ADHD / Neurodiversity Coaching
We provide in-person ‘Neurodiversity Coaching’ for children, young people and/or parents, offering specific ADHD coaching, and coaching for children diagnosed with (or awaiting diagnosis) autism, dyslexia and/or dyspraxia. Sessions are suitable for children and young people between the ages of 8 – 17 years (for 18+ please click here).
What is ADHD/Neurodiversity Coaching?
ADHD/Neurodiversity coaching is designed to help children better understand themselves, their challenges and strengths and how neurodivergence affects their lives. Sessions work to build confidence, develop practical strategies to manage challenges – both at home and in school – and find habits and routines that personally work for them.
ADHD/Neurodiversity coaching is a collaborative and goal-oriented process. Unlike therapy/counselling, which may focus on past experiences or emotional healing, coaching is future-focused and solution-driven.
Sessions are tailored to the individual. Every child with ADHD/neurodiversity is unique, and so are their needs. Some children benefit from learning how to break down homework tasks, improve morning or bedtime routines, or manage social interactions more confidently. Others may need support with self-esteem, motivation, or setting and achieving personal goals. Whatever your child’s challenges, we can provide structured support in a safe and encouraging environment.
We have a range of different options listed below, depending on what you feel would work best for your child and your family.
Coaching take place in calm, welcoming therapy rooms designed to help children and young people feel at ease. Depending on your child’s age and needs, we may bring in resources or toys to support the process.
Session Structure & Fees
If you are considering coaching for your child, we offer a complimentary 15-minute telephone consultation with our coach, Caroline. This is an opportunity to discuss your child’s needs, learn more about the coaching process, and decide whether it is the right fit for your family.
If you choose to go ahead, we will arrange your child’s first coaching session. Sessions are usually held face to face in our clinic, although remote sessions may be available for older children and young people where appropriate.
Each coaching session lasts 45 minutes. The number of sessions varies depending on your child’s goals and individual needs, but we generally recommend committing to an initial block of at least five sessions. Sessions are ideally held fortnightly to allow time to build trust, develop a strong coaching relationship, and work towards meaningful and lasting progress. We are, however, happy to offer flexibility where needed.
Coaching sessions are charged at £125 per session (this fee already includes VAT).
Email updates are provided for parents following sessions where appropriate. If you would like more dedicated guidance or support, parent coaching sessions can also be booked at the same rate whenever needed.
If you would prefer family support, over a 10-week period, sessions can alternate weekly between your child and you as the parent, with a total of 10 sessions – 5 for your child and 5 for you. Child sessions are held in person at the clinic, providing a supportive and engaging environment. Parent sessions are delivered via video call, scheduled at a mutually convenient time, allowing for flexibility and ease of access. This alternating structure ensures that both the child and parent receive focused, tailored support throughout the coaching process.
Sessions are charged at £125 (inclusive of VAT) per week.
For children who are not yet ready to attend alone, we can also offer co-coaching sessions, whereby parent(s) and child attend together once a fortnight.
If your child is not ready to participate in sessions, or if you feel you would benefit from initial guidance and support as a parent, we offer a 90-minute parent-only online coaching session focused on understanding and supporting your child’s possible ADHD or neurodivergence (a formal diagnosis is not necessary to access this support).
This session is designed to empower you with practical tools and insights tailored to your child’s unique needs. Areas of focus may include building effective routines, setting boundaries, navigating home-life behaviours (such as following instructions, emotional regulation, and coping with transitions), as well as supporting overall wellbeing – covering topics like sleep, nutrition, hydration, and screen time.
It’s a valuable starting point for parents seeking clarity, confidence, and connection in supporting their neurodivergent child.
The cost of this session is £250 (inclusive of VAT)
Follow-up sessions can be arranged on a regular or ad-hoc basis, depending on need, with follow-up sessions lasting 45-minutes, thereafter charged at £125 (inclusive of VAT).
We can additionally offer ‘Couple Coaching’. These sessions help parents work from a shared understanding so their child can feel secure and understood. Often, parents have different interpretations of their child’s needs or use conflicting approaches, which can be confusing and overwhelming for the child. Through guided sessions, we help couples align their communication, clarify shared goals, and create a consistent, supportive environment where their child can thrive. These sessions are charged at £250 (inclusive of VAT) for a 90-minute session.
What Can Coaching Help With?
- Developing routines (for example, morning, bedtime, homework)
- Emotional regulation and self-awareness
- Building motivation and reducing procrastination
- Navigating peer relationships and social challenges
- Managing school-related stress
- Strengthening self-esteem and a positive self-image
- Practical skill development (such as time management, organisation, and task completion)
- Goal setting and strategies to accomplish goals
- Ways to manage impulsivity, hyperactivity and distractibility
Frequently Asked Questions
No, coaching is not therapy. While therapy may focus on emotional healing and past experiences, neurodiversity coaching is action-oriented and focused on helping children move forward with practical strategies and support. It works well alongside counselling/therapy, if needed. Coaching also tends to be more short-term work, whereas counselling can often last many months, if not years.
Sessions are usually 45 minutes long and usually take place fortnightly. This allows for actions to be put into practise during the gap between sessions. Sessions take place in-person at the Children’s Wellness Centre, Chiswick. Parent sessions take place online.
Yes, parent involvement is very much welcomed, especially for younger children. We offer different coaching programmes, which can include child (with parent check-ins) child and parent sessions or parent-only sessions, depending on the level of support you require and what you can financially manage.
Currently, neurodiversity coaching is not routinely offered through the NHS. While the NHS does provide assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and sometimes behavioural therapy or parent training programmes, ADHD coaching is generally considered a specialist, non-clinical support and is more commonly accessed through private providers.
Some NHS trusts or CAMHS services may refer to external coaching services in specific cases, but this is not standard practice and availability can vary by region.
Please do however speak to your GP to see if NHS coaching could be an option for your child.
No formal diagnosis is required. If your child struggles with focus, emotional regulation, or executive functioning, even without a diagnosis, they may benefit from ADHD/neurodiversity-informed coaching.
Coaching supports children by focusing on their unique experiences and goals, rather than being driven by a label or diagnosis.
Coaching can also be useful for children who are on a waiting list for an assessment, who require support in the interim.
This is entirely at your discretion. If you feel it would be useful for our coach to read your child’s assessment report (if they have a diagnosis) ahead of the first session, you are welcome to confidentially share this with her. This is not a necessity however, as we will discuss everything with you in the first session (if you are having parent/child sessions) or on the phone (if you are having child-only sessions).
A typical neurodiversity coaching session is a supportive, structured conversation tailored to your child’s age, needs, personality and individual interests. The coach works with your child to explore challenges they may be facing, such as staying focused, managing emotions, or getting organised, and helps them develop practical strategies to overcome these difficulties.
Sessions are collaborative and positive, focusing on your child’s strengths and goals. Depending on their age and preferences, sessions may include visual aids, games, storytelling, role-playing, or real-life problem-solving. The aim is to help your child feel heard, build confidence, and gain tools they can use in everyday situations.
The length of neurodiversity coaching varies depending on each child’s needs, goals, and progress. Coaching is not a one-size-fits-all process.
Some children benefit from short-term coaching focused on specific challenges, while others may continue longer-term with spaced-out sessions to maintain progress and build on new skills. Our programmes set out, currently focus on short-term work, with the option then to continue with ad-hoc sessions, if needed. We allow time between sessions to practice and embed new activities or techniques.
We will work closely with you to review your child’s progress and decide what level of support is most helpful. Our goal is always to empower children with tools they can carry forward confidently, not to create long-term dependency.
Caroline is a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation and a Senior Practitioner with the EMCC Global. Caroline holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Communication with Children, a Post Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health, and has a background as a Children and Families Social Worker. Caroline is a Neurodiversity Coach for an Occupational Health organisation, supporting neurodivergent adults in the workplace.
After each session, you can expect an action or exercise for your child to bring home to practise, and embed into their day. Changing habits can take time and patience, and will likely involve your input and encouragement. Learning about oneself is different for each person, the process is not linear, but you will see changes over time.
Yes, ADHD/ neurodiversity coaching can be a highly effective complement to other interventions such as medication, behavioural therapy, or counselling. While medication can help manage core symptoms like inattention or impulsivity, coaching focuses on building everyday skills, habits, and confidence in managing those symptoms.
If your child is in counselling/therapy, coaching can also work alongside it by offering practical, action-oriented support that’s focused on the present and future.
If you are looking to book Neurodiversity Coaching for someone over the age of 18, please click here.