Frequently Asked Questions

Time savings - I have over 165 hours of training in ADHD, Executive Functions & Academic Skills - this training is based on current research by leading experts. I have a love of learning and focus my research and development time on tips and tricks for managing ADHD, executive functions and parent coaching.
I can save you hundreds of hours of time by sharing with you the most valuable information and current research! My fees include handouts on ADHD, Executive Function, skills and common challenges for people with ADHD such as but not limited to: task initiation, time management, organization, planning & prioritization and self regulation.
My handouts include information about why these are challenging areas for ADHD, tips and tricks, and worksheets to help you develop new habits and improve skills.
Practical Experience - ADHD coaches know ADHD intimately as we live with it everyday. I have over 40 years of ADHD experience as I myself have ADHD! My spouse also has ADHD and so do both of my children (one boy and one girl). Simply put I have a lot of practical experience with ADHD on a personal level, as well as a spouse and as a parent!
Professional Training - I have trained with the leading centre on ADHD Coaching - the ADD Coaching Academy (ADDCA) and Executive Function Coaching through Connections in Mind. My training includes working with adults as well as families and children.

Sessions are client driven, meaning the client brings the topic to the session they would like to explore and we explore it together. If a client is struggling with picking a topic we can explore a variety of ideas they have, often in this exploration the client will gain clarity around what they want to more forward with in the session.
What does a plan look like? This will look different for each client depending on what they are aiming to change. For some the changes they wish to make are more practical in nature such as improving productivity and these types of plans tend to be more hands on such as developing a new planning system to try out. For others the change they wish to make is rooted in behaviours and the plan we create is centered around prompts, supports and strategies they can employ to support them through this change to build new habits.

You do not need an official ADHD diagnosis to work with an ADHD Coach
You do not need to have a self diagnosis of ADHD to work with an ADHD Coach
I work with anyone. I am trained as a life coach with additional education and a specialized approach that works best for those with ADHD!

My coaching fees are reasonably priced at $140 +tax for a 1:1 60min session, family/parenting coaching rates are $150+tax for a 60min session
My fees include support between sessions, handouts, and exercises to do at home
I do not subscribe to a package model for fees. I take this approach as I have found clients benefit from the flexibility of booking sessions based on need or schedules or both
Sliding or Student Scale: If you are going through difficult financial times or in school and fees are an obstacle for getting support, please contact me and we can discuss a workable fee structure

If you live in the Waterloo Region I am available to meet in person
For other geographic locations around Canada, the US or the world we can meet over video conferencing

Coach training with the ADD Coaching Academy (ADDCA) which is accredited with the International Coach Federation (ICF) and the Professional Association of ADHD Coaches (PAAC)
At ADDCA I have taken courses on: ADHD; Personal Transformation; Coaching; Family coaching including Executive Functions and Social Skill Development
Executive Function Coach training through the Connections in Mind Foundation in London, UK
Master's degree in Geography from the University of Calgary (2003)
I have over 15 years of working in change management in IT
I am a certified rep soccer coach and have coached youth teams for many years

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