ADHD Coaching for

Children and Teenagers

Children and Teens Coaching

I am passionate about working with children and teens, assisting in the development of their self confidence and self awareness. 

Day to day expectations of school and family life  can be draining and it can be difficult to behave in the way which is expected and required.  Often our children and teens lack the skills required to meet expectations and is important children and teens maintain their self esteem and learn to understand themselves and how they “work”. 

For some teenagers the pressure of schoolwork, exams and extracurricular sports/activities can prove to be overwhelming, and sometimes our ADHD students get stuck and do not know where to begin.

Coaching can help to break down tasks into more manageable steps and help students get organised. I work together with the child/teenager and parent/caregiver to provide scaffolding and strategies to help support the child/teen.

We can cover topics such as:

  • Character and Performance Strengths

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Impulsivity 

  • Friendships

  • Social Skills

  • Time Management

  • Getting organised & Planning

  • Processing Modalities

  • Homework

  • Breaking down assignments

  • How to study

  • Exam preparation

What to expect

Coaching sessions are weekly sessions and are up to 50 minutes. I offer coaching sessions in my office on the North Shore, Auckland or via zoom. 

I also offer coaching sessions at school, when the school allows this (an extra cost will apply). 

Each coaching session includes working with the child and then the parent/guardian, when required to support the child.

Testimonial

"At first, when my son started seeing Fiona, he didn’t trust the process and developed an “I’m fine” front or wall. But after a trip to Look Sharpe and Fiona giving my son permission to be as silly, as creative, or just plain bonkers with what it means to him to have ADHD, his words have changed from “I’m fine’”to proudly telling teachers what he has learned from his ‘life coach’ Fiona. The way my son looks at it is when you need extra help with math you get a tutor. My son needs help navigating friendships and stress triggers, so Fiona is his tutor. I have noticed a change and so has the school. He is actively trying to handle himself better. When he becomes overwhelmed he is thinking before he acts or speaks and if he gets it wrong, he is beginning to own it. My son is getting voted for effort and spirit awards, rather than being hauled into the headmaster’s office.”

A.M (Mother)