ADHD Counselling in Bournemouth
Autism & ADHD are key areas of my ongoing training & I work in a Neurodivergent Affirming way.
Welcome, my names Tom. I’m a BACP Registered and Autism-Informed Counsellor based out of Bournemouth, Dorset. I offer local face to face counselling or Online and Telephone counselling to clients (18 and above) based anywhere within the UK. I work within a Humanistic Integrative Approach, and I aim to help you to find your own answers and to make decisions, choices and changes that align with your values and beliefs. I offer a therapeutic relationship that's authentic, understanding and non-judgmental, where we can process and explore your unique thoughts, feelings and experiences together.
Autism & ADHD are key areas of my ongoing training & I work in a Neurodivergent Affirming way.
Welcome, my names Tom. I’m a BACP Registered and Autism-Informed Counsellor based out of Bournemouth, Dorset. I offer local face to face counselling or Online and Telephone counselling to clients (18 and above) based anywhere within the UK. I work within a Humanistic Integrative Approach, and I aim to help you to find your own answers and to make decisions, choices and changes that align with your values and beliefs. I offer a therapeutic relationship that's authentic, understanding and non-judgmental, where we can process and explore your unique thoughts, feelings and experiences together.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, uncertainty, trauma or low self-esteem we can explore things together in a way that feels safe and supportive.
I am flexible in the way that I work and will be responsive to your unique situation. Your sessions will be shaped around your individual needs and preferences and regular reviews will make sure that sessions are mindful of the goals and aims you bring.
I have experience with many client groups, including, neurodiverse individuals, people living with long-term health conditions, disabilities, and those who are navigating loss and bereavement.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, uncertainty, trauma or low self-esteem we can explore things together in a way that feels safe and supportive.
I am flexible in the way that I work and will be responsive to your unique situation. Your sessions will be shaped around your individual needs and preferences and regular reviews will make sure that sessions are mindful of the goals and aims you bring.
I have experience with many client groups, including, neurodiverse individuals, people living with long-term health conditions, disabilities, and those who are navigating loss and bereavement.
I have a wealth of experience in working with anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD and eating disorders to name but a few.
I enjoy working with both young people and adults, and I have often been described by clients as open, honest, and approachable—qualities they have consistently valued. I have a practical, logical mindset and enjoy problem-solving. Having lived in several different countries, I’ve gained valuable insight into the experiences of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I approach each person with curiosity and respect, asking questions to genuinely understand them rather than making assumptions. I believe my clients are the true experts in their own lives, and I see my role as guiding them toward a calmer, more balanced place.
I have a wealth of experience in working with anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD and eating disorders to name but a few.
I enjoy working with both young people and adults, and I have often been described by clients as open, honest, and approachable—qualities they have consistently valued. I have a practical, logical mindset and enjoy problem-solving. Having lived in several different countries, I’ve gained valuable insight into the experiences of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I approach each person with curiosity and respect, asking questions to genuinely understand them rather than making assumptions. I believe my clients are the true experts in their own lives, and I see my role as guiding them toward a calmer, more balanced place.
Neurodiversity ( ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, OCD) & LGBTQIA+ affirming.
I blend psychoeducation, brain-based strategies, and body-focused approaches. You might laugh, cry, swear, or even shout — all feelings are welcome. Our work is collaborative, creative, and down-to-earth, tackling serious topics with honesty and humor when appropriate.
Neurodiversity ( ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, OCD) & LGBTQIA+ affirming.
I blend psychoeducation, brain-based strategies, and body-focused approaches. You might laugh, cry, swear, or even shout — all feelings are welcome. Our work is collaborative, creative, and down-to-earth, tackling serious topics with honesty and humor when appropriate.
She is dedicated to fostering a neurodiversity-affirming space with specialised support for people who may be diagnosed with autism and ADHD, focusing on strengths, acceptance, and tailored strategies for growth.
Dr Iwona Scollard
is a registered Counselling Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
She is also a UKCP Registered Integrative Psychotherapist and a Clinical and Research Supervisor.
Dr Scollard works across a range of mental health settings, serving as a Counselling Psychologist at the Priory, the NHS, and in private practice. In addition to her clinical work, she is a senior lecturer at the Metanoia Institute.
She is dedicated to fostering a neurodiversity-affirming space with specialised support for people who may be diagnosed with autism and ADHD, focusing on strengths, acceptance, and tailored strategies for growth.
Dr Iwona Scollard
is a registered Counselling Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
She is also a UKCP Registered Integrative Psychotherapist and a Clinical and Research Supervisor.
Dr Scollard works across a range of mental health settings, serving as a Counselling Psychologist at the Priory, the NHS, and in private practice. In addition to her clinical work, she is a senior lecturer at the Metanoia Institute.
Life could be better so much better. I know right? You have this sense that if you could figure some personal complexities out then that fulfillment that eludes you would be within your grasp. Well it can, but sometimes it needs a depth space, one that aligns with your need to go deeper, perhaps you've tried therapy before? I'm not saying I'm an expert but my gift, as others have said, is that I can go there with you and language that which is hard to express. Others say I'm very easy to talk to, that I genuinely care, this isn't a job but a calling, that's my truth - I want to know - I care to know and help you find yourself.
Life could be better so much better. I know right? You have this sense that if you could figure some personal complexities out then that fulfillment that eludes you would be within your grasp. Well it can, but sometimes it needs a depth space, one that aligns with your need to go deeper, perhaps you've tried therapy before? I'm not saying I'm an expert but my gift, as others have said, is that I can go there with you and language that which is hard to express. Others say I'm very easy to talk to, that I genuinely care, this isn't a job but a calling, that's my truth - I want to know - I care to know and help you find yourself.
I am particularly experienced with ADHD - whether you are diagnosed, self identifying, or questioning.
I am a qualified psychotherapist, counsellor and coach. I work from a relational integrative approach, drawing on a framework of humanistic, psychodynamic, attachment and systemic ideas. I integrate aspects of somatic, creative and ecotherapeutic practices, therapeutic coaching, or solution focussed therapy to meet your unique needs and preferences.
I am particularly experienced with ADHD - whether you are diagnosed, self identifying, or questioning.
I am a qualified psychotherapist, counsellor and coach. I work from a relational integrative approach, drawing on a framework of humanistic, psychodynamic, attachment and systemic ideas. I integrate aspects of somatic, creative and ecotherapeutic practices, therapeutic coaching, or solution focussed therapy to meet your unique needs and preferences.
Are you someone who feels overwhelmed by past trauma, struggles with ADHD, or is navigating grief, chronic illness, anxiety or identity issues?
As a Person-Centred Counsellor and ADHD-Certified practitioner, I offer a warm, safe space where you can be heard and understood. Together, we’ll explore your experience, build self-awareness, and work at your pace to process challenges and create meaningful change — without pressure or judgment.
Are you someone who feels overwhelmed by past trauma, struggles with ADHD, or is navigating grief, chronic illness, anxiety or identity issues?
As a Person-Centred Counsellor and ADHD-Certified practitioner, I offer a warm, safe space where you can be heard and understood. Together, we’ll explore your experience, build self-awareness, and work at your pace to process challenges and create meaningful change — without pressure or judgment.
I'm a qualified person-centred counsellor, and I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, anger, childhood trauma, abuse, depression, low self-esteem, homeless, drug Addiction, ADHD, autism, mental health issues, domestic abuse, bereavement, stress and anger.
I have nearly 2 years of experience working as a Counsellor with young people and adults, and 20 years of experience working in the care setting as a healthcare assistant and teaching assistant with children, young people and adults. I have worked with diverse age groups in a variety of settings, including special need schools, homes, nursing homes.
I'm a qualified person-centred counsellor, and I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, anger, childhood trauma, abuse, depression, low self-esteem, homeless, drug Addiction, ADHD, autism, mental health issues, domestic abuse, bereavement, stress and anger.
I have nearly 2 years of experience working as a Counsellor with young people and adults, and 20 years of experience working in the care setting as a healthcare assistant and teaching assistant with children, young people and adults. I have worked with diverse age groups in a variety of settings, including special need schools, homes, nursing homes.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not yourself?
You don’t have to navigate it on your own.
I help you gain clarity, manage your emotions, and create lasting change. Together, we focus on three key shifts:
1. Understanding what’s really going on
We uncover the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.
2. Responding differently
You’ll gain practical tools to manage
3. Creating lasting change
Applying what you learn.
I’m an internationally recognised psychotherapist and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, trained at Goldsmiths, University of London, with 20+ years’ experience across London, Singapore, and Dubai.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not yourself?
You don’t have to navigate it on your own.
I help you gain clarity, manage your emotions, and create lasting change. Together, we focus on three key shifts:
1. Understanding what’s really going on
We uncover the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.
2. Responding differently
You’ll gain practical tools to manage
3. Creating lasting change
Applying what you learn.
I’m an internationally recognised psychotherapist and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, trained at Goldsmiths, University of London, with 20+ years’ experience across London, Singapore, and Dubai.
Hi my names Gen, I’m an integrated therapist/ Supervisor who specialises in anxiety, relationships and low self esteem counselling. If you feel that you are struggling with any of theses issues or just need someone to talk to, I can help you to explore these things and look at how we can move forward and work through them. We will take the time to explore what you have been dealing with and look at different ways of how therapy can help you. I will listen to your needs and adapt our sessions so that you feel comfortable enough to discuss anything you’d like too.
Hi my names Gen, I’m an integrated therapist/ Supervisor who specialises in anxiety, relationships and low self esteem counselling. If you feel that you are struggling with any of theses issues or just need someone to talk to, I can help you to explore these things and look at how we can move forward and work through them. We will take the time to explore what you have been dealing with and look at different ways of how therapy can help you. I will listen to your needs and adapt our sessions so that you feel comfortable enough to discuss anything you’d like too.
Hello my name is Joseph, and I'm a clinical psychologist. I believe that healing is possible for everyone. My practice is built on a trauma-informed and person-centered foundation of compassion and the understanding that while life can be incredibly difficult, you already carry the seeds of your own resilience. Sometimes, those seeds just need a little help to be found again.
Whilst I support a range of clients with diverse needs, I have a special interest in the mental health of boys and young men, recognizing the unique societal and internal pressures this population often faces.
Hello my name is Joseph, and I'm a clinical psychologist. I believe that healing is possible for everyone. My practice is built on a trauma-informed and person-centered foundation of compassion and the understanding that while life can be incredibly difficult, you already carry the seeds of your own resilience. Sometimes, those seeds just need a little help to be found again.
Whilst I support a range of clients with diverse needs, I have a special interest in the mental health of boys and young men, recognizing the unique societal and internal pressures this population often faces.
Do you suffer from difficult thoughts, feelings, or behaviours? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or relationship issues? If you need help with any aspect of your mental health, then do get in touch. I offer both Integrative Psychotherapy and Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), an evidence-based, effective therapy that can bring change in a small number of sessions in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
Do you suffer from difficult thoughts, feelings, or behaviours? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or relationship issues? If you need help with any aspect of your mental health, then do get in touch. I offer both Integrative Psychotherapy and Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), an evidence-based, effective therapy that can bring change in a small number of sessions in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
It's about you, not me. No one else has lived your life or had your experiences. No one else is facing what you're facing now. Big or small, we can talk it through together and find a way forward.
It's about you, not me. No one else has lived your life or had your experiences. No one else is facing what you're facing now. Big or small, we can talk it through together and find a way forward.
Hi, I am an experienced and insightful Counselling Psychologist. I offer you an emphatic space where you are listened to deeply. You will have the opportunity to explore, reflect, express and understand yourself alongside my professional support. I provide you with the compassion, skills and knowledge you may need to relieve uncomfortable feelings and resolve psychological issues and/or traumas. This process allows you to gain insight about yourself, increase self-acceptance, feel more in control of your responses to life, learn new ways of coping and move forward with greater peace.
Hi, I am an experienced and insightful Counselling Psychologist. I offer you an emphatic space where you are listened to deeply. You will have the opportunity to explore, reflect, express and understand yourself alongside my professional support. I provide you with the compassion, skills and knowledge you may need to relieve uncomfortable feelings and resolve psychological issues and/or traumas. This process allows you to gain insight about yourself, increase self-acceptance, feel more in control of your responses to life, learn new ways of coping and move forward with greater peace.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next? I offer therapeutic coaching and strengths-based counselling to help adults navigate life transitions and crossroads, including career changes, redundancy or retirement, relationship shifts, parenthood or empty nest, health challenges, and re-evaluating mid- or later life.
My integrative approach is compassionate, pragmatic, and action-focused. Together, we turn uncertainty into clear, achievable steps that help you gain focus, confidence, and reconnect with what matters most.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next? I offer therapeutic coaching and strengths-based counselling to help adults navigate life transitions and crossroads, including career changes, redundancy or retirement, relationship shifts, parenthood or empty nest, health challenges, and re-evaluating mid- or later life.
My integrative approach is compassionate, pragmatic, and action-focused. Together, we turn uncertainty into clear, achievable steps that help you gain focus, confidence, and reconnect with what matters most.
Hi, my name is Adriana Taylor, I am a certified PTUK Play Therapist specializing in helping children express, heal and grow through play and creative activities. I believe that play is a child's natural language - a powerful way to make sense of their big feelings, life changes, difficult life experiences and challenges they can't put into words. I offer play therapy to children 4 to 12 years old. I create a safe, supportive and playful space where children can explore their emotions, build confidence, selfesteem and strenghten relationships with important people in their lives.
Hi, my name is Adriana Taylor, I am a certified PTUK Play Therapist specializing in helping children express, heal and grow through play and creative activities. I believe that play is a child's natural language - a powerful way to make sense of their big feelings, life changes, difficult life experiences and challenges they can't put into words. I offer play therapy to children 4 to 12 years old. I create a safe, supportive and playful space where children can explore their emotions, build confidence, selfesteem and strenghten relationships with important people in their lives.
Seeking support can be daunting -but you have taken the courageous first step! Working with adults & young people aged 11+, I offer an opportunity for you to explore your relationship with yourself, with others & with the wider world, drawing on your own internal strengths & resources to build your self-awareness & self-acceptance to help you make sense of things & feel more clarity. Stepping away from a focus on diagnoses & labels, working together acknowledging you as an individual we can explore the impact that your own unique set of challenges & experiences has had on your ability to engage with & enjoy the world around you.
Seeking support can be daunting -but you have taken the courageous first step! Working with adults & young people aged 11+, I offer an opportunity for you to explore your relationship with yourself, with others & with the wider world, drawing on your own internal strengths & resources to build your self-awareness & self-acceptance to help you make sense of things & feel more clarity. Stepping away from a focus on diagnoses & labels, working together acknowledging you as an individual we can explore the impact that your own unique set of challenges & experiences has had on your ability to engage with & enjoy the world around you.
Hi, thanks for being here! Let me tell you about myself: I am a queer cisgender woman, and I use she/her pronouns. I am also neurodivergent and an intersectional feminist. These parts of who I am naturally shape the way I work. My counselling practice is inclusive and rooted in compassion. I aim to offer a space where you will be seen, heard and accepted just as you are.
Being queer and neurodivergent myself, I know what it can feel like to exist between worlds, to mask, to question belonging, and to be misunderstood. These experiences have inspired me to focus my practice on LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals.
Hi, thanks for being here! Let me tell you about myself: I am a queer cisgender woman, and I use she/her pronouns. I am also neurodivergent and an intersectional feminist. These parts of who I am naturally shape the way I work. My counselling practice is inclusive and rooted in compassion. I aim to offer a space where you will be seen, heard and accepted just as you are.
Being queer and neurodivergent myself, I know what it can feel like to exist between worlds, to mask, to question belonging, and to be misunderstood. These experiences have inspired me to focus my practice on LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals.
Hello, my name is Sarah. I’m a qualified & professional counsellor and psychotherapist. I’m fully insured, DBS checked & registered with The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). If you are visiting my profile, then maybe life has brought up some difficulties which are challenging for you to cope with. I work in an empathic and non-judgemental way to support you to make sense of what you are going through. Seeking therapy is the first step in beginning the process of achieving your goals and improving your wellbeing.
Hello, my name is Sarah. I’m a qualified & professional counsellor and psychotherapist. I’m fully insured, DBS checked & registered with The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). If you are visiting my profile, then maybe life has brought up some difficulties which are challenging for you to cope with. I work in an empathic and non-judgemental way to support you to make sense of what you are going through. Seeking therapy is the first step in beginning the process of achieving your goals and improving your wellbeing.
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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.