Read what people who’ve worked with me have to say.

ONE TO ONE ADHD ADULTS

  • I would highly recommend Aoife as an ADHD coach. I learnt so much about ADHD but also about my brain and nervous system and I really wonder why this is not taught in schools. So now I understand how my brain works, I can work out much easier what I need when overwhelmed. Thank you Aoife for all of the tools you have given me to help me where I struggle.

  • Aoife's coaching changed my life. Her ability to explain how our ADHD brains affect our thoughts and actions brought so much clarity and helped me understand so much about myself. The "why's" became "because's" and the shame became understanding. All this wrapped up with compassion, friendliness and understanding made me excited for every session. I always felt I walked away from a session with a new skill and a new perspective. Aoife is incredibly supportive and for the first time, I felt like someone understood me... possibly more than I understood myself

  • Working with Aoife has been truly transformative. Before, I felt stuck but her guidance has helped me identify my strengths and set realistic goals. Her approach is supportive and informative, and I'm now actively pursuing opportunities and feel much more confident in my abilities. I'm grateful for her insights and the tools she's given me to navigate my life journey, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a life coach.

    L.S.

  • "Aoife is an excellent coach with a deep understanding and empathy, making her highly effective in guiding sessions. She has extensive knowledge of ADHD and provides strong support throughout each session. Aoife avoids overwhelming you with too much information, instead focusing on manageable tasks each week."

    Siobhán

  • I feel so lucky to have Aoife in my life as I feel understood and I never feel judged. But most importantly I can take off my mask and let my ADHD brain out. She really has a way of teaching and knows her stuff !! I feel her passion for what she does and that gives me passion to learn more and adapt. We have a great healthy connection and I know she will always be part of my ADHD journey.

    H.B.

  • The whole process was exceptional. Aoife's teaching background really shines through in how understanding and patient she is. I first met her feeling frustrated and confused but left feeling confident and ready to take on the world. The whole experience was genuinely transformative. The most helpful takeaway was learning about my emotional regulation.

    Colm

Next Step ADHD for Parents

“All the information was really valuable in helping us gain a clearer, more practical understanding of our teenager’s ADHD. Aoife’s easy-going manner, real life experience as a parent and deep knowledge of the material made everything feel accessible, real and genuinely engaging. We left the course feeling more confident and supported as parents. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone looking for meaningful guidance and insight.”

— Parent

Aoife gave us such a great insight to ADHD. Her coaching has been invaluable as we really didn't know anything about ADHD. We are learning to change our parenting approach and can see how much it benefits our son. We would highly recommend Aoife. We are at the beginning of our ADHD journey with our son, but we are extremely grateful that Aoife haa been part of the start of the journey. Thank you Aoife.

— Parent

This course has given me confidence in myself as a parent of a child with ADHD and made me realise I am doing a good Job even though I might feel that somedays.


— Parent

PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH ADHD

  • Aoife is a very good listener, picking up things said during a consult and mirroring it back to you to help you with the issue at hand. Thank you Aoife, for a very helpful, insightful and pleasant experience in helping myself and my husband, better parent our neurodivergent family.

    N.G.

  • “Aoife offers very practical, science-based approaches to dealing with challenges which can be implemented straight away. Aoife’s help was invaluable when my son was going through separation anxiety. She gave both of us a clear understanding of how the brain worked as well as strategies which helped to remedy the situation.”

    Miriam

  • My daughter worked with Aoife for weekly online ADHD coaching sessions, and we were both extremely happy with the service. Aoife was incredibly understanding, supportive, and knowledgeable. My daughter gained valuable tools and confidence through the sessions, and I also benefited as a parent by better understanding how to support her. We're very grateful for Aoife's help and would highly recommend her to any family navigating ADHD.

    Kellie

Aoife has provided a range of online and in-person talks for organisations such as Sligo Youth Reach, the IPTCA, the Sligo Leader Partnership, Family Carers Ireland and the Sligo Education Centre.

TALKS & EVENTS

Sligo Education Centre

A.N.A. Training Day, June 2026

“This talk was life-changing, not only for my students but for me also.”

“I wish that all of the staff in our school could hear this talk. We all need to know this and so that we can be on the same page.”

“The number one thing I am walking away with from today is the power of understanding and acceptance.”

Family Carers Ireland

June 2026

“As a grandparent I have learned so much from Aoife’s talk. I really appreciated how she broke it down in a way that’s easy to understand”.

“Aoife, your talk was so insightful and so helpful. I walked away feeling so much more confident in supporting both my child and myself”.

“As an ADHD adult, I have struggled so much to understand what ADHD actually means. Not any more. Thank you.”

Sligo Youth Reach

ADHD Training Day for Staff

August 2025

“I was totally blown away with your presentation on Tuesday. It is so relevant to the group we work with. Thank you very much for your input. Your passion for the subject area shines through.”

“Thank you so much for all your hard work on Tuesday, we were all very energised afterwards.”

“Aoife’s energy and honesty was so engaging from the very start.”

IPTCA

Conference 2024

“Aoife Hughes’s presentation on the complexities of ADHD presentations was brilliant. Her authenticity shined through and was coming from a place of true lived experience.”

“The ADHD presentation with Aoife Hughes - incredible insights and practical tips.”

“The ADHD piece was very useful for me in my work and private practice.”

“So much learning , loved the session with Aoife and her personal insight on ADHD.”

ADHD Talk for Parents

Sligo, June 2024

“Aoife, I just wanted to say a huge thank you. You truly opened my partner’s eyes to what I’ve been trying to explain to them for quite some time. Like I said I believe your talk should be mandatory. I genuinely cannot wait for your next event.”

“I really enjoyed last night. Your delivery, your professionalism. I got so much out of it.”

“Thanks so much for this evening Aoife… What you’re doing is really great and I know that this is only the start for you here in Sligo and beyond.”

"So insightful Aoife, loved the brain explanations and practical tips. Looking forward to more exciting things you bring to Sligo. And well done you, an inspiration on what’s possible for our kids.."

Dear Aoife, thank you so much for last nights session. It was truly so informative. I’ve done so much reading and research in ADHD and yours just validated everything I was learning, as well as learning so much more… Absolutely fantastic to have your services in Sligo it’s absolutely needed desperately.

How Your Brain Works Course

Sligo Sudbury School (Jan - Mar 2024)

"I loved Aoife's neuroscience workshops. She taught me about my brain and what happens when I get angry. Now I know what to do in those situations and that's really helpful."

“Our three children attended Aoife's workshops and came away with a comprehensive understanding of how their brain functions. She tailored the content to the age range of the children. The youngest thoroughly enjoyed her use of puppets to communicate the message - what creativity!”

"I am so grateful to Aoife for equipping our children with the tools and language to better understand their own brains and support their own emotional regulation. It has been a wonderful investment in our family culture."