Kathleen Helm

About me

Hi, I’m Kathleen (They/Them), trainer, coach, speaker, and a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, disability justice, and inclusive workplaces.

My journey into this work started with my own late diagnosis of ADHD and Autism. While it brought clarity, it also came with a lot to process: grief, unlearning, and relearning how to work with my brain instead of against it. Coaching helped me move toward self-acceptance, and now, I support others through that same journey from acceptance to advocacy. I specialize in working with late-diagnosed and neurodivergent-questioning individuals, helping them adjust their mindset, lifestyle, and self-perception to build a healthier, happier life.

Beyond individual coaching, I’m also a trainer and speaker, working with businesses, organizations, and creative industries to create neurodivergent-friendly, accessible workplaces. The creative and cultural sectors, in particular, attract many neurodivergent people, yet struggle to provide the understanding or systems to support them. Through engaging talks, interactive workshops, and tailored training, I help teams foster inclusion, break down stigma, and implement real, practical change.

My three guiding principles: empathy, education, and empowerment, are at the heart of everything I do. As a late-diagnosed Autistic ADHD-er, multi-disabled, working-class, and queer entrepreneur, I combine lived experience with intellectual curiosity and fearless authenticity, always grounded in community. My work isn’t about fitting neurodivergent people into existing systems—it’s about reshaping those systems so they work for everyone.

Training, qualifications & training

Experience

Gold Mind Academy Faculty Assistant (March 2026- Present)

Disability Regional Stakeholder Network (Dec 2025-Present)

UK Parliament ADHD Champion (June 2025-Present)

SEND Collective (Jan 2025-Present)

ADHD UK Lead Ambassador (2023-Present)

Actively contributes to neurodiversity awareness in Media

https://news.sky.com/story/it-was-like-someone-tuned-the-radio-why-are-more-adults-being-diagnosed-with-adhd-13235851

Diagnosed Combined type ADHD in 2023 and Autistic (with complexities) in 2024

Fibromyalgia sufferer since aged 9.

LGBTQ+ community member (Pansexual, Non-Binary, Polyamourous, Demisexual & Queer) and transinclusive.

Qualifications & Training

ICF Certified ADHD Coach via Gold Mind Academy, Nov 2025

ICF Member No: 010861360I

Mental Health First Aider, October 2024

BA (Hons) First Class, Managing Performance, University of Leeds, 2016

Fees

Coaching from £75 per hour. (concession rates available for those with low income).

Speaking and Training work is priced individually.

Additional Information

“If you’re looking for a coach who truly understands neurodiversity and can help you navigate your unique path, I wholeheartedly recommend Kathleen. They are a compassionate and skilled guide, and I’m incredibly grateful for their support.

Kathleen doesn’t just offer advice; they empower me to discover my own solutions. Their ability to listen deeply, ask powerful questions, and provide gentle guidance has been instrumental in my growth and self-acceptance. ”

Kirsty Heywood-MacDonald, Accountant & Director – Heywood-MacDonald Accountancy Services Ltd

“Kathleen is the shining embodiment of why diversity matters. They bring creativity, playfulness, and personality into all their speaking, and I’ve never left without learning something new and important.”

David McCrae, Public Speaking Coach, TEDx Coach, Scottish Public Speaking Champion, #1 Bestselling author

“As an ADHD UK Ambassador, Kathleen is highly engaged and passionate about ADHD advocacy work and supporting the ADHD community.”

Henry Shelford, Chair, CEO & Co-Founder – ADHD UK

Availability

If you would like to book a discovery call with me you can do so via the following webpage:

https://tidycal.com/thinkkinetic/30-minute-discovery-call