See your teen unlock their true potential and achieve success
Through coaching I help teen students, many with ADHD, overcome their challenges, find their keys to success, and thrive in school and life.
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Who I HELP
Concerned your teen is struggling at school or college?
Coaching will ease your worries
by helping your teen plan and prioritise homework assignments & supporting them in building effective study habits…
helping your teen get their grades back on track!
Exhausted by daily homework battles?
My coaching will take the strain
by getting to the root of their procrastination, teaching lagging executive function skills, & being their accountability partner…
so you get a break from all that nagging!
Stressed as your teen is often late & forgetful?
I’ll help soothe your stress…
by sharing organisational strategies with your teen to build independence so they can manage their stuff, their time and their life…
easing the daily grind for your family!
Troubled your teen has no motivation?
My coaching will provide relief…
by helping your child to find their strengths, passions and “fuel” for motivation, and to re-frame negative self-talk (like “I’m lazy”)
building positive self-belief in your teen!
Anxious about your future relationship?
I will help bring renewed positivity…
by supporting you to reconnect with your teen, improve communication patterns and develop new techniques to reduce conflict
through positive parent-teen collaboration.
Ready to embrace positive change for your teen?
Who I am
Hi! I’m Cath Kelly!
“I’m passionate about empowering teen students (many with ADHD), to rebuild their confidence, develop the life and study skills they need for success, and to thrive in life!”
An ICF certified teen life coach and ADHD executive function coach, I have worked with students as a coach, teacher and leader for 25 years. Unlocking student happiness and success is what I love to do!
The teenage years can be troubled times, so I’m here for your teen:
- In their corner, getting curious with them about their challenges and barriers to success.
- Collaborating with them to help them acquire the “keys” they need to grow as a successful student.
- Cheering them on as they progress, step-by-step, towards their goals.
- Being their greatest advocate -bar yourself, of course -whilst coaching them to be their own greatest advocate!
If your teen has ADHD…
or shows signs of neurodivergence, I am here to offer individualised coaching – with care and compassion – to meet their specific needs.
A parent to two wonderful teens with ADHD, I am a passionate advocate for the needs of all neurodiverse young people. I have learnt the most effective ways to help and support our young ADHDers as a coach and educator. I know from first hand experience about the parental challenges ADHD can bring to your family, so I’m here to support you, as parents, too.
Coaching opportunities
Ways to work with me
All my teen coaching for success is evidence-based, rooted in behavioural science, neuroscience, positive psychology and education.
ACADEMIC COACHING
If you are concerned about your how your child is doing at school
Academic coaching empowers students to meet their goals through building study skills, increasing resilience to academic stress and anxiety, and improving motivation. Coaching also helps each teen overcome barriers like procrastination to achieve success.
ADHD & EXECUTIVE FUNCTION COACHING
For teens struggling with ADHD
ADHD EF teen coaching teaches lagging executive function skills necessary for school and life success. It provides increased levels of accountability and encourages ADHD teens to adopt a positive, strength-based approach.
TEEN LIFE COACHING
If you’re worried your teen is stressed-out or has low self-confidence
Life coaching guides teens towards discovering their values, strengths, passions and dreams, as well as understanding their own needs. It helps teens to reframe negative self-talk, manage stress & grow in confidence & resilience.
Testimonials
Success Stories
Cath is a calm presence and very easy to talk to meaning I felt I could be honest and act like myself. She was very good at helping me talk through my goals and discern what personal difficulties I would need to work through in order to achieve them. She knows about a lot of resources which she encouraged me to use between sessions. Now I have a clearer sense of direction and what I’m looking for going forwards into my career. I’m extremely glad I decided to look to her for coaching.
19 year old university student
You are such a positive person. You are always there to listen and you always helped me feel so much more positive if I felt something hadn’t gone right. Whenever there is negativity you always seem to help me put everything into perspective and help it all seem positive again : ) All the motivation before the exams from you really helped me to go in with a more positive outlook/mindset. Thank you!
16 year old high school student
Thank you to Cath for being so brilliant. You have excellent listening skills, and are warm and easy to talk to. It’s great to have someone who understands the [ADHD assessment] process and what you are going through as a parent. It has been a very positive experience.
Parent to an ND middle school student
READY to FIND OUT MORE?
Book a FREE 30 minute consultation
Find out if teen coaching is a good fit for your family!
During this consultation, we will discuss your teen, and what prompted you to inquire about coaching. I will explain how my coaching can help them achieve their goals, and the goals you have for them, and you can ask me any questions you may have.
Towards the end of our call (or in a follow-up) I will talk with your teen to gain their input and to see if we are a good fit. If your child is now a young adult, the initial consultation will be held directly with them.
The Blog: Cognitive Keys to Success
Check it out for useful insights, tips and tools to help your teen unlock the powerful potential of their brain.
