Empowering Minds Coaching
Where To Find Them
Empowering Minds Coaching
Bedford Consulting Rooms, Bedford
Areas Serviced
Bedford
About your GoTo Expert
Hi, I'm Carlene...
Accredited ADHD Coach & Senior Mental Health Social Worker
My passion for supporting people with ADHD is deeply personal, shaped by my own journey and professional experience. I was diagnosed with dyslexia at 33 and ADHD at 34, which helped me reframe my entire life approach.
As a mother to a son also navigating ADHD and awaiting ASD assessment, I understand this path intimately. My lived experience includes overcoming challenges such as:
Postnatal depression
Alcohol addiction
Homelessness
Domestic abuse
Body dysmorphia
Professionally, I've supported clients across all ages for over a decade, including those with: PTSD, complex mental health needs, ASD, and substance misuse. In 2021, I received an NHS Staff Award for service contributions.
I am trained in the Neurodivergent Inclusive Coaching Programme and work with clients who have: ADHD, autism, OCD, Tourette's, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia.
I also run a monthly in-person ADHD support group and provide coaching for children impacted by domestic abuse, substance misuse, and county lines activity. I work closely with parents and schools to build inclusive environments.
Since 2019, I've specialised as an Advanced Mental Health Social Worker focused on ADHD. I'm currently completing the UK's first accredited ADHD Coaching Level 5 Diploma.
Coaching with me is not just about managing ADHD ‐ it's about thriving with it.
Let's unlock your full potential together.
Services
ADHD Adult Coaching
ADHD Family Coaching
ADHD Support
Life Skills
Communication
Carlene really helped me to take things back to basics and learning to walk before I could run with my ADHD. With this step by step approach, I was able to understand crucial elements such as my diet and daily structure right over the course of our appointments together and the difference it made was huge.
Carlene has been an incredible coach and I have learned a lot from her about ADHD and the best ways to manage it. It has been great to go through this process with her and notice the positive impact her support has been having on my life.
Harry
The coaching definitely impacted my sense of self-confidence and ability to give myself time and grace when managing daily tasks. Strategies like to seek out help from my partner so I don't feel so overwhelmed especially in meetings because my partner brings a different more focused energy.
The coaching helped me to feel less alone in my struggles and to be open to not being such a perfectionist. Carlene helped me to realise that I don't need to do it all and that my executive function was personal to me and that while I might get good days... I will also have bad days and that's ok. Carlene was kind, relatable, non-judgemental and humorous in her approach to our coaching sessions.
Lisa
Working with Carlene as my ADHD coach has been truly transformative, especially in helping me with emotional regulation. Before our sessions, I often felt overwhelmed by frustration, anxiety, and self-doubt, unsure how to regain control. Carlene created a safe, supportive space where she listened intently and guided me toward practical strategies tailored to my ADHD brain.
One of the biggest shifts was learning to pause and create space between my emotions and actions, which has improved my confidence, relationships, and overall balance in life. Most importantly, I’ve developed a kinder relationship with myself. Carlene’s expertise, empathy, and skillful coaching have been invaluable—I highly recommend her to anyone seeking meaningful and lasting change!
Becky
Where To Find Them
Empowering Minds Coaching
Bedford Consulting Rooms, Bedford
Areas Serviced
Bedford