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Turn your ADHD into an Advantage.

Learn to work with your ADHD brain instead of against it.

with ADHD Coaching Brisbane Established in 2021

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What We Offer

Globally online

Our founder, Kirsten is a fellow ADHDer and created ADHD Coaching Brisbane in 2021 to help others with ADHD learn how to work with their ADHD brain not against it.

 

Kirsten is a Certified ADHD Life Coach, accredited with a Professional Coaching Credential (PCC) with the ICF and has a lived experience and is listed on official ADHD Coach directories. Our services include Individual ADHD Coaching, ADHD Group Coaching, ADHD Parent Coaching, Mentor Coaching (for coaches), self-paced courses all available globaly online and Support Groups that meet in Arana Hills. There is something for everyone with ADHD.  

Kirsten sees clients in our office in Arana Hills and online globaly .

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ADHD
Individual Coaching

Partner with Kirsten, our experienced and professionally trained coach to develop a deeper self-awareness of how ADHD manifests in your life. Through professional collaboration, you'll learn skills, systems, and strategies to reduce the impact of ADHD symptoms, allowing you to move forward and improve your quality of life. You will understand more about your ADHD and the current research. 

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Mentor Coaching 


Kirsten is a credentialed Mentor Coaching Specialist (MCS) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for those wanting attain the Associate Coaching Credential (ACC) and the Professional Coaching Credential (PCC).

Mentor coaching supports a client to develop specifically in their coaching skills, rather than on practice building, life balance, or other topics beyond the development of coaching skills. ICF aligned Mentor Coaching will support your credentialling journey

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ADHD Self-Paced 

Discover our range of self-paced online courses 

Our courses have been developed by certified experts and designed to help you thrive with ADHD in your personal and professional life. The courses are based on research and the most current ADHD information and tools.  Unlock your potential and achieve your dreams with our comprehensive online courses and group coaching programs. Come and learn how to work with your ADHD brain instead of against it.

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Group Coaching

Our group coaching programs offer an educational deep-dive into executive function and ADHD. These sessions provide valuable insights and tools, fostering a supportive community where participants can share experiences and learn from each other.

Certified ADHD Life Coach
Over 20 years Experience with ADHD
Holistic Support with Compassion
Breakthrough ADHD & Reach Your Potential
Professional Credentialed Coach with the International Coaching Federation
Mentor Coach Specialisation PCC Level with the International Coaching Federation
Mentor Coach Specialisation ACC Level with the International Coaching Federation
Verified Australian Veteran Owned and Operated Business

What Is ADHD & Executive Function Coaching?

ADHD Coaching is an emerging, specialised field — and while it isn't yet a formally regulated profession in Australia, it isn't a title anyone should adopt without proper training either. The Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA) — whose Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for ADHD (2022) is endorsed by Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council and recognises ADHD coaching as a legitimate non-pharmacological intervention — sets recommended practice standards for the field. Alongside international certifying bodies like the ICF (International Coaching Federation), these standards give the field real structure and accountability, wherever in the world a coach practises.

 

Legitimate ADHD coaches complete accredited training grounded in the neuroscience of executive function and ADHD, and hold themselves to these professional standards. Kirsten holds ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accreditation — one of the ICF's more advanced credential levels — and is an associate member of AADPA, keeping her aligned with Australia's leading clinical body for ADHD practice.

 

Our approach is strength-based, solutions-focused, and client-driven — grounded in how the ADHD brain actually works. Rather than teaching you about ADHD, coaching works directly with your executive function patterns in real time: building new neural pathways through practical, individualised strategies, not generic productivity advice repackaged for ADHD.

 

Working with a certified ADHD coach means you're getting a structured methodology backed by science and recognised practice standards, not guesswork. Together, we'll build a toolbox of resources, learn to recognise when ADHD or executive function challenges are arising, and develop the skills to move through them — sustainably.

How ADHD Coaching Can Help You

The science — and art — of truly coaching someone with ADHD starts with one core belief: every client is naturally creative, resourceful, and whole. Nothing about you is broken. You already have what you need within you to make the changes you're seeking — coaching helps you access it.

(A little science, because we can't help but nerd out.)

Our day-to-day actions, responses, and behaviours are shaped by different levels of consciousness — conscious, subconscious, and unconscious. Research suggests that around 90% of our daily behaviours, habits, and decisions are driven by the subconscious mind — running quietly in the background. It stores our long-term memory, emotional experiences, fears, and learned responses, and shapes our automatic intuition. Sometimes, that background code needs an upgrade.

That's where neuroplasticity comes in — the brain's ability to grow new neural pathways and build new skills, with practice, at any age.

So what does this have to do with coaching? Working with a certified professional coach means working with someone trained to help you move beyond surface-level thinking into deeper self-awareness — accessing the subconscious patterns beneath your habits, uncovering root causes, and shifting the internal narrative you carry about yourself. This is where genuine breakthroughs happen.

Coaching helps you:

  • Notice your habits and patterns

  • Understand the subconscious drivers behind them

  • Reframe old thinking, habits, and beliefs that fuel unhelpful patterns

  • Design new, ADHD-friendly habits that genuinely support your goals

 

Coaching isn't just about building action plans — it's about developing new self-awareness, uncovering what's beneath the surface, and using that insight to unlearn old patterns, rewrite limiting beliefs, and take empowered action that actually lasts.

Coaching is about moving forward; therapy is about healing the past. If, as your coach, I hear something that I believe needs therapeutic support, I'll always tell you.

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Book a Complimentary Consultation

Empower yourself with the tools and support needed to succeed. Whether you're seeking individual coaching, group programs, or corporate training, ADHD Coaching Brisbane is your partner in achieving personal and professional growth.

ADHD Self-Paced Online Courses

Discover our range of self-paced online courses for ADHD training and coaching. Our courses have been developed by certified experts and designed to help you thrive with ADHD in your personal and professional life. Unlock your potential achieve your dreams with our comprehensive online courses.

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ADHD COURSE
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Who Can Benefit from Our Coaching Services?

Our coaching services are designed for a diverse audience, including:


Adults with ADHD:

  • Gain control over your life and utilise your strengths.


Parents of Children with ADHD:

  • Learn strategies to support your child effectively.


Employers and Educators: ​

  • Understand ADHD better to create supportive environments for employees and students.

Coaches​

  • As a ICF Mentor Coach Specialist for ACC and PCC. Uplevel your coaching skills in alinement with the ICF Core Coaching Competencies

 


Join Us on Your Journey to Personal Growth

At ADHD Coaching Brisbane, we believe in the power of understanding self, the power of discover encouragement. We are here to support you every step of the way on your journey toward self-improvement. Whether you're looking to manage your ADHD better, develop new skills, or simply need someone to guide you, our coaching services can make a meaningful difference.


Ready to take the next step? Contact us today to schedule a session and start building a brighter future.

ADHD Resource Centre

Our ADHD Resource center is dedicated to providing you with the necessary skills and strategies and information to help you navigate through ADHD and manage your symptoms more effectively. Our aim is to enhance your life and empower you to thrive. We appreciate your trust in us as your go-to resource for ADHD coaching, training and support.

What our clients say

Looking for feedback from our clients? Check out our client reviews and see how ADHD Coaching Brisbane has helped make a real difference. Our team is dedicated to providing personalised support and guidance to help you achieve your goals and thrive.

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"I feel happier, more at peace and more in control"
GAYLE M

It took me quite a while to figure out that I needed a coach – but once I did, I’m so glad I found Kirsten. She applied her tried and tested approaches to help me see myself and others more clearly, set personal and professional goals, and define for myself what progress toward those goals looked like. She helped me set myself up for success in a lot of areas of my life where I felt very stale, unproductive and stuck: suggesting resources and tactics, helping me reframe the way I speak to myself, and often being a sounding board and holding space while I figured it out on my own. Seeing Kirsten was a necessary investment in myself. I feel happier, more at peace and more in control. I’d 100% recommend her services to anyone ready to begin a coaching relationship.

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"Thank you for changing my life for the better"
LK

I am a German engineer, husband, and father of three children. During the Covid-19 pandemic I, as many others, struggled a lot. But the pandemic was only the straw that broke the camels back. I see the root-cause of my struggles in my ADHD. It had severe implications on my work as an engineer as well as on our family live with three kids. Kirsten was so kind as to take me in for ten sessions during my parental leave in Brisbane. We worked on different aspects of my struggles with ADHD, some of which I would never have attributed to ADHD. In retrospect so many things in my live are making sense now, and that alone is a liberating feeling. After my parental leave I went back to my old department taking on a new and very demanding role. When I took over, deadlines were already sure to be broken, the budget used up, weekly new issues, a plethora of interfaces, meetings, a flood of emails with action items, many new tools and processes, and no time to sit down and concentrate on big work items, that would require a couple of hours of uninterrupted working. Two months in, I can confidently say that without the training I would already have “drowned”, would likely be a monster of a partner and father and probably close to a nervous breakdown. The sessions with Kirstin not only improved the situation, but they also prepared me so well that I have not have any unproductive time at work and I am getting the highest of respect and a lot of praise from colleagues, my boss, senior experts and even suppliers. I feel that you helped me make use of the “superpower” ADHD without "draining". I have heared someone say “people with ADHD are popular and sought-after” and I believe - with the right support – this holds true. Thank you for changing my live for the better. You come highly recommended!

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"I am beyond grateful for the incredible support & guidance"
AVI S

I am beyond grateful for the incredible support and guidance I've received from Kirsten as my ADHD coach. Kirsten is a beautiful blend of heart-centered help and expert advice, equipped with a comprehensive set of tools and skills. What sets her apart is the perfect balance she strikes – a delicate mix of compassion and accountability that ensures you not only navigate the challenges but also triumph over them. Since embarking on this journey with Kirsten, I've achieved seven out of my nine goals. This success is a testament to her unwavering commitment and the transformative impact she has had on my life. Kirsten's coaching goes beyond the conventional – she has been a beacon of understanding, providing the right tools and encouragement exactly when needed. Navigating life with ADHD can be intricate, but Kirsten's support has been the key to unlocking my potential. I can confidently say that without her, reaching these milestones wouldn't have been possible. If you're seeking a coach who not only understands but empowers you to surpass your goals, Kirsten is undoubtedly the extraordinary ally you've been searching for.

As seen on TV and in Media

What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and how is it diagnosed? Unpacking questions about ADHD

This Artical from ABC News quotes Kirsten Lightfoot and her lived experiences. Read the article

ABC News Understand ADHD Symptoms such as RSD, Hyper-focus, task paralysis

This Article is a continuation of the series helping educate people about ADHD. Read the article or Watch the TV version 

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