Natalie Sharp
The Intuitive ADHD Coach

As a Master Intuitive Psychology Coach I help you to connect with your intuition, which holds all of the wisdom and answers that you need to connect with your true authentic self, heal yourself and to find peace and wholeness so you can work with the infinite strengths that come with being neurodivergent.

 

But what does that actually mean?

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Our true authentic self is made up of lots of different parts and by both conscious and unconscious thoughts and behaviours. We often try to suppress the parts of us that we don't like and the emotions that come with these thoughts and behaviours. But this is where we can become stuck, because we only choose to accept or acknowledge the parts of us that we believe are ok, or that others perceive to be ok. Sadly, being neurodivergent means that you likely have even more negative labels and conditioning from your past that likely still impacts you now. Stories such as being 'too much', 'lazy', 'dramatic', 'too sensitive' etc etc have such a significant impact on how you see yourself and often results in a whole lot of shame that we carry.

 

As your coach, I will help you to explore what is going on for you on an unconscious level. These unconscious thoughts and beliefs often come out in ways such as self sabotaging behaviour, people pleasing, anxiety, low mood, guilt, shame and repeated cycles within your life. Being ADHD means that we have highly sensitive nervous systems that can become very easily dysregulated so I support you to learn to work with your nervous system and the capacity that it has each day. Having an ADHD brain means that you know how amazing your brain can be when it is on fire, so you probably put a lot of pressure on yourself to be like this all the time. But the overwhelm we experience is intense and I will help you to work within your capacity and to work with your brain and your heart in a way that works for you.

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Most talking therapy focuses on a person's story, the narrative that is playing out in their head either from their past experiences or situations causing them distress in the present. Most coaching focuses solely on the future, by setting goals and relying on willpower to move people forwards. I am a huge advocate of counselling and any form of therapy, self development and increasing self awareness but often therapies focus solely on the conscious mind and this can be why these therapies have their limitations.

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I can take you further and deeper than perhaps you have ever been before. Into the depths of your unconscious, to shine a light on the parts that have been put in the shadow. The parts that you dislike, the parts that you fear and ultimately the parts that are holding you back. Together, we will explore your past, present and future. Our past holds valuable lessons and experiences, which shape our present reality. By acknowledging and processing the past you can release any emotional burdens and attachments you have that are no longer serving you. I work with your present, as this is where transformation happens. I help you to cultivate a present that truly aligns with you by strengthening your intuition, so you become more attuned to your thoughts, feelings and physical sensations. Together we will explore your future. A future full of untapped potential and possibilities. But most importantly, a future for you. Not for anyone else. I will help you to create meaningful goals by aligning present actions with future aspirations so you can move forward with purpose, passion and authenticity. 

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The link between ADHD and Intuition

 

Intuition really is an ADHD superpower!

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There are so many links between ADHD and Intuition and if cultivated, this can be a really powerful way of processing. Being highly intuitive can sometimes feel really overwhelming, being so sensitive to so many subtleties that many people miss. But intuition is like a muscle, the more you use it the stronger it becomes. This can help with reducing the overwhelm because it can feel less intrusive and more like a choice.

 

Many with ADHD are naturally intuitive but often this is in relation to other people, rather than themselves. Years of being told that we are doing things wrong and feeling like a failure can result in massively distrusting ourselves. This distrust means that we have often lost the intuitive connection with ourselves and have learnt to sit in our logical brain to try and keep us 'on track'. This is where my method of ADHD Coaching is so powerful, as I support you to connect with your intuition, so you can learn to use this superpower for yourself and to build self trust through connecting your heart and your brain. ​

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These are some of the ways that ADHD an intuition are inextricably linked;

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ADHD and Non-Linear Thinking

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People with ADHD often process information in non-linear, associative ways. Instead of following a step by step logical path, your mind may jump quickly between ideas, sensing connections that others miss. This type of thinking overlaps with intuitive processing, which is fast, subconscious and based on pattern recognition rather than deliberate analysis.

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Heightened Sensitivity

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Many with ADHD describe themselves as highly sensitive to subtle cues such as tone of voice, body language and energy shifts in a room. This heightened awareness can feed intuition because intuition relies on picking up on micro-signals and unspoken dynamics.

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Impulse vs Intuition

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ADHD is associated with impulsivity, which can sometimes be confused with intuition. 

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The difference:

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​- Impulsivity is a fast reaction without reflection, often driven by dopamine seeking

- Intuition is a fast knowing that feels grounded, even without conscious reasoning

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With self-awareness, people with ADHD can learn to discern the difference - harnessing intuition whilst calming impulsivity.

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Creative Thinking

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ADHD brains often excel at seeing patterns, generating ideas and making unexpected connections. This creative thinking is often incredibly helpful in problem solving.  This overlaps with how intuition works, noticing patterns beneath the surface and arriving at insights without needing all the data. 

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ADHD and Default Network Mode

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The DNM is active during daydreaming , reflection and creative thought. In ADHD, the DMN is often more active and less inhibited, which means the brain drifts into associative, imaginative, and intuitive processing more easily. 

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Hyper Focus and Flow State

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During hyperfocus, ADHD individuals may access flow states where intuition feels like effortless downloading of insights and creativity. This explains why many ADHD are successful entrepreneurs who create businesses from a place of alignment and authenticity, allowing their hyper focus to work for them.​​​

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