Many neurodivergent people are benefitting from working with a neurodiversity coach, and perhaps you are here because you are curious about what a neurodiversity coach actually does.
For many neurodivergent individuals, navigating day-to-day life — whether at work, in relationships, or managing responsibilities — can come with a unique set of challenges. You might find yourself constantly adapting to environments that don’t quite fit, working hard to keep up appearances, or feeling like you’re masking just to get through the day.
Perhaps you’ve reached a point where strategies that seem to work for others aren’t helping you. Or maybe you’re newly exploring your identity and want to better understand your needs, strengths, and ways of working.
That’s where neurodiversity coaching comes in.
In this post, we cover:
- What neurodiversity coaching is
- Who it’s designed to support
- What typically happens in a session
- How it differs from more general coaching approaches
- And how to know if it might be the right fit for you
What is Neurodiversity Coaching?
Neurodiversity coaching is a tailored, affirming approach that supports individuals whose brains process, think, or experience the world differently — such as those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or a combination.
You don’t need a formal diagnosis to benefit.
A neurodiversity coach works with your unique brain, helping you:
– Identify strengths
– Manage challenges
– Develop strategies that actually work for you
This is about helping people thrive, not just cope.
Around 1 in 5 people in the UK are neurodivergent (ADHD Foundation), and many go undiagnosed until adulthood — if at all. That’s a lot of people navigating systems not built with them in mind.
Who Does A Neurodiversity Coach Work With?
I work with a broad range of people, including:
- Individuals who identify as neurodivergent (whether diagnosed or self-identified)
- People navigating ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or overlapping traits
- Clients at any stage of career or self-discovery
My clients come from a wide variety of sectors — including charities, public sector organisations, digital agencies, SMEs, law firms, and creative industries. I also support self-employed professionals and solopreneurs who are looking for ways to work more sustainably and on their own terms.
Coaching can be beneficial at any level, from early-career professionals through to senior leaders and C-suite roles. A common theme I see is working with middle managers — often those ‘in the middle’, navigating the competing demands of their teams, their leadership, and their own needs. This kind of role can be particularly complex for neurodivergent individuals, and coaching can provide a much-needed space to reflect, recalibrate, and build strategies that work.
How does a neurodiversity coach help?
Every coaching journey is different, because every brain is different. But some common themes I support clients with include:
- Time management and planning in a way that works for them
- Executive functioning challenges – e.g. overwhelm, decision fatigue, starting and finishing tasks
- Communication styles and how to advocate for their needs
- Exploring strengths and energy – understanding when and how they work at their best
- Building confidence in what works (and letting go of what doesn’t)
- Developing systems that are sustainable for them, not just “best practice”
It’s not about fixing – it’s about finding what fits.
What Is The Format of a Neurodiversity Coaching Session?
Here’s a rough structure of what a 1:1 session with me might look like:
1. Grounding & Check-In
We start with how you’re feeling that day. What’s gone well? What’s felt hard? To acknowledge the wins (because we often focus on our failings) and to acknowledge any barriers that many need exploring further. We review anything you wanted to follow up from the last session and decide what you want to focus on this time – a particular challenge, goal, or situation.
2. Exploring & Strategising
Depending on your needs, I’ll bring in relevant tools or strategies. That might include:
- Visual planning techniques for time blindness or working memory
- Tools for identifying your ‘at best’ working conditions
- Energy mapping or values-based decision-making
- Simple systems to reduce overwhelm or task-switching fatigue
We explore what’s getting in the way, and what’s worked for you in the past – even if only briefly. We build from there.
3. Wrapping Up & Next Steps
We agree any actions, identify resources that might help, and talk about how you’ll keep yourself accountable (in a way that’s motivating, not pressure-inducing).
What Is The Difference Between A Neurodiversity Coach and A ‘Normal’ Coach?
Every coach will be working with neurodivergent people, because 1 in 5 of us are neurodivergent in some way – there are a lot of us!
But as a neurodiversity coach, I bring a neuro-affirming lens.
That means:
- I don’t assume one-size-fits-all solutions
- I don’t expect you to conform to “what works for most people”
- I work with, not against, the way your brain operates
- I’m always considering sensory needs, processing style, energy levels, and communication preferences
This approach is especially powerful for people who’ve felt like the workplace isn’t designed for them — because, often, it isn’t.
How Do You Know You Would Benefit From A Neurodiversity Coach?
You might benefit from coaching with me if:
- You identify as neurodivergent – formally or informally
- Traditional productivity methods don’t work for you
- You say ‘yes’ to too many things and then feel overwhelmed
- You’re navigating a new diagnosis or trying to understand your needs better
- You feel like a square peg in a round hole at work
- You want to work with someone who gets it
- You’re tired of trying technique after technique and nothing seems to stick
- You want practical support and space to make sense of things
Get In Touch
If any of this sounds familiar, and coaching is something you would like to explore, you can book a free discovery call or drop me a message .
