ADHD Counselling & Psychotherapy
ADHD is about much more than difficulties with attention, organisation or concentration. It can influence how we experience ourselves, manage emotions, navigate relationships and make sense of the world around us.
For some people, receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood brings relief and a new understanding of experiences that may have felt confusing or difficult for many years. For others, questions about ADHD emerge through difficulties in relationships, work or everyday life.
I work with individuals and couples in Chiswick, West London, and online, offering a space to explore these experiences and the ways they may have shaped your relationships, self-esteem and understanding of yourself.
My work with ADHD draws on my training as a counsellor and psychotherapist, alongside my experience of working with people who have an ADHD diagnosis or are exploring the possibility. My approach is relational and collaborative, with an interest in understanding your individual experiences rather than viewing everything through the lens of ADHD. After all, ADHD may be part of your story, but it isn't the whole of who you are.
ADHD is not simply about attention or concentration. It can shape how we experience emotions, relationships and ourselves, often in ways we may not fully recognise until adulthood.
Living with ADHD can involve much more than difficulties with organisation, memory or concentration. It can influence how we manage emotions, respond to expectations, navigate relationships and understand ourselves.
For some people, these experiences have been present since childhood, although they may not have been recognised as ADHD. Over time, they may develop ways of coping, adapting or masking their difficulties, sometimes at considerable emotional cost.
A diagnosis in adulthood can bring relief and understanding, but it may also raise difficult questions. Looking back, you might begin to reconsider experiences of feeling different, misunderstood or criticised, or the expectations you've placed upon yourself.
Therapy offers an opportunity to explore these experiences, understand their impact and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself, without reducing who you are to a diagnosis.
Understanding ADHD
How ADHD Can Affect Everyday Life
ADHD can affect many aspects of life, sometimes in ways that aren't immediately recognised. Whilst everyone's experience is different, there are certain challenges that frequently emerge in therapy.
These are some of the experiences we might explore together:
Emotional Regulation & Overwhelm
ADHD can make emotions feel particularly intense or difficult to manage. You may find yourself becoming overwhelmed, reacting more strongly than you intended, or struggling to recover from stressful situations. Therapy can help us explore these experiences and understand what may lie beneath them.
Self-Esteem, Shame & The Inner Critic
Years of feeling different, misunderstood or unable to meet expectations can influence how we see ourselves. For some people, this develops into persistent self-criticism, perfectionism or a sense of never quite being good enough. Together, we can explore how these beliefs developed and whether they continue to serve you.
Relationships & Communication
ADHD can influence how we communicate, respond to conflict and experience emotional connection. Misunderstandings around attention, forgetfulness or emotional responses can sometimes become recurring patterns within relationships. Exploring these dynamics can help create greater understanding, both of yourself and those closest to you.
Late Diagnosis & Identity
Receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood can bring a mixture of relief, sadness, anger and understanding. It may prompt you to reconsider experiences from childhood, relationships or earlier stages of life. Therapy can offer space to explore what this new understanding means for your sense of identity and how you move forward.
ADHD & Relationships
ADHD doesn't only affect the individual. It can also influence the dynamics of intimate relationships, sometimes in ways that neither partner fully recognises.
Differences in attention, communication, emotional regulation and everyday responsibilities can contribute to misunderstandings, frustration or recurring patterns of conflict. Over time, couples may find themselves caught in familiar roles, with one partner feeling criticised or misunderstood and the other feeling unheard or overwhelmed.
For some couples, an ADHD diagnosis brings a new perspective on difficulties that may have existed for years. Therapy offers an opportunity to explore these experiences together, understand each partner's perspective and begin developing different ways of relating.
My work with couples focuses not on identifying who is at fault, but on understanding what happens between you, recognising the needs of both partners and creating space for greater connection.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Therapy begins with a conversation. Whether you’re ready to book a first consultation or simply exploring your options, I’d be happy to hear from you. Reach out today or browse the FAQs to learn more about therapy and my practice.