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CPD accredited ADHD Support Specialist Certification
You've got an ADHD client on your books (maybe your favourite client!) but you're not sure you're supporting them as well as you could.
This certification gives you the understanding and the framework to actually know… so you’re not just hoping it’s working, you’re able to say, with real confidence, that you’re a specialist who gets it and charges like one too!
Because right now, someone with less experience than you is getting booked over you for one reason: they can say “ADHD specialist,” and you can’t. Yet.
Newly Certified ADHD Support Specialist
"My new knowledge will fundamentally change how I approach my work"
This new perspective has made me more compassionate and patient, as I now see my role as helping clients navigate these broader challenges with understanding and support.
— Sharon
Picture this...
💥 Not bracing yourself before every ADHD client call, because you actually know what you’re doing.
💥 A client telling their friends about you, because you finally understand their brain in a way no one else did.
💥 Charging what you’re worth, because you can explain, clearly and confidently, exactly why your support is different.
💥 Feeling like the expert in the room, not the one hoping nobody asks a question you can’t answer.
This Certification Is For You If...
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You’ve felt it before you could name it. You’re a VA, podcast manager, social media manager, or service provider working with ADHD business owners, and you’ve noticed the gap between how you support your neurotypical clients and how you try to support this one – even if you can’t quite explain why one feels harder.
You want to stop guessing. You want to actually understand what’s happening for your client, so you’re not quietly adjusting on the fly and hoping it lands – you want to know, and be able to explain why, when it matters.
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You want the title to match what you already do. You’re already doing more emotional labour and adapting more than you’re credited for. You want the advanced understanding, the language, and the recognised specialism that finally matches the work.
Lauren's Client
"Your onboarding was so ADHD-Friendly"
I’m so impressed by your whole system of onboarding me. I know that it was likely automated by it didn’t feel impersonal, it felt really, really clear and such ADHD friendly too!
— Lauren
Where Passion Meets Flexibility and Fulfillment
Imagine the version of this work where you’re not translating on the fly anymore. Where you finish a call and think “I knew exactly what that client needed” instead of “I hope that landed.”
As a Certified ADHD Support Specialist, you’ll have the expertise to guide clients through the unique challenges of ADHD, helping them unlock their potential and thrive in a world that often misunderstands them.
Imagine yourself finishing up a session with a client who’s just had their first ‘aha!’ moment about managing their ADHD?
You’re going to feel on top of the world!
This certification programme doesn’t just enhance your understanding of ADHD; it equips you with cutting-edge strategies to support executive functioning, emotional regulation, and time management in your clients.
🙋Whether you’re a virtual assistant looking to help ADHD entrepreneurs manage their complex schedules and prioritise tasks effectively…
🙋A social media manager wanting to assist ADHD business owners in creating and sticking to content calendars that play to their strengths or…
🙋A productivity consultant wanting to develop ADHD-friendly systems that boost efficiency without causing burnout…
You probably started your business picturing:
- Building your day around your own life, not everyone else's
- Doing work from anywhere, on your terms
- Making a genuine difference and actually being paid properly for it
Only to find yourself:
- Rereading a client brief for the third time, still not sure why this one feels harder to get right than the others
- Watching someone with less experience get booked out because they can say "ADHD specialist" and you can't — yet
- Second-guessing a strategy you'd normally be confident about, because this client's brain doesn't work the way the strategy assumed it would
- Carrying a quiet, low-grade worry that you might be getting something wrong without anyone telling you
I see you
Dedicating your time, energy, and passion to helping your clients achieve their goals and thrive.
You’re their hidden champion, often working tirelessly behind the scenes to make a real difference in their lives. But it’s time for the world to see and recognise the incredible value you bring
It can be challenging to recognise the true value you bring to the table and just how indispensable your unique blend of skills, experiences, and empathy truly is.
But service providers who’ve been around as long as I have, know that you’ve got what it takes to make a real difference.
I know that because I was you!
Asking yourself, ‘Am I really qualified to provide specialised support to clients with ADHD?
How can I be seen as an authority in this niche? Can I really do this?’
It’s exhausting having that little voice on your shoulder telling you you can’t do it, when deep down you know you’re ready to immerse yourself in the world of ADHD support, where you won’t just assist your clients, but actively empower them to overcome challenges, thrive in their personal and professional lives, and achieve success on their own terms.
So, let’s silence the voice shall we?
Because it's time to start your journey to becoming an ADHD Support Specialist Superstar!
There Aren't Enough of Us!
ADHD entrepreneurs aren’t short on advice or information – they’re short on people who actually understand them and can help them execute on their ideas.
Every week, more of them are actively looking for a specialist who gets it, and right now, there simply aren’t enough of us to go around.
A massive market gap, wide open, waiting for someone to specialise properly … and every day it stays open, someone less qualified than you is filling it instead!
Newly Certified ADHD Support Specialist
"[I'm] not ‘pushing’ my way of doing things [on my clients]- I always knew this, but didn’t always accept it."
I’ve implemented a new onboarding process which I will be testing out and have a proposal in the pipeline with a client that has ADHD. [Using my knowledge] I’m going to go back to relook at how [my programme] modules are structured too – am I overwhelming with too much info!
— Vicky
Here's what's really happening...
The gap you’ve been feeling isn’t a lack of care or effort. It’s a lack of a framework built for how ADHD brains actually work.
Once you have that framework, this shifts:
You stop adapting on instinct and start working from an actual understanding of what’s happening for your client
You can explain – to a client, or to yourself at 11pm – exactly why something is or isn’t working
“ADHD Support Specialist” becomes something you can say with a straight face, because it’s backed by something real
The work that already felt meaningful starts to feel sustainable, because you’re not quietly guessing anymore
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This Isn't Just a Certification... It's a Route Into Work
Once you’re certified, you’re part of a network we actively refer client work through when businesses come to us needing support … you will be part of a pool of certified specialists that we send them to.
This isn’t a vague “great networking opportunity.” It’s a genuine channel for new client work, on top of everything you’re already building.
You’ll hear from us as soon as work matching your specialism comes in.
Choose the payment plan
be A Certified ADHD Support specialist
One-time payment of
£497
- CPD Certified ADHD Support Specialist programme
- Examination After Each Module
- Case Study Submission
- Reflective Practice
- Lifetime Access
- BONUS: Exclusive Access to Private Facebook Group for Students
- BONUS: Quarterly Q&A Call
2 monthly payments of
£250
- CPD Certified ADHD Support Specialist programme
- Examination After Each Module
- Case Study Submission
- Reflective Practice
- Lifetime Access
- BONUS: Exclusive Access to Private Facebook Group for Students
- BONUS: Quarterly Q&A Call
What tends to happen without this training:
- You apply the same approach that works for everyone else, and can't work out why it isn't landing this time
- You focus on ticking off tasks, because you don't yet have the tools to work with how your client's brain actually operates
- Trust erodes slowly and quietly — not through one bad moment, but through a client feeling subtly misunderstood over time
- You say yes to things you shouldn't, because you don't have a framework for boundaries that respects an ADHD client's needs and your own
- You're relying on instinct in a field that's evolving — and instinct alone eventually runs out
newly certified support specialist
"I've had several AH-HA moments that have deeply resonated with me"
It became clear to me how important it is to approach each client with a fresh perspective, understanding their unique experiences rather than relying on general assumptions.
— Sharon
The Curriculum
Module 1: Understanding ADHD The foundations — what ADHD actually is (and isn’t), the different types and how symptoms present, and the neuroscience behind it: dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. You’ll understand the “why” behind what you’re seeing in a client, not just the label.
Module 2: The Real Challenges ADHD Entrepreneurs Face Executive functioning, temporal discounting, hyperfocus, impulse control, emotional dysregulation, hyperactivity, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, and overwhelm — the specific, often invisible things your client is navigating that no generic business advice accounts for.
Module 3: Building a Working Relationship That Actually Works How to create consistency and structure without rigidity, build trust and avoid misunderstandings, prevent burnout on both sides, promote independence rather than dependency, and work through resistance when it shows up.
Module 4: Case Study Week Apply everything so far to a real scenario before moving on — theory tested against something real.
Module 5: ADHD-Friendly Communication Strategies Adapting your communication style, structuring emails and meetings, and communicating with genuine empathy in a way that actually lands for an ADHD brain.
Module 6: Task Management & Organisational Systems Chunking, prioritisation, project management, and the motivational triggers that make or break follow-through.
Module 7: Access to Work Support What Access to Work is, what it isn’t, and what it practically means for you as the service provider when a client is applying for it.
Module 8: Reflective Practice An ongoing reflective practice journal to embed what you’ve learned into how you actually work — not just what you know, but what you do differently.
Every module includes an examination questionnaire, and most include a reflection exercise — this is what makes the CPD hours verifiable rather than just time spent watching videos.
What 'Certified' Actually Means
This certification is CPD certified through the CPD Certification Service – one of the UK’s recognised bodies for continuing professional development.
That’s not just a badge for the page; it means the hours you put into this training count as verifiable, recognised CPD, the same way any other professional development on your CV would.
In practical terms, once you’re certified, you can:
✅ Use the title “CPD Certified ADHD Support Specialist” on your website, social profiles, and in client proposals.
✅ Display the official certification badge anywhere you market your services.
✅ Provide your certificate as evidence of training if a client or platform asks for it.
✅ Log 20 points towards your own ongoing professional development record
You’ll receive a personalised, dated certificate on completion – the same kind of proof you’d expect from any recognised professional qualification.
What You'll Get...
➡️ A real, working understanding of ADHD – not textbook theory, but the kind you can actually use mid-conversation with a client, so you’re responding to what’s really going on, not what you assumed was going on.
➡️ A wide array of strategies, techniques, and best practices specifically designed to help clients with ADHD thrive, from organisation and time management to productivity and goal-setting.
➡️ Learn how to create customised systems for organisation, time management, and productivity that cater to the unique needs and preferences of each client with ADHD, ensuring they receive the most effective support possible.
➡️ The skills to communicate effectively with clients, set clear boundaries, and manage expectations to prevent scope-creep, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and foster strong, long-lasting client relationships.
➡️ The confidence to say “I specialise in this“ and mean it – because you can back it up, not because you’re hoping no one asks a follow-up question.
➡️ The ability to develop a clear roadmap for growing your business as an ADHD Support Specialist VA, identifying opportunities for expansion, diversification, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of your clients.
➡️ Recognition as a CPD Certfied ADHD Support Specialist, setting you apart from others in the market, demonstrating your expertise and commitment to supporting clients with ADHD, and opening up new opportunities for growth and success in your career.
Unlimited access to the resource vault
Quarterly Q&A Sessions
Private Facebook Community
Study at the pace that works for YOU
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What Else Do You Need To Know?
- All trainings will be available immediately. We recommend you focus on one key aspect of ADHD support at a time and fully absorb and apply the concepts, strategies, and techniques before moving on to the next.
- Once you’ve gone through the recorded trainings, there will be a requirement to complete a short examination after each. Completion of these are mandatory before moving onto the next module and will contribute to your overall pass mark.
- Throughout your training (and beyond!) you’ll have access to an exclusive Facebook Community where you can network, ask questions and support each other as you go. Myself and my team will be answering questions on the regular as you progress through the programme.
- When you've gone through the whole course you’ll have a complete toolkit and a deep understanding of how to effectively support clients with ADHD.
- The programme is structured to ensure that you not only pass the course, but you gain the confidence and skills to actively apply what you’ve learnt as you go through.
Kirsty's Client
"Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
I feel like my world is changing and my vision feels so much more possible [with your personalised support]. I think you’re right, we have found the magic combination.
— Claire T
You'll Also Have Access To:
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Quarterly Q&A Call
You’ll have an opportunity to submit your questions as you are going through the programme – you don’t and shouldn’t have to wait until I’m live! For as long as they’re questions, we’ll be live to support you.
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Facebook Group Community
Join the team and your alumni course participants in a group exclusively for those going through the programme. Share tips, ask questions, agree collaborations – it’s where everything will be going down!
Here’s what happens when you buy
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kirsty's client
"I don't know what I'd do without you... "
… well I do – nothing! None of this would get done and I’d be stressing when it comes to delivery too!
— Kim
Imagine a world where ...
- You wake up every morning feeling excited and fulfilled by your work
- Your clients trust and value your expertise, seeing you as an integral part of their success
- You have the knowledge and skills to provide truly life-changing support to those with ADHD
- You're recognised as a leader and authority in the field of ADHD support, with a thriving network of colleagues and referrals
Imagine what it would feel like to ...
- Confidently navigate the unique challenges of supporting clients with ADHD
- Set your own terms and work with clients who truly value and respect your time and expertise
- Know that your work is making a real, positive difference in the lives of those who need it most
- Finally achieve the work-life balance and financial stability you've been dreaming of
Well, imagine no more… because by completing this certification, all of this gets to be your reality!
Meet your Trainer
Hello, I'm Kirsty Holden
And I’ve been the service provider quietly guessing whether something was landing right.
I’ve sat on a call, said all the right things, and still walked away not fully sure if I’d actually helped – because no one had ever shown me how to know.
Twenty-plus years in operations and business strategy taught me how to build systems.
But it was working directly with ADHD business owners – and later, understanding my own ADHD brain – that taught me why so many of those systems quietly fail the exact clients we most want to help.
I built this certification because I don’t think you should have to learn that the hard way, one uncertain client relationship at a time, like I did.
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FAQs
You got questions? We have answers!
This is a self-study program, not a live one. It starts when you buy!
Yes for the lifetime of the company (Brains Behind The Business)
Errrrm yes! And do you want to know something… there’s not enough of us to go around!
Hence why I created this certification.. to create more people like me! You even have an opportunity to join the team!
Ok so you don’t need to be certified to work with someone who has ADHD – there I said it!
But let me tell you, those who are ADHD are sick of working with people who don’t understand the way their brains work!
ADHDers are LOOKING for people who understand them. They are LOOKING for people who can adapt to their needs, show empathy and offer patience and understanding. And a certification gives you the confidence AND credibility to say – ‘I am that person!’
Ideally you need to be already in business to really take advantage of what this certification will give you. If you’re brand new to the service provider world or virtual assistants with no clients there will be an alternative programme that follows on from Kirsty’s FREE course “a Beginners Guide To Being A Virtual Assistant” due out in the Autumn.
Previous participants have taken on average 15 hours to complete the programme.
It’s designed for you to study when is convenient for you. There’s nothing live, you don’t need to be online at a certain time – you can work on it from your bed!
Each module is timed so you can see how much time you will need to complete it before you get started.
The programme is designed so you WILL get through it.
Each video/training is broken down – it’s not one long 90 minute training it’s given to you in sections to 1) help you to process and also 2) the management of your time!
Live Q&A’s are available too if you get stuck.
We can’t promise a specific outcome – I don’t believe many ethical businesses can.
What we can tell you is what’s already happened: one of our certified specialists used what she learned to build a completely new onboarding process for her ADHD clients and off the back of it, has proposals in the pipeline with a new client who has ADHD, work she wouldn’t have been positioned for before.
That’s the real pattern: not a guaranteed number, but a genuine, practical shift in how you work and who you’re able to work with.
Each module will have a videos, transcript and copies of the slide to support you through each lesson.
Each video lesson will have captions too.
Our comprehensive programme includes eight specialised modules (including the case study and reflective practice module) containing a total of 59 individual lessons:
Understanding ADHD: Learn how the ADHD entrepreneurial mind works and recognise both challenges and strengths.
Challenges Faced by Entrepreneurs with ADHD: Discover the specific hurdles your clients encounter and how to provide targeted support.
Establishing a Solid Foundation: Master creating clear boundaries, expectations, and communication protocols for successful working relationships.
ADHD-Friendly Communication Strategies: Develop techniques to keep ADHD clients engaged and translate scattered ideas into actionable plans.
Task Management and Organisational Systems: Implement flexible frameworks that provide structure without feeling restrictive.
Access to Work Support: Discover specialised tools and resources to better support your ADHD clients.
Get in touch
Don’t see your question in the FAQ’s?
Or if you’re still on the fence, I’d love the opportunity to connect with you and answer some of your burning questions about the ADHD Support Specialist Certification Programme. Feel free to drop me an email.