Build A Life That Works With Your Brain
The ASC-ADHD Coach
Psychologically Informed Coaching for Adults with Autism, ADHD and Co-occuring Autism & ADHD (less formally known as AuDHD)
Through the Flourishing Framework, you'll understand yourself more clearly, work with your energy instead of against it, and build a life you can sustain.
Does this sound familiar?
"I know I am capable....."and yet I keep struggling with the basics
"I want structure....." and yet structure suffocates me.
"I crave clarity....." and yet every decision overwhelms me
"I want to be seen....." and yet visibility feels dangerous
Holding these contradictions can leave you feeling too much and not enough at the same time.
You might also recognise...
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Working at full intensity one week, then crashing the next
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Feeling exhausted after years of masking, people pleasing or perfectionism
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Not knowing what is really you and what is a lifetime of coping
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Abandoning goals when your capacity dips and then blaming yourself
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Feeling like a fraud, even when you succeed
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Trying strategies that were never designed for your brain
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Feeling misunderstood, even by professionals.
You're not alone, and you're not imagining it.
You're not starting from zero. You're starting from exhaustion.
You don't need more motivation or another productivity hack. You need to understand how your brain works, and a structure that adapts to your nervous system, not the other way around.
The Flourishing Framework
A Psychologically and evidence-informed coaching approach, created specifically for Adults with Autism, ADHD and Co-occurring Autism & ADHD (AuDHD)
Understand
Make sense of your neurodivergent profile, including your strengths, challenges, energy & sensory needs, and what is you, beneath years of masking and coping
Integrate
Bring that understanding into everyday life, with routines, boundaries, and strategies, adapted to your nervous system rather than borrowed from neurotypical advice.
Flourish
Build sustainable capacity, confidence and wellbeing, so progress doesn't collapse the moment your energy dips.
Grounded In Evidence
Coaching Psychology
Positive Psychology
Neurodiversity Affirming Practice
Behavioural Science
Drawing on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Coaching (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Coaching, Compassion-focused practice, Motivational Interviewing & Executive Functioning Coaching, chosen to fit you rather than following a rigid model
The goal is to help you understand what helps you thrive, and build a way of living that reflects who you are.
Hello, I'm Danielle
Hello, I am an autistic ADHDer (AuDHD), a coach, and a Mum to neurodivergent boys, so I know first-hand what masking, burnout and executive functioning differences can feel like, and how exhausting it can be to keep explaining yourself.
Alongside that lived experience, I'm a trainee Coaching Psychologist with Postgraduate qualifications in Positive Psychology and Behaviour Change, and ICF-accredited Coach Training.
That combination means you get evidence-informed coaching from someone who understands without needing everything spelled out. My aim is not to tell you who to become. It's to give you a safe, supportive space to understand yourself and find what genuinely helps you thrive.
Trainee Coaching Psychologist - Graduate Member of the BPS - ICF Member
What Coaching Can Offer You
Clarity & Self-Awareness
Understand yourself more deeply after years of masking, and make sense of what is really you.
Energy, Capacity & Burnout
Recognise your limits, reduce overwhelm, and build routines that don't collapse when your energy dips.
Executive Functioning
Practical, brain-friendly ways to plan, start and finish tasks, without shame.
Confidence & Self-Compassion
Build an authentic sense of self-worth and quieten the inner critic.
Work, Study & Career
Navigate workplace dynamics, reasonable adjustments, leadership and academic life in a way that works for you.
Relationships & Boundaries
Communicate your needs, connect with others, and set healthy boundaries without losing yourself.
Emotions & Rejection Sensitivity
Understand your emotional responses and develop ways to regulate, recover and respond with curiosity.
Identity, Masking & Self-Acceptance
Explore who you are beneath the coping, and what living more authentically could look like.
Flourishing Coaching Session
£99 | One 60-minute session
Sometimes you just need space to explore one particular challenge, decision or area of life.
A focused, psychologically informed coaching session tailored to your individual needs. Whether you're navigating overwhelm, executive functioning difficulties, relationships or a life transition, we'll focus on what matters most to you.
Explore the Spotlight Session →
Ongoing Flourishing Coaching Partnership
£199 per month (subscription with automatic payments taken monthly until cancelled) | Two 60-minute sessions monthly
Consistent, personalised coaching that evolves alongside you.
A flexible, rolling monthly partnership for autistic, ADHD and AuDHD adults who value regular support without a fixed programme. Together, we'll explore your challenges, recognise your strengths and develop approaches that work with your neurodivergence rather than against it.
Three-Month Coaching Partnership
£597 Pay in Full or Three payments of £199 | Six sessions
A dedicated three-month coaching journey focused on understanding yourself, exploring challenges and creating meaningful change.
Combining psychological insight with neurodiversity-affirming coaching, this structured but personalised partnership provides time to reflect, develop practical strategies and work towards goals that matter to you.
Explore the Three-Month Partnership →
Access to Work Coaching
Bespoke pricing | Tailored to your approved grant
Specialist workplace coaching for autistic, ADHD and AuDHD adults receiving support through the Access to Work scheme.
Coaching is individually tailored to your workplace needs, professional goals and approved funding. Whether you're navigating executive functioning, communication, workplace demands or sustainable ways of working, we'll develop an approach that works for you.
Contact me with details of your approved coaching hours and grant funding to discuss a bespoke package.
Enquire About Access to Work Coaching →
Coaching Options & Prices
How it Works
Getting started is simple, and there's no pressure at any stage.
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Book a Free Call
A relaxed 30 minute chat on Zoom, with your camera optional. We'll talk about what you'd like support with, you can ask any questions and we'll see if we're a good fit
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Get Your Personalised Plan
If you decide to go ahead, we'll explore your neurodivergent profile, circumstances and priorities, then create a coaching plan that fits your life.
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Start Coaching
We begin the Coaching Plan with a provisional number of sessions booked, at a pace that respects your energy & capacity
(please enquire about access to work options)
You do not need to prepare anything for the call, unless you wish to, or have a formal diagnosis, come as you are
30 minutes on Zoom | Camera Optional | No Pressure or Obligation
Free Resources
Not ready for coaching yet? Start here.
Join my free resource library for Autistic, ADHD and AuDHD adults: gentle, practical tools you can use at your own pace, on good days and low-capacity days alike.
FEATURED FREE DOWNLOAD
Choosing Your Neurodivergent Coach
Finding the right coach can feel overwhelming, especially when you've been misunderstood by professionals before. This free guide helps you work out what you really need, what questions to ask, and how to tell whether a coach genuinely understands Autistic, ADHD and AuDHD adults, so you can make your choice with confidence, whoever you decide to work with.
Over the coming weeks you will receive a free resources including the below subjects
✓ Understanding your energy and avoiding burnout
✓ Making sense of masking and who you really are
✓ Getting through low-capacity days without shame
Free Resources from Danielle Dryden
Free to join. You'll create a free account to access your downloads. No payment needed.
What Coachees Say About Danielle
"Her coaching has helped me understand not just my diagnosis, but myself."
— Sarah P
"I have been able to rediscover interests and activities that have been fully closed off from me throughout a multiple-year burnout period, giving me back a joy that I thought was lost forever."
— Aimee U
"Danielle's approach is direct and kind. Exactly what I needed."
— Matthew
"Danielle was warm, affirming, non-pretentious, easy to talk to and quick to understand my experience and validate it."
— Fiona
"I have learnt that I can reduce tasks to their barest minimum and that's okay, it's morally neutral."
— Aimee U
"Self-compassion isn't about making excuses. It's about understanding how my AuDHD affects me so I can respond with curiosity rather than self-criticism."
— Sarah P
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a formal diagnosis to work with you?
No. You're welcome whether you have a formal diagnosis, are on a waiting list, or are self-identifying as Autistic, ADHD or AuDHD. Coaching focuses on understanding how your brain works and what helps you thrive, not on labels.
How is coaching different from therapy?
Coaching is focused on the present and the future. Together we explore your strengths, patterns, energy and goals, and build practical strategies that work for your brain. Therapy is better suited to treating mental health conditions or working through past trauma. If something comes up that needs therapeutic support, I'll talk this through with you openly and help you find the right next step.
Can you diagnose me?
No. Coaching isn't a diagnostic service. I can help you understand your traits and experiences, prepare for an assessment, or make sense of a diagnosis afterwards.
Where do sessions take place?
All sessions are online via Zoom, so you can join from wherever you feel most comfortable.
Do I have to have my camera on?
No. Cameras are always optional, on the discovery call and in coaching sessions.
What if I find calls or video difficult?
That's completely understandable. You're welcome to email me first, and we can talk about what would make sessions feel more comfortable for you - hello@danielledryden.com
What happens on the free discovery call?
It's a relaxed 30-minute chat. We'll talk about what you'd like support with, you can ask any questions, and we'll see if we're a good fit. There's no pressure and no obligation, and you don't need to prepare anything.
Can my employer or Access to Work pay for coaching?
Yes. A longer programme can be arranged for clients funded through Access to Work or an employer. Please get in touch to discuss the number of sessions and funding requirements.
What if I need to cancel or rearrange a session?
Life happens, especially when energy is low. Please try to give me as much notice where you can, and we'll find another time.
Is what I share confidential?
Yes. Everything you share is kept confidential, within the limits set out in my Privacy Policy, for example if there were a serious concern about your safety or someone else's.
What if I'm in crisis?
Coaching isn't an emergency service. If you need urgent support, please see my Emergency Contacts page or call 999 if you or someone else is in immediate danger.
How do you use AI in your coaching practice?
I use AI as a supportive companion within my coaching practice, rather than as a replacement for human judgement, professional expertise or the coaching relationship.
With clients’ informed consent, I use PLAUD AI to record and transcribe coaching sessions. These recordings and transcripts are used to support accurate note-taking, reflection and the preparation of coaching summaries. They are subsequently deleted in accordance with my data-handling procedures.
I also use AI to support research, resource development, session planning and reflective practice. However, all AI-generated content is subject to my professional review and critical evaluation.
There is always a human filter. I remain responsible for the interpretation, accuracy, appropriateness and ethical application of any AI-assisted material. My coaching remains person-centred, psychologically informed and grounded in the individual needs of each client.
AI supports my practice; it does not replace the human connection, professional responsibility or collaborative nature of coaching.
Unsure how to go about choosing your own Coach?
You can click here to download my Free PDF on choosing your Neurodivergent Coach.
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