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A coach is someone who helps you get more clarity on what’s going on, or why things aren’t working the way you want them to. If you’re feeling stuck, or not happy with your day-to-day results then a coach is an expert in getting to the bottom of the problem. I love getting into the nitty-gritty detail and making complex situations feel more manageable.
I’d suggest you firstly work with a paediatrician, psychiatrist or psychologist to get a handle on the more “medical” side of your experience. This can include getting an accurate diagnosis, identifying co-occuring conditions (such as anxiety, OCD, ASD, etc), and ensuring any medication requirements are well understood. Then its onward and upward, the rubber meets the road, and we work together on the everyday application of their good advice.
Your job as a client is to bring your challenges to the session – my job is to ask you all about them, to get clarity and perspective. Then we brain-storm solutions and you decide what you’re going to try. Then we meet again and talk about how it went. Usually there are some wins but also some hurdles.
Each session is yours, to bring the issue you want help with, and my job is to make sure you walk out with greater awareness, and some way to move forward.
Coaching focuses primarily on what it will take for you to make progress in the areas of life that are important to you. Other therapists usually work more on understanding or diagnosing the cause of certain symptoms, and then recommending treatment or management plans, while coaching is really about the practical “rubber meets the road” steps for how to move forward.
Another way of saying it is that coaching is not medicine, psychology or psychiatry, but all these are different pieces of the same puzzle. A doctor might not have the time to unpack why you can never leave the house on time, but a coach can, and does, and loves getting to this level of practical detail.
Sitting down (or walking) and talking with a coach forces you to put into words the things you are thinking and feeling. This act on its own is beneficial, as it helps you see your challenges more clearly. Then working together to find and test solutions is one of the greatest benefits that coaching is known for. One situation when coaching might not appear to work is when a client expects the coach to solve their problems for them. Another is when the client doesn’t really participate openly – this might happen if the client is only attending coaching to keep someone else happy!
Yes! I definitely prefer Zoom video meetings, so we can still see each other 😊 but if all else fails phone can work too.
Check out the Services page for more info, but essentially the way I work is to start with two “Big Picture” sessions, as a way of getting going. Then you can choose blocks of six sessions, or take an ad hoc approach. I STRONGLY recommend at least one block of six sessions, because coaching is not a quick fix methodology. It takes some time to develop a rhythm, and to dig deep enough to create lasting change.
My goal is to see you for 6 – 12 sessions, and have you leave with better skills and strategies, and the confidence to implement them on your own.
PS. If someone is selling you a quick fix for ADHD, run a mile!
Each session is yours, to bring the issue you want help with, and my job is to make sure you walk out with greater awareness, and some way to move forward.
I’m all about being real, and I know things come up, so all appointments are reschedule-able. If it happens more than two or three times, I’ll ask you about it in coaching (because sometimes there is gold buried underneath the reason that you don’t make it!)My goal is to see you for 6 – 12 sessions, and have you leave with better skills and strategies, and the confidence to implement them on your own.
PS. If someone is selling you a quick fix for ADHD, run a mile!
Each session is yours, to bring the issue you want help with, and my job is to make sure you walk out with greater awareness, and some way to move forward.
Simply follow the links on the bottom of this page.
Once you’ve chosen a time that works for you, you’ll be sent an email confirmation and I’ll send you a welcome email with more info and a fact sheet.
PS. If someone is selling you a quick fix for ADHD, run a mile!
Each session is yours, to bring the issue you want help with, and my job is to make sure you walk out with greater awareness, and some way to move forward.
Maybe – it depends on your plan, and what you’ve had approved. I’m not currently a registered provider. You CAN get NDIS funding for ADHD, but it can prove tricky. Stay tuned though, this is an area in which I’m working on improving my knowledge! (Sign up for my newsletter, and keep an eye out for NDIS info as I learn more about it…)Another way of saying it is that coaching is not medicine, psychology or psychiatry, but all these are different pieces of the same puzzle. A doctor might not have the time to unpack why you can never leave the house on time, but a coach can, and does, and loves getting to this level of practical detail.
Yes! I have a 100% money-back guarantee if you’re not happy. The rules are simple – you have to genuinely engage with the process, and you have to chat with me and explain what’s gone wrong – so we can both learn and be better people for next time. 😊
Absolutely, but only if they know what they are coming for, and only if it supports you… no ulterior motives please!
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I work with a diverse array of people of varying background, gender, identity, sexual orientation, beliefs, ethnicities, or ability. I strive to make everyone feel welcome, heard and recognized for the unique perspective they bring to the world.
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