What is ADHD coaching?

ADHD coaching offers structured, practical support to help you manage executive functioning, emotional regulation, and life’s daily demands. It’s focused on action, not just awareness — helping you build systems that work with your brain.

Do I need a formal diagnosis to work with you?

No diagnosis needed. I work with diagnosed, self-identified, and questioning clients. If you're neurodivergent — or think you might be — you're welcome here.

What’s the difference between coaching and therapy?

Therapy often looks to the past to heal. Coaching helps you look ahead — supporting motivation, boundaries, planning, and burnout recovery. Coaching can complement therapy, but it isn’t a replacement.

Who do you work with?

I specialise in supporting neurodivergent adults — especially parents, professionals, and business owners — who feel overwhelmed or stuck. If you're juggling too much and need sustainable support, I can help.

What happens in a discovery call?

It’s a free 45-minute session to explore what’s not working and where you need support. No pressure, no sales tactics — just a chance to see if coaching feels right for you.

ADHD Coach, Manchester

I’m Sarah!

An ADHD coach, MSc psychology practitioner, and late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman working with adults who've spent years trying to function in systems that weren't built for them.

I work with neurodivergent individuals, self-employed creatives, and professionals in Manchester and across the UK who are ready to stop battling their brains and start building support that actually works.

I specialise in supporting:

Neurodivergent adults navigating life after late diagnosis (ADHD, autism, or self-identified)
Self-employed creatives — musicians, developers, coaches, consultants — who lose track of invoices, miss deadlines, and are plagued by RSD or impostor syndrome
Professionals experiencing performance issues who need workplace strategy sessions and coaching that understands how executive function challenges clash with workplace expectations.
Parents managing the mental load while also managing their own neurodivergence alongside family life

I don't do hustle culture, generic productivity advice, or neurotypical templates you're supposed to force yourself into.

Coaching with me focuses on clarity, nervous system regulation, and sustainable strategies tailored to how your brain actually functions.

A Bit About My Background

I've spent over 20 years working in coaching, psychology, and practical support—mostly with people who've been told they're capable but can't seem to prove it consistently.

I've worked with founders, freelancers, overwhelmed parents, and ambitious professionals who mask without realising it, then wonder why they're so exhausted.

I hold a first-class BSc in Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Counselling, and I'm currently completing my Master's in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology at the University of East London.

I'm an EMCC-accredited practitioner, ADHD Works certified ADHD coach, and trained in trauma-informed approaches rooted in nervous system regulation.

My approach draws on:

Polyvagal Theory and co-regulation
Coaching psychology grounded in strengths identification and implementation intentions
Positive Psychology tools including VIA Strengths and self-compassion research
Two decades of experience supporting neurodivergent business owners, professionals, and parents navigating ADHD and autism

I'm also an Access to Work approved coach, which means many of my clients access government funding for coaching or workplace strategy sessions through the UK's Access to Work scheme.

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Why I’m Passionate About ADHD Coaching

I was diagnosed with ADHD at 35 — after years of pushing through, people-pleasing, and wondering why I couldn't keep up without completely falling apart.

The diagnosis didn't just explain patterns I'd been living with. It changed how I approached everything.

It's what led me to build an ADHD coaching practice in Manchester that combines lived experience with evidence-based psychology — not motivational platitudes or generic time management advice.

Whether I'm helping someone plan their week without spiralling into shame, make a career decision they've been avoiding for months, or stop reflexively saying yes when they mean no — the work is about closing the gap between what you understand intellectually and what you can actually do.

I know what it's like to:

Understand your ADHD diagnosis thoroughly but still repeat the same patterns
Be told you're "high-functioning" whilst struggling with executive function, emotional regulation, and decision-making internally
Exhaust yourself trying to fit into productivity systems designed for brains that work completely differently
Grasp the theory but struggle to translate it into consistent behaviour

This isn't abstract knowledge for me. It's lived experience, combined with formal training in psychology and coaching — which is why my clients tell me they finally feel understood instead of patronised.

Who I Work With

I work with neurodivergent adults who are thoughtful, self-aware, and exhausted by the gap between what they know and what they do.

Many of my ADHD coaching clients in Manchester and across the UK are:

Late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults navigating life after an ADHD or autism diagnosis (or strong self-identification without formal assessment)
Self-employed professionals and creatives — coaches, musicians, developers, consultants, lighting designers — who struggle with admin, invoicing, follow-through, and anything that isn't the actual creative work
Employed professionals facing performance reviews when the issue isn't capability but consistency, organisation, or emotional regulation under stress
Parents managing their own neurodivergence whilst holding most of the mental load for children, schedules, and household logistics
Adults seeking Access to Work coaching or workplace strategy sessions to maintain employment or self-employment whilst managing ADHD or autism

You don't need a formal diagnosis. You don't need to justify why you think you're neurodivergent. You just need to be ready to try something different.

Common patterns in my clients:

High levels of self-awareness that haven't translated into behavioural change
Frustration that understanding ADHD intellectually hasn't made daily life easier
Exhaustion from forcing themselves into neurotypical routines that never stick
Looking for permission to trust their own judgement instead of deferring to external structure
Wanting practical strategies rather than more frameworks, podcasts, or motivational content

If you've done the reading, understand your neurodivergence, but still can't seem to change what you do — that's the gap I help people close.

Qualifications

Certified ADHD Coach (ADHD Works)

BSc (Hons) in Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Counselling (1st Class)

Master’s in Positive Psychology and Coaching (in progress)

Graduate Member, The British Psychological Society

EMCC Master Practitioner (in training)

Mental Health First Aider

Level 2 & 3 Certificates in Counselling Skills

Volunteer experience with Home-Start and Shout Crisis Text Line

Sarah Hardy Careering Into Motherhood Partner Coach

Awards & Recognition

ADHD Coach of the Year - Finalist

Paseda360, 2026

Business Coach of The Year - Winner

The UK Small Business Awards, 2025

Business Mum of the Year - Finalist

Women's Business Awards, 2025

Emmeline Pankhurst Award - Finalist

I Love Manchester Awards, 2025

Nominee - Manchester & North West

Prestige Awards, 2025/26

Take your first step

If you're tired of understanding your ADHD but not being able to change

what you do, let's talk.

Book a free discovery call to explore whether ADHD coaching

might help you close the gap between insight and action.

Free Discovery Call

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Jennifer Goodyear

2025-09-14

I had 10 coaching sessions with Sarah, who led each one with curiosity, empathy and patience. She offered thoughtful, reflective perspectives, especially when my RSD was kicking in. The space Sarah created helped me feel seen and understood. Her approach gave me clarity and confidence, and her gentle encouragement helped me reconnect with my strengths. These sessions weren’t just helpful, they were transformative. Sarah’s depth of knowledge and the resources she shared were invaluable and undoubtedly supported me on my journey. I’ve already recommended her sessions to others. Absolutely brilliant.

Kim Scotland

2025-09-11

Sarah was the first coach who I felt really understood me. She was supportive and really helped me find my own solutions to the places where ADHD was impacting my business.

Em L

2025-08-21

Sarah has been incredibly kind and supportive throughout my journey. Her depth of knowledge, combined with a personable approach, makes her an exceptional coach. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for guidance, encouragement, and expertise