Who am I?
Hi, I'm Kirsty — an ADHD coach based in Nelson Tasman, working with neurodivergent children, teens, adults and whānau, in person and online right across Aotearoa.
I specialise in supporting neurodiverse individuals and families, knowing that true thriving happens when we honour our authentic selves.
My coaching is deeply informed by my own lived experience as an AuDHD parent navigating the challenges of raising a neurodiverse child. I personally understand the overwhelm, the struggle for regulation, and the constant need to become a detective and advocate for your own family. This personal journey gives me profound empathy for the daily realities of neurodiversity.
Alongside this lived experience, I bring a diverse foundation of professional training — studies in child development and psychology, violence and trauma studies, social work, and now counselling, which I'm currently completing at NMIT. This theoretical grounding sits alongside frontline experience, from outreach work with vulnerable populations and crisis intervention to a decade of sports coaching, where I first understood the deep connection between mind and body in neurodivergent development.
Why I Do This Work?
My path into neurodiversity coaching isn't just a career choice — it's a personal calling. For 18 years, I've been a parent to my neurodivergent son, navigating a world that wasn't built for him: fighting systems that don't understand, being misunderstood, and the exhaustion of simply trying to get the right support.
That journey is the heart of my practice. It's why I work with children, teens, adults and whānau who are navigating this path — whether that's through one-to-one coaching, school advocacy, or connecting you with the right funding and support pathways — and with anyone who just needs guidance from someone who truly gets it.
My mission is to be that bridge: honouring your authentic, whole self over any label, and equipping you with the tools to move from surviving to thriving.
Working with Kirsty has been an incredible experience for our family. Since starting coaching, our son has made huge strides — he understands his ADHD better, manages his emotions more calmly, and feels far more confident in himself.
We’ve seen real changes in his ability to stay organised, plan his time, and cope with challenges. He’s even become keen to work with his sister, not against her — a huge shift that has brought so much more harmony to our home. Life has become smoother and more enjoyable for him, and he’s much happier and more independent as a result.
Kirsty’s compassionate support and practical strategies have truly made a lasting difference. We’re so grateful for everything she has done — we couldn’t recommend her more highly! B - Parent of Client
"After being diagnosed with ADHD and Fibromyalgia in the same year I felt really lost and wasn’t sure what my life would look like or what I’d be able to do moving forward. That is until I found Kirsty and started coaching sessions with her.
Since starting with Kirsty my confidence has grown so much and I’ve even gone back to studying which I never thought I’d do! She’s taught me how to make accommodation's for myself in order to thrive, given me the tools to help navigate tricky situations and is so personable that you instantly feel at ease with her. I cannot sing her praises enough! " N - AuDHD Adult Client
Thank you doesn't seem enough! You've taught me so many lessons and you've inspired me to push myself and reach for that dream. I wouldn't be starting study this year if it hadn't been for you and your positive words of encouragement. In fact, I honestly don't know if I'd be doing it at all. You've helped me to find my voice, set boundaries, and you've given me some amazing tools and advice that I can take away. You've shown me how to use my ADHD diagnosis as a positive and treat it like my super power. I'm excited to see what the future holds thanks to you. R - Adult ADHD Client
Kirsty's coaching sessions were the most encouraging and eye opening sessions I've ever experienced. I learnt so much about myself and learnt great tools and coping techniques that are going to last me a lifetime. I'd highly recommend choosing her as a coach for her immense knowledge and wisdom, her ability to create a safe and understanding environment for her clients, and her beautiful spirit and dedication to her work. I felt seen, heard, and fully understood for the first time, and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. K - ADHD Client
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