Discovering my ADHD at 59 was electrifying. Suddenly, a lifetime of chaos, over-
sensitivity, double-bookings, forgotten promises, anxious overthinking – and burnt cakes
– finally made sense.
Like many people, I was GP-referred onto a very long diagnostic waiting list. The real
turning point came through Procrastination Station’s Adult ADHD course, followed by
coaching support via Access to Work. Although medication hasn’t been available to me, I
learned practical ways to reduce stress, build supportive routines, and work with my brain
rather than against it – something I’d resisted for years.
Equally powerful was finding my ADHD community. Meeting others who thought and felt
like me helped me navigate a difficult period at work and ultimately led me toward a new
career: supporting other neurodivergent adults.
With a decades-long background in community development, life coaching, adult learning
and mental wellbeing, I became Co-Director of Procrastination Station in 2024 – a role
I’m deeply proud of. I later qualified as a Certified ADHD-Informed Coach through the
ICF-accredited Gold Mind Academy. Today I lead our six-week in-person ADHD
courses (Levels 1 and 2) in Edinburgh and North Berwick, co-host monthly walks and
socials, and deliver talks and workshops, including ADHD enterprise programmes with
Napier University’s Bright Red Triangle.
I originally trained in coaching over 20 years ago, using those skills in staff supervision and
volunteer development across the community sector. Now my focus is firmly ADHD. In
coaching, I often see familiar patterns: overwhelm, self-doubt, rejection sensitivity,
frustration and exhaustion. But I also see what happens when people feel understood –
confidence grows, systems emerge, and change becomes possible.
I’m particularly interested in supporting:
- late-diagnosed adults, especially women
- community workers, activists, creatives
- students and young adults navigating education
- career changers, jobseekers and returners to work
- carers and parents balancing heavy responsibilities
- people seeking community, peer support and sustainable change
Coaching isn’t a replacement for diagnosis or medication – but it can be a powerful way
to understand yourself, build momentum, and connect with others who truly get it,
especially while services remain stretched.
Alongside coaching, I channel my creativity through cartooning (The Adventures of Chaotic
Carol) and blogging – turning decades of mishaps into humour and insight. It’s surprisingly
therapeutic.
My aim is simple: to help more people access understanding, community, and fresh
possibilities for their lives.
Your ideas – and your story – are always welcome.
Carol
Any queries, please email me at: carol@procrastination-station.co.uk