You know your teen is capable. You just want to know how to help.

When ADHD makes starting, planning, remembering, managing time and regulating emotions harder, knowing how to support your teen isn’t always straightforward.

I help parents and teens understand the ADHD brain, develop executive function skills and discover what works for them, with connection, confidence and independence at the heart of it.

Hi there, I’m Trudy Parkin,

I’m an ADHD coach, educator, former teacher, ADHDer and parent, and I spend my days working with teens with ADHD and the parents who are doing their very best to support them.

I know how confusing it can be when you can see how capable your teen is, yet everyday things like getting started, remembering what they need, managing time, getting off their phone or regulating big emotions can feel incredibly hard.

Often, there’s much more going on than what we can see from the outside.

That’s where I come in.

I help teens understand themselves, recognise what they’re capable of and build the skills they’ll take with them into adulthood.

I help parents of teens

understand what might be getting in the way, so they can support their teen with more curiosity, confidence and connection, while gradually helping them build greater independence.

I help teens with ADHD

I understand how their ADHD brain works, develop their executive function skills and discover practical strategies that actually work for them.

You Don’t Have To Figure This Out Alone

You’ve read the articles.

Listened to the podcasts.

Talked to teachers and specialists.

Maybe you’ve even found yourself scrolling at midnight, searching for one more thing that might help.

But what you really want is to know what to do next.

You need practical strategies that help you understand your teen’s ADHD, support their executive function skills and know when to step in, and when to step back.

Understand Your Teen. Know How To Help.

Parenting a teen with ADHD can leave you wondering when to step in, when to step back and whether you’re getting it right.

Get practical ADHD parenting support to help you understand your teen, build their executive function skills and guide them towards greater confidence and independence, without your relationship becoming one big cycle of reminding, arguing and worrying.

I'm so pleased you're here. I'm based in Melbourne, working online with teens, and parents of teens with ADHD all across Australia.

  • Am I doing too much?

  • Should I step back?

And underneath all of that is something even bigger.

You don’t want your teen growing up believing they’re lazy, incapable or failing.

You want them to understand their ADHD, recognise their strengths and develop the skills and confidence to manage life in a way that works for their brain.

And you want to know how to help them get there.

Find The Support That’s Right For You & Your Teen

For Parents

Understand their ADHD. Change how you support them.

Learn how ADHD impacts your teen’s executive functions and discover practical ways to scaffold the skills they’re still developing.

Feel more confident about what your teen needs from you, when to help and when it’s time to step back.

For Teens

Understand your brain. Find what works for you.

Practical ADHD coaching to help teens understand themselves and develop strategies for getting started, managing time, staying organised and handling overwhelm.

Because the goal isn’t to do things like everyone else.

It’s to discover what works for your brain.

ADHD Resources

Practical help you can start using today.

Easy-to-use ADHD resources for parents and teens who want less overwhelm and more practical strategies for everyday life.

No information overload. Just tools that help you know what to try next.

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:

  • ADHD Coach - Sydney

  • ADHD Coach - Brisbane

  • ADHD Coach - Perth

  • ADHD Coach - Canberra

  • ADHD Coach - Adelaide

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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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