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What 's an ADHD Coach ?
An ADHD Coach brings specialised knowledge to help uncover and address the root causes of ADHD challenges. This goes far beyond surface-level life coaching. It’s about working with how the ADHD brain actually functions.
ADHD Coach understands the unique ways ADHD impacts your thoughts, behaviours, and executive function skills.
Coaching also supports family members, partners, or professionals who support someone with ADHD, giving them insights to better understand and respond effectively.
Do I need an ADHD diagnosis?
Whether you have an ADHD diagnosis, suspect you or someone you care about might have it, or simply want support, coaching is for you.
Coaching is highly personalised because no two individuals are the same. Your struggles, strengths, values, and goals are unique, and so is the approach we take.
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We don’t try to fit you into a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, we help you build a life that reflects your true self, plays to your strengths, and unlocks a future full of possibilities!
Coaching for Parent,
Change for the Whole Family
Sometimes, the most powerful way to support your child with ADHD is by starting with yourself. Parent coaching isn’t about fixing what you’re doing wrong, it’s about giving you the clarity, tools, and support you need to feel confident and resourced.
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When you feel steadier and more equipped, it creates a ripple effect that transforms family dynamics, strengthens connections, and gives your child the environment they need to thrive.
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Coaching for yourself can help you:
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Understand and care for your own stress and emotions with more compassion
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Gain deeper insight into ADHD and how it shows up in your child’s daily life
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Learn ways to create a supportive environment that truly works for your child
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Recognise what’s within your control and discover how small shifts in your responses can spark positive change
What is ADHD?
ADHD is a brain-based difference powered by genuine interest.
It often comes with remarkable strengths—creativity, innovation, empathy, and resilience.
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But in a world that relies heavily on executive functioning, challenges like organisation, time management, and follow-through can feel overwhelming. These struggles can affect daily life and self-esteem, making it easy to internalise them as personal flaws. The weight of guilt and shame can be heavy.
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With the right support, ADHD brains can channel their strengths, regain control over their life, achieve what matters most to them!
What are ADHD Symptoms?
ADHD related challenges can be:​
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Struggle to implement your knowledge into action
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Starting, following through and completing the task
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Organisational skills, Time Management, Prioritising tasks, Decision Making, Planning, Consistency
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Staying focused, easily getting distracted, forgetfulness, lacks attention to detail
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Restlessness, Impulsive, Impatient
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Sleep issues
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Regulating emotions
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Overthinking, Day dreaming, Negative self-talk, Ruminating
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Feeling Overwhelmed, Stressed, Anxious, Constant Worry
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Rejection Sensitivity, Justice Sensitivity, Heightened Sensitivity
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Masking, People Pleasing, Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism
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Low self-esteem, Sense of Inadequacy
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Body-focused Repetitive Behaviours (hair pulling, nail biting, skin picking)
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Over-reliant on Unhealthy Coping Mechanism
What ADHD is not ?
ADHD is NOT a lack of attention. It’s a challenge in directing our attention at the right task at the right time consistently because our ADHD brain is interest-driven, making it hard to prioritise tasks based on importance alone.
ADHD is NOT about a lack of effort either. It's a difference in how our brain works, which affects the area used for planning, organisation, problem solving, and emotional regulation. While it brings challenges, it also fosters creativity, empathy, an ability to hyper-focus, and so much more!
What is an
ADHD Iceberg?
What people can see from outside is just the tip of an iceberg because so much happens internally.
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People tend to infer what ADHD is by what they can see, which is why it leads to misconception, misunderstanding, and misinterpretation.
How the ADHD challenges shows up in our lives?
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and misleading name suggest ADHD is someone who can't sit still and focus.
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But ADHD is NOT a deficit of attention. Our challenge is directing our attention to the right task at the right time on demand consistently because our brain is powered by genuine interest, not driven by importance or priorities.
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ADHD is NOT a lack of effort or hard work. It's not a deficit in intelligence either.
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It's the gap between the knowledge and implementing the knowledge is where our challenges lay due to our executive functions challenges.
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ADHD is a condition that affects how the brain works, especially in areas that helps with problem solving, like planning, organising, directing attention, and managing tasks, which leads to challenges like overwhelm, emotional regulation, procrastination, impulsivity, inconsistency, sleep issues, restlessness, etc...
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It varies from person to person. It also brings many strengths like creativity, empathy, thriving under pressure, and an intense focus on area of interest.
What Does an ADHD Coach Do?
Through ADHD Coaching, you’ll gain valuable insights into how ADHD impacts your daily life, allowing us to co-create tailored, practical solutions that optimise productivity, strengthen relationships, and elevate self-esteem - all while addressing the emotional complexities of ADHD.
Together, we’ll break through limiting beliefs and unhelpful thought patterns, empowering you to shift from struggling with ADHD to thriving in every aspect of your life!
Would an ADHD Coaching works for me ?
At Coach Sumiko, ADHD coaching is designed to be accessible, impactful, and tailored to your needs.
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Whether you're newly diagnosed or navigating long-standing ADHD challenges, professional ADHD coaching can help you reduce overwhelm, improve focus, and create lasting change.
Looking for ADHD coaching that blends neuroscience, executive function insights, and the nervous system regulation?
You’re in the right place. Book a free Discovery Call today to see if we’re a good fit.
Access to Work UK Scheme
If ADHD is impacting your performance at work, you may be eligible for ADHD coaching funded through the UK government’s Access to Work scheme. Our ADHD Coaching for Access to Work Plan is specially designed to help you address these challenges!
Benefits of Yoga for ADHD
Is Yoga Good for ADHD?
Yes — yoga can be incredibly beneficial for people with ADHD. Research shows that yoga supports both the body and brain in ways that directly address common ADHD struggles like restlessness, focus issue, impulsivity, and regulating emotion.​
How Yoga Helps the ADHD Brain
People with ADHD often have challenges with executive functions, such as attention, emotional regulation, planning, and impulse control. These challenges are closely tied to the nervous system and brain activity — and that’s where yoga comes in.​
Yoga for ADHD Expands Mental Flexibility
​It’s about learning how to pause, breathe, and reset, so you can respond with intention rather than react on autopilot. It's about expanding your possibility to go beyond reflexive emotional dysregulation. Even short, simple practices can help create the inner space needed to take meaningful action.
Yoga combines movement, breathwork, & mindfulness, which can
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Calm the nervous system by activating the parasympathetic "rest and digest" response
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Increase dopamine, a neurotransmitter that’s often lower in ADHD brains and essential for motivation, focus, and mood
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Strengthen the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for decision-making, planning, and self-control​
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Improve body awareness (interoception), which helps people notice early signs of stress and better manage emotions
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Boost focus and mental clarity
How do I know if I have ADHD?
Note: These self-assessment quizzes are designed to help you guide your next steps but are not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. Only a specialist psychiatrist, paediatrician, or an appropriately qualified healthcare professional with training and expertise in ADHD diagnosis can diagnose ADHD through a comprehensive clinical evaluation.
Quiz for Child
Quiz for Adult
Quiz for Women
Quiz for Girls
Diagnosis Assessment in UK
ADHD diagnosis can be conducted through NHS, Private clinic, or Right to Choose (assessed privately through NHS)
Current wait time and providers for Right to Choose
What's the Difference Between
Coach, Therapist, Consultant, & Mentor?
Explained Like Riding a Bike
Coach
A coach helps you clarify goals, build confidence, and develop skills to create lasting change. Instead of giving instructions, they guide and support you in finding your own solutions. Think of a coach as someone running beside your bike—helping you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
Therapist
A therapist helps you understand and overcome emotional barriers, like fears or self-doubt, that may be holding you back. They explore past experiences and guide you toward healing. Think of a therapist as someone helping you work through your fear of falling off a bike, building confidence for the ride ahead.
Consultant
A consultant is an expert who provides specific advice and solutions. They analyze your situation, teach you what you need to know, and offer strategies for improvement. Think of a consultant as someone explaining how your bike works, showing you where to place your feet, and recommending ways to boost your performance.
Mentor
A mentor is an experienced guide who shares knowledge and insights to help you succeed. They offer advice, share their own experiences, and provide guidance. Think of a mentor as a seasoned cyclist teaching you how to ride faster, maintain your bike, and navigate challenges along the way.
Recommended Books for ADHD
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ADHD 2.0 - by Edward M Hallowell M.D.
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Your Brain's Not Broken - by Tamara Rosier, PhD
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You, Me, and Our ADHD Family - by Tamara Rosier PhD
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How to Keep House While Drowning - by KCC Davis
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What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew - by Dr. Sharon Saline
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The Queen of Distraction - by Terry Matlen MSW
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The ADHD Effect on Marriage - by Melissa Orlov
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The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety, and More -by Elaine Taylor-Klaus, PCC, CPCC