Coaching can be confusing.
There are so many options, approaches, methods, and voices out there — all promising clarity, purpose, and transformation.
If you’ve been scrolling through websites and programs, wondering “but which one is actually right for me?” — you’re not alone.
Especially if you’re AuDHD (Autistic + ADHD), highly self-aware, or just cautious about who you open up to, finding the right kind of support can feel like another overwhelming task on the to-do list.
Let’s slow it down.
Here’s what to consider when deciding where to begin — and how to choose the format that fits your nervous system, not just your schedule.
At its best, coaching isn’t about “fixing” you.
It’s about creating a space where you can see yourself more clearly, understand your patterns, and experiment with new ways of being — without judgment or pressure.
But there isn’t just one way to do that. Different coaching formats meet different needs, personalities, and stages of self-discovery.
Below are three common ways I work with clients — each valid, each offering a different kind of safety and depth.
If you prefer space to think, reflect, and speak freely — 1:1 coaching might be the best fit.
You get to bring your full story, your contradictions, and your confusion. The sessions move at your pace, not a group’s. There’s no pressure to mask or “make sense” on the spot.
This format is for you if:
You value personalized support and trust-building.
You have specific patterns you want to understand or shift (like burnout, masking, motivation, or boundaries).
You need time to process before speaking — or you often feel misunderstood in groups.
Private sessions offer the deepest integration. We explore not only what’s happening on the surface but what’s driving it underneath — nervous system patterns, belief systems, unmet needs.
If you don’t love the spotlight but still crave connection, group coaching might be your entry point.
Group spaces can be powerful — but only when they’re held with care.
A good group isn’t a free-for-all where everyone brings unrelated topics and the loudest voice wins.
A good group is thematically anchored — around a shared experience or struggle: burnout, belonging, masking, identity, or self-trust.
That way, each person’s story resonates with the others, and you feel part of a collective journey rather than a classroom.
Of course, conversations naturally flow and overlap — themes like overwhelm or authenticity often connect to everything else.
But a skilled coach will know how to gently bring the discussion back, making sure everyone has space to speak, to pause, and to feel seen.
Group coaching is for you if:
You learn best through shared stories.
You want lower commitment or simply to dip your toes into coaching.
You’ve done deep personal work before and now crave community and reflection.
You want to feel connected to others who “get it.”
In a safe, well-facilitated group, you don’t have to perform your healing — you can co-regulate it.
Sometimes you don’t want a structured program. You just want to talk.
Maybe you need perspective, grounding, or a little accountability.
Low-commitment sessions are exactly that — gentle touchpoints that meet you where you are.
They work well if you’re still exploring what kind of support fits, or if your bandwidth is limited.
Think of these as calibration moments — small realignments before burnout becomes collapse.
Whatever format you choose — group, one-to-one, or occasional — what matters most is safety and transparency.
You have the right to:
Know your coach’s background and training.
Ask questions about their ethics, approach, and supervision.
Feel emotionally safe before diving deep.
Be seen and heard without being analyzed or pathologized.
The quality of the relationship matters more than the format.
A good coach won’t rush you to commit. They’ll invite curiosity, not compliance.
Start small.
Book a free connection call.
It’s a short, no-pressure chat where we get to see if we click — if our communication styles match, if you feel understood.
You can ask anything: about the process, the structure, or simply what might fit your current energy levels.
Whether you choose to continue or not, my goal is for you to leave that call feeling clearer than when you arrived.
1:1 Coaching: Deep, personal, private. For when you want focus and emotional depth.
Group Coaching: Shared, thematic, connecting. For when you want to feel less alone and more understood.
Low-Commitment Sessions: Light, flexible, supportive. For when you need space to breathe and recalibrate.
Whichever path you choose, it should feel safe, transparent, and human.
That’s how real change begins — not through pressure, but through permission.
Ready to explore?
💬 Book a free connection call
or visit the Coaching section to learn more about my current 1:1 and group programs.
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