ADHD coaching for adults
ADHD coaching is practical, goal-focused support for adults who want to get things done in a way that fits how their mind works.
Rather than looking back, adult ADHD coaching looks forward: at your goals, your week and the strategies that help you follow through.
Michael Swales
MBACP, NCPS Acc.In-person therapy in London
Online therapy
across the UKIndividual therapy
from £75Couples therapy
from £95
Who it’s for
Adult ADHD coaching for everyday goals
Adult ADHD coaching may suit you if you have ideas and plans but find it hard to organise them, keep routines going, or manage your time and priorities.
It can be useful at work, in study or at home – wherever you want more structure and fewer things slipping through the cracks.
Coaching focuses on the practical side. If you also want space to explore feelings such as shame, overwhelm or frustration, adult ADHD therapy may suit you better, and the two can complement each other.
Practical focus
What people work on in ADHD coaching
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Planning your week and setting priorities
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Breaking big tasks into manageable steps
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Building routines that are realistic to keep
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Getting started on things you keep putting off
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Organising your workspace, inbox or paperwork
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Managing deadlines and time
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Following through on goals you set
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Finding systems and tools that work for you
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Balancing work and home commitments
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Noticing what helps you focus
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Reviewing what is and is not working
What to expect
How ADHD coaching works
Coaching is collaborative and practical: you set the goals, and we work out the steps together.
We look at what you want to achieve, what tends to get in the way and which strategies might help, then review what works for you over time.
Coaching does not treat or cure ADHD, and it is not a substitute for medical care. It is a structured, supportive way to work on day-to-day goals.
About your coach
A coach with a therapy background
I am a therapist registered with BACP and NCPS, and I offer ADHD coaching alongside therapy.
My approach is collaborative and non-judgemental: coaching should feel encouraging, not like another place where you feel you are falling behind.
Experienced and accredited
Michael Swales is registered with professional bodies including BACP and NCPS, with additional training in relationship psychotherapy, somatic trauma therapy and addiction recovery.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
ADHD coaching is practical, goal-focused support for adults with ADHD. It concentrates on planning, organisation, routines and strategies for everyday life.
Coaching focuses on practical goals and what to do next. Therapy also explores the feelings and patterns underneath, such as shame, overwhelm or the impact of past experiences. Some people choose one, and some use both.
No. Coaching does not treat or cure ADHD, and it is not a substitute for medical or specialist care. I do not provide ADHD diagnosis, medication or psychiatric assessment.
Coaching is not a regulated profession in the UK, so it is worth asking about a coach’s background, training and approach. My background is in therapy: I am registered with BACP and NCPS.
Session format, availability and fees can be discussed during your free initial call.
Get in touch
Take the next step when you're ready
Reaching out can feel like a big step, I offer a safe, confidential place to talk and explore what support might look like for you. Phone, email, video-call or in-person sessions – get in touch in whatever way suits you.
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