About Me
The photo above is me warming up for Fat Tony at Brighton Pride to 8,000 people.
Music has always been a huge part of how I've regulated and expressed my emotions. But the lifestyle that came with professional DJing wasn't compatible with my brain.
I hit major burnout (later explained by my ADHD and Autism diagnoses) and left city life behind for a quieter life in Norfolk. I still love DJing and now share mixes via radio and online.
My lifestyle now helps me stay on top of AuDHD and burnout. Regular morning walks by the river with an audio book, gym sessions, paddle boarding and yoga help keep things in balance.
I'm a big cinema fan too, but it's pointless asking me what films I've watched recently. Too many times I've got near the end of one only to realise I've already seen it.
ADHD is still very much there, but things are flowing much more easily now life works with it rather than against it.
What I've Experienced
I've navigated a lot of what you might be dealing with:
Burnout
the extreme kind, where your body and brain just stop
Anxiety and depression
still there sometimes, but managed very differently now
Sleep issues
severe enough to see a top specialist; now sleeping 7–8 hours naturally
Grief and loss
and how it amplifies everything else
Trauma
over 100 hours of therapy; I'm sensitive to this in others
Having done the work myself, I can be fully present for yours.
Training & Career
ADDCA Certified ADHD Coach
I trained with the ADD Coach Academy, world leaders in ADHD coaching. Over 100 hours of training, including mentored coaching practice.
It provides the evidence-based framework and strengths-focussed methodology that allows me to coach effectively and safely.
Diploma in Psychology and Counselling
(DipHE)
Accredited by the British Psychological Society. I came away with a grounded understanding of research, mental health, and ethics (though I'm not a licensed psychologist or therapist).
Currently completing Level 2 Autism training to deepen my understanding of the AuDHD experience.
Background in Learning & Development
I worked in Learning and Development across local government and the NHS, including management.
Part of my role was supporting people through qualifications. That's where I discovered my love for coaching, and the importance of taking individual needs into account.
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Experience
I've worked and volunteered with two LGBTQIA+ mental health charities, doing peer mentoring and youth work.
This gave me experience working with a wide range of identities which I bring into my coaching work.
If you'd like to find out more about working together, book a free discovery call or read about how coaching works.