ADHD Coaching in Halifax / Bedford

What Is Coaching?

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Coaching is a supportive, goal-focused process that helps people understand what’s getting in their way and how to move forward. It focuses on building practical, real-life skills such as planning ahead, staying organized, and managing stress more effectively.

At Sunrise Psychological, we provide ADHD coaching for teens, young adults, and university/college students who want support with organization, time management, motivation, planning, emotional regulation, and follow-through. Located in Bedford, we also offer online ADHD coaching to clients in Halifax, Dartmouth, Sackville, Fall River, and across Nova Scotia.

ADHD coaching is a type of coaching designed for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It helps individuals understand how their brain works and develop strategies to manage challenges like organization, time management, focus, motivation, and follow-through.

People with ADHD often know what they need to do but struggle with how to do it. In ADHD coaching, we work together to figure out how to get started, stay focused, and follow through on tasks. It’s not about fixing, it’s about finding strategies that fit your brain and your life.

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What Is ADHD Coaching?

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How Can ADHD Coaching Help?

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  • Academic success: Building routines, managing deadlines, reducing procrastination, and developing study habits that work with the ADHD brain.

  • Organization: Creating personalized systems that make sense and actually work for you.

  • Time management: Learning to plan ahead, set reminders, and make time for breaks.

  • Daily routines: Supporting transitions, self-care, chores, and screen time balance.

  • Emotional support: Understanding emotions, practicing self-advocacy, and managing frustration.

  • Confidence and independence: Helping teens and young adults take ownership of their responsibilities and recognize their strengths.

A Collaborative, Strengths-Based Approach

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Coaching sessions are collaborative and practical. Together, we set meaningful goals, explore strategies, and reflect on what’s working and what needs adjustment. The goal is progress, not perfection. We focus on finding sustainable ways to function and thrive with ADHD.

Coaching is available for teens and young adults under 25. While we support a range of life challenges, our coaching is especially helpful for students managing school-related stress. High school and post-secondary students often benefit most, as we work on strategies to stay organized, meet deadlines, and balance academic and personal life.

Virtual ADHD Coaching

Many teens and young adults benefit from ADHD coaching in a virtual format. Online sessions allow students to work from their own space and access their calendars, school platforms, assignment lists, and planning tools during sessions.

Virtual ADHD coaching is available to clients across Nova Scotia.

Coaching Fees

The Association for Psychologists in Nova Scotia recommends a fee for psychologists of $225 per clinical hour (50-minute session). Our counselling fees are in line with other psychology practices.

We direct-bill insurance for coaching services through Blue Cross, companies in Telus Health eClaims (e.g., Canada Life, Manulife, etc.), and Greenshield.