ADHD Counselling

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ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ADHD is a debilitating and complex mental health condition that affects how a person's brain functions. ADHD impacts various aspects of life, including education, career, home life, social interactions, and relationships. The good news is that ADHD is one of the most treatable mental health conditions, with therapy and for some, medication also.

ADHD symptoms can be categorized into three core areas:

Attention: Difficulty sustaining focus and concentration, issues with working memory.
Hyperactivity: A constant need for movement, hyper verbal externally and internally (leading to anxiety)
Impulsivity:Acting without thinking, poor decision making, social impact

These symptoms can make it exceptionally challenging for individuals with ADHD to perform well in school, at work, and in social situations. It can also affect their ability to get along with others.

What to expect in a counselling session for ADHD?

A counselling session for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is typically focused on helping the individual manage the symptoms of ADHD and improve their overall well-being.

During the session, the counsellor may:

Assess symptoms, including levels of attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
Explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to ADHD symptoms
Help set goals for managing symptoms
Share strategies for managing symptoms, such as time management, organisation, and self-regulation skills
Assist in managing emotions and stress
Identify and challenge negative thoughts or beliefs
Improve communication and social skills
Develop coping strategies for dealing with challenges and setbacks.

Counselling sessions are tailored to your specific needs, and the counsellor works with you to create a unique treatment plan. Establishing trust and open communication between the individual and the counsellor is crucial for personal growth and positive changes

Why Have ADHD Counselling Instead of ADHD Coaching?

ADHD counselling and ADHD coaching serve different purposes and can be beneficial in different ways. All our Counsellors either have lived experienced with ADHD and/or have undertaken further specialist training in ADHD so they can best support you.

ADHD counselling focuses on addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of ADHD. It helps you understand their condition, manage symptoms, and improve your overall mental health. Counselling sessions often involve exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and developing strategies to cope with challenges

ADHD coaching on the other hand, is more action-oriented and focuses on practical strategies to manage daily tasks and achieve specific goals. Coaches work with individuals to develop skills such as time management, organisation, and goal-setting. Coaching is often more structured and goal-focused compared to counselling.

To find out more about how we can support you, fill out the form below and we will have one of our specialist ADHD counsellors call you.

Fees: From £85.00 per session (usually 50 mins)

Or fill out our contact form below and we will get back to you.

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Based on 58 reviews

Working with Vanessa through Access to Work has been a game changer. She’s approachable, straight talking, and professional - no fluff, just real understanding. What I’ve valued most is her practical grasp of ADHD, both in business and everyday life, and her ability to create simple systems that actually work!

In just a few sessions, we’ve covered so much that’s already reduced my overwhelm and decision fatigue. I’m seeing calmer days, smoother client management, and more headspace to focus on my business future.

If you want realistic, sustainable strategies delivered with empathy and accountability, I can’t recommend Vanessa enough. She’s genuinely helped me shift my mindset and find clear direction in how I run my business - life changing actually, and that is not an exaggeration!

Andree Kenny

Working with Vanessa has been life-changing as an individual with ADHD. She created a space where I felt genuinely safe to unmask, which allowed me to realise just how much I had been people-pleasing for years. Her gentle, strengths-based approach helped me rebuild my confidence and trust in myself. When we started, I didn’t believe I could do certain things, and by the end, I was doing them. I’m so grateful for her support, and I highly recommend Vanessa to anyone looking for compassionate and empowering ADHD coaching.

molly white

I have been supported for the last 6-7 years, and it has changed my life, without the honest, caring and productive therapy I have had I don’t know who I would be. I have been able to heal, speak my inner thoughts that I would never have shared with friends or family and feel understood. It’s not just speaking about how you feel. It’s digging out things you’d never thought of and finding productive ways to improve and heal. I highly recommend

Chloe Barker

Engaging in coaching with Vanessa is single handedly the most worthwhile investment in myself that I’ve ever made. The sessions were so well planned, as were the tasks I’d undertake in between times. I felt I was able to be my complete self throughout and Vanessa has helped me live a life that is truer to my values and I can see the impact this is having in such a positive way. Hoping to continue sessions for the long term!

Ben Jaques

I am so incredibly grateful for Vanessa at Changes4 Life for helping to continue my difficult journey with Charlotte, having already started it with her! Thank you Vanessa.
Changes 4 Life offer a safe a relaxing environment to help with life's ups and downs.

Charlotte has a lovely calming nature which I found extremely helpful and totally at ease with, when deciphering my difficulties. Since I have been working with Charlotte for about 8-9 months now, I have been going from strength to strength.

Charlotte is thorough in all that she works on as well as has many strengths; one of these is a knack of letting you talk then guides you slightly sideways showing the situation from a unique perspective. This method I have found extremely effective. Charlotte has guided me through some very dark times, along the way, and, utilizing her exceptional help and guidance, I am now in a better place.

I am now finding situations where I am starting to do things which stop me from going down wrong paths-without thinking! Charlotte has ‘taught’ me well!

Charlotte has helped me through an exceedingly challenging time in my life, and I have learned a lot about how to live it and how Charlotte has made it better. Thank you Charlotte.

Tracey Thornborrow

I highly recommend Changes4life and in particular my therapist Natalie. She created a confidential welcoming space in which I was able to work through a difficult life event. During our time together, Natalie’s empathy, care and professional expertise helped me to personally deal with this event, and develop a better understanding of myself which has since helped me to better ride the wave of life’s natural ups and downs.
I have also been inspired by Natalie to train to become a counselor myself, because it really does work!

Pete D

After only 3 sessions with Vanessa, things are moving in a very positive direction - with her help I have definitely turned a corner! Our conversations are changing my perspective and helping boost my confidence. I'm letting go of old habits and adopting healthier ones.

Three specific examples:
a) My desk stays clear every day.
b) I caught up on five months of expense claims and I'm current for this month - what a relief!
c) My communication skills are improving as I become more mindful of my words.

My wife has also commented on how good and effective Vanessa is, and she can see - and enjoy the benefits.
Vanessa, thank you!

Sev C.

For those looking for ADHD support, I strongly recommend Vanessa. Through her ADHD coaching practice, she offers a calm, compassionate, and generous presence that naturally invites self-reflection. In this comforting environment, new ideas emerge effortlessly, leading to tangible progress through concrete strategies.

Tom Barnes

fantastic service really helped me through some challenging times, Vanessa is incredible made me feel very comfortable and really gave me the tools and information I needed to start making some better choices

Nathan Chapman

Working with Vanessa was a really fantastic experience. She is incredibly knowledgeable, understanding and passionate about mental health. She also has excellent knowledge of ADHD and can help those struggling with ADHD to help manager their day-to day-symptoms.

She was able to be completely flexible with how she worked, completely giving me freedom in how I wanted therapy to be structured and the topics I wanted to discuss. She was able to easily swap between a therapeutic approach, exploring trauma or relationship issues, or a coaching approach offering practical strategies to help with day to day life.

Throughout our time working together, Vanessa was always very compassionate and warm. She was always engaged showing a genuine and caring approach which helped create a safe place where I felt comfortable talking about difficult personal topics

I can't thank her enough for the time we spent together and would thoroughly recommend her to anybody who would like to learn more about themselves, improve their mental health and learn practical strategies to help them with day to day life.