Hi, I’m Janine
I work with late-diagnosed ADHD and AuDHD adults who are capable, thoughtful, and quietly exhausted.
People who’ve spent years pushing through, holding it all together — and are now looking for a more sustainable way to live and work.
My approach is grounded and practical. I work with your nervous system, not against it. And I’m not here to fix what isn’t broken.
I believe in doing things differently — with laughter, self-kindness, and a focus on what actually works for you, not what you’re told should work.
It’s not about fixing you, optimising you, or pushing you to do more. It’s about understanding how you operate — and building ways of living and working that fit you.
That means:
- Working with your capacity, not against it
- Respecting your nervous system — not pushing through it
- Keeping things practical and human
- Making space for rest, joy, and the things that actually matter to you.
Support doesn’t need to add to your load. It needs to be tailored to where you are right now.
A little About Me
I was diagnosed with ADHD, Autism (AuDHD), and complex PTSD at 45, after years of burnout and trying to “push through”. Like many late-diagnosed adults, I’d built a full life and career — but at a significant personal cost.
That diagnosis didn’t magically solve anything.
What it did provide was context. Understanding. Permission to stop treating exhaustion as a personal failure. Acceptance. And space to start doing things differently.
That lived experience now shapes how I work — with honesty, compassion, and a strong focus on sustainability.
When I’m not coaching, you’ll usually find me reading (I have too many books), tackling a jigsaw puzzle, wandering outdoors with my rescue Doberman, Freya, or dreaming about travel (when my Executive Functioning and the HRT finally brings my brain back on line!).
Meet Freya – the best furry assistant a coach could ask for
She’s my accountability buddy — getting me up and moving, providing cuddles, telling me to take my breaks, and helping me stay grounded.
Freya is a 6½-year-old rescue Doberman (with a little – or a lot of – ADHD, anxiety and trauma herself).
She loves soft, fluffy blankets, nature walks, and her favourite toy, “orange” (a ball, of course).
What coaching With Me Looks Like
My coaching centres on:
- Your capacity, not just your capability
- Structure and support — with flexibility built in
- Nervous system needs, not productivity hacks
- Simplicity over complexity
- Permission to do things differently
Sessions are thoughtful, practical, and paced to fit you.
We focus on what’s happening now, what’s hard, and what would genuinely help — without pressure or perfectionism.
And yes, there’s space for laughter and celebrating small wins. Joy isn’t extra — it’s part of the work.
My Experience & training
Alongside lived experience, I bring professional training and ongoing development:
ADHD-Specific Training:
- Advanced ADHD Coach
- Certified ADHD Practitioner
Coaching Foundations
- ICF-aligned coaching training
- Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Background: Over the past decade, I’ve worked with neurodivergent people in many contexts — as a coach, mentor, consultant, manager, and communicator. My career path hasn’t been linear (very on brand), and that breadth shapes how I think about work, identity, and sustainability.
I continue to engage in professional development, coaching supervision, and reflective practice, because good support evolves.
Ready to Connect?
If this resonates, you’re welcome to book a free 30-minute discovery call whenever you’re ready.