HELLO!
I'm Esther Bangura
Neurodivergent-Friendly Financial Coach
Money doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.
I support adults with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD to organise their finances, manage impulse spending, and create systems that make saving
and paying off debt achievable.
As part of my university research project, I wanted to know if other neurodivergent adults struggled with money the way I did—finding it hard to apply for jobs, get past interviews, feel supported at work, manage spending, or break the debt cycle.
This UK-wide study brings together the voices of 289 neurodivergent adults, many diagnosed later in life or self-identifying. Their stories reveal how impulsive spending, money shame, procrastination, and difficulty budgeting are tied not to “bad habits” but to executive function, emotional regulation, and a lack of tailored support.
Many also told us that they would have achieved higher earnings or career progression if workplaces had provided better understanding, reasonable adjustments, and protection from bullying.
This isn’t just research—it’s a call to action for fairer, more inclusive financial systems and support.
We want fairer, healthier, and more resilient communities. We cannot ignore how neurodivergent adults experience money any longer!
Download the full report for free below and join the conversation.
80%
Of neurodivergent adults struggle to plan ahead financially
Early intervention builds lasting money habits & independence for young people
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Is your financial house in order?
Here’s the truth: financial success doesn’t start with budgets or fancy apps.
It starts with organisation. Because when your money feels messy, it’s no wonder stress and anxiety creep in.
Why Finances Feel Overwhelming for Neurodivergent Adults
Organising finances with dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD comes with its challenges:
Starting is hard — executive dysfunction makes even simple tasks feel impossible.
Forgetting is constant — bills, transfers, and deadlines slip through the cracks.
Traditional tools don’t work — spreadsheets and rigid systems aren’t brain-friendly.
Stress leads to spending — emotional purchases become a coping strategy.
Masking causes burnout — pretending to “have it together” drains your energy.
Now, I know the idea of “organising your finances” might feel scary. You might be thinking: “Where do I even start?”
That’s exactly why I created the Organise Your Finances Worksheet.
Inside, I walk you through my simple 11-step process to help you:
Get clear on where you stand financially
Make confident spending and saving decisions
Reduce money stress and overwhelm
This is for you if:
You feel terrible at managing money and like you have no support.
Planning ahead feels impossible, and overspending keeps getting in the way.
You earn a good income but want it to actually work for you—not just disappear.
You’re tired of debt hanging over your head and want to finally grow your savings
Forget jumping on another budgeting app or trying to “willpower” your way through. The first step is simply to get your financial house in order—and this worksheet shows you exactly how.
👉 Download it today for just £15 and take the first step toward calm, clarity, and control with your money.
AS A NEURODIVERGENT IT'S POSSIBLE TO...
Understand your spending habits, spend within your means and guilt-free,
become debt-free (and stay debt-free, save for big goals and feel less anxious about your money! i
Testimonals
Been a good week financially!! Managed to have a fun pot (for the first time ever) to take the kids to Chessington over the weekend. filled out my budget sheet daily with the allocated time I have put in place for it, stayed within my budget since shopping at Aldis rather than Waitrose lol!!! and managed to cut out 2 outgoings which has now made my outgoings £70 short, it was initially over budget by over £400 when I started the programme. I can sleep at night 😅
The session from the beginning to end was great. Esther was able to explain the importance of budgeting in a way that made not budgeting a sin - lol- She was well-prepared - having already emailed me an expense sheet for me to fill in and emailing back to her so we could go through it more in depth together - the session was very interactive - with Esther talking about her experience which led to starting the budgeting workshop and listening to mine too - I would seriously encourage anyone who is serious about their finance to book a session with Esther - mine was truly an eye-opening
Cleared my car loan last month....so so happy!!! On to clearing my credit card balance and I'm debt-free. This journey is a fulfilling one!!
I want to say how grateful I am to Esther. She has taught me and shown me how budgeting can be fun, and not stressful. Her system is the best one I've seen, and believe me when I say I tried too many. I highly recommend her services, she is one of the best!
I appreciated Esther's flexibility in providing me with a one-to-one session as I couldn't make the dates for the group sessions. The in-depth one-to-one support was really worth it as it can be difficult to come up with a budget plan on your own given the vast info out there that may not be relevant to your personal situation. I would definitely recommend!
Very informative session! Esther created a safe place to discuss everything finance, and came away from the session learning so much! Thanks, Esther
This was one of the best session I have ever got. this is the first time I was able to feel like I have full control over my financial life. Esther was on it. She came with all the resources and made it very simple. I felt like I was educated but also quipped to handle this on my own and can log into the community to get support. I am so glad I took this step. If you want to Level up Boss of my money is the place to be.
Very knowledgeable, patient, easy to talk to and a very good listener. Service tailored to suit individual circumstances. If unsure, she happily pointed me to the right sources. I would definitely recommend it to anyone, including those who are good with money and want to get better with financial education.
Esther helped me greatly in organising my finances, and also giving me invaluable advice to help me begin my journey of staying debt free and becoming financially independent. I left our session feeling confident that I can meet all my financial goals, whilst still being able to have money to do leisurely activities. Anyone who is looking to get their finances in order and reach goals that may seem impossible to them, book an appointment with Esther and she will give you the tools to do it!
About Me — Why I Do This Work
I know first-hand what it’s like to step into adulthood without the financial skills you need.
As a care leaver and an adult-diagnosed neurodivergent woman, I learnt the hard way.
I went from living with constant rent arrears, to facing the risk of eviction, experiencing debt cycles, impulsive spending, and having no savings (even while earning a decent salary).
In 2018, I turned my life around through personalised financial education and tailored one-on-one support, which I wish I had gotten sooner.
I now have a healthy relationship with money; I became debt-free by paying off £18k of debt; I climbed the property ladder; I built real savings; and I started a finance coaching business.
I manage impulse spending and am aware of my spending triggers!
Now, I use that lived experience to help students, young adults, young parents, couples, and business owners to budget, become debt-free (and stay debt-free), and save money.
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