Coaching for Neurodivergent Adults
(ADHD/ASD/Access to Work)
Certified Neurodivergent Coach specialising in ADHD, ASD and HSP (highly sensitive people)
She/her
“Victoria has the unique skill of explaining ways clearly and simply so that my busy neurodivergent mind can focus and take action.”
— Dr Emma Langman
Start your coaching journey here
Frustratingly, for both you and me, the coaching profession has a low barrier to entry.
A self-certified coach will only get you so far. Coaching is entirely unregulated which means anyone can change their job title and call themselves a coach.
If you’re looking for a neuro-affirmative coach with neurodivergent ADHD and ASD coaching experience, you may have found an overwhelming number of potential candidates. So, where do you start?
Experiencing coaching with a trained and experienced confidant can be truly life-changing.
I am a trained and certified coach with over 800+ hours of experience. And I work with neurodivergent individuals and teams to improve productivity, profitability, and impact.
Access to Work Coaching
Whether you’re self employed or in currently in the workplace, find out more about how coaching can work for you under the Access to Work Scheme
Private Work Coaching
I work privately with neurodivergent individuals using a personalised approach. From monthly one-to-one coaching sessions to lighter-touch accountability support.
Disability Awareness Training
Have you or your employee been awarded funding for Disability Awareness Training through the Access to Work scheme?
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ADHD Coaching and Access to Work
I coach neurodivergent adults (including ADHD, ASD, Dyslexic and HSP) who feel stuck and overwhelmed in the chaos of daily life.
They want to design and achieve their version of success (I don’t believe there is one right way to achieve this).
I work with line managers of neurodivergent employees who want to better understand and support their team members.
Coaching sessions are centred around clients wanting to understand themselves and others better.
I am an all-year-round LGBTQ+ ally, committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for individuals of all backgrounds and identities. (Read my ethics statement here.)
Most of my coaching work is via the UK’s Access to Work scheme, meaning all sessions from the grant are either fully or partially funded by the Department of Work and Pensions.
FAQs
What is a neurodivergent coach?
A neurodivergent coach is a specialist type of coach who has the experience and skills needed to support neurodivergent individuals. This could be people with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and other forms of neurodivergence.
A neurodivergent coach will recognise and understand that a “one size fits all” approach doesn’t work. And will work with you to understand how you can navigate challenges and develop skills and strategies that work for your life. Many of the clients I work with are also navigating chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, or other overlapping conditions - so we factor that into the strategies we build together, not just the neurodivergent side of things.
How can a neurodivergent coach help me?
A good neurodivergent coach looks at the whole picture: what you're strong at, and what's getting in the way.
Whether that’s help with overwhelm, organisation, focus, executive functioning, setting boundaries or even communication in the workplace. Once we've found strategies for these, you'll manage the demands of work and everyday life with far more ease - and be working towards something specific, whether that's a promotion, a career change, or simply feeling less depleted by the end of each day.
Do I need an official diagnosis to work with a neurodivergent coach?
With me, no. But if you’re looking around, ask the question. Some people that I work with have only just started the journey of self-exploration and identify as neurodivergent; some choose never to get diagnosed, and some are on waiting lists that are years long. However you identify, or don't yet - the coaching starts with you, not a label.
Do you only coach people with ADHD?
No - not at all. ADHD is very common among my clients, but neurodivergence is often a mixing pot with profiles overlapping. I like to think of it this way. Having an idea of what your diagnosis is gives you a place to start, but the destination is very different for everyone depending on their lived experiences and other intersections such as race and gender. So, we look at you as an individual. Working with a neurodivergent coach means that you get neuroaffirmative care – meaning you’ll never be gaslit or misunderstood, and everything you say and experience will be valid. Everyone experiences neurodivergence differently, so sessions are tailored around you rather than the label.
What happens during coaching sessions?
Coaching is not therapy. It’s a way to move forward and explore solutions.
Together we'll find those solutions by looking at what your goals are, and the patterns and experiences that are stopping you from reaching them. This is action-focused - between sessions, you'll be trying things out and putting changes into practice. If you're looking for space to reflect without making changes, this isn't the right fit. We're collaborative - I don't tell you what to do, but I won't leave you stuck either. With your permission, I'll bring in what's worked for other clients so you've got real options to choose from.
Is neurodivergent coaching available online?
Yes. All of our coaching sessions will take place online, making them accessible from wherever you’re based. We can run sessions with the camera on and off, on the move if you fancy a walk – wherever you feel most comfortable.
How many coaching sessions will I need?
There isn’t a set number that works for everyone and will very much depend on your goals and whether your sessions are privately funded or provided through a scheme such as Access to Work. Private funded sessions come in multiples of three.
But we can discuss this before you begin so you know exactly what to expect and when.
