As awareness and recognition of ADHD in adults continues to grow, increasing numbers of people in the UK are seeking support. While this shift in perception is positive, the gap between diagnosis and the practical, day-to-day support people need is also becoming more apparent. Productivity-focused tools and strategies may offer short-term relief, but when emotional and psychological factors are overlooked, they rarely deliver lasting results. With a background in education, psychology, counselling, life coaching and adult ADHD coaching, Janine Marsh also brings lived experience of navigating daily life with ADHD. Alongside understanding the realities of the condition, and the relief a diagnosis can bring, she also recognises the questions that often follow around identity, past experiences, selfunderstanding and what comes next. She tells us: “Many of my clients have spent years trying to manage ADHD symptoms using strategies that don’t fit, leading to burnout, self-doubt and ongoing difficulty with focus, organisation and executive functioning. My work is grounded in the understanding that focus and follow-through are not simply matters of effort, but are closely linked to nervous system regulation, environment and how well a person’s needs are understood.” The people Janine works with are rarely lacking in motivation or ability. More often, they have spent years working against the way their brains and nervous systems naturally function. Living with constant internal pressure and overwhelm can make even everyday tasks feel impossible. Janine’s approach focuses on creating a space where that pressure can be reduced, making room for clarity, focus and meaningful progress. Grounded in regulation, understanding and compassion, her work acknowledges that behaviour is influenced less by willpower alone and more by the systems, environment and emotional context surrounding an individual. Her work is guided by the belief that lasting change comes not from increasing pressure, but from creating the conditions that allow people to thrive. Janine explains: “This shift in perspective must come first. By creating a calmer, more sustainable way of working, I help people move forward without self-criticism. Rather than focusing solely on productivity or output, the emphasis is on lowering the sense of overwhelm, supporting emotional wellbeing and creating ways of working that feel manageable over time.” While Janine’s work is deeply personal for the individuals she supports, its relevance extends into the workplace too. As organisations become more aware of the impact of ADHD and neurodiversity, there is growing recognition that meaningful support requires a deeper understanding of regulation, capacity and the environments people are expected to function within. Janine also delivers workshops and talks on ADHD, emotional wellbeing, overwhelm, burnout and reflective wellbeing practices for organisations, communities and professional groups. Through Thrive ADHD Coaching, Janine offers one-to-one ADHD coaching for adults, support for partners and loved ones, and email-based coaching for those who prefer a less direct format. She also runs the Thrive Journalling Circle, a calm reflective space where subscribers receive a thoughtfully curated email each week containing seven gentle journalling prompts, giving them space to reflect in their own time and at their own pace. Janine says: “Thrive Journalling Circle is less about journalling and more about having somewhere for your thoughts to go. Thoughts have a way of building up, and writing them down often creates space for clarity, perspective and self-understanding. Each week I send seven gentle prompts that people can return to whenever they need them.” Committed to creating practical, compassionate resources beyond one-to-one coaching, Janine has also written the children’s book “Sir Barkington and the Worry Woof”. Aimed at children aged four to eight, it encourages young readers to see worry as something to understand rather than battle, helping to open calmer conversations around difficult emotions. Her forthcoming book, Focus Without Force, explores why traditional productivity advice often fails people with ADHD, introducing a compassionate, nervous-system-informed approach to attention, overwhelm and lasting change. As Thrive ADHD Coaching continues to grow, Janine remains focused on making meaningful support accessible, effective and free from unnecessary pressure. Contact: Janine Marsh Company: Thrive ADHD Coaching Find out more Thrive ADHD Coaching: Thrive Journalling Circle: Books – including Focus Without Force and Sir Barkington and the Worry Woof: Appearing capable on the outside while feeling overwhelmed behind the scenes is a reality many adults with ADHD know all too well. Constantly trying to keep up with everyday demands while pushing through overwhelm can quickly lead to burnout. Award-winning ADHD and Emotional Wellbeing Coach and author Janine Marsh founded Thrive ADHD Coaching to offer a compassionate, nervous-system-informed approach that helps people thrive without constant pressure or self-criticism. In recognition of her work, Janine was recently named ADHD & Emotional Wellbeing Coaching Enterprise of the Year 2026. ADHD & Emotional Wellbeing Coaching Enterprise of the Year 2026
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