SENDcast Spotlight – Welcome Louise Belshaw

I’m Louise Belshaw BA Hons, PGCE, MSc. CALC. I’m a certified ADHD life coach with a Masters degree in Psychology.

 

My expertise is grounded in both professional training and lived experience. I’m also a mum to two children with ADHD, so I understand first hand the everyday challenges that ADHD can bring at home, at school, and during the often tricky transitions into adulthood.

 

I know how much of a difference it makes to feel heard and understood. I’ve been fortunate to receive support from people who truly understood me and my children, but I’ve also experienced the distress of seeing my child’s needs overlooked by professionals. This is why I’m so passionate about making sure others don’t feel as alone or unsupported.

 

Before becoming a coach, I spent over 25 years as a secondary school teacher and department head. During that time, I saw first-hand what helped young people with ADHD to thrive in the classroom – and what didn’t. I also worked closely with parents and teachers who often felt unsure how best to support these students, despite their care and good intentions. Again and again, I saw how much difference the right understanding, strategies, and guidance could make.

 

This experience led me to create The ADHD Teacher, an online service offering coaching, mentoring, and consultancy to empower individuals with ADHD and the people who support them.

 

My mission is to help you gain the tools, knowledge, and confidence to thrive. Whether you are a young person with ADHD, a parent seeking support, or an educator looking for expert guidance, I am here to help you turn challenges into real opportunities for growth.