Frequently Asked Questions

ADHD Coaching is a personal and collaborative process. To see if I’m a good match for you, check out my answers to CHADD‘s key questions for ADHD coaches. Click here for their full article. (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your educational level and what areas of study did you major in?

Credentials :
Certified ADHD Coach (TDAH EC)
Certified Project Manager (PMP)
MA in Anthropology and Sociology (IHEID)
Anthropology Graduate Certificate in Disasters, Displacement, and Human Rights (UTK)
BA in Psychology and Sociology (UTK)

Areas of study : inequalities, prison, criminalization, marginalization, neurodivergence, public mental health, grief, policy development, trauma, research

How long have you been a coach?

I opened my coaching practice in July 2024.

In addition, I have been accompanying people in prison as a volunteer since 2020. Why is this relevant? From my experience visiting people in prison, I engage in non-judgmental active listening, understanding that each person does their best with the resources they have in the moment. As much as I can empathize with someone’s emotion or situation, I have no idea what it is like for them. As such, I work with clients to implement new skills while encouraging self-compassion for their previous efforts.

What is your approach to coaching teens, college students or adults with ADHD?

My approach is founded on these main principles:

Contextual
Non-judgemental
Practical

I engage with clients from the perspective of a peer who is diagnosed with ADHD, and then some. My own continuous journey of struggles and strengths informs my understanding of ADHD and the impact it brings to daily life. I help individuals find their balance between self-acceptance, self-improvement, and self-compassion. And since there is no one-size-fits all mold for neurodivergent experiences, I invite each person to share and define their stories as they see them and I share what evidence from science and lived experiences tell us about both recurring and exceptional phenomena across ADHD.

How many clients with ADHD have you coached?

Where my clients vary is their journey with diagnosis. Some clients are recently diagnosed and want to learn more. Others have been diagnosed for a long time and are looking to top up the skills and strategies they already have in place. And finally, some do not have a diagnosis, but they clearly observe difficulties with executive function most commonly associated with ADHD.

In this case, I am not in a position to validate a diagnosis. What I can do is work with clients on setting specific goals, providing psychoeducation, as well as observing, monitoring, and managing certain symptoms.

The main benefits to getting an official diagnosis are

1) To confirm whether the symptoms are the result of ADHD or/and other similar conditions. Difficulties with executive functions can also stem comorbidities like anxiety or temporary struggles with stress, lack of sleep, etc.
2) To receive a more in depth understanding of ADHD symptoms you struggle with most.
3) To explore medical treatments (medication, etc)

More on this in an upcoming article!

Have you received formal training in coaching? Did this include certification or credentialing of any kind?

Yes. I received my ADHD Coaching Certification through the TDAH Education Centre in Lausanne. The curriculum was developed by Dr. Christophe Kaufmann, Prof. Nader Perroud, and Daniela Brustolin — all experts on ADHD. The training is recognized by GIRT Suisse (Groupement d’intérêt pour la reconnaissance du TDAH).

I am also a credentialed member of Neurodiversity Support Network Switzerland and pursue continued education as required by the Charter.

Do you have experience with college students/employment issues/relationship issues? (depending on your specific need)

What coach training courses or conferences have you attended? Were they ADHD-specific?

Recent conferences and trainings include:

Continuing Education seminars through the Neurodiversity Support Network Switzerland.

8th International Colloquium of the French Language on ADHD (Geneva, September 2024) / 8e colloque international de langue française sur le TDAH

1st Genevan Day on ADHD (April 2025) / 1ère Journée Genevoise du TDAH

A Life with ADHD MOOC from UNIGE

Countless webinars from ADDitude

Are you involved in any local professional coaching groups? Are they ADHD-related?

Yes ! I am a credentialied member of the Neurodiversity Support Network Switzerland.

I collaborate with and receive coaching referrals from aspedah (Association Suisse romande de parents et d’adultes concernés par le trouble du déficit d’attention/hyperactivité).

I often partner with mental health professionals as well as complimentary experts in nutrition, physical therapy, research, etc.

What is your confidentiality/privacy policy?

Confidentiality: I agree to keep all conversations and information with the Client private and confidential, as allowable by law. No personal or identifiable information will be shared with anyone without the Client’s express permission. Exceptions may be made if there is an imminent threat of serious injury to oneself or someone else.

Privacy: In my Psychology Bachelor’s in the US, I use to record and transcribe couples therapy sessions for a research lab. I completed a course in ethics for human subject research, and I was trained to be SUPER careful with written documentation. I store my notes on a private drive and I only use initials or pseudonyms.

In addition, I have worked in contexts and states where notes can be subpoenaed in a court of law. As a rule of thumb, I follow these guidelines : No names. No identifiable features. Nothing explicitly incriminating or exaggerated. In short, anyone who reads my notes should not be able to guess who it is.

What is your policy regarding AI in coaching sessions?

What are your fees and policies for working with a client?

145 CHF – 1 session
675 CHF – Package of 5 sessions (135 CHF each)
1250 CHF – Package of 10 sessions (125 CHF each)

Payment is agreed on between myself and the client. An invoice is sent to the Client to be paid at the beginning of the coaching package or at the end of the month. Payments may be made by Bank Transfer, Twint, or Cash.

Coaching sessions may occur online or in person, depending on the venue that works best for the Client. It is also possible to meet outdoors when weather permits.

Are you also a licensed mental health provider who has expertise in associated mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression?

Are there former or current clients with whom I could talk?

Do you offer a trial coaching session?

Yes ! I offer an initial 45-min zoom call, free of charge. What can you expect on this first call ?

To put your mind at ease, these are the questions that will lead our discussion. No need to prepare anything ahead of time.

I’ll ask what interests you about ADHD Coaching. Why are you here ? What are you struggling with ?

I’ll ask you about diagnoses, medical history, past/current treatments, and non-medical ways you manage your ADHD (and additional conditions, if applicable).

I’ll ask about additional identities you feel intersect with your ADHD (in challenge and in strength) such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, cultural group, etc. Disclosure is not required.

I’ll ask you what you feel you are managing well. What are your strengths ? What does your support system look like ?

YOU get to ask the questions now ! About me, my coaching approach, ADHD, payment logistics, etc.

Then, if you feel like we’re a good match, I’ll send you a coaching agreement to sign and we’ll get started !

Where are you based?