ADHD-Informed Therapy: Specialist support for adults with ADHD in Nottingham

What Is ADHD-Informed Therapy?

ADHD-informed therapy is a specialized approach that recognizes the unique neurological differences in ADHD brains. Unlike traditional therapy, this approach doesn't try to force ADHD individuals into neurotypical frameworks. Instead, it works with your brain's natural wiring to help you develop strategies that actually stick.

As an ADHD-informed therapist, I understand that standard advice like "just use a planner" or "try harder to focus" doesn't work for ADHD brains. My approach is rooted in current neuroscience research and lived understanding of how ADHD affects every aspect of life.

Who Is ADHD Therapy For?

ADHD-informed therapy supports adults who are:

• Recently diagnosed with ADHD and seeking to understand what this means for their life

• Struggling with executive function challenges like planning, organization, and task initiation

• Experiencing ADHD-related anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem

• Managing emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD)

• Navigating relationships affected by ADHD symptoms

• Seeking support alongside ADHD medication management

• Self-identified as having ADHD traits, even without formal diagnosis

Common Challenges I Help With

Executive Function Difficulties

ADHD affects the brain's executive functions, making it harder to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete tasks. Together, we'll develop personalized systems that work with your brain, not against it.

Emotional Regulation and RSD

Many adults with ADHD experience intense emotions and rejection sensitive dysphoria. I provide tools to manage emotional overwhelm and develop resilience against perceived rejection.

Time Blindness and Procrastination

Struggling to estimate time or start tasks isn't laziness—it's an ADHD symptom. We'll explore the root causes of your procrastination and create strategies that honor how your brain processes time.

Relationship Challenges

ADHD can impact communication, emotional availability, and conflict resolution in relationships. I help you develop awareness and skills to strengthen your connections with others.

Self-Esteem and Identity

Years of feeling "not enough" or "too much" leave deep marks. ADHD therapy includes healing shame, rebuilding self-compassion, and embracing your neurodivergent identity.

My Approach to ADHD Therapy

Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice

I view ADHD not as a deficit, but as a different neurological operating system. My therapy celebrates neurodivergent strengths while addressing genuine challenges that impact your quality of life.

Evidence-Based Interventions

I integrate therapeutic approaches proven effective for ADHD, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) adapted for ADHD

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Mindfulness-based strategies modified for ADHD brains

• Psychoeducation about ADHD neurobiology

• Practical skill-building for executive function challenges

Flexible, ADHD-Friendly Sessions

Understanding that ADHD affects session engagement, I offer:

• Movement-friendly sessions (no need to sit perfectly still)

• Visual aids and tangible strategies you can actually implement

• Follow-up resources and reminders between sessions

• Understanding when life feels too chaotic to maintain regular appointments

What to Expect from ADHD-Informed Therapy

Initial Assessment: We'll explore your ADHD symptoms, life history, current challenges, and goals. This helps me understand your unique presentation and create a personalized treatment plan.

Building Understanding: Education about how ADHD affects your brain helps everything else make sense. You'll learn why certain things have always been harder for you.

Developing Strategies: Together, we'll create practical, ADHD-friendly systems for managing daily life, relationships, work, and emotional wellbeing.

Healing and Growth: Beyond coping strategies, we'll work on healing ADHD-related trauma, building self-acceptance, and discovering your authentic strengths.

Why Choose ADHD-Informed Therapy?

Traditional therapy often misses the mark for ADHD individuals because it's designed for neurotypical brains. ADHD-informed therapy acknowledges that you're not broken—you're working with different neurological wiring. This approach offers:

• Validation of your lived experience with ADHD

• Practical tools designed specifically for ADHD brains

• Understanding of how ADHD intersects with anxiety, depression, and trauma

• Support in navigating diagnosis, medication decisions, and disclosure

• Community through connection with someone who truly gets it