ADHD coach · United Kingdom
ADHD coach jobs in the UK
The short answer
ADHD coaching is an unregulated profession in the UK, so there is no mandatory qualification — but most paid work goes to coaches with recognised coach training plus ADHD-specific certification. Demand comes from private clients, employers, universities and Access to Work funded support.
Typical UK ranges
| Level | Range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Self-employed, building | £40–£70 per session | Typically part-time alongside other work. |
| Established private practice | £28,000–£55,000 | Depends on caseload and package pricing. |
| Access to Work / provider contracts | £45–£75 per hour | More predictable volume, more admin. |
How coaches actually get work
Access to Work provider panels, university disability services, employer wellbeing contracts, clinic referral partnerships, and direct enquiries from content and community presence.
Coaches with a clinical or education background often convert enquiries faster because clients read it as credibility.
Training that employers recognise
A general coaching qualification with ICF or EMCC recognition, plus an ADHD-specific programme and supervision. Insurance and a clear scope statement are expected.
Be explicit about where coaching ends and clinical care begins; providers check this.
Questions
Common questions
- 01
- Do you need a qualification to be an ADHD coach in the UK?
- Legally no, as the title is unregulated. Practically yes — funded and referral work almost always requires recognised training, insurance and supervision.
- 02
- Can ADHD coaching be funded?
- Access to Work can fund coaching for people in work or with a job offer, and some universities fund it for students.
Related
Working in ADHD care, from the outside in
What UK providers publish about their pathways, fees and shared care tells you a lot about how their clinical teams actually work.
See the provider records →Ranges are illustrative orientation figures for the UK market and change with demand and location.