About me
🙋HANDS UP IF YOU FEEL FLAWED!
I did, because I spent decades battling the guilt, shame, and self-hatred that came from constantly being told I was “too much,” and trying so hard to fit in, but never truly feeling like I belonged.
By the time I was diagnosed with ADHD at 47, I’d already spent a lifetime trying to silence the voice in my head telling me I wasn’t good enough. You can read more about my journey in this e-book.
Emotional eating and binge drinking were my coping strategies — until I realised they were keeping me trapped. So I decided to make a change and lost 35 kilos, became sober, and started replacing destructive habits with positive ones. Once I achieved that, I became an ADHD Coach to help others achieve the same.
I have two neuro-diverse children which often makes home life challenging. I had to learn to regulate my own emotions, so I could help them to regulate theirs. Choosing calm over chaos is a skill I had to learn and practice.
If this sounds familiar, it's time to release the pain that's holding you back. You’re not broken, and you’re not alone. Change is possible — and I’m here to help you achieve it.
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Diploma of Alcohol & Other Drugs Practice
Bachelor of Communication
Trauma-informed Care
Introduction to Counselling
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Anxiety & Depression
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for ADHD
Understanding ADHD
2 years as a Weight Watchers Leader
25 years in corporate coaching
My coaching approach
1. Person-centred : You have the capacity to grow, heal and change so my role is to provide a safe, non-judgemental space and practical strategies to help you get there.
2. Strengths-based : You have strengths that have carried you through life and we'll use them as the foundation to create positive, lasting change.
3. Self-compassion: You have berated yourself long enough so it's time to treat yourself with the love, kindness and patience you show others.
4. Self-worth: You are worth the time, effort and resilience needed to nurture your wellbeing and create the life you truly want and deserve.
5. Progress not perfection: You can embrace your imperfections and celebrate each step forward as the meaningful achievement it is.
Do you want to silence those negative voices once and for all?
Read about my coaching sessions and we can organise a free, 15 minute phone chat to discuss how I can help you replace the self-criticism with self-kindnes.