Katarina Lawergren
Certified ADHD Life Coach (AACC)
About
My name is Katarina and I’m a certified ADHD life coach.
Living with ADHD in a world not designed for us can be challenging. However, learning to work with rather than against our unique brain wiring can make all the difference.
I’m passionate about partnering with ADHD adults and teens, either diagnosed or undiagnosed, to assist in overcoming challenges in order to truly thrive at work, school and elsewhere.
Aside from being a certified ADHD life coach, I'm also an adult third culture kid who has lived all over the world, a former lawyer, a late diagnosed ADHDer and a parent to neurodiverse teens. I am located in Rome, Italy (CET) and am available to coach clients around in the world via zoom.
Aside from being a certified ADHD life coach, I'm also an adult third culture kid who has lived all over the world, a former lawyer, a late diagnosed ADHDer and a parent to neurodiverse teens. I am located in Rome, Italy (CET) and am available to coach clients around in the world via zoom.
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Testimonials
Katarina is someone who makes me feel safe; I know I’ll be understood and listened to, and I know I won’t be criticised in any way. My sessions with Katarina have helped me understand certain aspects of my life, and as a result I’ve stopped blaming myself; they’ve allowed me to sort through a whole host of issues that had left me feeling overwhelmed. They’ve finally allowed me to find peace and start looking at many things from a distance. They have become a source of inspiration for me, and my ADHD "disorder" has marked the beginning of a fascinating journey of self-discovery. I am really grateful for this journey.
- Gosia K
I met Katarina not long after I had been given a late ADHD diagnosis when I was searching for English speaking coaches in Italy. She helped me to understand more about adhd and shared some useful insights on how to manage my own personal flavour of adhd. She’s a great coach and I highly recommend her
- Sally V
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ADHD
Despite its misleading name, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) does not involve a deficit of attention and does not necessarily involve outwardly obvious hyperactivity. It is rather an issue with regulating attention, which often includes impulsivity and hyperactivity. ADHD hyperactivity can either be outward or inward focused. ADHDers can also have issues with emotional regulation and tend to feel their emotions with more intensity.
Being bored is kryptonite to an ADHD brain but if an ADHDer finds something interesting the sky is the limit. Because ADHDers are motivated by interest, not importance, it is essential that we investigate what truly engages our brains and use that knowledge in our daily lives.
Of course, as ADHDers we still need to find ways to do the dishes and get our taxes done but by truly understanding our unique ADHD brain wiring, we can harness our strengths in both our work and personal lives.
What is ADHD coaching and how can it help
ADHD coaching is a collaborative partnership between client and coach focused on the client’s individual goals and challenges through an ADHD lens. ADHD coaching provides personalized support to help you overcome challenges, improve focus, and create strategies that work for your unique brain. It does not provide ready made strategies but, rather, involves a journey which results in tailor made tools and strategies for each client. The ultimate goal is to design a life that works for the client, including work, personal life, emotional challenges and family life.
By partnering with a coach, the client can develop practical tools for better time management, organization, and emotional regulation, empowering the client to move forward with confidence and achieve meaningful life changes. ADHD coaching can compliment medication, psychotherapy and other treatments to help clients understand your ADHD challenges and find strategies to work with them.
More specifically, ADHD coaching can help you by:
Allowing you to pause and really understand what is happening in your life
Helping you to understand what is getting in your way
Helping you to understand your unique brain wiring
Providing you with accountability and a series of steps to get to your goals.
What are Katarina's ADHD coaching credentials and training?
Katarina completed her ADDCA Associate Certified Coach training and certification with the ADD Coaching Academy (ADDCA). ADDCA is the first and largest comprehensive ADHD Coach Training Program in the world which is also fully accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the Professional Association of ADHD Coaches (PAAC). As part of her training Katarina completed 116 hours of face to face training hours as well as mentor coaching hours, assessments and over 50 hours of face to face ADHD coaching.
In addition, Katarina has obtained additional specialized training in ADHD coaching for young adults and teens by completing Master Class: Advanced ADHD Coaching: College Students, Teens, Children and Parents in 2026 with Mentor Coach. This training involved 14.5 additional hours of face to face training hours as well as assessments.
In addition, Katarina has obtained additional specialized training in ADHD coaching for young adults and teens by completing Master Class: Advanced ADHD Coaching: College Students, Teens, Children and Parents in 2026 with Mentor Coach. This training involved 14.5 additional hours of face to face training hours as well as assessments.
Do you have questions about ADHD in Italy?
As one of a small group of certified ADHD coaches in Italy, and as a native speaker of English who is also fluent in Italian, my mission is to help increase awareness of ADHD in Italy as well as provide online information in English about ADHD resources available in Italy.
I also strive to change the public perception of what it means to have ADHD and improve access to neurodiverse friendly accomodations both in the Italian and international educational systems. I am able to coach clients in either English or Italian.
If you have questions about ADHD in italy, please email me ([email protected]) or join the Facebook group “ADHD in Italy” (linked) and post your question.
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