Your Your Teen With ADHD Doesn’t Need Fixing.
They need someone to understand how their brain works, and help them discover what works for them.
ADHD support for parents and teens to build executive function skills, confidence and independence.
Hi there, I’m Trudy Parkin,
I'm so pleased you're here. I'm a Certified ADHD Teen & Parent Life Coach based in Melbourne, working online with teens, and parents of teens with ADHD all across Australia.
Understand Your Teen. Know How To Help Them.
Practical ADHD support for parents and teens to build executive function skills, confidence and independence, while creating more calm and connection at home.
Parents of ADHDers
Who want to support their teens executive function skills and build a stronger relationship, so they can feel confident about how to best prepare their teen for life.
Teens with ADHD
Who want to understand their brain, feel more confident, and build focus, motivation, and of course independence.
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.
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
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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.
Use the link below to reach me directly.
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