Hello there!
I’m Dr Richard Harkness an ICF accredited ADHD coach, former NHS GP and proud dad of an ADHDer.
My journey into understanding ADHD began when my child was diagnosed with ADHD and I began to learn more about it and my relationship to it.
My approach is all about creating a safe, light, non-judgmental space where you are free to be your unique self —quirks, creativity, challenges, and all.
Together, we’ll explore effective ADHD strategies, build systems, and discover what truly works for YOU.
I bring both a medical background and coaching expertise, blending science with a genuine, warm, heartfelt understanding of what it means to live with ADHD. So, whether you’re looking to improve focus, manage overwhelm, or just find more joy and ease in your daily life, I’m here to cheer you on every step of the way :-)
Let’s kick the doors of ‘normal’ down and start living life in a way that works for you!
ADHD, Sexuality, procrastination, Career, Relationships, Change, Sex Positive, Non-judgemental, Friendly, Professional, Discrete, Shame, Productivity, ADHD Life Coach, ADHD Productivity, Time Management, Emotional Regulation, Confidence, Self Esteem, ADD, Inattentive ADHD, Mixed ADHD
Articles
Words are just wind
"In the end words are just wind" - George R.R. Martin
Strip it right down to basics and words are nothing but pressure waves in air ... [more]
Are you still doing the same things you know don't help you?
Ever found yourself in a situation or place and felt your energy drop?
You might repeat this same moment many times ( maybe more than ... [more]
You matter
Do you recognise yourself in any of these?
“I don’t know what to say”
“Nobody cares what I have to say anyway”
“I’ve ... [more]
What Top Gun Maverick can show us about what's possible
One thing you might not know about me is I LOVE movies.
What I might love even more is the process of creating movies and the behind ... [more]
How can we listen to others when we aren't listening to ourselves?
We can often feel like people we care about aren’t listening to us…
But are we REALLY listening to them?
Or is something in the ... [more]
My thoughts on the book F**k it - the ultimate spiritual way
I thought I’d share the book that started my journey of transformation.
I was fortunate enough to spend dedicated time reading this ... [more]
Are you a conversational tailgater?
I made up the term “conversational tailgating” when learning about effective communication.
There were certain patterns of behaviour ... [more]
Weapon of choice
The way in which we view the world can shift.
It isn’t rigid or fixed.
I’ve listened to the Fatboy Slim track "Weapon of choice" ... [more]
Resignation vs Acceptance
“I guess that’s just how it’s going to be. Nothing I can do about.”
“This is how it is and I’m OK with that”
Same ... [more]
Exercise as a habit
Exercise has become a habit for me. I've done it for years on and off but it always had this negative energy with it. I 'need' to do it. I ... [more]
The power of silence
"Silence is golden". Yet how often do we ever get to experience it, especially when in conversation?
One of the simplest yet powerful ... [more]
Finding your conditions for growth
I was doodling yesterday whilst exploring what conditions promote growth for me.
It gave me the realisation that perhaps I had been ... [more]
Shame is like a vampire
Shame can only have power over us if we let it. Shame we aren’t good enough, shame people will judge us, shame over the way we dealt with ... [more]
Childhood memories
70’s Rich grew up on a council estate in the North East of England. Working class mum and dad and went through a state school system.
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Chose the day you create
The day could have turned out very differently had I made a different choice.
I was in a funk one morning. I had to make a choice:
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Stop existing and start living!
What I am going to say is going to sound sooo cliche but it is based on having worked with people for over 20 years as a doctor.
Seeing ... [more]
You don't have to do it alone
“I don’t know if I can do it”
“I don’t know how to do it”
This might not be true ( but usually it isn’t ).
It ... [more]
Why I love coaching
"So are you happy now?"
I often get asked this question when I explain how I left medicine and how I chose to move in a new direction.
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What happens if you let go of your titles and roles?
How hung up on your identity are you?
Your titles.
Your roles in life.
What if overnight you were stripped of them?
Who is left ... [more]
What are you truly committed to?
Many people want to change their situation.
They’d like to do this or like to do that.
Their language is soft and isn’t holding ... [more]
You are who you are because you are who you are
You are who you are because you are who you are.
Let me explain…
The person you are being right now, the results you are getting ... [more]
What do the back of your eye and your mind have in common?
Have you ever heard of a physiological scotoma?
We all have one in the back of our eyes where our optic disc is. This is because there ... [more]
I'm fine thank you. How are you?
“I’m fine thank you! How are you?”
My response to my client at the start of a call this morning.
In truth I started my morning ... [more]
Client Testimonial - Alan G
I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Dr Richard Harkness, through numerous meetings at regional networking events. So when he invited ... [more]
Client Testimonial - Mhiari G
I started working with Richard at a time in my life when I was exploring my career and personal life and values. He helped me to understand ... [more]
Client testimonial - Mandy T
I really enjoyed being coached by Richard, he is calm, considered and allowed me to really explore what was going on for me around certain ... [more]
Client Testimonial - Jenny M
Having never worked with a life coach before I was a little unsure of what to expect when I first got in touch with Richard. At the time, I ... [more]
Client Testimonial - Tom H
Richard is a fantastic coach. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Richard takes care to ensure he is the best possible coach for the ... [more]
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