Find the Resources You Need
While we have listed these professionals as a starting point, the ADHD Centre for Women does not endorse any specific resources. We recommend that you conduct thorough research to find the right counsellor, coach, or other professional who best meets your needs.
ADHD Counsellors
Sarah Hergett
M.Ed., MPAM, RCT, C.C.C.
Hergett Counselling and Consulting
Across Canada
Sarah supports women in their unique journey of ADHD, working through an experience of relief but also often grief as well as internalized, limiting core messages of self. She explores hormonal impacts which can amplify symptoms, and develops strategies, tools, resources and coping skills for the many practical challenges of ADHD.
We are committed to women’s mental health and provide a wide range of counselling services that assist our clients in accomplishing improved relationships, personal exploration, and an increased balance in life. We offer counselling that explores personal growth, parenting, life transitions, resources and practical tools that can enhance relationships and life experience.
Alyson Jones
MA RCC
Alyson Jones & Associates
British Columbia
Tanya Trenhaile
C.C.C., LCT-C
Dive In Counselling
Across Canada (except Ontario and Quebec)
Dive In Counselling offers empathetic, effective, and affordable virtual counselling tailored to women with ADHD, empowering them through a strengths-based approach. I often work with women from the ages of 18-40, many of whom have recently received their diagnosis. With a deep understanding drawn from personal experience of living with neurodiversity and professional expertise, I foster inclusive and supportive therapeutic relationships to help women manage ADHD challenges and thrive in their daily lives.
Our Advisory Board is comprised of women’s health thought leaders in a variety of health and wellness disciplines. These experts will share their expertise on a wide range of women’s health concerns that need to be addressed and provide insights and first-hand perspectives on women’s experiences to guide us with the best sources of evidence-based information for current and future initiatives.
Joan Miller
RP, GDC, BScN, RN, CPMHN(C)
Best Life Counselling RP
Ontario
Adele Turco
MA, RP
Calm Cool Collective Counselling
Ontario
Adele Turco is a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Director at Calm Cool Collective Counselling, and is passionate about empowering women to reclaim their mental well-being. Her practice primarily focuses on women’s mental health in the areas of anxiety and stress management, burnout, and interpersonal relationship issues. Adele uses evidence-based therapy tailored to each client’s strengths and goals, fostering self-compassion, powerful coping mechanisms, resources and lasting life changes for optimal mental wellness.
Women’s Mental Health provides in-person counselling services to women in Vancouver and online across British Columbia. Understanding the unique challenges that women face, their team of neurodivergent-affirming therapists offer support for everything from stress and anxiety to navigating motherhood and big life changes.
Lisa Cavey
MA, RCC, CCC
Women's Mental Health
British Columbia
Kat Herbinson
MA, RCC
Love With ADHD Counselling
Across Canada
Our mission at The ADHD & Relationship Centre is to create a safe and inclusive space to support neurodivergent folx, helping them leverage their unique strengths to improve the quality of their lives and relationships through compassionate care. Our counsellors and coaches work from a feminist, anti-oppressive lens to support women and femme folks with a range of topics such as understanding your unique neurodivergent identity, managing feelings of anxiety or depression, improving relationships, and much more.
Andrea Dasilva is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in private practice in Vancouver and Burnaby. She specializes in trauma treatment and pain management. She has training and experience living and thriving with physical and psychological disabilities. She shares the experience of living with a disability and advocating for needed accommodations.
Andrea Dasilva
Registered Clincial Counsellor, M Ed.
Andrea Dasilva Counselling
British Columbia
Ambreen Kaur
MCP, RCC
Gather and Ground Wellness
Across Canada (except Ontario & Quebec)
A focus on ADHD, LGBTQ2+/BIPOC, Relationships, and Women. I have a deep understanding of the impact that ADHD can have on an individual’s life, from struggles with focus and organization to feelings of shame and inadequacy. I am committed to social justice and advocacy, and work with clients to explore the ways in which societal issues such as racism, sexism, and ableism can impact their lives, and empower them to advocate for themselves and others in the face of injustice.
As an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider with specialized training in maternal mental health, I’m passionate about supporting women through the unique challenges of ADHD. My approach is compassionate and tailored to help you feel empowered, understood, and capable in managing your mental health journey. Together, we’ll create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore strategies that truly work for you and build the tools and confidence you need to thrive—whether in motherhood, work, or everyday life.
Megan Logan
BSW, RSW, MC, CCC
Evergreen Wellness
Alberta
Zahra Nafar
MACP, RP
Your Therapist
Ontario
Zahra Nafar is the owner and Director of YourTherapist Psychotherapy and Counselling, dedicated to enhancing mental health care and awareness in the community. A Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP), Zahra holds advanced degrees in Neuroscience and Counselling Psychology. She specializes in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, working with adults, couples, Veterans, First Responders, and security personnel. With diverse therapeutic approaches, including CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness, Zahra offers in-person therapy in Ottawa and Kingston and online therapy across Ontario.
Practical & compassionate ADHD Executive Function Coaching & Counselling offered by late-in-life ADHD diagnosed therapist (RSW). I help busy women like you process a new ADHD diagnosis, let go of perfectionism and shame, enhance Executive Function skills and amplify your strengths through a unique blend of neuroaffirmative, evidenced-based and body-centred approaches. Cis and trans women welcome & non-binary folks too! Safe Space Alliance Member.
Krista Varsakis
RSW
Live Heart Forward
British Columbia, Ontario
Emily Thomsen
Registered Clinical Counsellor
The Nest Counselling
Vancouver
Registered Clinical Counsellor and ADHD Coach with over 25 years of experience. Emily is a neurodiverse counsellor that specializes with ADHD and unique struggles that affect women. With a focus on areas such as internalized symptoms, hormonal fluctuations, societal expectations, and gender role expectations.
Practical & compassionate ADHD Executive Function Coaching & Counselling offered by late-in-life ADHD diagnosed therapist (RSW). I help busy women like you process a new ADHD diagnosis, let go of perfectionism and shame, enhance Executive Function skills and amplify your strengths through a unique blend of neuroaffirmative, evidenced-based and body-centred approaches. Cis and trans women welcome & non-binary folks too! Safe Space Alliance Member.
Krista Varsakis
RSW
Live Heart Forward
British Columbia, Ontario
ADHD Coaches
Julie Principe
ADHD Coach, B.Ed.
ADHD Roadmap
Across Canada
Julie is a self diagnosed “ADHDer” and have 36 years expereience in public education as a Classroom Teacher, ELL, and Inclusion Teacher. I work daily with families, students and school teams to support success across a range of ages.
Dusty Chipura is a master certified AACC-accredited ADHD coach and certified doula based in Vancouver, BC. Dusty coaches adults from all backgrounds and walks of life and uses an anti-oppressive, anti-racist framework to make her approach to coaching more accessible and inclusive. Dusty has a special interest in ADHD and pregnancy.
Dusty Chipura
ADHD Coach, Doula, AACC, MCAC
Vancouver ADHD Coaching
Across Canada
Kamala Randhawa
Certified Life/ADHD Coach
Hergett Counselling and Consulting
Across Canada
Kamala is a certified ADHD coach, speaker, consultant and community advocate. In addition to her professional capacities, she adds the lived experience of being a late-diagnosed ADHD woman and mother to five neurodivergent children. She has had the privilege of coaching adolescents through to adult ADHD women internationally.
Alanna is a professionally certified ADHD Coach who specializes in supporting Women & Moms curate a life that compliments their brain-wiring so they can reclaim their authenticity, power, and inherent gifts. Alanna can’t wait to help you leave behind the masking, achieve your goals, and finally feel calm & confident to take up space as your true, extraordinary self!
Alanna Graham
ADHD Coach, BFA VA, AACC, YTT
Cartwheel Culture
Across Canada
Michelle Lum
ADHD Coach, Pharmacist, BscPharm, AACC, CACP
ADHD Coach and Medication Consultant
Across Canada
Michelle works with children, adolescents, adults who have ADHD, or ADHD-like symptoms to develop personalized management strategies target to achieve individual outcomes.
Optimal management of ADHD, is never medication alone. Education, behaviour and lifestyle changes, skills training, resources, skills training and support are essential, with or without medication.
Naima has 10 years experience as a leader in the business world and 15 years of coaching and the highest credentials in the ADHD coaching field. Pursuing excellence in ADHD coaching while adding to her many areas of expertise the mindfulness meditation program which gives great benefits to her clients. She is passionate about coaching all people with ADHD to live fulfilling lives and the cause of women with ADHD touches her personally.
Naima Laraki
ADHD Coach, ICF (PCC), PAAC, MCAC
NL Coach
Across Canada
Deanna Fidelak
Academic Coach, B. Ed, M.ED
My Learning Coach
Across Canada
Deanna has spent her entire career as a fierce advocate for inclusive and accessible education. She is a former K-12 educator, inclusive education coordinator and school leader. Deanna currently works in post-secondary education in the fields of accessibility and educational psychology. She is a published author, researcher and thought leader who consults with various schools and stakeholders to help ensure students are provided with an equitable and accessible educational experience.
Meghan Belcher
ADHD Coach, RPC-C
ADHD Wellness Coaching & Counselling
Across Canada
Meghan is a Registered Professional Counsellor – Candidate (RPC-C) and a trained ADHD coach. She offers ADHD coaching and counselling to fellow ADHDers who are chronically stressed and overwhelmed. She embodies warmth, empathy, curiosity, and understanding while helping clients learn how to embrace self-trust and develop self-compassion; improve self-esteem and self-confidence; improve relationships through better communication; design supports and practice boundaries, so they can overcome chronic cycles of overcommitment, overwhelm, and exhaustion.
Other Resources
Kim Arrey
Registered Dietician
Montreal
Kim guides women toward healthy, delicious food choices that enhance their lives. She specializes in creating personalized eating strategies tailored to the needs of women and their families.
Kim is a member of ODNQ and Dietitians of Canada and has advanced training in weight management, and C.H.E.F (Culinary Health Education Fundamentals) coaching certificate, from Harvard University.
Danielle Abbott
Financial Coach
Damsel Out of Debt, Canada
Across Canada
Damsel Financial Coaching supports women with ADHD by helping them simplify, organize, and bring intentionality to their daily money management. With a non-judgmental approach, Damsel Financial Coaching provides personalized money strategies and accountability to help women eliminate financial stress and achieve financial stability and success.
Dr. Rachel Fobert
Naturopathic Doctor, ND
Naturopathic and Wellness Centre
Ontario
Most women don’t realize how interconnected all their symptoms are, such as ADHD and gut issues or their PMS and ADHD ! Entering my (virtual) office means entering a world where you are heard, taught what is going on with your body, and then are curated a treatment plan personalized to you and your goals that includes an assessment (usually bloodwork), nutrition and lifestyle therapies as well as supplements when necessary.
Prenatal and Postpartum ADHD consultation with a Registered Midwife, Alixandra Bacon RM MA . Alixandra synthesizes and translates the latest evidence on ADHD and pregnancy into resources that are accessible for pregnant people and healthcare providers. BC residents are covered by public healthcare for up to 4 sessions until 6 weeks postpartum with a referral.
Alixandra Bacon
Registered Midwife, RM, MA
ADHD Pregnancy
Across Canada
Anusha Gandhi
Femade Founder, MSC Neuro
Femade
Ontario
Femade is an allied health and wellness centre focused on women’s mental and physical healthcare needs. Located in Ottawa Ontario, we provide in person and virtual services including psychotherapy and occupational therapy, to women across Ontario.
Prenatal and Postpartum ADHD consultation with a Registered Midwife, Alixandra Bacon RM MA . Alixandra synthesizes and translates the latest evidence on ADHD and pregnancy into resources that are accessible for pregnant people and healthcare providers. BC residents are covered by public healthcare for up to 4 sessions until 6 weeks postpartum with a referral.