Hello - I'm Emma,
I was late‑diagnosed after 35 years of feeling out of place - pushing through burnout, masking, misdiagnosis and trying to follow a “manual for life” that never seemed to fit.
Understanding my autism and ADHD (combined-type) brain didn’t magically fix everything, but it helped me make sense of experiences I’d carried for years: the hormonal storms, the battles with food, the darkest thoughts, the relationships that broke, and the times when life simply stopped from burnout and having to rebuild from scratch.
Finding the world of neurodiversity changed everything. The exhaustion, the overwhelm, and the constant “why is this so hard?” had context. But diagnosis doesn’t come with instructions, and I had to learn how to be kinder to myself, how to listen to my brain, and how to create a life that actually works for me.
I also had to help my family understand my brain, my needs, and the way I move through the world. That’s been its own journey — one filled with learning, unlearning, and finding language for things I’d masked for decades
This is why I trained with ADHD Works to became an ADHD & AuDHD coach.
I want people to have a space where they can show up as themselves — without shame, without judgement, and without needing to tidy their experiences up. A space where compassion comes first, and where you are supported to understand your brain and build a life that feels more like yours...diagnosis or not.
If you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in the same loops I once lived in, you’re not alone.
You don’t have to figure this out by yourself.
My Qualifications
So you can feel confident you’re working with someone who’s committed to safe, ethical, evidence‑informed support.
Advanced AuDHD Coach
My AuDHD Coaching qualification through ADHD Works trained me in the AuDHD Paradox Framework™
This specialist coaching qualification is CPD‑accredited and at the time of writing this is the first, and only, course of it's kind worldwide!
This qualification gives me the tools to support AuDHD clients with sensory needs, monotropism, burnout cycles, emotional intensity, communication differences and executive‑function challenges in a way that feels safe, validating and genuinely helpful.
ADHD Coach
I’m also certified in ADHD Coaching through ADHD Works, after being assessed in their CPD‑accredited Executive Functioning Coaching Framework™
This is a practical, evidence‑informed model that supports the core challenges ADHD adults face with planning, prioritising, motivation, task initiation, emotional regulation and follow‑through.
This qualification allows me to tailor coaching to the way ADHD brains actually work, breaking down overwhelm into simple, doable steps and creating systems that support your executive functioning rather than fighting against it.
BSc (Hons) Psychology
My BSc (Hons) Psychology Degree gives me a strong foundation in how the mind works, why we behave the way we do, and how cognitive and emotional patterns develop.
This academic grounding ensures my coaching is rooted in psychological research, ethical practice and evidence‑based understanding — so the support I offer is not only compassionate and lived‑experience‑led, but also professionally informed and responsible.
I am also a trained Mental Health First Aider through NHS England
Further CPD Training & Specialist Lectures Attended:
- AuDHD and Burnout
- Autism, ADHD and the Inner Critic
- ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation Workshop: Improving Emotional Balance
- The ADHD Gut-Brain Connection
- The Connection Between Hypermobility and ADHD
Safeguarding & Professional Standards
DBS Check
I am registered with the Disclosure Scotland PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme - which means I’ve completed the necessary background checks to work safely and ethically with children and vulnerable adults
I include this here so you know you’re in a supported, trustworthy space — one where your wellbeing, privacy, and safety are taken seriously.
My disclosure certificate can be shared with you upon request via a secure, time‑limited link issued directly by Disclosure Scotland.
Ethical Guidelines for ADHD and AuDHD Coaches
I follow the ADHD Works Ethical Guidelines for ADHD and AuDHD Coaches, which set clear expectations around safety, professionalism, boundaries, and neuro‑affirming practice.
These guidelines shape how I work — with transparency, respect, and a commitment to supporting clients in a way that honours their lived experience.
You can read the full ADHD Works Ethical Guidelines for ADHD and AuDHD Coaches here:
Global Coaching Ethics & Professional Conduct
I also follow the Global Code of Ethics, an international standard that promotes safe, responsible, and ethical coaching practice. It sets clear expectations around confidentiality, professionalism, boundaries, and client wellbeing.
Aligning with this code means my work is grounded in recognised global standards, giving you a coaching space that is consistent, respectful, and ethically sound.
You can read the full Global Code of Ethics here:
Why Me?
I care about this work because I’ve lived the overwhelm, burnout, masking, and confusion personally. Being late‑diagnosed meant years of trying to function with the wrong manual and feeling misunderstood by everyone — including myself.
Finally understanding my AuDHD brain changed everything, and now I’m committed to helping others find that same clarity, compassion, and relief.
No one should have to navigate this alone, and you deserve support that truly fits your you and your neurotype.
