions or anticipate future outcomes.
  • Emotional Control: The ability to manage emotions effectively in order to achieve goals and direct behaviour.
  • Flexibility: The capacity to adjust plans in response to obstacles, new information, or mistakes, demonstrating adaptability to change.
  • Sustained Attention: The ability to maintain focus on a task or situation despite distractions, fatigue, or boredom.
  • Task Initiation: The ability to commence tasks without undue procrastination, efficiently and promptly.
  • Planning/Prioritising: The ability to devise a roadmap to achieve goals and make decisions regarding focus and priorities.
  • Organisation: The capacity to establish and maintain systems for tracking information and resources.
  • Time Management: The ability to estimate available time, allocate it effectively, and adhere to deadlines, recognising the significance of time.
  • Goal-Directed Persistence: The capacity to pursue a goal through to completion, resisting distractions or competing interests.
  • Metacognition: The ability to reflect on one's own problem-solving processes, encompassing self-monitoring and self-evaluation (e.g., assessing one's performance).
  • Stress Tolerance: The ability to thrive in stressful situations and cope with uncertainty and performance demands.


Structure of the Counselling Sessions

Clients have the flexibility to determine the frequency of counselling sessions, ranging from one to several sessions per week. The aim is to identify areas for change collaboratively, establishing reasonable and attainable goals. We will take incremental steps to learn new methods, reinforcing our understanding of these strategies until they become habitual. The goal of ADHD counselling is to empower clients to progress independently, utilising the skills they have developed.


Session Frequency

The appropriate number of sessions varies for each individual. Ideally, counselling should commence with a frequency that allows for substantial engagement; however, I understand that financial considerations may impact this. Interim sessions can be arranged as needed. Longer-term engagement—approximately six months rather than six weeks—is often necessary for meaningful behavioural change. Increased frequency of sessions generally leads to quicker noticeable improvements, though it is important to recognise that developing executive functioning skills requires time and involves gradual yet impactful steps.


Eligibility for ADHD Counselling

I offer counselling for children aged 10 and above, teenagers, adults, parents of children with ADHD, and couples navigating relationships affected by ADHD. It is crucial to note that if a child does not wish to participate in counselling or is unwilling to initiate changes, the process may not be successful. This aspect will be monitored, and parents will be informed accordingly.


Parent Counselling

Counselling for parents can take place weekly or bi-weekly, focusing on teaching parents how to implement skills and set goals for their child. Essentially, I will guide you in becoming an effective support system for your child.


Relationship Counselling

This approach involves working with couples to explore the implications of ADHD, educating both partners on the condition, and collaboratively setting goals while fostering mutual understanding and support.


Addressing Concerns Regarding Learning

The notion that one is too old to learn new things is a common myth. Change is possible at any age! While we recommend early intervention due to the ease of learning during younger years, individuals of all ages can achieve significant changes in thinking and functioning. If you are open to learning and wish to see progress, it is entirely achievable. The brain is capable of continual change throughout life, allowing for the formation of new memories and the acquisition of new skills. Adopting a growth mindset is essential to this journey.


Services Offered

  • ADHD Therapy Services 
  • ADHD Assessments 
  • ADHD Assessment Services

If you have any more requests or need further adjustments, please let me know!

Explaining ADHD to your child

I recommend checking out this informative YouTube video that explains ADHD to children.

ADHD therapy service, ADHD assessments

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Frequently Asked Questions

For any unanswered questions, please contact us at email@jessicashepherdcounselling.com. 

Children aged 6 and above can be assessed for ADHD, extending up to adulthood.


The total cost for the assessment is £100, which includes the assessment meeting and the provision of assessment results.


This assessment can be conducted either face-to-face or via Zoom.

The duration of the assessment will range from 90 minutes to 2 hours, with breaks provided as needed. I will utilise an assessment form known as ACE+. During this assessment, you will be asked questions regarding both current symptoms and historical symptoms. 

Following the assessment, I will compile the results and provide you with a summary based on the findings. Please note that this assessment is not a diagnosis; rather, it serves to help you understand whether the symptoms you are experiencing may be related to ADHD or potentially attributable to other factors.


It is helpful to prepare the following information prior to your assessment:

  1. Previous Diagnoses and Medications: Please note any prior diagnoses and the medications you are currently taking. This includes any childhood medical conditions that may be related to ADHD.
  2. Childhood Trauma: Information regarding any childhood trauma is important, such as premature birth, low birth weight, head injuries resulting in loss of consciousness, maternal smoking or substance misuse during pregnancy, and birth-related trauma (e.g., nuchal cord).
  3. Previous Assessments: If you have previously undergone assessments for ADHD or cognitive abilities, please bring along the results if possible.
  4. Family Medical History: It is important to consider your family medical history, particularly concerning neurodevelopmental conditions, learning difficulties, or psychiatric disorders.
  5. Childhood Symptoms: If possible, it would be beneficial to speak with your parents prior to the assessment to discuss your behaviour at school and home during childhood. Consider whether you exhibited any signs of ADHD that may not have been recognised at the time but have become clearer now. Did your school reports comment on your behaviour? Did you encounter disciplinary issues during your teenage years? Gathering this information will be advantageous for your assessment.


The assessment will facilitate a referral to NHS services for formal diagnosis and medication management.


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