ADHD Support
What is ADHD?
ADHD stands for ‘attention deficit hyperactivity disorder’. It is a type of condition known as a neurodevelopmental condition. Neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD affect the way your brain develops and works. This can impact behaviour and the way people with ADHD experience the world around them. Around one in 20 young people have ADHD and for many, the condition continues or even worsens in adulthood. It is not a mental health condition or a learning disability but some people with ADHD may also experience mental health conditions, such anxiety disorders, self-esteem issues, low mood and depression.
Why can I help?
As an 'Adult with ADHD' and a parent of a child with ADHD and other related complex needs, I have unique and specialised knowledge to offer anyone (parent, individual or young person) from a real life experienced perspective. As a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor, I can combine my knowledge and expertise to offer a truly holistic approach, focussed on whatever the client brings; thoughts, feelings, emotions and the body's 'felt sense' of what is needed.
What can I offer?
Parent Support
Parenting a child with ADHD can sometimes be isolating, upsetting or exhausting. Parents' can feel judged or blamed by others (unjustifiably as parenting does not cause ADHD).
It’s important to recognise the impact the situation is having on you and think about ways you can take care of yourself. Talking to a therapist can be helpful in gaining insight into what you need support with.
Children (age 5-11)
Symptoms of ADHD tend to start before the age of six. Your child's symptoms may be wrongly seen as behavioural (i.e. choice); they may have difficulties sitting still, listening or focussing and even young children, may be aware and confused by their differences. They may also have other undiagnosed conditions, (common alongside ADHD), such as dyspraxia, dyslexia and autism.
Seeking a counsellor can benefit your child in understanding and managing their emotions and feelings.
Young People (11-18)
As well as experiencing a higher probability of developing mental health conditions, such as anxiety disorders, low mood, self-esteem issues and depression, young people with ADHD can also struggle with ‘executive functioning’ meaning organisation, making decisions or setting priorities can be very difficult. This maybe more noticeable by secondary school and concentration, activity levels and impulses may make everyday tasks more challenging.
Therapy can help to identify issues of body image or social isolation and offer support to tackle any underlying aspects of neurodiversity.
Individuals
Living with ADHD can be very challenging, for you and those around you, affecting all aspects of life; work, home and relationships. Having support and someone to talk to can make a big difference to your overall mental health.
Talking to a counsellor can help with setting realistic goals and managing your expectations from a positive rather than deficit point of view
Women & ADHD
For a long time, it was thought that women and girls were much less likely to have ADHD than boys and men. This is not true, however women and girls might experience ADHD differently.
Females might be more likely to experience symptoms such as: struggling to relax, feeling overwhelmed when making decisions, mind drifting when other people are talking and feeling overwhelmed in social situations.
Person-Centred Counselling takes into account the viewpoint of the individual and can help explore how gender impacts neurodiversity.
Fair Prices
I charge £35 for individual Adult sessions (online), however I can offer concessions for bookings of 5 or more sessions.
Child support and young people's sessions can be tailored and therefore negotiable in terms of need and price, please get in touch to discuss.
Please note that I do not need individuals or children to have a diagnosis of ADHD, I work with whatever the client/child brings.
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