Abby Jackman
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology/Psychology) - Master of Social Work (Mental Health & Health)
Hi, I'm Abby. I've spent over a decade working at the intersection of mental health, social justice, and inclusion in social work, psychotherapy, crisis support, and humanitarian contexts. I bring that same values-driven approach to my counselling and coaching practice.
I have lived experience with ADHD and specialized training in supporting individuals with ADHD. Whether you have ADHD, think you might, or are simply someone wanting to explore life transitions, career changes, or figure out what comes next, I'd love to hear from you.
Counselling & Personal Coaching
Sometimes life gets heavy before it gets clearer. Transitions, burnout, grief, identity, relationships, purpose, these don't always fit neatly into a diagnosis or a to-do list.
I offer a supportive space to slow down, make sense of what you're carrying, and figure out what you want your life to look like. We work at your pace, in a direction that's meaningful to you.
My approach is warm, grounded, and non-judgmental, and always informed by an understanding that your struggles don't exist in a vacuum.
ADHD Coaching
Living with ADHD or variable attention traits often means knowing exactly what you should do and still struggling to do it. The problem usually isn't a lack of effort or intention. It's that most systems and advice weren't built for the way your brain actually works.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like they're constantly falling behind to discover how to move forward in a way that works for them.
My approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic awareness, and narrative approaches, which means we spend less time fighting your brain and more time building a life that works with it. I bring a social justice lens to my work, because how we experience our minds is never separate from the world we live in.
What we can work on
Executive functioning skills
Identity exploration
Values clarification
Career direction & overwhelm
Work habits & follow-through
Emotion regulation
Stress management
Coping with life transitions
Online Sessions
I offer sessions online in English for adults.
Education
Master of Social Work (Mental Health & Health)
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology/Psychology)
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Training & Certifications
ADHD & Executive Function
Enhance Your Executive Function Skills — Executive Functions Coaching Academy
ADHD Clinical Services Provider Training — Evergreen Certifications (in progress)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for ADHD — Russ Harris
Mindfulness & Acceptance-Based Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy — Russ Harris
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction — Palouse (in progress)
Somatic & Body-Based Approaches
Somatic Experiencing Professional Training, Levels 1 & 2 — Somatic Experiencing International
Narrative & Solution-Focused Approaches
Narrative Therapy Training — Hincks Dellcrest Learning Institute
Brief Solution-Focused Counselling Training — Yorktown Family Services
Abby Jackman - Counselling and ADHD Coaching
Brussels, Belgium (online services available across Europe)