Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect attention, impulse control, and activity regulation. Some people are diagnosed in adulthood. Psychological support can help some people develop strategies and address the emotional impact of living with ADHD, alongside assessment and care from appropriate clinical services.
ADHD itself is neurological and isn't resolved through talking alone, but talking therapy is often where the years of accumulated shame, low self-esteem, and self-criticism from living with unrecognised or untreated ADHD actually get addressed. Alongside this, therapy focuses on developing personalised, practical strategies for the specific challenges ADHD creates: executive function, time management, relationships, and emotional regulation.
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