Amber Macintosh ADHD & Autism Coach

Ad Cert CNS, Dip Applied Nutrition

Work with me

I provide a compassionate safe space for you to explore your ADHD, autistic or AuDHD experience. I describe myself as a holistic coach because I combine mindset strategies, nutrition support & lifestyle interventions. Learning to work with your brain by leaning into your strengths mitigates challenges and allows you to reframe neurodivergence. I work with parents of children, young people (16+) and adults. I offer guidance before assessment, post diagnosis & for those self identified.

My Approach

Building practical support strategies together.

Hi, I’m Amber.

I am an autistic ADHDer, certified coach and yoga teacher. I hold a diploma in nutrition and training in nervous system healing. My spiritual disciplines allow me to create a grounded environment that facilitates open comfortable conversation during our sessions.

My Story

Where to start? book a free discovery call.

Life coaches specialising in ADHD & autism are relatively new in the coaching space. I therefore feel it is very important you know the difference between coaching and counselling, or if you might be better supported by a business coach.

My discovery call is a reassuring way for teens to have an online chat across screen to see if they will be comfortable. My 30 minute online discovery call diary it below - let’s connect.

Discovery call

  • Coaching meets you where you are today and provides an accountability partner to move forward with, led by your goals.

    Counsellors provide therapeutic support to process past trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and emotional blocks.

    It is important for me to outline the difference so that you can make informed choices. It isn’t either or as they can work well side by side, but it is about knowing what to expect from the coaching experience and readiness to start. If we both feel your most pressing need is mental health support, counselling may be the right choice.

  • I coach with parents for a number of reasons:

    You think your child may be neurodivergent and would like to review options, possible assessment and/or benefits of diagnosis. I can recommend a clinic best suited to your needs.

    Your child has a new diagnosis and you would like psychoeducation (as recommended by psychiatrists) to enhance your understanding . You are looking for the compassionate hand held experience after the diagnostic experience and guidance putting together adjustments and accomadations at school.

    You have been advised, or feel that your child is in burnout. They may be out of school or you are looking to explore a reduced timetable or home schooling. Please see below.

  • If you are an adult in ADHD or autistic burnout I am happy to chat by way of discovery call to outline support pathways.

    I do not work with young people during this vulnerable time. I feel very strongly, based on their window of capacity, how important it is to allow the nervous system a big break. Again I am very happy to explain why in a discovery call and signpost to suitable support to aid recovery.

    If you are a parent supporting a child or teen during this time, I am very well placed to help you to bolster your own nervous system, to understand their experience and create the environment for recovery around them.

  • "I got home to find John full of chat and so much more open than he has been in months. He said you 'got him' and could explain a lot of his behaviour."

    —Laura (Mum of teen coachee)

  • "Thank you so much for giving Letty a boost. She was glowing after the session and said she found it super helpful."

    —Becky (Mum of teen coachee)

  • "David and I really enjoyed meeting you and found your insights incredibly valuable. We both came away from the session feeling empowered and much clearer on how to approach school support."

    —Parents of younger child

  • "Once again this was a really helpful session for us both. I can see Jane feels comfortable with you and is able to be open which is brilliant. Thank you for all your help."

    —Mother & younger teen