Hi, I’m Janine
I work with late-diagnosed ADHD and AuDHD adults who are capable, thoughtful, and quietly exhausted.
People who have spent years pushing through, adapting, holding things together, and burning out, and are now looking for a more sustainable and different way to live and work.
My approach to coaching is grounded, practical, neuro-affirming, trauma-informed and nervous system aware.
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:
- prioritising capacity over constantly pushing
- respecting your nervous system needs
- keeping things practical and human
- making space in your life (and brain) for more rest, restoration, joy and the other things you want.
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, following severe burnout after years of 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 and working so hard at ‘fixing’ myself. Acceptance. And more permission 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, or wandering outdoors with my rescue Doberman, Freya. I believe in practical support, real conversations, and finding moments of joy in the everyday.
Meet Freya – the best furry assistant a coach could ask for
She’s my accountability buddy — getting me up and moving, providing cuddles, and helping me stay grounded.
Freya is a 6½-year-old rescue Doberman (with a little 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
Whether we’re talking about work, life, identity, energy, relationships, decision-making, or something else, my coaching centres on:
- capacity, not just capability
- strategies, structure and supports (with flexibility)
- nervous system needs, not more productivity hacks
- clarity over complexity
- permission to do things differently.
Sessions are thoughtful, practical, paced and tailored to you.
We focus on what’s happening now, what your challenges are, and what would genuinely help — without pressure or perfectionism.
BTW – I believe in a good laugh, celebrating small wins and embracing those little moments of joy (as we can get so caught up in thinking and doing, they can be easy to miss!).
My Experience & training
Alongside lived experience, I bring professional training and accreditation, including:
- Advanced ADHD Coach
- Certified ADHD Practitioner
- ICF-aligned coaching training
- Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Life Coach
- A background in mental health, disability, health promotion, and neurodiversity work
Over the past decade, I’ve supported neurodivergent people in a wide range of contexts — as a coach, mentor, consultant, manager, marketer and communicator, and lived experience practitioner. My career path hasn’t been linear (very on brand), and that breadth informs 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 — when it feels right.