EvenMind Counselling & Coaching

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If you’ve been wondering whether ADHD, or the way your brain handles focus, time, organisation and follow-through, might be behind your overwhelm, inconsistency, procrastination, or emotional reactivity,

you’re not alone.

Most people don’t need another “try harder” pep talk. They need clarity, a practical plan, and a way to reduce friction so life feels more manageable day to day - whether you’re exploring ADHD, considering assessment, or you simply want to start making changes now.

Important: This is not an ADHD diagnostic assessment. I don’t diagnose ADHD or provide medical advice. This is a structured clarity and planning process to help you understand your patterns and take useful next steps.


ADHD and executive function (in plain English)

ADHD isn’t just about being easily distracted. For many adults it shows up as inconsistency: you can be capable and switched on, but repeatedly struggle with the day-to-day stuff that keeps life running smoothly — especially when you’re stressed, tired, or juggling a lot.

A lot of these challenges sit under executive function — the brain’s self-management skills.

Executive function includes things like planning and prioritising, starting tasks, managing time, remembering steps (working memory), staying organised, controlling impulses (like scrolling or switching tasks), and regulating emotions under pressure. When executive function is stretched, people often blame themselves for “not trying hard enough”, when the real issue is that their systems rely too much on willpower.

This package helps you map your patterns and build practical supports to reduce friction — whether or not you ever pursue a formal diagnosis.

Who Is This For?

This package is a good fit if you:

  • feel overwhelmed by daily life admin (even when you’re capable and intelligent)
  • struggle with time management (lateness, overruns, underestimating how long things take)
  • find it hard to start tasks even when you know what to do
  • lose momentum and don’t follow through
  • feel emotionally reactive or easily flooded (and then regret it)
  • struggle with planning and prioritising (everything feels urgent / you don’t know where to start)
  • experience impulsivity (scrolling, switching tasks, spending, snacking, interrupting, reacting quickly)
  • have working memory glitches (losing your train of thought, forgetting steps, “why did I come in here?”)
  • feel your system collapses under pressure — low stress tolerance, quick overwhelm, shutdown or reactivity
  • suspect ADHD, are exploring neurodivergence or
  • want support while you decide next steps


Who It Is Not For

This package isn’t the right fit if you:

  • want a formal diagnosis, medication advice, or a diagnostic letter (I can signpost you to appropriate routes)
  • are in an acute mental health crisis or high-risk situation requiring urgent/medical support
  • need immediate workplace adjustments report (this is outside the scope of this package)

If you’re unsure, you can still enquire — I’ll help you work out what’s most appropriate.

How it works

Session 1 — Clarity Mapping (75–90 minutes)

We’ll map:

  • your specific executive function challenges (with real-life examples)
  • where it shows up (work/home/relationships/health routines)
  • what tends to trigger collapse

(sleep, stress load, anxiety/mood factors)

  • what already helps

(strengths + compensations)


Session 2 — Action Plan + Next Steps (50–60 minutes)

You’ll receive:

  • a clear feedback summary
  • your Action Plan (we build it together)
  • recommendations for what to do next



What you’ll walk away with

By the end of Session 2, you’ll have:

  • a clear explanation of your patterns (in plain English)
  • your Top 2 executive function targets (so you’re not trying to fix everything at once)
  • a personalised Executive Function Action Plan you can keep and reuse - a one-page plan covering: your top two targets, three scaffolding changes (tools/systems/environment), two step-by-step routines, a rapid reset for overwhelm, plus a simple 14-day implementation focus so you know exactly what to work on first.

Will you tell me if I have ADHD?

I can’t diagnose ADHD. What I can do is help you understand whether your patterns are consistent with ADHD traits, what else may be contributing (sleep, anxiety, stress load), and what to do next.

Will this help if I’m waiting for an NHS assessment?

Yes — this is often the best time for this work. Waiting lists can be long, and you still need a way to function now. This package focuses on practical support and reducing daily friction.

Do I need to complete forms?

Yes — they’re short and they make Session 2 far more useful. You’ll complete them securely online via my system.

Can I do the programme online?

Yes you can and I also offer it face to face from my office in Congleton.

What if I need more support afterwards?

You’ll have a clear pathway: a self-led course tailored to your specific challenges, or a short implementation sprint if needed.

I’m not sure it’s ADHD — should I still book?

Yes, if your main issue is executive function (overwhelm, organisation, time, follow-through). We’ll treat ADHD as a hypothesis, not a conclusion.

Fees & availability

The Clarity Package costs £295. For this you’ll receive two sessions plus everything needed to turn “I think it might be ADHD” into a practical plan.

This includes a face to face or secure online intake and screening pack, a structured clarity mapping session, and a personalised Executive Function Action Plan sent to you afterwards. Your plan covers the exact changes most likely to help (time, organisation, initiation, emotional regulation etc.), with simple routines you can actually stick to and next steps tailored to whether you want ongoing support or formal assessment.

Click here to book for face to face sessions and availability.

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Get in touch

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how the package works.

This package would work for you even if you have problems with some executive function and don't think it is ADHD at all.

To book online sessions click here.

To book face to face sessions in Congleton click here.

There are some limited evening slots also available on request. If you do not find a convenient slot, contact me and I will do my best to fit you in.

Audra is great therapist, with the amazing skill of making therapy an enjoyable process. Even through the tears and difficult issues, I still enjoyed my sessions with Audra as the balance of her warmth and humour made even the toughest times the best they could be. Her knowledge and experience span many different disciplines and every tool she suggested for me to try outside the therapy was really useful and simple to follow. I would highly recommend, I've never met anyone like Audra and I'm so glad I did.

Elektra, Online Counselling

"Audra has helped me with a number of issues over the past few months, and I would say one of the best things about working with her is that she fills you with confidence! She cannot see any reason why a person shouldn't believe in themselves and believes that they deserve a good life. That may sound an odd thing to say but so many of us, often subconsciously, just don't believe we deserve a good life and constantly put the feelings and needs of others before our own. You will definitely come away feeling much better!"

Jane, Sale

During my sessions with Audra, I found her to be attentive and understanding. She is always professional and very knowledgeable on a diverse range of topics. I found the sessions were extremely helpful to me with my issues and were flexible to allow me to further scrutinise anything I felt required it. Audra was caring and empathetic yet also stretched me in the counselling sessions to challenge my own behaviours and rationale.

I would highly recommend Audra to anyone for counselling or life coaching.

Karen, Lancashire

Audra has helped me through many situations with such kindness and thought. I feel extremely comfortable throughout my sessions and leave feeling like a weight has lifted. Although you may have some challenging sessions, you feel supported and acknowledged, leaving with tools to combat those situations. I would recommend Audra to anybody and I'm extremely grateful that she is able to help me navigate life.

Mia, Cheshire

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