Holly Paton

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About me

Hi, I’m Holly. I’m a specialist coach for adults with ADHD.

I support people to understand their ADHD brain, connect with their authentic selves, and empower themselves to manage their ADHD effectively with new coping strategies and long-term skills.

I'm here to partner with you on a journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and growth, helping you tap into the strengths that come with your unique brain wiring and live a more fulfilling life.

I know firsthand the daily struggles, overwhelm, and frustration that can arise when living with ADHD.

However, I also know the immense joy, creativity, and resilience that individuals with ADHD possess.

Together, we will navigate the challenges and embrace the opportunities that come with an ADHD brain.

What my clients say

“Holly's coaching not only changed my life it saved me, its improved my life in ways that cannot be measured, its improved my relationship with my wife and kids. I am now the best version of me i have ever been and thanks to Holly i keep on improving too because she has fully equipped me with the tools and confidence.”

"The most helpful thing was your kindness and how carefully you listened to me. Your questions were on point, inspiring more in-depth insight. I felt like I had the full agency over what problems I wanted to solve and what outcome I'd like get as a result. You were very supportive, but never overbearing, so I felt empowered and independent."

"Your kind words and support have enabled me to take some bold steps towards my new future career. Words can not describe how grateful I am for this. I have been on an epic journey of self discovery, learnt so much and feel so empowered for my next chapter.”

Who do I coach?

I coach ADHDers aged 18 onwards, including those with and without a diagnosis. 

I work with people from all walks of life but I particularly love working with:

  • Creatives
  • Charity / Third Sector / Environmental Workers
  • Business Owners and Self-Employed
  • Wellbeing / Helping Professionals
  • Tech / Software Workers
  • Consultants

As a queer woman I also feel passionate about working with ADHDers from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Book a free chemistry call with me today to see if we'd be a good fit!

You can do so at hollheartedcoaching.com

Training, qualifications & experience

I have a certificate in Laser Coaching from an ICF accredited coaching course, and am working towards obtaining my AAC credential.

I love the Laser Focused approach because it means I get to go deeper with you. I’ll invite you to build curiosity and resilience, get comfortable with the uncomfortable and dive into questions about the things that really matter like desires, values, beliefs, mindset and identity. That way, you can experience more profound shifts that get to the core of the issue and ripple out into other areas of your life, rather than just applying a band-aid to each problem.

And I’ve also been trained in ADHD Coaching in-house at The ADHD Advocate, and have facilitated peer support groups through The ADHD Collective.

I also have experience coaching clients who have both ADHD and Autism or Dyslexia. I have a Level 2 qualification in Understanding Autism and have undertaken The Inside of Autism training from The Autistic Advocate.

Areas of coaching I deal with

Other areas of coaching I deal with

Autism

Dyslexia

Fees

£160.00 per session

Additional information

My most popular packages are 12 and 24 sessions. I can also cost up a bespoke number of sessions if needed but I do not take bookings for single sessions.

I offer 60 minute sessions only as I have found this gets the most benefit out of the sessions.

When I work

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I coach Monday to Thursday between around 9:30 until 5.

Book a free intro call to find out my current available slots at hollheartedcoaching.com

Further information

What’s my coaching style?

1. I'm a proud productivity and personal development nerd, which is why coaching became my calling.

I help my clients figure out what lights them up, and unlock tailored tools and strategies that harmonize with their ADHD brain.

I get my dopamine from ice baths, meditation, bodyboarding, applying video game psychology to real life, fostering cats, spending time in nature, floating in sensory deprivation tanks, creating beach mosaics and visiting aquariums.

Where do you get yours?

2. I always tell my clients: the key to unlocking ADHD is to find the ‘you’ in everything you do.

By tapping into your natural strengths and values, and sharing practical information about living with ADHD, I'll support you to develop strategies for daily life that actually work.

I’ll also be here to collaborate with you and help your brain get unstuck. There are creative ways to find motivation or leverage even in the most mundane or tricky parts of life. It just takes some skill, practice, and a fellow ADHDer on your team.

3. In my coaching sessions, laughter and playfulness is integral.

That’s not to say we don’t get serious and do hard work! But I believe that humour has a transformative effect, allowing us to gain new perspectives, build resilience, tap into our creativity, and experience emotional release.

After all, we’re just squishy beings on a giant ball of rock hurtling through space at 67,000 mph. Why not enjoy the ride?

4. I’ll encourage you to be a curious scientist about your ADHD, and see that all data is good data.

Thanks to stigma, ADHDers tend to fear mistakes and internalise failure. But this is so often what holds them back from succeeding in their endeavours.

I’ve noticed when my clients take the pressure off and simply explore the fascinating world of their brain, collect valuable intel and conduct experiments, they are way more likely to achieve their goals… And more importantly love themselves!

5. Instead of claiming to have all the answers for you, I'll empower you to look in the mirror and discover your own insights.

As a fellow ADHDer, I’ll offer a compassionate ear and valuable reflections. And together, we'll uncover blind spots, clear roadblocks, and help you see the possibilities that may have eluded you.

What can I get from coaching?

Knowledge & Skills

  • Get to grips with your ADHD and executive function challenges such as:
  1. Task Transitioning
  2. Impulse Control
  3. Memory
  4. Planning
  5. Focus
  6. Time Management
  7. Organisation
  8. Motivation to Start & Finish Tasks
  9. Prioritisation & Decision Making
  10. Emotional Regulation
  • Understand and utilise your ADHD strengths
  • Connect with and leverage your authentic interests and values
  • Know how to set yourself ADHD friendly goals
  • Develop self-accountability and your support network
  • Practice self-compassion and not seeing your ADHD challenges as personal failures
  • Learn to shift perspective when stuck in procrastination, distraction or perfectionism
  • Understand your learning and processing styles/preferences

Results

  • Improve relationships
  • Set and maintain healthy boundaries
  • Better manage time
  • Prioritise what’s important in life
  • Develop self-accountability and your support network
  • Practice self-compassion and not seeing your ADHD challenges as personal failures
  • Learn to shift perspective when stuck in procrastination, distraction or perfectionism
  • Understanding learning and processing styles/preferences
  • Identify and regulate emotions
  • Organise and declutter space
  • Personalised accommodations and strategies in place at work
  • Communicate ADHD clearly at work / with loved ones

Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10

Type of session

Online

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom