AuDHD &
ADHD Coaching

Support that fits your nervous system.
A gentler way to navigate ADHD & AuDHD.

Coaching for a sustainable life and work with ADHD & AuDHD

Helping 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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Our Unique Challenges

Feelings of overwhelm (including sensory overwhelm) and anxiety.

Repeated burnout, culminating in ‘the big one’

Moving from job to job and idea to idea because you’re bored, annoyed, stressed or wanting a change.

Wanting to do ‘all the things’ but struggling to get things done.

Struggling to achieve your personal goals or feel like you’ve achieved things.

Executive functioning challenges, including time management, organisation, planning and communication.

The impacts of masking and a late diagnosis on all areas of your life.

Age, hormones, work, relationships, stress, mental health challenges and other health issues.

How Can Coaching Help?

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

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

You’ll discover practical, strengths-based strategies and tools tailored to YOU!

We’ll co-create systems that can flex and evolve with your energy, lifestyle, and changing needs.

Learn how to set boundaries and advocate for your needs so you can thrive – whether at work, in business, or in daily life.

Let’s explore your career, business and life goals and put (baby) steps in place to help you achieve them.

I’ll help you manage burnout and build habits that sustain your energy and support your mental and physical well-being.

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 walks into walls, trips over things that weren’t there, and has the 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 Choose Janine

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1 Certified ADHD Coach & Practitioner

I’ve completed comprehensive training in ADHD, the UK’s highest CPD for Coaches, Therapists and Service Providers.

2 Late-Diagnosed Focus

I specialise in supporting women who are diagnosed with ADHD or ADHD & Autism later in life.

3 I See You Because I’ve Been There

My personal journey with burnout, late-diagnosed AuDHD, C-PTSD and a bag of other diagnoses brings empathy and understanding.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about my coaching services

What is AuDHD & ADHD coaching?

Just like ADHD brains, AuDHD & ADHD coaching is a little different (and should be different from traditional coaching).

ADHD/AuDHD Coaching is a supportive, collaborative, and personalised relationship that supports and empowers you to navigate your life with ADHD/AuDHD/Autism through:

– Enhancing your self-awareness by better understanding yourself and your ADHD/AuDHD/Autism, including your unique challenges, interests, strengths, values, priorities and needs,

– Developing strategies, structures, and supports that work for you so you can thrive in life and/or at work.

Areas of focus can include, but are not limited to, time management, boundaries, self-advocacy, late-diagnosis support, hormones, emotional regulation, energy management, goal setting, planning, supporting burnout recovery, workplace support, and more.

Incorporating a mix of coaching and mentoring techniques and approaches, each coaching session is tailored to you!

How much does coaching cost?

Each 60-minute session costs $137.50 AUD Incl. GST. This includes minor email support outside of session.

Please note, there will be a small price increase in 2026.

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.

Is coaching beneficial for adults?

Coaching is designed to support adults with ADHD or Autism and ADHD in various aspects of their life, including work, business, home, and personal development.

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 coaching and mentoring approach is holistic and adaptive, taking into account your individual circumstances and providing guidance for overall well-being.

What can I expect when I work with you?

My coaching style is a mix of coaching and mentoring techniques and approaches depending on your overall needs and goals, as well as your focus and the support you need during our sessions together.

How long does coaching last?

The coaching duration varies based on individual needs and goals. It is a personalised journey tailored to your needs and progress. Some people start more intensively and we work together for 3-6 months. I’ve also worked with people for over two years, with more space between sessions.

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

Do you offer remote coaching and mentoring sessions?

I’m based in Perth, Western Australia and provide coaching and mentoring sessions via Zoom to meet you where you are in life and the world.

What about face-to-face sessions?

If you are based in Perth, Western Australia and the surrounding suburbs, we can discuss face-to-face meetups depending on our schedules and energy levels.

What qualifications do you have?

I’m passionate about learning—and even more passionate about sharing what I know. When you work with me, you get someone who:

– Is a Certified Advanced ADHD Coach and a Certified ADHD Practitioner.

– Holds a Certificate IV in Life Coaching

– Is an accredited Health and Wellness Coach.

– Is an accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health First Aider.

– Holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.

And then there are the other certificates I’ve picked up along the way and the continual professional development I undertake so I can provide the best support to my clients.

And then there’s my lived experience ss a neurodivergent person – Late diagnosed neurodivergent, recovery from severe burnout, perimenpause, hypermobility and other co-morbidities (hate that word!).

I’ve worked in many types of workplaces across different industries including corporates, not-for-profits, and I’ve run my own business for over 11 years (in it’s many different forms.

And I’ve worked with numerous coaches and mentors who had different styles – some of which helped, others that didn’t.

AuDHD & ADHD Coaching

Support that fits your nervous system.A gentler way to navigate ADHD & AuDHD.