Lou O'Connell MBE

Hi, I’m Lou an EMCC Accredited Senior Practitioner Coach, Mental Health & Wellbeing Specialist and best selling author of You Are Not Your ADHD If you’re ready to feel less overwhelmed and more in control, you’re in the right place I help people like you cut through the chaos and reconnect with clarity, confidence, and calm. Whether you’re navigating the ups and downs of late diagnosed ADHD, battling burnout, or feeling stuck and unsure where to turn next…I’ve got you. My signature coaching framework, The Path to Mental Wealth helps you: 🔍 Know Yourself Uncover your patterns, triggers, and strengths so you can work with your brain, not against it. 🌊 Manage Your Emotions Learn powerful, practical tools to navigate stress, anxiety and overwhelm, so you respond with intention, not reactivity. 🧩 Build Your Routine Create habits and structure that support your energy, focus, and wellbeing (hello ADHD-friendly strategies 👋). 🔥 Embrace Self-Discipline Move from intention to action and stay consistent. Confidence grows when you keep promises to yourself. 🤝 Connect (with Yourself & Others) Strengthen communication, set better boundaries, and rebuild self-trust so your relationships (and you!) can thrive. Clients often come to me feeling: 😫 Burnt out 🤯 Overwhelmed 🧭 Lost or directionless …and leave feeling: ✨ Empowered 🧠 Focused 🌈 Ready for more Curious if we’re a good fit? Book your FREE 30 minute connection call, no pressure, just a chat.

I am a highly experienced, trauma-informed, mental health, positive psychology and ADHD coach, mentor and trainer. EMCC Accredited at Senior Practitioner Level. I have a demonstrated history of over 30 years working and volunteering across different sectors, including; Higher Education The British Armed Forces The NHS Various Charities The training & coaching industry. Strong professional focus on stress management, mental/emotional health/wellbeing and Adult ADHD. PgDip Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing InnerCamp Breathwork Facilitator ADHD Works Coach Level 1 ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider HeartMath® Stress and Well-Being Assessment Provider Licenced HeartMath® Coach LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator First Aid For Mental Health Instructor ILM Practitioner Coach Diploma in Hypnotherapy Neuro-linguistic Programming Practitioner Thought Field Therapy (TFT) Dx Practitioner Meditation Teacher Diploma Level 7 Diploma in Specialist Welfare Work ILM Level 7 Award in Leadership and Management CMI Level 5 Award in Management Coaching and Mentoring Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) Practitioner Certificate in Counselling Transactional Analysis (TA) 101 Reiki Master/Teacher Group and Individual Sound Healing Practitioner

Average Session Cost

150 GBP

Fee Details

Free 30 min connection call. £150.00 - £250.00 Free initial telephone or online session Additional information I usually only work with new clients on a 6-month coaching contract. Ad hoc sessions are available for existing, previous coaching clients or by request. Current Packages: 🟡 £150/month – Lou in Your Pocket A great option if you're looking for regular, low-pressure check-ins and accountability. This includes: Coaching support via WhatsApp (voice notes, texts, images) Available Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm You can message as and when you need to – I’ll reply within those hours, apart from leave periods and public holidays 🔵 £400/month – Coaching Sessions Only If you prefer more in-depth support via in person or online coaching sessions, this package includes: 2 x coaching sessions per month (up to 90 minutes each) Space to explore, reflect, problem-solve, and take meaningful action Sessions booked via my online scheduling app 🟣 £500/month – Full Support Package