Building confidence through understanding,
not correction
Coaching and practical life-skills programs for young people, schools, and NDIS participants
About
With over 10 years working with young people and extensive trade and training experience, I have created NeuroWorks Youth Coaching to provide practical, strengths-based support for neurodivergent youth.
Programs
1 ON 1 Coaching
Individualised support designed to promote engagement, personal growth, and future employment pathways.
Sessions range from 2 to 4 hours and are tailored to each young person’s individual strengths, goals, and support needs. Through practical mentoring and strengths-based coaching, participants develop strategies to build confidence, improve independence, strengthen emotional regulation, and increase engagement with school, employment, and community opportunities
After school Group sessions
Power Up Your Skills
Practical, hands-on learning and positive mentorship. Sessions focus on confidence building, executive functioning, emotional regulation, communication skills, behaviour support, community engagement, and real-world life skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. The program is designed to help students build resilience, improve social connection, and develop practical tools they can use at school, home, and in everyday life.
School programs
10-week engagement and executive functioning programs
Designed to support neurodivergent and disengaged young people through practical, strengths-based learning. Our sessions focus on executive functioning, emotional regulation, confidence building, communication, behaviour support, and real-world life skills in a safe and engaging environment. Programs are tailored to meet the needs of individual schools and aim to improve student engagement, wellbeing, and future pathways.
Testimonials
Discover what our students and parents have to say about their experiences with Neuroworks Youth Coaching.
Danielle Hardy
Mother
Before receiving one on one coaching Neuroworks, my son struggled with confidence, social skills, and feeling accepted but the support provided by Darren completely changed his outlook and the trajectory of his life. Darren helped him grow in maturity, confidence, and independence in ways I honestly never thought possible
Aiden Hardy
Student
Before joining Neuroworks youth coaching, I really struggled with motivation, confidence, and staying engaged with school. Darren helped me understand myself better and showed me that I actually had strengths and skills I could build on. He supported me without judging me and helped me work towards goals that felt realistic instead of overwhelming. Since being involved, I’ve become more confident, completed work experience opportunities, I now have a part time job and started thinking positively about my future again. It’s one of the first times where I actually felt understood.