ADHD Counselling in PL7
Tessa Adkins
Counsellor, PTUK
Verified Verified
Plymouth PL7
I'm Tessa a Certified Play Therapy UK (PTUK) Play Therapist and also a trainee Creative Arts Counsellor for Adolescents and Young People. I love my job and feel privileged to be able to work with children, young people and their families/carers in this way. In 2020 I was diagnosed with adult ADHD and I feel my neurodiverse brain plus my experience of growing up knowing I was different helps me to understand certain situations and responses. This plus the fact I had 3 children within 2 years and 9 months helps me to offer a level of understanding and empathy whilst being non-judgmental.
I'm Tessa a Certified Play Therapy UK (PTUK) Play Therapist and also a trainee Creative Arts Counsellor for Adolescents and Young People. I love my job and feel privileged to be able to work with children, young people and their families/carers in this way. In 2020 I was diagnosed with adult ADHD and I feel my neurodiverse brain plus my experience of growing up knowing I was different helps me to understand certain situations and responses. This plus the fact I had 3 children within 2 years and 9 months helps me to offer a level of understanding and empathy whilst being non-judgmental.
Laura Paltridge Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plymouth PL7
I have lived experience and training in working with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, chronic illness like C.
Hi, I'm Laura and I would love to join you on your counselling journey to help you navigate life and find the real you again! Life can be tricky and at time feel unfair. We can often find find ourselves putting a happy face on to the outside world but what is going on inside is very different. When life becomes difficult, many people experience feeling alone and disconnected from family, friends and even from themselves! I can offer you a warm, caring and safe place to explore what's going on for you, to find meaning and purpose in your life, to feel connected and find the "real" you again.
I have lived experience and training in working with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, chronic illness like C.
Hi, I'm Laura and I would love to join you on your counselling journey to help you navigate life and find the real you again! Life can be tricky and at time feel unfair. We can often find find ourselves putting a happy face on to the outside world but what is going on inside is very different. When life becomes difficult, many people experience feeling alone and disconnected from family, friends and even from themselves! I can offer you a warm, caring and safe place to explore what's going on for you, to find meaning and purpose in your life, to feel connected and find the "real" you again.
Laurel Leaf Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Plymouth PL7
Do you feel unhappy? Anxious? Stuck? Perhaps you're struggling with your relationships or feeling unheard. Whatever you're going through, counselling can help. Many people struggle to recognise or express certain parts of themselves. I believe every person deserves to be seen as a unique, three-dimensional individual, and will aim to make sure you feel this way.
Do you feel unhappy? Anxious? Stuck? Perhaps you're struggling with your relationships or feeling unheard. Whatever you're going through, counselling can help. Many people struggle to recognise or express certain parts of themselves. I believe every person deserves to be seen as a unique, three-dimensional individual, and will aim to make sure you feel this way.
Joanna Godding
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Plymouth PL7
Hi, I am an Attachment Focused Counsellor, Creative Arts and Play Therapist working with Children, Adolescents and Families. My clinic is located In Plympton PL7 1RF. I have been working with vulnerable Children and Adolescents within private and educational settings for over 15 years. I am registered with the BACP & PTUK.
Hi, I am an Attachment Focused Counsellor, Creative Arts and Play Therapist working with Children, Adolescents and Families. My clinic is located In Plympton PL7 1RF. I have been working with vulnerable Children and Adolescents within private and educational settings for over 15 years. I am registered with the BACP & PTUK.
Kamil's Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Plymouth PL7
EMDR Trauma based therapy available. Depression, Anxiety, Couple & Relationship Problems, Low Self-Esteem, LBGTQ+ Related Issues. Offering Relational and EMDR therapy. I am here to help . My name is Kamil, I am fully qualified, MBACP Accredited and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental environment for individual clients and couples. I truly believe that change is possible for everyone. I have confidence to be able to provide enough support to help you to find the best coping strategies to change your life for the better.
EMDR Trauma based therapy available. Depression, Anxiety, Couple & Relationship Problems, Low Self-Esteem, LBGTQ+ Related Issues. Offering Relational and EMDR therapy. I am here to help . My name is Kamil, I am fully qualified, MBACP Accredited and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental environment for individual clients and couples. I truly believe that change is possible for everyone. I have confidence to be able to provide enough support to help you to find the best coping strategies to change your life for the better.
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ADHD Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for ADHD?
You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.
How does treatment for ADHD work?
Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioural therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.
How long does treatment for ADHD take?
It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.