Coaching for sustainable life & work with ADHD & AuDHD

Support that fits your nervous system.
A gentler way to navigate ADHD & AuDHD.

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ADHD & AuDHD
Coaching & Mentoring

Helping you understand how your brain and nervous system work, and build ways of living and working that are more sustainable — in real life, not just on paper.

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Coaching

Through tailored coaching, I help you understand how your ADHD or AuDHD shows up day to day, reduce burnout, and build practical strategies that fit your capacity and your nervous system.

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Mentoring

Whether you’re navigating work, leadership, business, or a period of change, mentoring offers a supportive space to think things through with someone who understands neurodivergent realities — and keeps it grounded and practical.

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Consulting

Through consulting and workplace mentoring, I support organisations and individuals to create environments that better support neurodivergent people — benefiting both wellbeing and performance over the long term.

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Hey There!

I’m Janine Defontaine — a coach, mentor, and thinking partner for ADHD and AuDHD adults navigating life and work in a world that often isn’t designed for their nervous systems.

Diagnosed at 45 with AuDHD, complex PTSD, and burnout after years of trying to “push through”, I know firsthand what it’s like to be capable, determined, and quietly exhausted. That lived experience now shapes how I work — with honesty, care, and a strong focus on sustainability.

As an ICF- and CPP-accredited ADHD Practitioner and Advanced ADHD Coach, I work primarily with late-diagnosed ADHD and AuDHD adults who want to understand themselves better, reduce burnout, and find ways of living and working that feel more manageable and aligned.

My approach isn’t about fixing you or pushing you to “do more”. It’s about understanding how you operate, building systems and boundaries that fit your nervous system, and creating space for steadiness, rest, and clarity.

I value practicality, honesty, small wins, and a sense of humour — because real life is messy, and support should meet you where you are.

You’ll also occasionally meet my loyal assistant, Freya the Doberman, who is very committed to reminding me about breaks, fresh air, and slowing down.

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Why Choose Janine?

1

Certified ADHD Practitioner & Coach

I bring accredited training alongside lived experience to support ADHD and AuDHD adults in ways that are informed, ethical, and grounded in real life.

2

Late-Diagnosed ADHD & AuDHD Focus

I work primarily with late-diagnosed adults and understand the grief, relief, burnout, and recalibration that often come with it. This is a space where you don’t need to explain or justify your experience.

3

Supportive & Down-to-Earth

My style is practical, honest, and human. I’m not here to overwhelm you with frameworks — I’m here to support you to find what actually works.

4

Practical Insights for Living & Working

I share clear, realistic insights drawn from coaching, lived experience, and reflection — particularly around burnout, capacity, communication, and transitions.

5

Personalised & Sustainable Approach

Your ADHD or AuDHD is unique. Together, we focus on strategies that fit you, your nervous system, and your current capacity — not generic advice.

6

Supportive Accountability

I offer gentle, realistic accountability to help you follow through on what matters, without pressure or perfectionism.

Testimonials

Janine is the first person that I turn to

Janine is an effective communicator, educator, mentor, and friend, but most of all, she saw I had the potential I didn’t realise I had. Janine is the first person that I turn to when I have an issue or need a problem resolved.

Nick McAllister, Writer & Journalist

I am feeling more sure of myself and my strengths

I just found out this afternoon that I won one of the permanent positions! I am very excited – it makes me feel positive and excited for the future. I have stability now. I am feeling more sure of myself and my strengths. I still have anxiety, of course, but I am going to try and accept that as normal.”

ADHD Mentee, Solicitor

I feel seen

As a fellow AuDHDer (someone with the fun-house combo of Autism and ADHD), she just gets it. I feel seen in a way that no other healthcare, mental health professional or allied health worker ever has. There has been no boxing in, no shaming, no dismissal. Instead, I’ve received kindness and helpful, structured guidance.

Nathalie, Graphic Designer, Mum & AuDHDer

It’s been huge having someone in my corner

Working with Janine has helped me put simple systems in place that actually fit my values and how my AuDHD brain works, instead of fighting against it. It’s been huge having someone in my corner who’s clearly walked a similar path. She shares lots of small, very usable ideas—like her INCUP framework (making tasks Interesting, Novel, Challenging, Urgent, and Purposeful)—that quietly add up over time. Our sessions always felt safe and relaxed, and she was great at reading my energy and adjusting to what I had capacity for that day.

Warren, Manager

Janine is one of the most dedicated people I have ever known

Janine is one of the most dedicated people I have ever known. She works tirelessly toward whatever she puts her mind to. She is incredibly reliable, helps others explore creative ideas and always looks for opportunities to build up those around her.

Hayley Harris, Trainer

We learned a bunch of strategies for thriving in our chosen fields

We now have tools and techniques for time management, organisation, and sensory needs. We were given tips for communicating those needs to others by setting boundaries and assertively asking for support. And we learned how to find more creative solutions to establishing a flexible, supportive workplace. All up, a treasure trove of self-care and resilience tools.

Triving at Work, Neurodivergent Style Workshop Attendee

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If you’re feeling stretched, burnt out, or quietly wondering how to make life and work feel more sustainable, coaching can be a supportive place to start.

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