ADHD Coaching For University Students

For When Good Intentions Aren’t Enough

Helping Students Get Out Of Their Own Way

If I’d had this kind of support in university, I would have spent far less energy working against myself. I was constantly stuck in patterns I didn’t know how to interrupt, and half the time I didn’t even realize I was in them. I wasn’t lacking effort. I just didn’t know how to work with the way my brain actually functions. I kept trying to fix it by force, guilt, or overplanning… spoiler alert, that doesn’t work.

This offer exists because I know what it’s like to feel stuck, overwhelmed, and constantly behind, even when you’re trying. I understand the exhaustion of riding the roller coaster of super motivation-hyperfocus and the crash afterwards. And I know what changes when the right kind of support enters the picture and you start doing things differently for real.

Wondering if this is the right kind of support?

Let’s talk. Book a free 45-minute coaching fit call. No pressure. Just clarity.

Who I Coach:

I work with university students with ADHD who are struggling with the following:

• Consistency
• Following through on things they actually care about
• Avoiding small but important tasks until it’s too late
• Starting (and restarting) assignments under pressure
• Making plans they’ll actually use
• Managing time without losing entire days
• Rebounding from a bad week instead of disappearing
• Knowing what to do when they feel overwhelmed
• Following up with professors or group members without dread
• Getting out of shame spirals and back into motion

And have the following:

• A strong desire the break the patterns that are making their life more difficult
• A strong desire to find out what they are capable of
• Curiosity about what might work for them
• Willingness to commit to the 10-week coaching program

*No need for a formal ADHD diagnosis

In Their Words

ADHD doesn’t show up the same way in everyone, especially not in university, but what’s consistent is the exhaustion of pushing hard or trying to get yourself to and not being able to do what you think you should be able to.

This is what past clients have said before they started:

Every week I promise myself I’ll get on top of it. I keep thinking, “This time I’ll actually follow the plan.” But either I never finish making the plan, or I do and it’s just too much, or too vague, or I forgot I even made it.

I know what needs to happen. It’s just like… there’s a wall between knowing and doing.

Sometimes I spend all day avoiding one tiny task. 

The worst part is how fast it spirals. One late thing turns into five, and then it feels pointless to try because now I’m behind and ashamed about being behind.

I don’t want to ask for help because I already feel behind and disorganized, and I don’t want people to see it. So I just kind of disappear and hope I can fix it before anyone notices. 

I don’t think I’m lazy, but I don’t know what else to try.

The Right Kind of Help for University Students with ADHD

The Coaching:

If trying harder worked, you’d already be in control
If accountability was enough, you’d have figured it out by now.
If being hard on yourself worked, you’d be thriving.
If panic and avoidance were real systems, you’d be crushing it.

There’s no one-size-fits-all fix, especially with ADHD, but the difference here is the Alignment Framework. It’s the framework I’ve developed through years of working with people across more than 15 countries. It’s built on the psychology of how intentional change actually happens: what drives behaviour, what blocks it, and what keeps people stuck.

This coaching isn’t about giving more advice or trying harder to stick to a planner. We don’t rely on motivation, or build systems that fall apart when life gets messy. We go deeper into the beliefs, assumptions, and internal rules your brain has been following, often without your permission.

Coaching helps you examine what’s really going on and then do something about it.

Once you learn how to spot the difference between the story your brain is telling you and what’s actually true, everything starts to change. From there, you can figure out what’s missing and build a system that actually works for your brain. That means real-time support and short, consistent sessions to keep momentum and interrupt the downward spirals before they take over.

Instead of trying to overhaul everything at once, we identify the destructive patterns, then build from there. You get a personalized plan, accountability that doesn’t rely on shame, and tools you will use even after the program ends.

The ADHD Coaching Process

The Logistics:

Step 1: Consult Call (45 minutes)

If you’re’re interested in working with me, we start with a free 45-minute coaching fit call. It’s a focused conversation about what you want to change, what’s been getting in the way, and what you’ve already tried. We look at current patterns and whether this kind of coaching makes sense for your situation. Coaching is personal, and this call lets us both see if we click and if my approach is a fit for you before either of us invests further.

Think of the exploration call as a low-pressure trial run: You get to see how I work, I get to hear what you need, and no one is locked into anything.

After the call, you have a week to let me know if you want to move forward. If you do, I’ll send the invoice (either in full or via a payment plan), and once paid, you can book the 45-minute kickoff session. You can and just book a free coaching fit call here.

Step 2: Kickoff Session (45 minutes)

This is where the work starts. We dig deeper into what came up during the consult and start establishing short-term and long-term goals and habits. We also identify any immediate pain points. From there, I create a personalized plan.

Step 3: Coaching Sessions (2x/week for 10 weeks)

We meet twice a week for 30 minutes. Coaching is iterative and responsive—what we focus on depends on what’s actually happening. Sometimes we’re in triage. Sometimes we’re working on structure, strategy, mindset, or accountability. We work with what’s in front of us, and I meet them where they are.

Coaching Process Elements:

• We create a personalized “Owner’s Manual” with notes, reminders, and tools
• We identify actual daily patterns – clarity, executive dysfunction, shame spirals
• We audit systems, habits, time use, and emotional triggers
• We define what “showing up” looks like in concrete terms
• We build ADHD-friendly systems that actually get used
• I coach through avoidance, perfectionism, stress, missed deadlines, and burnout
• We dismantle the self-sabotage thoughts and build new self-image shifting narratives

Additional Structure:

• Weekly online check-in forms
• Optional à la carte homework (only when useful)
• Rescheduling allowed with 12 hours notice
• All sessions must be used within 12 weeks (2-week buffer for illness/vacation)
• Option to continue month-to-month after 10 weeks

What Students Can Expect to Shift

Over the 10 weeks, you will start recognizing what works for you, what doesn’t, and how to shift without needing a full reset every time things go off track. Most importantly, you will stop managing school with a nervous system in crisis and start learning how to lead yourself through it.

You will walk away with a better understanding of how your brain actually works in the context of real deadlines, competing priorities, and academic pressure. You will leave with tools you’ve already been using in real time that make it easier to stay on track, rebound faster, and stop wasting energy on systems that don’t stick.

The chaos won’t vanish, but things will start to change. You will begin to follow through on things you used to avoid. You will catch yourself earlier in the spiral and recover faster when things go sideways. You will stay engaged more often, and when you disengage, you will know how to come back.

You will become more honest with yourself, less reactive, and more willing to problem-solve without catastrophizing. You will stop managing school with a nervous system in crisis and start building a relationship with your brain that includes space, strategy, and actual self-respect.

This will impact your ability to hand in assignments on time, prioritize your schoolwork, and follow through without relying on adrenaline, guilt, or collapse-recovery cycles.

Cost

The full cost of the 10-week ADHD coaching is $2500.

You can pay in one installment, or choose the payment plan (which includes a service fee):

HST is applied to both payment options for Canadian residents.

Payment is accepted by credit card or bank transfer.

FAQ

When should I start?

Now. I will meet you where you are. Things don’t have to fall apart before support makes sense. The earlier the right system is in place, the easier it is to recover from a bad week instead of losing the whole semester. 

Do I need a formal ADHD diagnosis to join?

No. If the patterns described above feel familiar, this coaching can help.

What if I miss a session?

Sessions can be rescheduled with 12 hours’ notice, and there’s a built-in two-week buffer to accommodate illness or unavoidable conflicts. Everything must be used within 12 weeks to keep momentum.

Can I try a few sessions before committing?

The commitment to yourself and to the results you want to create is part of the process that will enable maximum success, which is why the commitment to the 10 week program is required. The free coaching fit call will give you a solid sense of the coaching and all of the information you need to determine if this is the right decision for you.

Is this private?

Yes. Nothing discussed in coaching is shared with parents, schools, or anyone else. This space is to be honest, without performance pressure.

What if I’ve already tried other coaching or systems?

That’s common. This isn’t about trying harder to stick to someone else’s system. It’s about building something that works with how you already function, and adjusting it as things change. If you’ve tried other approaches before, we can talk about what worked (and what didn’t) during the coaching fit call to make sure this is a good fit.

What if my school already offers accommodations or tutoring?

This isn’t about extra time on tests or more academic explanations. It’s about learning how to work with your brain so you can use those resources without burning out or shutting down.

FAQ for Parents

Will I get updates?

No. This is a student-led process. If they’re not ready to take ownership of it, the coaching won’t work.

What if my student doesn’t want to do the work?

I screen for that in the intake process. If I don’t believe they’re ready or likely to benefit, I won’t offer a spot. But like anything, I can’t control their follow-through. What I can do is meet them where they are and create the conditions for forward momentum, if they want it.

How is this different from therapy or academic coaching?

This isn’t about fixing them or teaching study skills. It’s about helping them shift their relationship to time, tasks, and follow-through. We work at the level of pattern recognition, behaviour, and internal resistance. It’s practical, it’s strategic, and it’s built to translate into real-life results.

Why is it this price?

Because it works. And because this is not just 10 weeks of meetings. It includes behind-the-scenes support, custom planning, and an iterative strategy built in response to what’s happening in real time, not just theory or curriculum. I’m not handing out worksheets. I’m helping your student change how they move through their day.

Because you can’t rely on motivation.

Learn to rely on yourself.