Hi, I’m Debbie (she/her). I’m an ADHD coach for adults, with a particular focus on supporting late-diagnosed ADHD women, including trans and non-binary people, and adults who are beginning to make sense of their lives through an ADHD lens.
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with ADHD, are adjusting to an ADHD diagnosis later in life, or are wondering whether ADHD might explain years of overwhelm, burnout, masking or self-doubt, you’re in the right place.
As someone diagnosed with ADHD later in life, I understand the mix of relief, grief, confusion and self-questioning that can come with a late diagnosis.
I was diagnosed with ADHD at 53 after years of wondering why everyday life often felt harder for me than it seemed to be for everyone else. Like many people diagnosed later in life, I had spent years pushing through, trying harder, putting other people’s needs first and wondering why I kept ending up burnt out.
My diagnosis brought relief and answers, but it also raised difficult questions about the past. It took time to re-understand my life through a new lens, grieve what I had not known sooner, and begin learning how to work with my ADHD brain rather than constantly fighting against it.
That experience inspired me to train as an ADHD coach, so I could support other late-diagnosed adults to feel seen, understood and better equipped to move forward with more self-compassion.
Alongside my own ADHD experience, I’m also the mum of an ADHD adult daughter and an AuDHD adult son. Being a parent has deepened my understanding of neurodiversity, family life and the emotional labour that often comes with trying to support the people you love while also holding everything else together. Although my coaching is now focused on adults and late-diagnosed adults, this lived experience continues to shape the compassion, realism and understanding I bring to my work.
Before becoming a coach, I spent over 30 years working in health and care. I began my career as a Mental Health Social Worker before moving into senior leadership roles in the NHS, where I led work focused on personalised care, co-production and making sure people’s voices were at the heart of decisions about their lives.
Like many late-diagnosed adults, I:
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. A late ADHD diagnosis can bring relief, but it can also take time to understand what your brain needs, what you have been carrying, and what might help you move forward with more self-compassion.
I bring together my lived experience, professional background and ADHD coach training to offer compassionate, practical and strengths-based adult ADHD coaching that meets you where you are.
My adult ADHD coaching offers a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can:
I don’t believe there is one “right” way to live with ADHD. Together, we’ll explore what works for your brain, your responsibilities, your energy and your values, so you can build practical strategies that work with your ADHD brain, not against it.
I offer online ADHD coaching for adults in the UK and internationally, as well as face-to-face ADHD coaching in Nottingham. I work with people who want compassionate, practical support to understand themselves better, move away from self-blame and find realistic ways forward.
Away from coaching, these are some of the things I enjoy – the simple, grounding moments that help me feel like myself again and bring more calm, connection and joy into everyday life.
The way I coach is shaped by my values. They influence how I show up, how I build relationships, and the kind of space I create for every client.
Living with ADHD can be exhausting, especially if you have spent years feeling misunderstood or believing you are somehow “not enough”. You’ll be met with compassion, not judgement. My aim is to help you understand yourself with greater kindness and recognise the strengths you already have.
I believe curiosity creates change. Rather than asking, “Why can’t I do this?”, we’ll explore what is getting in the way, how your ADHD shows up for you, and what approaches might work better. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, because every ADHD brain is different.
Fairness, to me, means equity. I believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, valued and able to be themselves, regardless of their background, identity or life experiences.
I’m committed to creating an inclusive coaching space where everyone is welcome, including LGBTQ+ people, trans and non-binary people, and those from diverse cultures, identities and experiences. I recognise that factors such as gender, race, sexuality, disability and neurodiversity can shape how people experience the world and access support. My role is to meet you with openness, respect and without judgement, so you feel heard, understood and accepted exactly as you are.
Kindness matters. The way we speak to ourselves shapes how we feel, yet many people with ADHD carry years of self-criticism. Together we’ll work towards replacing that inner critic with greater self-acceptance, self-compassion and confidence.
Coaching works best when it’s built on openness and trust. I’ll always be honest, supportive and encouraging, celebrating your progress while gently challenging you when it helps you move forward. I hope you’ll feel able to be just as honest with me, knowing you’ll always be met with respect.
My coaching is shaped by:
I am currently working towards AACC – Associate ADHD Coach Certification through ADDCA, the ADD Coach Academy. ADDCA is one of only four providers worldwide offering ADHD coach training programmes accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and recognised by the Professional Association for ADHD Coaches (PAAC).
Before becoming a coach, I worked as a Mental Health Social Worker and in senior NHS leadership roles focused on personalised care, co-production, inclusion and making sure people’s voices are central to decisions about their lives.
Book a free call to talk through what you’re looking for and see whether online or face-to-face ADHD coaching in Nottingham with me feels like the right fit. I offer in-person sessions in Nottingham and online coaching wherever you are based.
