Theo Manusaride - ADHD, Autism, AuDHD coach/counselor

Late diagnosed Autistic and ADHD (AuDHD), psychology geek with a love for depth, born to observe and understand the world. When I understood that I was neurodivergent and went through the process of getting diagnosed, I was shocked how little mental health professionals knew about ADHD, Autism and other neurodevelopmental varieties. I had to overcome stereotypes, outdated science, genuine misinformation and advocate for myself every step of the way.

I thought things shouldn’t be this hard so I went back to school and poured my (limited) energy into training to become a coach and counsellor for other ADHD, Autistic and AuDHD adults who’ve been misunderstood even by doctors and psychologists with the best intentions and couldn’t find the support they needed for far too long.

I’ve spent years unlearning who I was told to be and lived through 3 burnouts to feel safe to become who I truly am. I believe in honesty, I support authenticity and I strive for meaningfulness. I care about making sense, making room, and making peace with who we are.

Education & Training

Coaching and Counselling – accredited and certified Bachelor-level (post bachelor / post-HBO), Academy for Coaching and Counselling, Netherlands

Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication – seminar with David Nowell, PhD, clinical neuropsychologist

ACT for Adult ADHD – workshop with Dr. Russ Harris

Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy – intensive workshop with Dr. Frank Anderson MD

The Science of Well-Being – course with Laurie Santos, Yale University