Body Doubling Support
You can do the task. You just can’t START the task. Sound familiar?
Body doubling is the ADHD life-hack that actually works - and Calm Spaces offers professional body doubling support in Geelong.
What Is Body Doubling?
Body doubling is when someone works alongside you while you complete tasks. Their presence helps your ADHD brain:
- Initiate tasks - Overcome the “starting” paralysis
- Maintain focus - Stay on track instead of drifting away
- Complete tasks - Actually finish what you started
- Build momentum - One task leads to another
It’s not about supervision. It’s not about being told what to do. It’s about having another human present, which somehow makes your brain cooperate.
And it’s backed by research. Body doubling genuinely helps ADHD brains engage with tasks they’d otherwise avoid or abandon.
How Body Doubling Works
When you book body doubling support with Calm Spaces, here’s what happens:
Parallel Working
We work side-by-side on separate tasks:
- You fold laundry, I clean the kitchen
- You sort paperwork, I organise your pantry
- You declutter your wardrobe, I vacuum and mop
The presence of another person working helps you engage and stay on task.
Collaborative Working
We work together on the same tasks:
- Decluttering a room (you decide what stays, I help execute)
- Organising paperwork (you direct, I implement)
- Deep cleaning (we tackle it together)
Having someone there sharing the load makes overwhelming tasks manageable.
Accountability Support
Sometimes you just need someone to witness your progress:
- I’m here while you work
- Gentle check-ins without pressure
- Acknowledgment of what you’re accomplishing
- No judgement when you need breaks
What Body Doubling Helps With
Household Tasks
- Cleaning that you keep putting off
- Laundry mountain that won’t end
- Dishes that pile up
- Decluttering that feels impossible
- Organising spaces that overwhelm you
Admin & Life Tasks
- Sorting mail and paperwork
- Tackling the “miscellaneous” drawer
- Filing and organising documents
- Planning and meal prep
- Responding to emails or messages
Transition Times
- Unpacking after moving house
- Packing for holidays (without the panic)
- Seasonal clothing swaps
- Post-holiday clean-up
- Getting ready for visitors
Who This Is For
Body doubling support is perfect if you:
- Have ADHD or executive function challenges
- Can do tasks, but struggle to start them
- Get distracted and abandon tasks halfway
- Feel paralysed by overwhelming projects
- Need accountability without judgement
- Find that having someone else around helps you focus
- Experience task-initiation paralysis
- Hyperfocus on the wrong things and ignore urgent tasks
You don’t need a formal ADHD diagnosis. If this resonates with you, it’s for you.
What Makes Our Body Doubling Different
ADHD-Informed I have ADHD. I live this. I understand the shame, the paralysis, the guilt, the overwhelm.
Flexible Approach Some days you need someone working silently nearby. Other days you need chat and collaboration. We adjust to your needs.
Zero Judgement You haven’t done laundry in three weeks? The spare room is a disaster zone? The admin has piled up for months? No judgement. This is ADHD, not character failure.
Realistic Expectations We’re not aiming for perfection. We’re aiming for progress. Even 30 minutes of productivity is a win.
Task Breakdown Support “Clean the house” is paralyzing. “Let’s spend 20 minutes on the kitchen bench” is doable. I help break tasks into manageable chunks.
Pricing
Standard Body Doubling: $80 per hour
Package Options:
- 4-hour block: $300 (save $20)
- Weekly sessions: $280 per month (4 x 1-hour sessions)
- Fortnightly sessions: $150 per month (2 x 1-hour sessions)
All prices include GST. Minimum booking: 1 hour.
What’s Included:
- My time and presence
- Any cleaning/organising work I do while body doubling
- All cleaning supplies and equipment
- Flexible scheduling with reminder texts
- Unlimited rescheduling (because ADHD life is unpredictable)
How to Get Started
1. Book a Session Contact me to schedule your first body doubling session. No assessment, no fuss - just book a time.
2. Brief Chat Beforehand Quick text or call to understand what you’re hoping to tackle that day.
3. Session Day I arrive at your home. We decide together what to work on and how (parallel or collaborative).
4. Work Together We work for the agreed time. Breaks are fine. Adjusting mid-session is fine. This is flexible.
5. Celebrate Progress Even small wins matter. We acknowledge what you accomplished.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don’t get much done? That’s okay. Just having me there and attempting the task is progress. ADHD brains need low-pressure support, not judgement.
Can we work on non-cleaning tasks? Absolutely! Paperwork, admin, planning, decluttering - whatever you need support with.
What if I need to cancel last minute? ADHD life is unpredictable. Flexible cancellation policy - just give me as much notice as you can.
Do you just watch me work? No! I’m actively working too - either on my own task nearby or collaborating with you on the same task.
Is this the same as ADHD coaching? No. I’m not a coach or therapist. This is practical, hands-on support for getting tasks done.
Can I book body doubling with regular cleaning? Yes! Many clients combine services - e.g., I clean while you tackle paperwork or organise your wardrobe.
What if I’m embarrassed about my home? Please don’t be. I have ADHD too. I’ve been there. Zero judgement.
Real ADHD Support
This isn’t productivity coaching. This isn’t tough love. This isn’t someone telling you to “just try harder.”
This is practical, neurodivergent-friendly support for getting things done when your brain won’t cooperate.
Service Area
Available in:
- Geelong and surrounding suburbs
- Bellarine Peninsula (Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Point Lonsdale)
- Surf Coast (Torquay, Jan Juc, Anglesea)
- Armstrong Creek and Mount Duneed
Check availability in your area →
What Clients Say
“Having Jayne there helps me actually START. I can clean - I just can’t begin. Body doubling changed everything for me.”
- Emma, Highton
“No judgement, no pressure, just someone who gets it. I finally tackled the spare room I’d been avoiding for two years.”
- Anonymous client, Geelong
Ready to Get Things Done?
Let’s work together. Book your first body doubling session today.
ADHD body doubling support in Geelong - because you’re not lazy, your brain just works differently.