ADHD Therapy for Adults
ADHD-focused psychological therapy with a Clinical Psychologist and ADHD Coach

ADHD can affect far more than attention and organisation. It can influence how you experience yourself, your emotions, relationships, work and everyday life. ADHD-focused therapy offers a space to explore these experiences, understand patterns that may have developed over time, and work towards meaningful change.

As a Clinical Psychologist and ADHD Coach, I offer psychologically informed therapy for adults who are experiencing difficulties associated with ADHD - whether you have a formal diagnosis or are wondering whether ADHD might help explain some of the challenges you've experienced. The types of difficulties may include emotional overwhelm, anxiety, burnout, self-esteem, relationships and the challenges of adjusting to an ADHD diagnosis.

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What Is ADHD Therapy?

ADHD can affect many areas of life, not just attention and organisation. Therapy offers a safe, confidential space to explore your experiences without judgement and to understand how ADHD - or difficulties associated with ADHD - may be affecting your emotional wellbeing, relationships and sense of self.

Together, we may look at:

The emotional and psychological impact of ADHD
Past experiences that continue to influence you
Anxiety, low mood, or burnout
Self-esteem and identity
Relationship dynamics
Nervous system regulation
The impact of ADHD on your emotional world.

Unlike coaching, therapy may involve exploring the past to understand the present. We move at a pace that feels safe and supportive for you.

Who is ADHD therapy for?

ADHD therapy may be helpful if you have been diagnosed with ADHD, or if you recognise yourself in many of the experiences associated with ADHD and are wondering whether it could be contributing to the difficulties you're experiencing.

You might be:

feeling overwhelmed by everyday demands, even when you know what you need to do.
struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety or burnout.
experiencing low self-esteem, shame or harsh self-criticism.
finding that ADHD-related difficulties are affecting your relationships or work.
trying to make sense of a recent ADHD diagnosis.
wondering whether ADHD might explain patterns or difficulties you've experienced throughout your life.
exhausted from trying to manage things in was that seem to come more easily than other people.
wanting to understand yourself better rather than continually feeling that you need to "try harder".

Therapy can offer a space to step back from these patterns, understand what may be contributing to them, and explore different ways of responding.

How Can ADHD Affect Emotional Wellbeing?

ADHD is often associated with difficulties with attention, organisation and executive functioning, buts its impact can extend much further. For some adults, years of struggling with things that seem easier for others can affect how they see themselves and how they experience their emotions and relationships.

ADHD can be associated with difficulties such as:

Emotional regulation - emotions may feel particularly intense or difficult to manage.
Overwhelm - everyday demands can sometimes feel unmanageable, particularly when there are multiple competing demands.
Self-esteem and self-criticism - repeated experiences of forgetting, procrastinating, struggling to follow through or feeling "different" can contribute to negative beliefs about yourself.
Burnout - constantly trying to compensate for difficulties or keep up with expectations can become exhausting.
Relationships - difficulties with communication, emotional regulation, attention or consistency can sometimes affect relationships with partners, family, friends or colleagues.
Identity and understanding yourself - receiving an ADHD diagnosis, or beginning to consider ADHD as an explanation for longstanding difficulties, can lead to a process of rethinking your experiences and sense of self.

Therapy can provide an opportunity to explore these experiences with curiosity and compassion, rather than simply trying to work harder or criticising yourself for struggling.

ADHD Therapy or ADHD Coaching

Therapy and ADHD coaching can overlap, but they have different focuses. Some clients choose therapy, some choose coaching, and some move between the two at different stages.

ADHD Therapy

Therapy focuses on the emotional and psychological impact of ADHD. This might include exploring self-esteem, anxiety, burnout, relationships, identity, emotional regulation, past experiences and patterns that may be affecting you in the present.

ADHD Coaching

Coaching is generally more practical and forward-focused. It can help with areas such as organisation, prioritisation, routines, time management, task initiation and developing strategies that work with your individual ADHD profile.

Sometimes both approaches can be helpful. We can explore your individual circumstances, goals and needs during an initial consultation and consider which approach, or combination of approaches, is most appropriate for you. Learn more about ADHD coaching here.

What Does ADHD Therapy Involve?

Every therapeutic journey is unique. Our work will be collaborative and tailored to your individual experiences, needs and goals. Depending on what bring brings you to therapy, we may explore:

Understanding Patterns - exploring recurring thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and how they may have developed or become patterns over time.
Emotional Processing - making space for emotions that may have been avoided, suppressed or difficult to understand, and developing a greater awareness of what you are experiencing.
Building self-understanding - exploring how ADHD and your individual experiences may have shaped the way you see yourself, your relationships and the challenges you face.
Developing self-compassion - moving away from harsh self-criticism and towards a more understanding and compassionate relationship with yourself.
Emotional Regulation and Grounding - developing ways of recognising, understanding and responding to strong emotions and overwhelm.
Turning insight into change - connecting what you discover in therapy with meaningful change in your everyday life.

What It’s Like to Work With Me

Our sessions will focus on creating a safe, non-judgemental, and reflective space where you can feel heard and understood.

I will listen carefully, reflect patterns that I notice and gently guide you into exploring areas that may feel emotional or complex. We will work collaboratively, at a pace that feels manageable for you, with space to make sense of your experiences rather than feeling pressured to have all the answers.

My aim is to help you develop greater self-awareness, self-compassion and resilience, while supporting you to make meaningful changes in your everyday life.

My Therapeutic Approach

As a clinical psychologist, I use an integrative approach to therapy, drawing on different psychological models depending on your individual needs, experiences and goals. Rather than following one fixed approach, we will work collaboratively to find what is most helpful for you.

The models I may use to inform our work are:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - this can help you develop greater psychological flexibility, understand what matters to you and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or emotions are present.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - this can help you explore the relationship between thoughts, emotions and behaviours, and identify patterns that may be contributing to difficulties in your everyday life.
Mindfulness - this can support greater awareness of your thoughts, emotions and physical experiences, helping you to develop more choice in how you respond to them.
Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT) - this can help to develop a greater understanding of your own thoughts, feelings and intentions, as well as those of other people. This can be particularly useful when exploring relationships and emotional experiences.
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) - this is helpful when self-criticism , shame or feelings of not being "good enough" have become longstanding patterns. It can support the development of a kinder and more compassionate relationships with yourself.
Narrative Therapy - this can help you explore the stories and beliefs you have developed about yourself an your experiences, and consider alternative ways of understanding your life.

These approaches can be adapted to the individual needs and experiences of adults with ADHD, including difficulties with emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationships, overwhelm and burnout.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an ADHD diagnosis to have therapy?

No. You don't need a formal diagnosis to work with me. Some clients have already received an ADHD diagnosis, while others are wondering whether ADHD may help explain some of the difficulties they've experienced. We can explore your experiences and what support may be helpful during an initial consultation.

Is ADHD therapy available online?

Yes. I offer ADHD therapy online to adults across the UK, allowing you to access support from wherever you are.

How often would I have therapy sessions?

Sessions are usually weekly or fortnightly, although this can be discussed depending on your circumstances, needs and goals.

How long does a therapy session last?

Sessions last one hour.

What is the difference between ADHD therapy and ADHD Coaching?

ADHD therapy focuses primarily on the emotional and psychological impact of ADHD, such as self-esteem, emotional regulation, anxiety, burnout, relationships and understanding longstanding patterns. ADHD coaching tends to be more practical and forward-focused, supporting areas such as organisation, prioritisation, routines and task management. Some people benefit from one approach, while others find a combination helpful.

Do you provide ADHD assessments?

ADHD assessments are not currently available through ADHD Pathways. If you are considering an assessment, I can provide information about the process and help you think about whether seeking a formal assessment would be useful.

Could ADHD therapy be right for you?

If you're struggling with the emotional or psychological impact of ADHD, or wondering whether ADHD may help explain some of the difficulties you've experienced, therapy could provide a space to explore this further. Whether you have a formal diagnosis or not, we can discuss what's bringing you to therapy and what kind of support might be most helpful.