ADHD Coaching, Counselling and Assessment in Sydney
By Neurodivergent Practitioners. We Get it, we live it. we see you.
The Divergent Edge provides ADHD coaching, counselling and holistic therapeutic support for adults across Sydney and New South Wales. As a neurodivergent-led practice, we are grounded in lived experience, neurodiversity-affirming practice and clinical expertise. We support adults navigating all aspects of life with ADHD and the broader Neurodivergent experiences.
How is The Divergent Edge different?
We’re a neurodivergent team of ADHD coaches, counsellors, psychologists and social workers. Our understanding comes from lived experience as much as professional expertise and clinical knowledge guiding our person-centred approach.
ADHD and neurodivergence affect far more than time management and to-do lists. They shape identity, relationships and mental health as much as emotional regulation or executive functions. That’s why we integrate both the practical and emotional layers of neurodivergent life in our Therapeutic Coaching model, overlayed with the intersections that matter to you (identity, sensory differences, physical health, life transitions…).
We let go of “normal”, neurodivergence is not a problem to fix, it’s a natural way of being to understand and honour, and it starts with your lived experience.
What our ADHD Coaching and Counselling Can Do for You
Understanding ADHD and Yourself (Counselling)
Many adults feel “different” for years without understanding why, or receive clarity later in life and feel a mix of relief and overwhelm. Our ADHD Counselling services offer space to slow down and explore identity, emotional regulation and life with ADHD with care. We work with mental health, emotional dysregulation, nervous system patterns and the impact of environments that may not have supported your needs. By creating room for parts of your story that may never have had space before, counselling supports healing (even that usual imposter syndrome), self-understanding and steadier regulation over time.
Building Tools That Work for Your Brain (Coaching)
ADHD often creates executive function challenges and impacts organisation skills and time management in ways that make everyday life harder than it needs to be. Our ADHD Coaching focuses on practical executive function strategies that work naturally with your brain wiring. Together, we develop personalised action plans that support attention, regulation, organisation and follow-through. This includes building communication skills, social skills and realistic systems that support momentum, not pressure or perfection.
ADHD & Autism Assessment
For many adults, putting a name to their experiences is the first step to real change. Our ADHD and Autism assessments go beyond checklists. We look at your history, your strengths, and co-occurring presentations like Autism, giftedness, twice-exceptionality, sensory differences and more. A clear picture of your unique neurodivergence helps us tailor support that truly works for your daily life.
Work With Practitioners Who Get It
Every practitioner at The Divergent Edge is neurodivergent. We understand ADHD and neurodivergence from the inside out, and we work in genuine therapeutic partnerships rather than one-size-fits-all models. Our Sydney clients work with practitioners who blend lived experience with clinical expertise and evidence-based research. This creates support that is affirming, practical and deeply attuned to real life.
Accessible Support That Fits Into Your Life
Secure telehealth sessions available with Access via Private, JobAccess Employee Assistance Fund, NDIS funding.
Our Affiliations
The Divergent Edge acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, paying respect to Elders past and present.
Our Services
ADHD Coaching
Practical, affirming ADHD coaching for adults across Sydney NSW. Our work supports executive function, organisation skills and time management in ways that feel natural and sustainable. Each coaching relationship is shaped around your needs, supporting cognitive functioning, attention and everyday systems that actually work for you.
Therapeutic ADHD Coaching
This is our signature blend of ADHD counselling and ADHD coaching. Instead of separating the practical from the emotional, we bring both together. That means we help you with planning, routines and focus, while also working through identity, self-esteem and emotional regulation challenges connected to ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, 2E and more.
ADHD Counselling & Psychotherapy
A space to put down the mask and be fully seen. ADHD Counselling gives you room to process trauma, shame or burnout, while learning new ways to regulate emotions and care for yourself. Every session is grounded in neuro-affirming practice, so you can move toward steadier, kinder days without needing to explain or defend who you are.
ADHD & Autism Assessments
Getting clear answers can be a turning point. Our ADHD and Autism assessments go deeper than checklists, looking at your history, strengths and co-occurring traits such as giftedness or sensory processing. With that clarity, we can design support that fits into daily life, not just a paper report.
Careers & Workplace Support
Workplaces often demand high performance without recognising neurodivergent needs. We support adults with career development, workplace challenges and executive function support. Our coaching helps build communication skills, structure and confidence, supporting sustainable performance without burnout.
Leadership & Business Coaching
If you are leading a team or running your own business, it can feel like the rules were not written with you in mind. Our coaching gives you frameworks for planning, communication and sustainable leadership that fit the way your brain works. You will grow in confidence while staying true to your strengths and values.
Training & Consulting Services
Neuro-Inclusive Leadership & Workplace Training
We work with organisations across Sydney to support neuro-inclusive workplaces through, training, leadership development, policies, procedures and strategy. Our work helps embed inclusive practice into culture, systems and decision-making, strengthening wellbeing, retention and performance across organisations.
Clinical Training & Supervision
We provide supervision and professional development for clinicians and organisations committed to neurodiversity-affirming practice. Grounded in lived experience, evidence-based research and ethical care, our training supports reflective, sustainable practice, especially for neurodivergent practitioners.
Impact Made
Together
Change is collaborative. You bring your story. We bring lived experience, clinical expertise and practical tools. Together we make room for a life that fits.
Our team
We know the challenges, the strengths, and the daily reality of being neurodivergent. You’ll meet people who see you, hear you, and walk beside you.
Emma Read
Registered Organisational Psychologist | ADHD Coach | Therapeutic Coach | Leadership Coach
Lynsey Allison
ICF Coach | ADHD Coach | Leadership & Careers Coach
Shristi Chand
Counsellor & Psychotherapist | Therapeutic Coach
Jonathan Righetti
Counsellor & Psychotherapist | Therapeutic Coach
Darren Monsiegneur
Counsellor & Psychotherapist | Therapeutic Coach
Lionel Beraldi
Co-Founder | Head of Training & Consulting | Leadership & Business Coach
Dani Bultitude
Founder | Head of Clinical Practice | Principal ADHD Coach & Therapeutic Coach
You’ve always belonged
If you’ve been told you’re lazy, careless, or not living up to your potential, we see you. ADHD coaching with us is about unlearning those lies and finding what works for your brain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ADHD coaching, and how is it different from therapy?
ADHD coaching focuses on practical support for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (although we really don’t agree with that term), like time management, attention regulation techniques, goal planning and lifestyle advice. At The Divergent Edge, we use therapeutic coaching, which blends counselling with ADHD coaching services. This means you get tools for daily challenges along with emotional support for the deeper struggles, such as shame or past trauma.
How can ADHD coaching help with time management and organisation?
Many people with ADHD struggle with deadlines, prioritising tasks, or keeping on top of routines. Our coaches help you design individualised plans and action steps that match your brain wiring. You’ll learn management strategies that make tasks feel less overwhelming and easier to sustain in real life.
Can coaching support emotional regulation and social skills?
Yes. ADHD isn’t only about focus; it can affect how you handle emotions and connect with others. Through therapeutic coaching, we help you build emotional regulation skills, scripts for social situations, and self-awareness tools. This creates more confidence in relationships at home, at work and socially.
Do you provide assessments as well as ADHD coaching services?
We offer both. Adults can access comprehensive ADHD and Autism assessments, which also consider factors like giftedness or sensory processing challenges. This gives us a clearer picture of your unique neurodivergence, so your coaching is guided by individualised plans tailored to your strengths and needs.
Can ADHD coaching help with career development?
Absolutely. Many clients come to us for workplace or leadership support. ADHD coaching can cover career development, goal planning, and action plans to help you succeed in your role. We work with organisations to create neuro-inclusive workplaces, so your strengths are valued.
What does an ADHD coaching session look like?
Each session is designed around you. Together, we look at your challenges with focus, time, or emotional regulation, then build practical management strategies. You’ll leave with action plans and attention regulation techniques you can test between sessions. Over time, these become part of your daily life.
Is support available online in Sydney and across Australia?
Yes. All of our ADHD coaching and counselling services are offered online, so you can access therapeutic coaching from anywhere in Sydney, the Northern Beaches, NSW or nationwide. This flexibility makes it easier to keep momentum, even with a busy schedule.
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