Jay Macleod

Jay is an author and personal coach who specialises in helping adults with ADHD.

He spent many years as a clinical hypnotherapist, worked in the NHS as an Operating Department Practitioner, and has been a full-time university lecturer, and a people manager. He holds a First-Class Honours Degree in Computer Science, a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring.

His move to personal coaching was set in motion by a close family member’s ADHD diagnosis. Motivated by their challenges, Jay combined his extensive experience in therapeutic care, teaching, mentoring, and coaching, along with research, critical thinking and further specialist training, to establish Jay Macleod Coaching.

Jay’s ADHD coaching method is grounded in empathy, deep listening, and a strong belief in each person’s capacity for growth. Compassion is at the heart of his work.

Jay has previously co-edited Pudner’s Nursing the Surgical Patient, with Loving ADHD being his first entirely authored book.