I think one of the things that affects self-esteem most deeply in neurodivergence is not simply struggling with things. Everybody struggles with something. It is what happens to a person when they repeatedly experience themselves as failing at things that everybody else seems to do automatically. Over time, it becomes very difficult not to attach meaning to that. I can honestly say it has taken me until the age of 52 to begin properly separating intelligence from the things I struggled with...

This guide shows you reliable places to find the right info and support, offer helpful suggestions and provide some insights you’ll no doubt relate to. For years, you’ve probably been giving yourself a label without realising it. Maybe it sounded like: “Why can’t I just….? I must be lazy/ stupid/ incapable/ butterfly brained” The list goes on… Those labels have a way of sticking and they start to feel like facts. That can have a significant impact on your self-esteem and a knock on effect on...

Working with an ADHD coach can be genuinely life changing. The right coach can help you understand how your brain works, feel less overwhelmed, and build ways of working that feel safer and more sustainable. There is also something important to know before you choose one……… Coaching is not a regulated profession. Anyone can call themselves an ADHD coach, even if they have only completed a very short course or have limited experience. Some coaches are highly trained, ethical, reflective,...