Work with zoe
Many ADHD adults have spent years trying to push themselves harder, be more organised or find the right productivity system.
Trying to finally get on top of things.
But often the deeper struggle isn’t motivation or needing to try harder.
It’s the quiet belief many of us carry that something about us is wrong. That we’re broken in some way. That we’re somehow failing at being an adult.
Over time that belief can shape how we see ourselves and how we move through the world.
My work focuses on slowing things down and helping you understand yourself more deeply.
We might gently explore emotional overwhelm, shame, burnout, relationships, self-trust or the impact of living in a world that hasn’t always understood or supported you.
At times, we may also notice what’s happening in your body and nervous system, not as something to fix but as another way of understanding what you need.
Not quick fixes that don’t last.
Not generic advice.
But learning how to work with yourself and what you need, rather than constantly feeling like you’re fighting against who you are or outdated beliefs about how you should be.
What We Might Explore
Sessions may involve exploring:
• emotional overwhelm and intensity
• rejection sensitivity (RSD)
• patterns in relationships
• burnout and exhaustion
• justice sensitivity and anger
• identity and masking
• reconnecting with your body and emotions
• understanding how past experiences shaped you
Every person’s journey is different, so the work unfolds based on what feels most important for you.
Regulation Work
Many ADHD adults live in a constant state of stress or overwhelm.
Part of our work may involve learning ways to help your nervous system settle and feel safer in your body.
This might include:
• grounding techniques
• learning how to recognise nervous system states
• building emotional tolerance
• slowing down reactions and impulses
The goal isn’t to suppress emotions.
It’s to build the capacity to stay with them without becoming overwhelmed.
Who This Is For
This work may suit you if you:
• are late diagnosed and are struggling to make sense of your experience / need some extra support
• feel emotionally overwhelmed or reactive
• want to understand who you are behind years of masking
• have tried tools, podcasts, books and still feel stuck
Who This Might Not Suit
Those seeking:
• productivity coaching
• rigid systems or generic/normal routines
• quick fixes
This work focuses on long-term change and self-understanding.
I work online UK-Wide via Zoom
No matter where you're based we can work together online.
I offer inclusive ADHD and AuDHD Coaching sessions via Zoom, making it easy to access support from the comfort of your own home.
If you're looking for a friendly, neurodivergent Coach who truly gets it, I’d love to hear from you!
Come see me in person
If you're based in or near Aberdeen, Scotland (UK), I offer in-person sessions from Polaris Counselling Hub, a calm, welcoming space I share with three other counsellors. Our private and supportive practice is designed to help you feel safe, heard and understood.
I also offer free in-person consultations, so you can explore whether we're a good fit before starting.
FAQ’s
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Absolutely! I've supported individuals at all stages of their journey. I understand that pursuing a formal diagnosis can take time or money, and some people may be unsure if they even want a diagnosis or medication. Whatever stage you're at, we can discuss it together and explore what feels right for you.
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Yes I found out I had ADHD at age 35 a few years ago and I’ve also gone through trauma and somatic counselling both in training and with my own counsellor.
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Yes I do and there’s absolutely no judgment here. However, I always encourage people to consider how much lived experience matters to them when choosing support.
For example, I support transgender individuals, but I haven’t personally been through that experience. While I’m more than happy to provide a safe space for you to process and talk about your journey, I may not fully understand it from a personal perspective.
Some people are completely comfortable with that, while others prefer working with someone who has had a similar lived experience. Both choices are valid, and it’s about finding what feels right for you.
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I have a limited amount of concession rates available. Please contact me to enquire.
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Yes, if you’re local to Aberdeen, Scotland, UK I have a space with three other Counsellors called Polaris Counselling Hub, which is both cozy and private. Please get in touch for further details.
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Yes I’ve had clients in America, Australia, Germany, Denmark and more! Please enquire to find out more
My Training
Qualified and Accredited Animas Transformational Coach - 2021-2022
Sand Tray Therapy CPD - 2023
Lego Serious Play Coach CPD - 2024
ISOHH Trauma and Somatic Counselling - 2024-2025
Person-Centred Counselling - Aberdeen University - 2025-2027
What sets me apart?
I am qualified through a credible Coaching Program and accredited through the EMCC (I could be ICF Accredited but I chose not to due to their lack of Neurodivergent awareness at the time).
I am always researching, attending webinars, appearing on podcasts and I’ve given talks but most importantly I still have counselling myself (a Coach or Counsellor who gives you the impression their perfect or fixed is a red flag). I undergo Supervision (This is a third party who makes sure you are holding an ethical space and not bringing in things like countertransference etc) and I have a considerable numbers of Client hours and years under my belt with Neurodivergent clients.
Let’s work together.
If you have any questions, please use the form below or email me hello@zoejoanna.com
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