Rebecca Jackson Audhd Coach

19/07/2026

This week I was a guest on the Autism Central podcast, in conjunction with Anna Freud and the NHS.

Episode description: "In this episode Catherine Asta is joined by AuDHD coach, researcher and positive psychology practitioner Dr Rebecca Jackson to explore practical strategies and everyday tools for daily living."

I love being interviewed by Catherine. She's a dream to listen to, and asks the best questions. We talked about technological and non-technological support options, and identifying and allowing onself to meet one's needs - and there's a beautiful piece at the end about permission...and how ultimately the slower path can be the more aligned one in the end.

If you'd like to listen, here's the link: https://www.autismcentral.nhs.uk/guidance/podcast

05/06/2026

Last year I was working on my health but I am recovered now and full of beans and I can work on sharing stuff about me, coaching, coaching psychology, my work - and all the research about positive psychology coaching for ADHD and/or autistic folks.

First things first, though, I've got some coaching slots coming up in the next 2-3 weeks for Tue, Wed, Thu at varying times between 8am and 1pm.

In my work, I'm really concentrating on the vitality stuff now (energy/capacity, motivation, activation, zest, satisfaction with life).

The way I'm working is as follows:
* working together towards typical coaching goals but done in a way that preserves, protects and even BUILDS vitality
* working on vitality AS THE MAIN DESIRED OUTCOME of the coaching

I'm able to accept Access to Work funding, funding from an employer, or pre-earmarked personal self development funds.

In any case, before worrying about the final details, the most important thing is to swap some info about the packages, way of working, rates, potential outcomes and arrange a no-obligation thorough consult, and then you can choose - without pressure - if you would like to get started on any coaching.

If you'd like to grab a thorough 45 minute consult, you can get in touch with me best on [email protected] or WhatsApp 07888 102986

I wouldn't recommend messaging here because hardly any notifications ever come through, and so I'll see and respond much faster on email or WhatsApp to any and all questions you have.

23/05/2026

ADHD, autistic or AuDHD UK academics, "the summer" is on its way. What are you hoping for, for yourself? What are you hoping to experience? Do you have plans? Are you going to connect with your research, your writing...maybe even your teaching and learning design and practice for the coming year.

One of my favourite things is to work with ADHD and/or autistic academics who are wanting to have intentional influence on "the summer". I would say about 25% of my clients are academics or work in research somehow.

Having been in "that world" for a long time and remembering how tired you can feel and how overstimulated you can feel at the end of this term once, say, "the marking" is finally done, I remember:
- the recovery that I needed
- the leisure time and travel that I deserved and needed
- the change in routine/schedule
- thinking I had plenty of time and would definitely be able to easily reconnect with my projects, writing or learning design and...then suddenly finding it was September again (full disclosure)
- the worry that "the summer" was slipping away or that I wasn't producing well or fast enough when it came to my outputs

I also know from my more recent personal and professional experiences that is IS possible to have a healthier, smoother, restorative yet creative summer experience where you do get to connect with your research or projects WITH self-chosen progress, but without as much of that pressure and disappointment.

I love nothing more metaphorically stepping alongside you as you figure this out. Plus, if you're not excited for or feel a bit jaded about what you're working on...or have forgotten how cool, innovative, necessary and needed your work is, I can lend you a bit of my enthusiasm and wonder because I've yet to meet a client's favourite idea that I haven't personally geeked out about. And that can be very infectious - a good form of emotional contagion, if you will.

I will have availability for weekly and occasionally fortnightly coaching for 1-2 academics/researchers specifically over the summer. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8am and 1pm UK time.

If you have applied for Access to Work funding and you've had your award letter or think it will come through soon, you're very welcome to reach out and ask for a consult and also any general questions you have about Access to Work. It is also possible to undertake privately funded coaching with me should you have specific personal budget that you've already earmarked for personal development.

If your university or employer has a development budget, it may be possible - if not the most likely - to obtain coaching funding this way. I have had clients write it into grant applications and actually be funded - rare, but also possible - to help with the completion and value of the project.

So if you're thinking about "the summer" and you'd like to work with an AuDHD researcher who remembers and knows "that world" to a good degree, feel free to reach out.

www.rebeccajackson.coach
[email protected]

24/01/2026

Anyone else a voracious childhood reader but has struggled with getting into and focusing on reading fiction, as they get older?

I believe this is not uncommon for some AuDHDers, especially for people who really did devour every book and then some.

It made me really sad when I started to struggle with novels. I remember being absolutely transfixed and transported as a kid. I was sad that I might not figure out a way to tap into that again.

Anyway, over recent years, I was noticing that as my book consumption went down, my internet consumption went up. (I don't think this is an everyone thing but it is definitely a me thing and might be a "some of you, too") thing - you may decide.)

Correlation isn't causation but I always like to tap into my curiosity and experiment and play around.

A few days ago I turned my phone grey scale so everything is black and white. I find black and white so visually boring that I won't even watch old films. That's made interacting with my phone less sticky, and also less accessible visually so it feels clunky to use.

I also put App Blocker on my phone (loads of these apps exist and some are free, freemium and some premium). The free version allows me to block up to five websites and a handful of apps at specific times of the day. It also tells you how much time you're on your phone and how many times you picked it up to unlock it, so you've got some metrics to work with, if that's your bag.

Now, I knew that one helpful aspect of my ADHD (yours could be different) is that I can't abide being bored and - within reason and the law - my brain would rather do anything than completely nothing so...I suspected if my phone was unappealing and unusable, I'd probably go back to other sources of stimulation...and, yup, within that, reading.

It worked.

I've been lashing a novel, reading before sleeping for the first time in what must be well over a decade. It feels good to keep turning the pages just to find out what happens...a bit like scrolling but slower, more rewarding and probably with less exposure to dodgy content! 🤣🤣🤣

I'm going to keep going with this as it is pleasurable and won't be effortful, I think, to play further with. Usually good signs for embedding a self-support that might just hang around a while.

I would, though, be interested to know if any stalled readers have other ways of getting back into it - for myself and to share with anyone else who needs.

What has worked for you?

As always, we are all different and ADHD/autism/AuDHD come out in different ways for each of us so just because something helped me, it may or may not be of use to another. Feel welcome to adopt, adapt or discard according to how you feel.

Nevertheless, I am keen to hear what's been of use to you all in getting back to fiction 🎉🎉🎉 Happy reading? 📖

24/01/2026

Current adhd/autism positive psychology coaching availability:
UK Wednesday 9am (free from now until mid-April only)
UK Saturday 9/9.30am start time (programme of 12+ weeks)

I have capacity for lunchtime/early afternoon thorough consults in the next two weeks, choice of a couple of days of the week.

If you're wanting to drill into the following from an adhd/autism/audhd lens, let me know:
* energy stewardship
* executive functioning
* emotion curation
* engagement
* enthusiasm
* (self) efficacy
* executing (on what you choose and on your terms)
* environment (space, senses, supports, work etc)

Consults are for checking goodness-of-fit, rapport, that I am qualified and ethically able to help, that coaching is potentially safe and suited to you right now, and to explain how it all works and answer any questions you have.

At the end, I will let you know if I feel I am professionally resourced and ethically suited to working with you and give you some ideas of what we could get up to in coaching, but you do not need to tell me if you want to work with me. It really is just a consult, as it's just as much for me as it is for you, since working at the right time with the right person is important for us both! :)

In any case, if you're interested in either of those slots, you can message me here or email [email protected]

14/01/2026

Some of my favourite topics to work in in coaching:
- energy stewardship
- enthusiasm
- environment (adjustments, sensory stuff, systems and setups)
- executive functioning
- engagement with the stuff you choose and enjoy (self-motivation but no icky toxic positivity stuff)
- emotional regulation (non-clinical)
- (self) efficacy (your assessment that you are able to influence the outcome/circumstance - I believe the most commonly reported benefit of all coaching in the literature)

I'm really wanting to focus on this kind of work more and more this year with my fellow ADHD and/or autistic folks. I'll be able to start a few more clients by the start of February (private, company arranged or access to work) so you're welcome drop me an email to:
[email protected]

14/01/2026

Morning all - happy 2026 and all the best to you for the coming year!

I'm sorry I have not posted for a while. I completed my Level 7 applied positive psychology coaching research project and we had a serious family illness that required my support - I have now been able to return to the book of face.

You'll notice that the name and branding of my coaching practice is changing - I wanted it to feel more representative of who I am professionally and personally. I'll now just be known as "Rebecca Jackson AuDHD Coach'" and my website address is http://rebeccajackson.WheelyDivergent Coach

If you need to email me about coaching - whether private, company paid or Access to Work funded - you can drop me a link on [email protected] Coach

Lovely to be back in touch with you all again - once again, I hope this year will be a lovely one for you. Becci :)

01/10/2025

I wrote a post about anticipatory anxiety and audhd based on something that I experienced the other day, in case it is useful to anyone here today. Have a good rest of the day and thanks for taking an interest :)

01/10/2025

28/09/2025

I'm speaking about "AuDHD & Women" in central Leeds for Seed Talks on the 6th of October at The Wardrobe in Leeds.
The link to book is in the comments, and here's the talk description to see if it's something you might find relevant and enriching:
What happens when a brain is wired for both structure and spontaneity, for deep focus and constant novelty? When someone lives at the intersection of autism and ADHD – known as AuDHD – the result can be a unique but often misunderstood neurotype. Join us in exploring what it means to be AuDHD, especially for women, whose presentations often go unnoticed for years.
We’ll break down how ADHD and autism overlap, how they can contradict or camouflage each other, and how to begin untangling your own unique profile. Grounded in science, lived experience, and strengths-based psychology, this talk offers both understanding and practical strategies. You’ll explore how to identify and separate your ADHD and autistic needs. Whether you're newly navigating the AuDHD landscape, have long suspected your neurodivergence, or are supporting someone you care about, you’ll leave this talk with greater clarity for living more in sync with your neurotype.
Speaker Bio:
Dr Rebecca Jackson is an AuDHD positive psychology coach and research practitioner. She runs a hopeful and energetic coaching practice for ADHD and/ or autistic people seeking to understand who they are, what they want and need, and how they can bring it about with agency, sovereignty, and choice. Rebecca researches the enjoyment, safe enough-ness, and efficacy of positive psychology coaching for AuDHDers, and the role of story, play, game, and imagination in coaching. She is anti-toxic positivity, anti-toxic productivity, and pro self-acceptance and drawing down self-chosen benefits of enjoyment, curiosity, play, and interest, even at difficult times. When she’s not thinking about coaching, Rebecca is out walking, playing Dungeons & Dragons, snorkelling, singing to cheesy pop music, or cuddling her dogs in her hammock.