AuDHD &
ADHD Coaching

Support that fits your nervous system,
not someone else’s idea of productivity.

Coaching for a sustainable life and work with ADHD & AuDHD

I help you understand how your brain and nervous system work —
and build ways of living and working that are more sustainable in real life,
not just on paper.

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You Might Be Here If…

You’ve been dealing with overwhelm (including sensory overwhelm) and anxiety that won’t quit.

You’ve experienced burnout — maybe more than once, maybe recently, maybe you’re in it right now.

You’ve moved from job to job or idea to idea because you’re bored, frustrated, stressed, or craving change.

You want to do all the things but struggle to get things done.

You’re navigating executive functioning challenges — time management, organisation, planning, communication — and it’s exhausting.

You’re unmasking after a late diagnosis and processing what that means for your life.

Or maybe you’re just tired of trying to fit into systems that weren’t built for your brain.

How Can Coaching Help?

Through tailored coaching, I help you understand how your ADHD or AuDHD shows up day-to-day — and build practical strategies that fit your capacity and nervous system.

Together, we might:

Get to know your ADHD or AuDHD brain — how it works, what drives you, and where you shine.

Discover practical, strengths-based strategies tailored to you (not generic productivity hacks).

Co-create systems that flex and evolve with your energy, lifestyle, and changing needs.

Learn how to set boundaries and advocate for your needs — at work, in business, or in daily life.

Explore your career, business, or life goals and put small, doable steps in place.

Manage burnout and build habits that sustain your energy and wellbeing.

Reflect on, acknowledge, and celebrate yourself and your accomplishments — big and small.

A Little About Janine

At 45, my AuDHD diagnosis and severe burnout made everything click.

Laughing too loudly, being too sensitive or ‘too much’.

What felt like a ‘lifetime’ of anxiety and overwhelm.

Thinking too much, feeling different and like I never fit in…

Being a high achiever who gets things done but also walks into walls, trips over things that weren’t there, and has an uncanny ability to lose everything.

A writer and reader who is the self-professed Queen of the Typo.

And then there was the collection of mental and physical health ‘issues’.

What followed has been a LOT of questions, learning, reflecting, emotions, and change.

My diagnosis deepened my understanding of myself and ignited a renewed passion for supporting others on their journey of self-discovery.

My work isn’t about fixing you or pushing you to “thrive”. It’s about understanding how you operate — and building support, systems, and boundaries that are more sustainable in real life.

Learn more about Janine.

Why Work With Me

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1 I’ve Lived It

I bring both professional training and lived experience as someone diagnosed with AuDHD at 45 after years of burnout and “push through.”

2 I specialise in late-diagnosed adults

This is a space where you don’t need to explain yourself. The grief, relief, exhaustion, and recalibration that come with late diagnosis? I get it.

3 I see you because I’ve been there

My journey with burnout, AuDHD, C-PTSD, and a collection of other diagnoses brings empathy and understanding — not just theory.

What People Say

It’s been huge having someone in my corner

Working with Janine has helped me put simple systems in place that actually fit my values and how my AuDHD brain works, instead of fighting against it. It’s been huge having someone in my corner who’s clearly walked a similar path.

Warren

I feel seen

As a fellow AuDHDer (someone with the fun-house combo of Autism and ADHD), she just gets it. I feel seen in a way that no other healthcare, mental health professional or allied health worker ever has. There has been no boxing in, no shaming, no dismissal. Instead, I’ve received kindness and helpful, structured guidance.

Natallie

She saw I had the potential I didn’t realise I had

Janine is an effective communicator, educator, mentor, and friend, but most of all, she saw I had the potential I didn’t realise I had.

Nick

Ready to Get Started?

Start your journey by scheduling a free 30-minute discovery call.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about my coaching services

What is AuDHD & ADHD coaching?

ADHD and AuDHD coaching is personalised support to help you understand how your brain works and build strategies, structures, and supports that fit you.

We might work on time management, boundaries, self-advocacy, emotional regulation, energy management, goal setting, burnout recovery, workplace support, and more.

Each session is tailored to your needs. It’s a mix of coaching and mentoring — grounded, practical, and adaptive.

How much does coaching cost?

Each 60-minute session costs $145.00 AUD Incl. GST. This includes minor email support outside of session.

If you’re in Australia, the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) may cover the cost of AuDHD or ADHD coaching. I’m happy to guide you through the process and answer any questions (the process to apply is not Neurodivergent friendly). Learn more.

Do I need a formal diagnosis?

No, you do not need a diagnosis. Self-diagnosis, exploring a diagnosis and having a diagnosis are all valid.

Can I still benefit if I don’t have ADHD, Autism or have another diagnosis?

Absolutely! My approach is holistic and adaptive — I work with where you’re at, not just your diagnosis.

What can I expect when I work with you?

My approach is a mix of coaching and mentoring, depending on your needs and goals. Sessions are tailored to you and what you need that day — structured but flexible, grounded but warm.

Will you lock me into a contract?

I don’t lock people into a contract. We work together for as long as you feel you need support.

However, if you would like me to design a package for you because you work better that way, I’m more than happy to discuss this with you

What qualifications do you have?

I’m a Certified Advanced ADHD Coach and Certified ADHD Practitioner. I also hold training in life coaching, health and wellness coaching, mental health first aid, and have a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.

Beyond that, I bring lived experience as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent person navigating burnout, perimenopause, hypermobility, and other co-occurring conditions.

I’ve worked across corporates, not-for-profits, and have run my own business for over 11 years. And I continue to invest in professional development and coaching supervision because good support evolves.

AuDHD & ADHD Coaching

Support that fits your nervous system, not someone else’s idea of productivity.