Our Approach
Our approach is centred on empathy, personalised coaching, and advocacy, aiming to empower individuals and families affected by ADHD to navigate their challenges with strength, confidence, and understanding.
Our Initial Assessment and Building Trust is the first steps in our approach.
Empathetic Listening: Begin by creating a welcoming, non-judgmental space where the client feels seen and heard. Use empathetic listening to understand their experiences, challenges, and goals.
Understanding Individual Needs: Recognise the unique situation of each client and family, considering the diverse ways ADHD affects their lives. This personalised approach helps in tailoring coaching strategies effectively.
Tailored Coaching Strategies
Identifying Strengths and Challenges: Focus on uncovering the client’s strengths and acknowledging their challenges without judgment. This understanding forms the foundation of the coaching plan.
Goal Setting: Collaborate with the client to set realistic, achievable goals that are aligned with their aspirations and the challenges they face due to ADHD.
Strategy Development: Develop customised strategies that cater to the client's specific needs, helping them improve focus, manage emotions, and build self-confidence. This may include techniques for better time management, organisational skills, and coping mechanisms for frustration and disappointment.
Creating Awareness and Advocacy
Educating: Share knowledge about ADHD, including its complexities and common misconceptions, to empower clients and their families. This step is crucial for advocacy and building a supportive environment around the client.
Advocacy Support: Offer guidance on navigating systems of support, including educational and healthcare services, enhancing the client's advocacy skills for themselves or their family members.
Ongoing Support and Adaptation
Continuous Engagement: Maintain regular check-ins to discuss progress, challenges, and to adjust strategies as needed. This consistent support helps in building confidence and resilience in clients.
Encouragement and Positive Reinforcement: Use encouragement and positive reinforcement to motivate clients, highlighting their progress and successes to build self-esteem and a sense of achievement.
Self-Discovery and Acceptance
Facilitating Self-Discovery: Guide clients through a process of self-discovery, allowing them to recognize and accept their strengths and weaknesses. This approach mirrors counselling sessions, focusing on the client’s internal exploration rather than direct advice.
​Building Relationships: Help clients create better relationships with themselves and those around them, emphasising empathy, kindness, and patience throughout the coaching process.
Accessibility and Inclusivity
Ensuring Accessibility: Make services accessible to everyone who needs them, acknowledging the financial barriers that can exist when seeking help for ADHD.
Inclusive Approach: Cater to a broad range of clients, including families, students, and individuals, recognising the unique challenges and perspectives each group may bring.