Adult ADHD Support

Living with ADHD as an Adult

Many adults with ADHD spend years feeling frustrated, overwhelmed or misunderstood before recognising that ADHD may be contributing to their difficulties.

ADHD is about much more than being distracted or hyperactive. It can affect organisation, time management, emotional regulation, relationships, work, self-esteem and overall wellbeing.

You may find yourself:

  • Struggling to stay focused on tasks

  • Starting projects but finding it difficult to finish them

  • Feeling overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities

  • Forgetting appointments, deadlines or important information

  • Battling with procrastination and time management

  • Experiencing emotional highs and lows

  • Feeling exhausted from constantly trying to keep up with others

  • Being highly capable, yet struggling to reach your potential

How Counselling Can Help

Counselling cannot diagnose ADHD, but it can provide a supportive and non-judgemental space to explore how ADHD affects your life and develop practical ways of managing its challenges.

Together we can work on:

  • Understanding how ADHD impacts your daily life

  • Managing overwhelm and stress

  • Improving organisation and time management

  • Building self-esteem and self-confidence

  • Developing healthier routines and coping strategies

  • Exploring emotional regulation

  • Improving relationships and communication

  • Reducing self-criticism and building self-acceptance

My Understanding of ADHD

ADHD is something I understand both professionally and personally.

My own experiences of living with ADHD have given me a deeper appreciation of the challenges many adults face, including overwhelm, self-doubt, difficulties with organisation, emotional regulation and the feeling of constantly trying to keep up.

I know how easy it can be to internalise the message that you are lazy, disorganised or not trying hard enough, when in reality you may be working harder than most people just to manage everyday life.

Alongside my professional training and experience, my personal understanding of ADHD allows me to offer a compassionate, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can feel understood and accepted.

While every person's experience is unique, many clients find it reassuring to work with someone who genuinely understands some of the realities of living with ADHD.

Common Signs of Adult ADHD

  • Difficulty concentrating

  • Frequent distraction

  • Restlessness

  • Forgetfulness

  • Poor time management

  • Difficulty completing tasks

  • Emotional sensitivity

  • Chronic overwhelm

  • Hyperfocus on specific interests

  • Low self-esteem and self-criticism

ADHD Self-Screening Questionnaire

If you are wondering whether ADHD may be contributing to your difficulties, you can complete the self-screening questionnaire above.

Please remember that this questionnaire is not a diagnostic tool and cannot determine whether you have ADHD. Only a qualified healthcare professional can provide a formal assessment and diagnosis.

Take the First Step

If you would like to explore how ADHD may be affecting your life, I offer a confidential and supportive space where we can discuss your experiences and identify practical ways forward.

NCPS Registered Counsellor

📞 07533 100135

Cheltenham & Online

Contact me today to arrange an initial consultation.