“It’s me, I’m the problem.” By the time folks turn up at my virtual ADHD therapy door, they have often tried all the ways they know to take the strain out of their lives. Many people with late diagnosed ADHD have spent years trying to make life work by following
Taking a break or going on holiday doesn’t always feel restful as an ADHD-er. June can be one of those points in the year where everything starts to gather pace. There’s a clear deadline. Summer holidays, the kids’ exams or finishing school, or maybe an enforced break from a project.
As we step out of Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to reflect. If the usual advice around mental health hasn’t landed for you, this may explain why.
Many adults are beginning to recognise that their lifelong experiences may be linked to neurodivergence. You might have felt different for years, or perhaps you’ve only recently noticed that certain patterns, strengths, or struggles align with ADHD, autism, or other forms of neurodivergence. If you’re exploring this possibility for yourself,
More clients are arriving in therapy wondering whether their lifelong experiences might align with ADHD, autism, or broader neurodivergence. Some are in the early stages of self‑recognition; others are navigating a new diagnosis in adulthood. As therapists, we are often the first space where these questions are spoken aloud. This
The Power of Presence
A five‑day silent retreat based around The Power of Presence. I’ve attended retreats before, but this one landed differently in a way that mattered: I had genuine choice.
Not performative options.
Not “you can adapt, but we’d prefer if you didn’t.”
You know that feeling, don’t you? The one where everything seems to be going along just fine, and then – suddenly – it’s not. A switch flips, the ground shifts, and you’re struggling with overwhelm, exhaustion, or a feeling of simply not being “good enough.” For many neurodivergent (ND) women,
Eating difficulties don’t always look the way people imagine. They don’t always arrive with clear signs or familiar patterns. For many adults, they evolve gradually — woven into routines, coping strategies, and ways of managing daily life. Over time, eating can shift from nourishment into something loaded with pressure, overwhelm,
Winter may bring shorter days and longer nights, but that doesn’t mean we have to struggle through it. As ADHD-ers, we experience the seasons a little differently, our brains are wired to be more sensitive to change, stress, and emotional shifts. This can make winter feel more challenging, but the
You can picture it: inspiration sparks and demands immediate attention, while deadlines loom like ever-present storm clouds. For many people with ADHD that same boundless energy fuelling brilliance can also lead to scattered focus and a nagging sense of overwhelm.Why is that? The culprit lies in the way our brains process information. People with ADHD often
