Barrett Coaching and Training

Professional ADHD Coach Training

Accredited ADHD coaching courses, webinars and professional development to help you build the skills, confidence and credibility to support neurodivergent clients.

What is ADHD coaching?

ADHD coaching is a practical, goal-focused approach that helps individuals with ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence better understand how they think, build effective strategies, and create lasting change in their lives.

Unlike therapy, which often focuses on the past, ADHD coaching is future-focused. It supports clients in developing skills such as organisation, time management, emotional regulation and self-awareness.

ADHD coaching helps people to:

Your path into ADHD coaching

We’ve designed a clear, structured pathway to help you build the knowledge, skills and confidence to become a professional ADHD coach.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise, you can enter at the stage that’s right for you.

Start with introductory learning

Explore ADHD coaching through our blog and podcast designed to give you an introductory understanding of the field.

Assured Certificate in ADHD Coaching

Build a strong foundation in ADHD coaching, including key models, tools and techniques for working with clients.

Neurodiversity Coaching Diploma

Develop advanced coaching skills and deepen your understanding of neurodiversity in a professional training environment.

Supervision & professional development

Continue to grow through group supervision, CPD and ongoing support as you develop your coaching practice.

Join a professional community

Become part of a network of ADHD coaches, with opportunities for connection, learning and collaboration.

Explore our ADHD coaching courses

Choose from a range of accredited ADHD coaching courses, webinars and professional development opportunities designed to support you at every stage of your journey.

Assured Certificate in ADHD Coaching

Build a strong foundation in ADHD coaching with practical tools, models and techniques.

Neurodiversity Coaching Diploma

Develop advanced coaching skills and deepen your expertise in neurodiversity.

Webinars & Workshops

Explore key topics in ADHD coaching and gain practical insights through flexible learning.

Annual Conference

Join leading voices in ADHD coaching and connect with a growing professional community.

Neurodiversity Coaching Diploma

Develop advanced coaching skills and deepen your expertise in neurodiversity.

Webinars & Workshops

Explore key topics in ADHD coaching and gain practical insights through flexible learning.

Annual Conference

Join leading voices in ADHD coaching and connect with a growing professional community.

Why train with Barrett Coaching & Training

We provide high-quality, accredited ADHD coach training designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to support neurodivergent clients.

Dual-accredited, high-quality training

Our training is dual accredited by the Association for Coaching and the Universal Coaching Alliance, ensuring high-quality, up-to-date content aligned with professional standards and recognised within the coaching industry.

Practical, real-world approach

Learn tools, techniques and frameworks you can apply immediately in your coaching practice, helping you confidently support clients in real-world situations from the very start.

Expert-led learning

Train with experienced ADHD coaches and practitioners who bring extensive real-world experience, offering practical insight into working effectively with neurodivergent clients.

Ongoing support and supervision

Continue your development through group supervision, CPD and ongoing professional support, helping you refine your skills and grow your confidence as a coach over time.

A growing professional community

Join an active network of ADHD coaches, with opportunities to connect, collaborate and learn from others as you build and develop your coaching practice.

Flexible learning options

Access training through a mix of live sessions, webinars and structured programmes, allowing you to learn in a way that fits around your existing commitments.

“Couldn’t have wished for a better learning experience…”
– James D, Course Member

Dual-accredited, high-quality training

Practical, real-world approach

Learn tools, techniques and frameworks you can apply immediately in your coaching practice, helping you confidently support clients in real-world situations from the very start.

Expert-led learning

Train with experienced ADHD coaches and practitioners who bring extensive real-world experience, offering practical insight into working effectively with neurodivergent clients.

Ongoing support and supervision

Continue your development through group supervision, CPD and ongoing professional support, helping you refine your skills and grow your confidence as a coach over time.

A growing professional community

Join an active network of ADHD coaches, with opportunities to connect, collaborate and learn from others as you build and develop your coaching practice.

Flexible learning options

Access training through a mix of live sessions, webinars and structured programmes, allowing you to learn in a way that fits around your existing commitments.

What our students say

Hear from coaches who have completed training with Barrett Coaching and Training and gone on to develop their practice.

“This training completely changed my career path. I went from feeling unsure to feeling confident and equipped to work with ADHD clients.

What stood out most was how genuinely neuro-affirming the experience felt, and how much it deepened my own understanding of ADHD.”

I finished the course feeling confident, capable, and excited about the work I’m now doing with clients.”

- Sarah L.

ADHD Coaching Certificate Graduate

Trusted by hundreds of coaches across the UK

Become part of a supportive coaching community

When you train with Barrett Coaching & Training, you become part of a growing community of ADHD coaches and professionals.

Beyond the course itself, there are ongoing opportunities to connect, learn and continue developing your skills.

Group supervision and ongoing support

You’ll have access to group supervision sessions after completing the course, giving you a space to reflect on your coaching, ask questions and continue developing your skills. This ongoing support helps build confidence and ensures you’re not working in isolation as you grow your practice.

Access to a professional coaching network

You’ll become part of a wider network of ADHD and neurodiversity coaches, making it easy to connect with others, share experiences and learn from peers working in similar areas.

Opportunity to be added to our coaching directory

Once you’ve completed the course, you may have the opportunity to be included in the Barrett Coaching & Training directory, helping potential clients find you and supporting you in building your coaching practice.

Webinars, events and continued learning

There are regular opportunities to continue your development through CPD-accredited webinars, events and additional learning resources, helping you stay up to date and keep building your knowledge over time.

Opportunities to connect with other coaches

You’ll be able to stay connected with other coaches through community spaces such as group chats and online platforms, creating opportunities for collaboration, support and shared learning.

Annual conference and community events

You’ll have the opportunity to attend an annual conference and other community events, bringing coaches together to learn, network and be part of the wider ADHD coaching community.

Support throughout your coaching journey

Training is only one part of becoming a confident ADHD coach.

At Barrett Coaching & Training, we’re here to support you before, during and after your training. Whether you’re developing your coaching skills, setting up the technology you need, accessing supervision or continuing your professional development, you’ll be part of a supportive community that continues beyond the classroom.

Free Technical Support

Friendly, practical help from Lewis with everyday digital tools, booking systems, email, Zoom, AI and general technical questions, available to current learners and Barrett graduates.

Supervision & Professional Development

Continue developing your coaching practice through group supervision, CPD, webinars and ongoing learning opportunities.

Coach Business Support (In Development)

We’re expanding the ways we support our coaching community. Over the coming months, we’ll be introducing practical business resources, workshops and specialist services to help coaches build sustainable, confident practices.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Dual accredited and quality assured coach training

Our Assured Certificate in ADHD Coaching is accredited by the Association for Coaching and the Universal Coaching Alliance, and quality assured by ILM.

Together, these recognitions give learners confidence that the course is grounded in recognised coaching standards, ethical practice and a professionally managed learning experience.

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OUR BLOG

Latest articles and resources

Explore insights, practical tools and guidance on ADHD coaching, training and working with neurodivergent clients.

When Rejection Really Hurts: Understanding RSD in ADHD Coaching

estherbarrett3 29 August, 2026

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) significantly amplifies feelings of rejection for individuals with ADHD, causing quick, intense emotional reactions. These sensations can manifest physically and affect relationships, including coaching dynamics. Understanding RSD allows coaches to support clients better by addressing underlying vulnerabilities rather than dismissing their feelings as excessive sensitivity.

Could you help make a supervision framework more inclusive?

estherbarrett3 28 August, 2026

Michelle Lucas is excited to present her StEWARD framework at an upcoming conference, aimed at enhancing supervision through collaboration with an ADHD audience. Encouraging active participation, she seeks insights to refine the framework, fostering curiosity, agility, and tailored approaches to supervision. A wonderful opportunity for co-creation awaits!

Accountability Without Shame: A More Collaborative Way to Support Progress

estherbarrett3 28 July, 2026

Explore a more collaborative approach to ADHD accountability, with practical examples of support that encourages reflection and progress without pressure or shame.

When “Be More Organised” Is Not the Real Goal

estherbarrett3 27 July, 2026

“Be more organised” can hide a more meaningful need. Explore how ADHD coaching helps clients clarify goals, reduce shame and create practical systems that fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What actually is ADHD coaching?

ADHD coaching is based on traditional coaching, which is a forward-focused process that helps someone understand where they are now, where they want to go, and what steps they can take to move forward.

Like all coaching, it involves questioning, listening and reflection, using established coaching models to help people work through challenges and make progress.

What makes ADHD coaching different is that it’s delivered through the lens of ADHD and neurodivergence. Alongside the traditional, non-directive coaching approach, it can also include more structure, guidance and practical support where needed.

This might involve offering strategies, sharing relevant knowledge about ADHD, or providing additional scaffolding to help clients stay focused, organised and on track.

The result is a flexible approach that combines traditional coaching with practical, supportive techniques to help neurodivergent individuals achieve their goals more effectively.

Who is the ADHD coach training course for?

The ADHD coaching training course is designed for people from a wide range of backgrounds who want to support others more effectively.

Many participants come from counselling or therapy backgrounds and are looking to add a more forward-focused, practical element to their work. Others join from fields such as education, healthcare, or the arts, often with a desire to support colleagues, clients or people within their wider network.

Some people go on to build their own coaching practice or business, while others use their coaching skills within an existing role, for example as a manager, practitioner, or part of a coaching or neurodiversity network within their organisation.

Overall, the course is suitable for anyone who wants to develop coaching skills and support neurodivergent individuals in a structured, practical and meaningful way.

Do I have to have ADHD to take one of your courses?

No, you do not need to have ADHD to join the course.

While many people who take part do have ADHD, often discovering it later in life and feeling motivated to help others, the course is open to a much wider group.

Participants may be neurodivergent in different ways, or not neurodivergent at all. Many people join because they want to better support friends, family members, colleagues or clients who are neurodivergent, and already have a strong sense of empathy and interest in this area.

Having ADHD can provide useful lived experience, but it is not a requirement. What matters most is a genuine interest in understanding neurodivergence and a desire to support others effectively.

Do I need any previous qualifications to join the ADHD Coach Training course?

No, you do not need any previous coaching qualifications to join the course.

This is a foundational coaching course, designed to teach you the core principles, models and techniques you need to start coaching effectively. As part of the training, you’ll learn both traditional coaching approaches and how to apply them through the lens of ADHD and neurodivergence.

Because the course is accredited by professional coaching bodies, it follows recognised competency frameworks, meaning you’ll be developing the same core skills expected of coaches within the wider profession.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to work in a range of coaching contexts, whether that’s more traditional, non-directive coaching, or a more structured and supportive approach when working with ADHD clients.

It provides a strong foundation to begin coaching, with the option to continue developing your skills further through additional training and professional development over time.

What does it mean that your courses are accredited?

This course is accredited by two recognised professional coaching bodies: the Association for Coaching and the Universal Coaching Alliance.

In the UK, courses can be accredited either through academic institutions (such as City & Guilds or ILM) or through professional coaching bodies. This course is accredited through the professional coaching route, which focuses specifically on coaching standards and practice.

Accreditation by these bodies means the course follows established codes of ethics and recognised competency frameworks. It also reflects a commitment to high-quality training, including elements such as supervision and professional standards that are important within the coaching profession.

While some courses may carry general CPD accreditation, this is not the same as being accredited by a professional coaching body. Professional accreditation ensures the course meets the standards expected within the coaching industry and provides a more robust and trusted foundation for practice.

What makes your courses different to others?

Our courses are designed to be practical, supportive and rooted in real ADHD and neurodiversity-informed experience.

Rather than simply giving you theory to work through on your own, we combine live tutor-led teaching, group discussion, reflective practice, supervised coaching experience and ongoing support. You are encouraged to ask questions, practise your skills and build confidence gradually, rather than feeling rushed through a qualification.

Barrett Coaching and Training is also led by experienced ADHD and neurodiversity coaches, trainers and supervisors, many of whom bring both professional expertise and lived understanding to the work. This helps keep the learning grounded, compassionate and relevant to real coaching conversations.

Our ADHD coach training is dual accredited by the Association for Coaching and the Universal Coaching Alliance, giving learners reassurance that the course has been developed with recognised professional standards in mind.

We also place a strong emphasis on what happens beyond the course. Learners become part of a wider professional community, with access to supervision, peer connection, webinars, events, conference opportunities and ongoing CPD.

In short, our courses are not just about gaining a certificate. They are about developing the confidence, skill, ethics and reflective practice needed to support neurodivergent people well.

Will your courses help me build a career as an ADHD coach?

Our courses are designed to help you build the knowledge, confidence and professional foundations needed to begin developing a career as an ADHD coach.

During training, you will explore ADHD and neurodiversity-informed coaching practice, coaching skills, ethics, boundaries, reflective practice and practical tools you can use with clients. You will also complete supervised practice, giving you the opportunity to apply your learning in real coaching conversations and begin building confidence safely.

We also recognise that becoming a coach is not just about completing the course. It is about developing your professional identity, understanding how to work ethically, continuing with supervision, and building experience over time.

After training, many learners go on to develop their own coaching practice, add ADHD coaching to an existing role, work in education, wellbeing, workplace inclusion, private coaching, community support or related professional settings.

Barrett Coaching and Training also supports ongoing development through supervision, webinars, community learning, events, CPD opportunities and our coach directory.

While no course can guarantee clients, employment or income, our aim is to give you a strong, supported starting point so you can continue building your skills, confidence and credibility as an ADHD coach.

What training methods do you use?

We use a mix of practical, reflective and experiential learning.

The course is designed to help you develop real coaching confidence, not just theoretical knowledge. This means you can expect a blend of teaching, group discussion, live demonstration, skills practice, reflection and supported feedback.

You will explore ADHD coaching principles, neurodivergent-informed practice, ethical considerations and practical coaching tools, while also having space to think about how these ideas apply in real client conversations.

Learning takes place in a supportive group environment, with opportunities to ask questions, practise coaching skills and reflect alongside peers. Our aim is to help you build a grounded, thoughtful and practical approach to ADHD coaching.

What support do I get once I complete the course?

There is a wide range of ongoing support available after completing the course, helping you continue developing as a coach and stay connected with others.

You’ll become part of an active community of coaches, with opportunities to stay in touch through group chats, a LinkedIn network, and a wider professional community of ADHD and neurodiversity coaches. This includes access to forums, events such as coffee mornings, and collaborative spaces where coaches can share ideas and resources.

You’ll also have access to additional learning opportunities, including webinars and an annual conference, as well as free group supervision sessions for a period after completing the course.

Alongside this, there is ongoing informal support, with trainers and peers available to connect with as you continue to build your coaching practice.

Overall, the aim is to provide a supportive professional environment that continues beyond the course itself, helping you grow in confidence and stay connected within the coaching community.

How is ADHD coaching different from therapy or mentoring?

ADHD coaching differs from therapy and mentoring in both its focus and how it is delivered.

Therapy and counselling are typically focused on the past, helping individuals understand and work through previous experiences. ADHD coaching, by contrast, is forward-focused, it concentrates on where someone is now, where they want to go, and how to help them move forward in a practical and structured way.

Mentoring shares some similarities with coaching, particularly in its forward-looking approach. However, mentoring is often more ongoing and relationship-based, sometimes continuing over a longer period of time.

Coaching, on the other hand, is usually more structured and time-bound, often taking place over a defined number of sessions. It is designed to help individuals make progress towards specific goals within a focused timeframe.

ADHD coaching may also include elements of guidance and shared understanding, particularly when working with neurodivergent clients, but its core remains a goal-oriented, future-focused approach that supports individuals to move forward effectively.

Is this course suitable if I'm already a coach?

This course is for people from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds who want to develop ADHD-informed coaching skills.

Many people join from counselling or therapy backgrounds because they want to add a more forward-focused, strategic coaching element to their practice. This can help them support clients who are ready to explore practical tools, future-focused goals and sustainable strategies.

Others come from fields such as education, healthcare, the arts, management, client-facing roles or organisational coaching and neurodiversity networks. Some want to become self-employed and develop their own coaching practice, while others want to use coaching skills within the role they already have.

You do not need to come from one specific profession. What matters most is that you are interested in supporting neurodivergent people in a thoughtful, practical and neuro-affirming way.

What will I learn on the ADHD Coach Training course?

On this course, you’ll learn how to become an ADHD coach, developing the core skills, tools and techniques needed to support clients effectively.

Alongside learning practical coaching methods, you’ll also gain a deeper understanding of ADHD and neurodivergence, including how different people experience it and how it can impact their lives.

A key part of the course involves learning through experience — you’ll both practise coaching and be coached yourself. This helps build confidence, self-awareness and a deeper understanding of how coaching works in practice.

Many participants also find they learn more about themselves throughout the process, as well as how to work effectively with others in a supportive group environment.

Overall, the course combines practical coaching skills with personal development and a deeper understanding of neurodiversity, creating a well-rounded foundation for working as an ADHD coach.