ADHD coaching is a collaborative, strengths-focused, evidence-based way to support individuals to build skills such as time management, organisation, focus, and emotional regulation. It's different from therapy (which explores emotions, gaining insight, and developing healthier ways of coping with life’s challenges) and tutoring (which focuses on academic content). Coaching is about taking action with someone by your side. You and your coach work as a team, building on what’s already working and building skills and strategies to keep you moving forward.

ADHD coaching is a strengths-focused, evidence-based process where you meet one-on-one or in a small group with a coach to build practical skills like time management, focus, and emotional regulation. In each session, you choose what challenges or goals to explore, and your coach helps you apply proven strategies that work for your brain and your life—so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and momentum.

You don’t need a diagnosis to benefit from ADHD coaching.

It’s a supportive space where you get to focus on what matters to you, build on your strengths, and build practical tools that actually work for your brain, whether or not you have a diagnosis.

Yes. Coaching is particularly effective for teens and students who struggle with executive functioning skills. It supports academic performance, builds self-confidence, and supports development of skills such as time management, organisation and emotional regulation.

Yes. Coaching can work alongside medication to support people with ADHD. Medication can improve focus and motivation, and coaching can support people to build skills required to move forward. See the Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for ADHD developed by AADPA for further information.

1. Specialised ADHD training – not just general coaching skills, but a deep understanding of ADHD. Check that the courses completed are accredited with the ICF - the International Coaching Federation

2. Professional credentials – coaching is a self-regulated industry, so membership, credential or working towards a credential with a respected body like the ICF shows commitment to high standards and ethical, evidence-based coaching practice.

Costs vary, typically ranging from $125 for basic support to $250 per session for advanced or individual support in Australia. Some coaches offer packages or sliding scales.

Generally, no. ADHD coaching is not currently covered by Medicare in Australia.

It is possible that for some people with NDIS funding, coaching could be funded.

Similarly, there could be support available through the Employee Assistance Fund for ADHD coaching for eligible clients.

Yes. Most ADHD coaches offer online sessions via Zoom or phone, making coaching accessible from anywhere.