A person with ADHD may choose to work with a coach in order to learn strategies to make their lives easier, have flow to their day, get things done and have more energy. The topics that are predominately explored in the sessions include (not an exhaustive list):

goal setting, prioritisation, motivation, organisational skills, planning and scheduling, problem solving, stress management, impulse control, confidence and self-esteem building, relationship and communication skill development, memory improvement, and homework activities.

The practical difficulties of day-to-day life, such as finances, running a home, nutrition, exercise, and sleep, are likely to be the primary emphasis of coaching. This focus may also include the formation of habits that contribute to a balanced and healthy way of life. Coaches deal with issues that arise in day-to-day life and tend to concentrate on what, when, and how, rather than why.

Coaching is not for you if:

•    You suffer from a severe physical ailment or any other form of ongoing medical issue.

•    You have a co-occurring mental condition that is not being treated, such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, substance abuse problem, or personality disorder.

•   You are dealing with stressful life circumstances such as troubles in a relationship, marriage, breakup of a marriage, breakdown of a relationship or the loss of a loved one.

 Despite the coach's resources and reminders, the client has not implemented any self-management or organisational skills to work toward achieving their goals. 

Important:

However, coaching is seen as a model for wellness,  it is not designed to help clients deal with psychological hurdles to growth or to help heal after a trauma.