Frequently Asked Questions about my ADHD coaching

  • Because my ADHD coaching approach is multimodal and customised to the person I’m working with, there’s a real range! It’s something we’ll talk over together in our free introductory chat. 

    If you book a single session, you could: ask me your ADHD-related questions, set up a project plan, glean a bunch of ADHD motivation strategies to try - anything with a clear target. Or you might simply want to start talking and see what comes out.

    Some ADHD challenges are best worked on over a series of sessions. This includes anything to do with routines, planning your day, self-talk, organisation, communication or emotional regulation. We learn together over time what works for you and what doesn’t, because between sessions you’re out in the world living your life. That’s where the magic happens!

    Some people like to set themselves homework, and I check in during the next session about what they got done. Some people want to talk things through with someone who understands. Some want to hear my own experiences of managing adult ADHD, and my insights into what often helps ADHDers.

    I want to be as useful to you as possible, so I’ll make sure to ask how you want the sessions to go, and to check that we’re working together in a way that you like.

  • Yes. I have a very wide skillset and experience, and help people with all kinds of challenges. If you want to know if I can help you with something specific, you’re welcome to book a free introductory chat with me to talk it through.

  • It generally works well for people to have fortnightly sessions. Weekly is good when there’s something that needs to be addressed right away. It’s totally flexible and something that we can work out as we go. Many people who have done a series of sessions will book one-off sessions when an issue arises that they want my support with. Single sessions are also fine.

  • ADHD coaching draws tools and session structures from both therapy and life coaching. My job is to help you to figure out what you want to try doing to make your life better. But because I work with ADHD-type minds, I don’t stop there. 

    I help you put in place whatever will make it likely for you to actually try doing those things. This might include getting clear on all the steps, putting prompts in place, talking it through in detail, or working out how to remove any obstacles.

    Some things that I help my ADHD coaching clients with that are similar to those addressed in therapy, like reducing anxiety, changing self-talk, or taking care of relationships. However, the tools I share are present-focused, practical, and drawn from a range of modalities.

    Because I have ADHD and have coached so many adult ADHDers, I see ADHD challenges in a slightly different light than many life coaches or therapists might. Rather than comparing you to a fictional version of normal, healthy, or successful, I identify what already works well for your unique ADHD-type brain. And that becomes our foundation.

  • Yes, if people have a series of sessions. What I offer is accountability, plus: celebration, curiosity, commiseration, problem-solving, and reflection. I never ‘tell people off’, so if you want someone to kick your butt, please find someone else to work with as your coach. However, people who work with me often finally become able to do the thing they’ve been avoiding!

  • Yes. If you book a free introductory chat and talk with me, I’ll be able to get a sense of what’s likely to help you, and let you know how we can work together. Then you can decide if this sounds right for you.

  • Yes. Although I’m not autistic, I have a good understanding of the range and patterns of adult autistic experience. I often work with people who know or suspect that they’re autistic, with great results. Because my coaching style is adapted to the unique needs and preferences of each client, you’re welcome to tell me what works best for you, and I’ll do that.

  • Yes, as long as you’re already getting the specific support you need for your other challenges, or are in a stable space of self-management. I often work with people who are also seeing a counsellor or psychiatrist. It works well because I’m able to help people to actually put into practice the things that they’ve learned will help them. I have lived experience of anxiety and have educated myself about a lot of the things that humans struggle with. We would talk over your needs in a free introductory chat so I can assess if I can safely support you.

  • I’m doing ADHD coach training at the moment, and working towards an ICF credential. I’ve trained in these areas: creative coaching, adult education, disability support, mental health support, adult literacy and numeracy, interpersonal communication, and basic counselling. I have lived experience of ADHD, and have been coaching for four years.

  • Yes. If you relate to the challenges of ADHD-type brain patterns, you’re likely to respond well to strategies for people with ADHD. I’ll help you with the many tools and skills I’ve built up over the years. I won’t tell you that you do or don’t have ADHD or push you to get an ADHD diagnosis. I believe that this is a complex and fast-evolving part of psychology and that we’re nowhere near the answers yet. But there are definitely tools that help people with ADHD-type brain patterns, and I can help you put these into action in your life.

  • No. Online sessions work really well. Phone sessions are also great if you prefer that. Working online makes my help more accessible to more people. It also means that if I don’t want to, I don’t need to vacuum my floor…

  • Yes. I enjoy and make space for the zigzags that are often part of conversations between people with ADHD-type brain patterns. However, because this is a special interest of mine, it’s easy for me to hold onto the thread of what you want to work on, and to bring us back to this.

  • Yes, as long as they are actually willing to try out coaching. I often have parents setting up coaching sessions for their young adult children with ADHD. This generally works well, because the young person gets support in a way that is independent of their parent, but is still what the parent wants for their wellbeing. If you book a free introductory chat with me, you can both be there, and person you want the coaching for will get a sense of me. This meeting is usually enough to make them comfortable to go ahead with a session. Note: if a person doesn’t really want to try coaching, they won’t get anything out of it, so I wouldn’t accept this person as a client.

  • Interestingly, no, not a lot. My aim is to help people be interested in how to live well with their version of ADHD. Sometimes people forget their free introductory chat, but usually once they’ve chosen to work with me, they’re keen on the process and are punctual and reliable!

Testimonials

  • Steffi has made a real difference to how I think, feel and act. I have dyslexia and I tend to think in pictures and systems. The written language and technology has not been my happy space and when confronted with "detail' I’ve typically reacted by getting anxious and shutting down. Steffi's style and approach has helped me (in a fun and positive way) understand my reactions and behaviors. In just a few weeks I have started to willingly experiment and design my own tactics for mastering technology and organizing myself. I’m now enjoying breaking 'things' down into logical sequences and am feeling much calmer and grounded. I have now started applying the tactics I’ve learnt in other areas of my life.

    Sandra Murray

  • Steffi has been so helpful and supportive. I learnt a lot about my ADHD, how to celebrate the positive parts, and mitigate the negative parts. Steffi is a great listener, very inclusive, and made me feel like I'm not broken, just different.

    Stef Morison

  • Steffi was an excellent coach and gave valuable strategies for helping with ADD challenges. I learned a lot and now feel happier with my "talents".

    Jane Brownie

  • Helped so much with my time management - I actually understand how to be on time now!

    Helen Howell

  • Steffi was able to give practical advice and tried and tested strategies to make living life with ADHD easier. Working with Steffi has brought about further self understanding and with that, greater self acceptance. I came away feeling heard and understood and like I had an increased toolkit for my personal and professional lives.

    Ashlee Walters

  • Steffi’s kind & gentle (& tbh also sometimes slightly hilarious) way of sharing her ideas & experience is helping me figure out new strategies for managing aspects of my life that have always been difficult - like money & sleep. I especially value how she’s my ND cheerleader, reminding me how far I’ve come but also holding me accountable whenever I need that 🩷

    Kathy McVey

  • Steffi always made me feel at ease and had a wealth of knowledge on useful strategies for coping with the effects of ADHD in my daily life (several of which have stuck and made a big difference for me). I really appreciated her friendly, non-judgmental style and felt like I was in very safe hands.

    Olivia Tidswell

  • I highly recommend Steffi Christie's coaching, I've gained practical tools and made significant progress with her sessions.

    Carl Meyer

  • Steffi is amazing to work with. She's got in-depth experience and understanding of how to work with our brains and get them to work for us. Coaching with Steffi has helped me face some really challenging fears, break through so many limiting beliefs, and establish new useful patterns. It has made a world of difference!

    Isa Pearl Ritchie

  • Steffi really helped me work through a project I'd been stuck on for a very long time. Very professional and friendly in her approach with lots of great tips and suggestions. Her ability to motivate and support is exceptional. Highly recommend.

    Rachael Mason

  • Steffi is as wise and insightful as they come. In my sessions with Steffi she has revealed her superpower! Steffi listens and understands very deeply and leaves me with some real practical steps to move forward and improve. Always uplifting and making it easier to believe in myself.

    Craig McClure

  • Often in the past, I may have gone off on a tangent and abandoned the work unfinished, then made excuses to myself about why, but having a plan of attack and setting goals to keep me on track really worked for me. Finishing something gave me a sense of accomplishment and a much-needed confidence boost.

    Jo Williams

  • Steffi you helped me so much! Such wise words and so intuitive...you’ll always be one of the main lifelines that helped me transition from stay-at-home mother for 10 years to fulfilling my creative dreams.

    Kate Woodcock

  • My sessions with Steffi were fun, inspiring and helped facilitate ideas into action. Together we formed a strategic plan with an attached timeline and our monthly meetings kept me accountable. Steffi is very supportive but was also able to challenge me when I needed it. My sessions with Steffi were super constructive and helpful.

    Julia Christey

  • Steffi was easy and fun to talk to, and was able to keep up with the sometimes complicated tangent I was on and give reasonable and logical feedback. Although it was a heavy topic for me Steffi made it an enjoyable process which I looked forward to.

    Kathryn Engerbretson

  • Steffi's skills are so diverse that she is able to take both my masters research, and work with people who have disability to the next level. I would definitely recommend Steffi as a support for both academic and professional roles.

    Nicolina Newcombe

  • Awesome lady, awesome service. Often it takes a lot for a man to reach out for help when things aren’t going as they should. I found Steffi to be supportive, empathetic and generally a good all round person. Steffi was able to identify things that were challenging me and assist in putting into place a plan to help me move forward in a positive way.

    Albert Jans

  • Steffi is very caring and respectful of her clients journey with ADHD. I am using many of her ideas and strategies to have a better lifestyle. My husband also finally understands why I do the things I do! Life is good :)

    Louise Treweek

  • I was a late diagnosis for ADHD which explained the great challenge I experienced with past academic tasks and planning ahead. Over the course of 6 sessions with Steffi they offered an extensive range of practical strategies that improved executive functioning and my ability to complete writing and revision. Their gentle, empathetic and non-judgmental approach meant I could feel comfortable sharing difficulties and be my authentic self.

    Robert Keith

  • I found Steffi to be knowledgeable about ADHD and she had useful strategy suggestions. She is kind and easy to talk to. I trusted her almost instantly. She genuinely wants to help and creates accountability without being forceful. I highly recommend her services.

    Delia Middleton

  • Steffi is an incredible person to talk to and truly meets you where you are at - her feedback and suggestions have made a world of difference, I am very grateful to her!

    Sally Harper

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