Coaching ADHD & Neurodiverse people thrive, lead and feel more at home in how they think
Many of the people I work with are intelligent, capable, and quietly exhausted.
They’ve spent years adapting, pushing through, and trying to make systems work—often feeling like they’re just holding everything together.
I’m Dr Alexa Smith, a PCC-certified coach specialising in neurodiversity. I work with people who have ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or AuDHD, to understand how their brain works, reduce overwhelm, and build practical, sustainable strategies that fit their lives—not someone else’s.
This is a space where you don’t have to explain or translate your experience. You can slow down, think clearly, and work out what actually works for you.
Together, we will build something that feels more manageable, more sustainable, and more true to who you are.
I am based in the UK and I work with clients online across the country and internationally.
Coaching that combines insight, reflection, and practical strategy—helping people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and AuDHD to build clarity, confidence, and ways of working that fit their lives.
About me
I am a Scientist, a Coach and a Neurodivergent thinker.
I hold a PhD in Developmental Neurobiology from UCL and am an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) — with nearly 1,000 hours of coaching experience with neurodiverse adults. I’m also neurodiverse myself, which shapes everything about how I listen, what I ask, and how I help.
My approach is warm, direct, and grounded in deep listening. I bring together science, practical tools, and genuine understanding — because I know from the inside what it takes to navigate a world that wasn’t built for your brain.
You can read more about my approach and qualifications and what that means in practice.
Who I work with
Neurodivergent adults (including ADHD, autism, dyslexia and AuDHD)
Professionals and leaders navigating work in a way that fits their brain
People who feel capable on the outside but overwhelmed underneath
Individuals exploring a diagnosis—or making sense of one
What Coaching can help with
Coaching offers a space to step out of survival mode and understand what’s really going on.
Why things that seem simple feel difficult
How your brain works best (not how it “should”)
What’s contributing to overwhelm, burnout, or inconsistency
How to build structure, habits and ways of working that actually stick
This isn’t about fixing you—it’s about finding what works for you.
What you can expect
Working with me means having a space where you can be fully yourself, without having to mask or explain every part of your experience.
You can expect thoughtful, honest conversations, deep listening and reflection, practical tools you can use straight away, and a pace that works for you.
You’ll leave sessions with greater self-understanding, more clarity about your next steps, increased confidence, and a more sustainable way of working.
If you would like to understand more about how coaching works, read my frequently asked questions or find out more about ADHD masking at work.
Neurodiverse leader, senior professional
A note from a client
“I kept calm, didn’t fumble, and got all my points across. Teammates contacted me afterwards to say what a good job I had done for them in that meeting. Being able to pull that off with all the other pressures at the moment is a real credit to Alexa.”
Based in the UK — working with clients online across the country and internationally.
Ready to start a conversation?
If you’re wondering whether coaching might help, you’re very welcome to get in touch. No pressure—just a friendly conversation to explore what you need and whether this feels like the right fit.