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​​I came to this work through lived experience. As a British Pakistani Muslim woman with late-diagnosed ADHD, I spent years trying to keep up, mask my challenges, and force myself to “do life right.” The more I tried to fit into systems that didn’t work for me – professionally, culturally, and emotionally – the more burnt out, disconnected, and frustrated I became. It was exhausting.

 

Everything changed when I started learning how to work with my brain, not against it. That meant unlearning the shame, honouring how I naturally function, and reconnecting with my identity beneath the mask. Coaching became a huge part of that process.

 

Now, it’s what I offer to others, through a process that’s validating, empowering, and grounded in real life. Clients often come to me after years of trying productivity hacks, therapy, or self-discipline – and still feeling like something isn’t clicking.

 

My Approach

• Client-led – sessions follow what matters most to you, not a one-size-fits-all framework

• Non-directive – I won’t tell you what to do; I’ll help you untangle what’s going on so your own clarity leads

• Strengths-based – we identify patterns, capacities, and sparks that already exist and build momentum from there

• Emotionally attuned – I listen for what’s beneath the words and support nervous system regulation, not just behaviour change

• Practical – insight always leads to something usable, grounded, and relevant to real life

 

This is gentle, thoughtful work – not just surface-level productivity coaching.

 

Why Work With Me

What I offer goes beyond frameworks or productivity tips. I combine professional training, lived experience, and an identity-aware lens – so you’re not just supported, you’re understood.

• Professionally trained & certified – Formally trained, assessed, and certified through ADDCA, with a strong emphasis on ethics, competence, and evidence-based ADHD coaching.

• Lived experience, not just theory – I’ve navigated late diagnosis, masking, burnout, misdiagnosis, and cultural pressure – and bring that understanding into the work.

• Identity-aware coaching – As a South Asian Muslim woman with ADHD, I understand how culture, faith, gender, and family dynamics can shape ADHD experiences.

• Structure and soul – With a background in journalism and the corporate world, I understand real-world pressure and how to balance clarity with depth.

• Ethical, well-supported practice – I work with care and integrity, and can connect you to a trusted network of professionals if support beyond coaching is needed.

• Accessible and practical – I accept Access to Work funding (UK) and offer optional session recordings, transcripts, and tailored tools to support you between sessions.

 

Ways We Can Work Together

• 1:1 ADHD Coaching (UK & international)

• Access to Work funded coaching (UK)

• Workplace & community consultancy

• Speaking, workshops & panels on ADHD, culture, and identity

 

What Clients Say

• Clients often describe feeling:

• Truly seen and understood

• Less self-critical and more self-trusting

• Clearer about how their mind works

• More grounded and supported in everyday life

 

If you want coaching that sees the whole of you – not just your ADHD – this may be a really good place to start.

 

Get in Touch

If you’re curious about working together, the best place to start is a free, no-obligation chemistry call. It’s a chance to talk things through, ask questions, and see whether coaching feels like the right fit.

 

Book a FREE chemistry call here: https://calendly.com/louisabutt/chemistry-call?back=1&month=2026-01

 

Find out more about me and my coaching here: https://www.theadhdwayco.com/

 

Email me here: louisa@theadhdwayco.com

 

Social media:

·      Instagram: @the.adhd.way

·      LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/louisabutt

 

I’m always happy to connect – whether you’re ready to begin coaching, exploring Access to Work, or simply starting the conversation.

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