ADHD doesn’t need fixing,
it needs understanding.
Here, you’ll find practical support, real strategies, and a coach who gets how your brain works.
Hi there, I’m Trudy Parkin,
a Certified ADHD Life Coach based in Melbourne, working online with teens, adults, and parents all across Australia.
I help you swap guesswork for brain-friendly systems that actually stick, so life feels calmer, clearer, and far more doable. Because thriving with ADHD isn’t about doing more, it’s about finding what truly works for you.
Let Me Guess - Does This Sound Familiar?
You have a loud inner critic that doesn’t give you a break, relentless with the shoulds, the comparisons, and the self-doubt.
You’ve tried strategies, apps, and routines. They work for a while… then fade away.
You’ve started a bunch of things but haven’t finished any of them, and deep down, you know you’re capable of more.
You’re a parent watching your teen struggle with school and life, wishing they could feel happier, more confident, and comfortable being themselves.
You’re a teacher or coach who cares deeply but feels unsure how to best support your ADHD students, you want to help them thrive, not just get by.
And if you’re wondering where the ADHD Guidebook is… you didn’t miss it. It was never printed. We create it together, one step at a time.
If any of this sounds familiar, take a deep breath, you’re in the right place. We’ll start exactly where you are and build something that fits you, one small, meaningful step at a time.
Who I Work With
I work with four groups of people who are ready for support and change, each with their own story, challenges, and goals.
Teens with ADHD
Who want to understand their brain, feel more confident, and build focus, motivation, and of course independence.
Adults with ADHD
Who are tired of feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or inconsistent, and are ready to create structure, calm, and self-trust that lasts.
Parents of ADHDers
Who want to better understand their teen, reduce conflict, and bring calm and connection back into family life.
Educators
Who care deeply about their students and want practical, ADHD-informed strategies that make learning inclusive and engaging.
Coaching for Teens with ADHD
Helping teens build confidence, independence, and focus, one small win at a time.
Coaching gives teens a calm, supportive space to understand their ADHD and build independence, confidence, and emotional awareness. Together, we focus on helping them:
Develop practical tools to improve focus, motivation, and organisation, at school and in daily life.
Understand and manage anxiety, worry, and overwhelm with calm, realistic strategies.
Build self-awareness and confidence so they feel capable, proud, and ready to handle life’s challenges.
What Your Teen Will Receive
Tools and Support Made Just for Teens
Your teen will receive simple, ADHD-friendly tools and e-books they can use straight away, practical supports designed to make daily life feel easier and more doable.
Planners, trackers, and brain-based strategies to support focus, organisation, and motivation.
Easy-to-use tools and routines that help build structure, independence, and confidence.
Resources that last beyond our sessions, supporting your teen as they grow in self-awareness and resilience.
Each resource is thoughtfully created to empower your teen and help them feel capable, calm, and proud of who they are.
Adults with ADHD
Building systems, habits, and confidence that last, no willpower required.
Coaching helps you understand your ADHD and create systems that support how your brain works, not fight against it. Together, we focus on helping you:
Build practical tools for focus, organisation, and follow-through in work and home life.
Manage overwhelm, procrastination, and emotional ups and downs with calm and clarity.
Strengthen self-trust, confidence, and balance so you can move through life with more purpose and ease.
What You’ll Receive as an Adult Client
A Coaching Experience Designed Just for You
You’ll gain ongoing practical tools and e-books throughout your coaching journey,
supportive, ADHD-friendly strategies you can start using right away.
ADHD-specific tracker templates and planning tools to improve focus, motivation, and organisation.
Brain-based strategies and real-life systems to make everyday tasks easier, and maybe even enjoyable.
Resources designed to strengthen self-compassion and consistency, helping you build lasting habits and confidence.
Each resource is created to help you feel more balanced, capable, and in control, moving through life with clarity and purpose.
Parents of Teens with ADHD
Practical strategies and compassionate support for a happier home life.
Parent coaching helps you understand your teen’s ADHD and support them with more calm, confidence, and clarity. Together, we focus on helping you:
Understand what’s driving your teen’s anxiety, motivation, and emotional ups and downs.
Learn practical, brain-based strategies to guide your teen toward greater independence and organisation.
Strengthen connection and create calmer routines so home life feels more balanced and supportive for everyone.
What You’ll Receive as a Parent Client
Guidance and Tools Tailored for Your Family
You’ll receive practical tools, scripts, and e-books designed specifically for
parents of ADHDers, clear, realistic strategies you can use at home straight away.
You’ll receive practical tools, scripts, and e-books designed specifically for parents of ADHDers, clear, realistic strategies you can use at home straight away.
Simple, ADHD-friendly routines and frameworks to bring more calm and structure to family life.
Resources created to support you and your teen beyond sessions, helping your family feel more confident, capable, and connected.
Each tool is thoughtfully designed to help you respond with empathy, not frustration, building stronger, calmer relationships at home.
ADHD Education for Teachers
Equipping you with the knowledge and tools to help every ADHD learner thrive.
ADHD education sessions give teachers the insight and tools to support neurodivergent learners with empathy and confidence. Together, we explore how to:
Understand how ADHD shapes attention, behaviour, and emotional regulation in learning environments.
Apply evidence-based strategies that boost engagement, structure, and student success.
Build inclusive, calm classrooms or training spaces where every learner feels understood and capable.
You Will Also Receive
Training and Insights Created for You
You’ll also receive access to downloadable tools, visuals, and e-books created specifically for teachers and coaches, practical resources you can immediately use to create calmer, more inclusive learning environments.
Let’s Chat and Create a Plan to Support Your School
Coaching That Comes to You Anywhere in Australia
I’m based in Melbourne, Australia, but thanks to Zoom, I work with clients all over Australia. This means I can provide coaching different locations including:
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What can I expect in a session?
Each session is calm, supportive, and focused on what matters most to you (or your teen). We explore challenges, build awareness, and create realistic strategies that fit your life.
2. Is coaching the same as therapy?
No. Coaching focuses on what’s happening now and how to move forward. It’s about practical tools, self-understanding, and gentle accountability, not diagnosing or treating mental health conditions.
3. Would we meet online or in person?
All sessions are 100% online. You can join from anywhere, all you need is a quiet space, a device, and an internet connection.
4. How long will it take before I start noticing a difference?
Many clients notice small shifts within between five-ten sessions. Real change builds over time as new habits and awareness start to stick.
5. How long are sessions, and how often do we meet?
Individual coaching sessions run for 45 minutes and are held weekly or fortnightly, depending on your goals and what feels manageable. Many clients start weekly to build momentum, then move to fortnightly as things begin to click.
Let’s Talk About What Support Could Look Like
Let’s explore what support could look like for you, your goals, your challenges, and what you most need right now.
You don’t have to keep pushing through on your own. Just send me a quick message, and we’ll start figuring it out together.
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