Meet Janine
ADHD & AuDHD Coach, Mentor & Consultant
Hey there, I’m Janine
Navigating life with ADHD or AuDHD isn’t always easy — but you don’t have to do it alone.
As a Certified ADHD Practitioner and Advanced ADHD Coach, I help late-diagnosed adults understand their unique brains, embrace their strengths, and create practical strategies to thrive in work, life, and business — on their terms.
My Story
For years, I felt like I was constantly trying to “fix” myself — pushing through exhaustion, masking my struggles, changing jobs and careers, and wondering why life felt harder than it should.
At 45, everything changed when I was diagnosed with ADHD, Autism (AuDHD), and complex PTSD after severe burnout.
That lightbulb moment helped me finally make sense of the way my brain works – and I knew I wanted to help others do the same.
Since then, I’ve supported neurodivergent adults — especially those diagnosed later in life — to move from surviving to thriving. My approach combines lived experience, humour, and compassion with evidence-based coaching strategies. Together, we focus on what works for you, building self-understanding, confidence, and joy along the way.
When I’m not coaching, you’ll usually find me reading (I have too many books), tackling a jigsaw puzzle, or wandering outdoors with my rescue Doberman, Freya. I believe in practical support, real conversations, and finding moments of joy in the everyday.
BTW – I try not to take myself too seriously, and I believe a good laugh can work wonders!
Meet my Assistant
Meet Freya – the best furry assistant a coach could ask for.
Freya is a 6½-year-old rescue Doberman (with a little ADHD, anxiety and trauma herself).
She’s my accountability buddy – getting me up and moving, providing cuddles, and helping me stay grounded.
She loves soft, fluffy blankets, nature walks, and her favourite toy, “orange” (a ball, of course).
Let’s work together
Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis, looking for support in your career or life, or simply trying to figure out how to make life a little easier – I’m here to help.
Years of Professionalism, Learning & Lived Experience
I’m passionate about learning. And even more passionate about sharing what I know.
When you work with me, you get someone who’s:
– A Certified Advanced ADHD Coach
– A Certified ADHD Practitioner
– A Certified Health and Wellness Coach
– A Certified Life Coach
– An Accredited Youth & Mental Health First Aider
I stay up-to-date with the latest research, tools, and strategies, ensuring the people I work with receive the best support, service, and advice possible. I also complete regular Professional Development.
For over ten years, I’ve supported a diverse range of people, including Autistic, AuDHD and ADHD women, men and teens, and people living with mental health challenges.
I’ve done so in various capacities – as a coach, mentor, manager, teammate, consultant, virtual assistant, volunteer, committee member, Chair, and more.
In true ADHD fashion, my career has been anything but linear. Over the past decade, I’ve worked across marketing, communications, health promotion, mental health, disability, and neurodiversity, through both professional and lived-experience lenses.
Through my lived experience work, I’ve:
– Spoken at events and delivered training/workshops nationally
– Consulted with disability and mental health organisations
– Designed and implemented health promotion campaigns
– Managed programs of work
– Coordinated national online lived experience conferences
– Led lived experience storytelling projects that empower people to share safely and authentically
As a freelance marketing and communications strategist, I also help values-based organisations and businesses humanise their brands — bringing authenticity, meaning, and purpose to their messaging and marketing.
Last but not least, I’m an award-winning project manager, hold a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, and have a variety of other certificates I’ve picked up along the way (you know what I’m talking about!).
🌿 My Philosophy
Whether I’m coaching, mentoring, or consulting, my approach is the same: real, compassionate, and grounded. I believe in doing things differently — with laughter, self-kindness, and a focus on what actually works for you.
