Academic Coaching for Students, Adults & Neurodivergent Learners
Supporting students, adults and neurodiverse learners to feel calmer, more confident, self-aware, independent and capable in education, work and everyday life.
Available online worldwide and in London.
Neurodiversity & Executive Function Support
Support for children, teenagers, university students and adults experiencing challenges related to:
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ADHD
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AuDHD
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Autism
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Dyslexia
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Executive function
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Emotional regulation and overwhelm
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Anxiety and burnout
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Social and communication skills
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Organisation, focus and follow-through
Many intelligent people are not struggling because they lack ability.
They are often overwhelmed, unsupported, emotionally exhausted or trying to learn in ways that do not suit how their brain works.
For some, this looks like procrastination, inconsistent performance, perfectionism or emotional overwhelm.
For others, it looks like masking, burnout, task avoidance, social anxiety or feeling “behind” despite trying incredibly hard.
Many people with ADHD and AuDHD are highly capable but stuck in cycles of overcompensating, pressure-based performance and self-doubt.
Coaching supports people to better understand how they learn, strengthen executive function, regulate emotions more effectively and build greater confidence, emotional intelligence and self-awareness academically and personally.
Support Includes
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ADHD and executive function coaching
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Revision and study skills
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Confidence and emotional regulation
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Emotional intelligence and self-awareness
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Communication and social skills
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Relationship awareness and management
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Organisation and motivation
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GCSEs, A-Levels and university support
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Neurodiversity support for ADHD, AuDHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia
The Focus Method™
F - Flow
Understanding attention, energy, nervous system regulation and focus patterns.
O - Organisation
Building structure, planning, prioritisation and sustainable systems.
C - Confidence
Strengthening self-esteem, inner resourcefulness, self-trust and self-awareness.
U - Unlocking Productivity
Supporting people to move from overwhelm and overthinking into action and follow-through.
S - Strengths
Coaching people to understand how their brain works best rather than constantly fighting against themselves.
My coaching integrates the FOCUS Executive Function Integration Method™ - a framework designed to support executive function, emotional regulation, confidence and sustainable performance.
The goal is not perfection.
It is supporting people to feel more capable, emotionally regulated and able to perform more consistently without constant burnout or pressure cycles.
The Confident Student Journey
From overwhelm → to self-trust
Many students begin coaching feeling:
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emotionally overwhelmed
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behind or “not good enough”
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disorganised or inconsistent
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anxious about school, exams or performance
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frustrated by procrastination or lack of focus
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exhausted from masking or overcompensating
Through coaching, many begin to develop:
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stronger executive function
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greater emotional awareness
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healthier routines and habits
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improved confidence and communication
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better organisation and follow-through
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better emotional management
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increased independence and self-trust
The goal is not only academic improvement.
It is supporting people to feel calmer, more capable and more connected to themselves.
Who Is This For
Children (8-12 years old)
Support for children struggling with:
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Attention and concentration
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Emotional regulation
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Academic performance
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Confidence and anxiety
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Following instructions
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Communication and social interaction
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School frustration and overwhelm
Sessions are play based and adapted to the child’s strengths, interests and learning style to increase engagement, confidence, emotional awareness and independence. Skills transfer to real life via generalisation sessions.
Parent support and guidance is included.
Adolescents (13-17 years old)
Support for teenagers navigating:
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GCSEs and A-Levels
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Revision stress and overwhelm
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Procrastination and motivation
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ADHD and executive function difficulties
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Confidence and self-esteem
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Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
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Organisation and time management
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Friendship and relationship difficulties
The goal is not only academic improvement, but supporting teenagers to build independence, emotional intelligence, inner resourcefulness and self-trust.
University Students & Young Adults
Support for students struggling with:
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Focus and consistency
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Time management
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Coursework and dissertation overwhelm
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Revision structure
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Anxiety and self-doubt
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Burnout and pressure cycles
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Independent learning demands
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Emotional and relationship stress
Coaching supports students to move from survival mode into long term high performance, emotional regulation, self-management and confidence
Adults & Professionals
Support for adults experiencing:
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Executive function difficulties
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ADHD-related overwhelm
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Productivity and organisation challenges
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Burnout and pressure cycles
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Emotional dysregulation
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Confidence and self-esteem difficulties
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Task initiation and follow-through difficulties
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Workplace and career-related stress
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Leadership, relationship and communication difficulties
Coaching supports adults to improve performance, emotional intelligence, self-management and long-term confidence in both professional and personal life.
Areas Of Support
Academic, Revision & Study Skills Coaching
Support may include:
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Revision and exam preparation
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GCSE and A-Level support
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Study and memory techniques
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Planning and organisation
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Homework routines
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Focus and concentration strategies
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Executive function support
The aim is to support people to understand how they learn best while developing greater self-awareness, independence and sustainable learning habits.
Communication, Confidence, Emotional Intelligence & Social Skills Support
Many people are highly capable but emotionally exhausted. Coaching supports them to feel more grounded, emotionally aware, capable and confident in themselves.
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Expressive and receptive language
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Speaking and active listening skills
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Conversation confidence
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Social communication
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Emotional expression
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Turn-taking and conversation flow
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Assertiveness and boundaries
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Relationship awareness and management
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Social confidence, friendships and relationships
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Emotional intelligence and self-awareness
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Self-esteem
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Emotional regulation
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Performance anxiety and overwhelm
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Motivation and independence
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Healthy routines and habits
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Self-image and inner resourcefulness
Sessions are adapted to each person’s communication style, emotional needs and nervous system profile.
Success Stories
Many students and adults come into coaching feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted or disconnected from their potential.
Over time, many begin to experience:
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stronger confidence and emotional resilience
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improved organisation and follow-through
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calmer revision and study habits
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increased independence and self-awareness
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healthier relationships with learning and performance
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more sustainable academic and professional growth
Read more success stories and client experiences here.
Additional Support
I may also provide:
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Individualised learning plans
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Revision and organisation systems
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Visual supports and routines
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Social communication plans
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Emotional regulation strategies
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Parent consultation and guidance
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Tailored support for neurodivergent learners including ADHD, AuDHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia
My Background & Approach
My journey began in education as a qualified teacher, before expanding into psychology, executive function, ADHD, emotional intelligence and nervous system-informed approaches.
Over time, I combined these areas to create a more holistic approach supporting not only academic performance, but also confidence, emotional regulation, self-awareness and long term high achievement.
Since 2003, I have worked with children, teenagers, university students and adults across a wide range of neurodiversities and learning profiles, including ADHD, AuDHD, autism, dyslexia, and executive function difficulties.
My work is rooted in the belief that many people do not need more pressure - they need support that understands how their brain, nervous system and emotional world actually function.
Read more about Anna and her approach here.
My Coaching Philosophy
I believe learning works best when people feel emotionally safe, understood and supported.
Real growth does not happen through shame, pressure or constant comparison.
It happens when people develop self-awareness, emotional intelligence, confidence and the discernment needed to work with themselves rather than against themselves.
Coaching is not only about performance.
It is about supporting people to reconnect with their capabilities, strengthen self-management and move through life with greater clarity, confidence and inner sovereignty.
Support that goes beyond academics
Whether you or your child is struggling with confidence, focus, revision, communication, emotional regulation or executive function difficulties, coaching can support greater achievement across different areas of life.
Get in touch to discuss support options.
