About Puraluma

Who built this, why it exists, and what it's designed to do.

Who built this

I'm Mat, an ADHD coach-in-training (completing certification April 2026) and a full-stack developer with 7 years of experience building web applications. I have ADHD myself.

Most ADHD resources online are either clinical assessments behind paywalls, or generic advice that doesn't translate into action. I wanted tools that:

  • Give you something to do, not just something to read
  • Work the way ADHD brains actually work (visual, interactive, immediate feedback)
  • Respect your time (3-5 minutes per tool)
  • Respect your privacy (no accounts required, your answers stay private)

What Puraluma is

Puraluma is a free toolkit of interactive coaching tools designed for neurodivergent adults. Every tool is:

  • Interactive - One question at a time, visual feedback, not a PDF worksheet
  • Evidence-based - Built on CBT, DBT, and coaching frameworks with cited sources
  • Private - Everything stays in your browser, your answers are never sent to a server
  • Free - No cost, no upsells, no premium tiers

Credentials

ADHD Coaching Certification

Completing April 2026, with lived experience informing every tool design decision.

7 Years Full-Stack Development

React, TypeScript, building tools that actually work for neurodivergent brains.

Evidence-Based Frameworks

CBT, DBT, coaching models - all cited with peer-reviewed sources.

Local-First Architecture

Your answers stay on your device. Your data is never sold.

What it's not

Puraluma is not a diagnosis, not a prescription, and not a replacement for therapy or medical care. These tools are designed for self-reflection and goal-setting - coaching territory, not clinical territory.

If you're in crisis, please reach out to Samaritans (116 123) or visit our Support page for more resources.

How it's built

Every tool follows the same principles:

  • One question at a time (no overwhelming forms)
  • Visual results (charts, diagrams, frameworks you can screenshot and keep)
  • No punishment mechanics (no streaks, no guilt, no "you missed a day" messages)
  • Mobile-first design (works on your phone, where you actually are)
  • Reduced-motion alternatives (for those who find animations distracting)

Everything runs in your browser - no server-side processing of your answers.

Get in touch

For support resources or crisis contacts, visit our Support page.