Who am I?
Hi, I'm Kirsty.
I specialize in supporting neurodiverse individuals and families, knowing that true thriving happens when we honor our authentic selves.
My coaching is deeply informed by my own lived experience as an AuDHD parent navigating the challenges of raising a neurodiverse child. I personally understand the overwhelm , the struggle for regulation , and the constant need to become a detective and advocate for your family. This personal journey gives me profound empathy for the daily realities of neurodiversity.
Alongside this lived experience, I bring a unique and diverse foundation of professional training. My academic journey includes studies in child development and psychology , violence and trauma studies , social work , and counseling. This theoretical knowledge is grounded in frontline practical experience, from outreach work with vulnerable populations and crisis intervention to sports coaching, where I gained a deep understanding of the mind-body connection and its role in neurodiverse development. I am currently completing a formal ADHD coaching qualification to ensure my practice remains evidence-based and evolves with my clients' needs.
This combination—raw lived experience , extensive academic study , and practical, frontline professional work —creates a coaching voice that is both compassionate and practical, theoretical and experiential. It allows me to meet you where you are , providing a foundation of genuine understanding to help you or your family move from just surviving to truly thriving.
Working with Kirsty has been an incredible experience for our family. Since starting coaching, our son has made huge strides — he understands his ADHD better, manages his emotions more calmly, and feels far more confident in himself.
We’ve seen real changes in his ability to stay organised, plan his time, and cope with challenges. He’s even become keen to work with his sister, not against her — a huge shift that has brought so much more harmony to our home. Life has become smoother and more enjoyable for him, and he’s much happier and more independent as a result.
Kirsty’s compassionate support and practical strategies have truly made a lasting difference. We’re so grateful for everything she has done — we couldn’t recommend her more highly!
“After being diagnosed with ADHD and Fibromyalgia in the same year I felt really lost and wasn’t sure what my life would look like or what I’d be able to do moving forward. That is until I found Kirsty and started coaching sessions with her.
Since starting with Kirsty my confidence has grown so much and I’ve even gone back to studying which I never thought I’d do! She’s taught me how to make accommodation's for myself in order to thrive, given me the tools to help navigate tricky situations and is so personable that you instantly feel at ease with her. I cannot sing her praises enough! “
Thank you doesn't seem enough! You've taught me so many lessons and you've inspired me to push myself and reach for that dream. I wouldn't be starting study this year if it hadn't been for you and your positive words of encouragement. In fact, I honestly don't know if I'd be doing it at all. You've helped me to find my voice, set boundaries, and you've given me some amazing tools and advice that I can take away. You've shown me how to use my ADHD diagnosis as a positive and treat it like my super power. I'm excited to see what the future holds thanks to you.
Kirsty's coaching sessions were the most encouraging and eye opening sessions I've ever experienced. I learnt so much about myself and learnt great tools and coping techniques that are going to last me a lifetime. I'd highly recommend choosing her as a coach for her immense knowledge and wisdom, her ability to create a safe and understanding environment for her clients, and her beautiful spirit and dedication to her work. I felt seen, heard, and fully understood for the first time, and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Why I Do This Work?
My path into neurodiversity coaching isn’t just a career choice; it’s a personal calling forged from lived experience. For 18 years, I have been a parent to my neurodiverse son, navigating a world that wasn't built for him. I know firsthand the profound frustration of fighting systems that don't understand, the pain of being misunderstood, and the exhaustion of simply trying to get the right support.
That journey is the heart of my practice. It’s why I am so driven to meet clients exactly where they are—whether they are newly diagnosed, exploring a diagnosis, or have been navigating this path for years. I work with families who are overwhelmed by the system and with neurodiverse individuals who just need guidance and understanding from someone who truly gets it.
I’ve created this practice because I know that true, effective support requires both: the raw empathy of shared experience and the solid foundation of professional knowledge and training. My mission is to be that bridge, honoring your authentic, whole self over any label or stigma, and empowering you with the understanding and tools to thrive.
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