Who we are
Neurolinks Growth Centre was created from a shared passion for supporting neurodivergent children, young people, and families with compassion, understanding, and practical guidance.
Led by Anne Sturgess and Esther Roberts, alongside a team of experienced practitioners and educators, Neurolinks combines decades of expertise across education, special education, coaching, neuroscience, and learning support.
The team believes that people do not need to be “fixed.” Instead, they focus on helping individuals understand their strengths, recognise challenges, and develop practical strategies that support confidence, wellbeing, and growth.
Their work is grounded in the belief that every person is already whole, and that meaningful change comes through awareness, understanding, and supportive guidance.
What we do
Neurolinks Growth Centre offers personalised support for children, teens, adults, and families through a range of coaching and educational services.
Their services include:
1:1 ADHD coaching
Parent and caregiver coaching
Literacy assessment and support
Psychometric Assessment & Support for Schools
Gifted and twice-exceptional assessment
Executive functioning support
Study and organisation skills
Personal growth coaching
ADHD parent support groups
Small-group “Study Smart” sessions
Sessions are available both online and in person, allowing families flexibility in accessing support.
How we help
Neurolinks supports children and young people who may be experiencing:
✔ ADHD and executive functioning challenges
✔ Dyslexia and literacy difficulties
✔ Giftedness and twice-exceptionality
✔ School-related overwhelm or anxiety
✔ Organisation and study difficulties
✔ Emotional regulation challenges
✔ Low confidence or frustration around learning
Rather than focusing only on difficulties, the team helps children and families better understand their unique wiring and develop practical systems and strategies that work in everyday life.
Their approach is calm, collaborative, and strengths-based, helping young people feel more capable, understood, and empowered.
Meet the directors
Anne Sturgess
Anne Sturgess is an experienced educator, coach, and learning specialist with more than 35 years working across New Zealand’s education sector.
With qualifications in education, special education, assessment and executive functioning coaching, Anne specialises in supporting gifted, twice-exceptional, and neurodivergent learners and their parents and teachers. Her approach combines practical strategies with compassionate understanding to help individuals build confidence, self-awareness, and effective learning habits.
Esther Roberts
Esther Roberts is a Certified NeuroLeadership Coach and ADHD Coach who brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work.
Following her own ADHD journey and parenting experience, Esther became passionate about helping individuals and families create greater calm, balance, and clarity in everyday life. Her coaching focuses on helping clients understand their brain wiring while developing practical tools and strategies that support long-term success and wellbeing
Why families choose us
Families value the combination of professional expertise, lived experience, and compassionate support offered by the Neurolinks team.
Parents often describe feeling reassured by having experienced professionals walk alongside them, helping them better understand their child and navigate school, learning, and emotional wellbeing challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
Neurolinks is especially valued for:
Strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming support
Deep expertise in ADHD, giftedness, and learning support
Practical, real-world strategies families can apply immediately
Warm, non-judgemental guidance
Support for both children and parents
A focus on sustainable, meaningful growth
Contact us
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