ADHD Counselling in Buckfastleigh
I am an MNCPS accredited counsellor working from the Dartington Estate in South Devon. I am also a member of the BACP, hold an enhanced DBS & Level 3 certificate in Safeguarding Children.
I offer a free half an hour initial session which gives us the chance to meet and to find out if we are the right fit for each other, with
My training was integrative, although I primarily use a person centred approach, especially when we start our sessions together. As our work evolves, we can bring in CBT techniques or Gestalt therapy which focuses on the here and now, bringing new awareness to whatever current issues you are facing.
I am an MNCPS accredited counsellor working from the Dartington Estate in South Devon. I am also a member of the BACP, hold an enhanced DBS & Level 3 certificate in Safeguarding Children.
I offer a free half an hour initial session which gives us the chance to meet and to find out if we are the right fit for each other, with
My training was integrative, although I primarily use a person centred approach, especially when we start our sessions together. As our work evolves, we can bring in CBT techniques or Gestalt therapy which focuses on the here and now, bringing new awareness to whatever current issues you are facing.
What do you need to get your life on track, to feel fulfilled, relevant, in control and in the drivers seat? Sometimes we just need a bit of support to get there, an outside eye, a gentle challenge. We always need, and deserve to be treated with sensitivity, respect and dignity. Life is full of challenges, but you don't need to face them alone. Letting someone in can be scary, but you really do deserve to be supported, and you have every right to live a fulfilling, rich and creative life.
What do you need to get your life on track, to feel fulfilled, relevant, in control and in the drivers seat? Sometimes we just need a bit of support to get there, an outside eye, a gentle challenge. We always need, and deserve to be treated with sensitivity, respect and dignity. Life is full of challenges, but you don't need to face them alone. Letting someone in can be scary, but you really do deserve to be supported, and you have every right to live a fulfilling, rich and creative life.
Welcome Welcome Welcome! I imagine if you are reading this you are looking for someone who can help with whats troubling you and help you find some answers and relief. I have over 20 years experience helping clients with a wide variety of issues and vulnerabilities and offer a warm, safe, confidential and supportive space.
Welcome Welcome Welcome! I imagine if you are reading this you are looking for someone who can help with whats troubling you and help you find some answers and relief. I have over 20 years experience helping clients with a wide variety of issues and vulnerabilities and offer a warm, safe, confidential and supportive space.
I am a qualified and accredited Art Psychotherapist providing face-to-face Art Therapy for individuals. My training is grounded in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and is also informed by Ecopsychotherapy and Feminist theory. I advocate for Art Therapy for social change and align my practice with an earth conscious approach, using sustainable & non-toxic art materials.
I am a qualified and accredited Art Psychotherapist providing face-to-face Art Therapy for individuals. My training is grounded in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and is also informed by Ecopsychotherapy and Feminist theory. I advocate for Art Therapy for social change and align my practice with an earth conscious approach, using sustainable & non-toxic art materials.
I am passionate about helping you to find your voice in what might be keeping you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or a feeling that something needs to change. Beginning therapy and finding the right therapist for you is an important decision which is why I offer an initial conversation to see if we are a good fit.
With over 2000 hours of clinical hours. I am an experienced trauma & relational therapist working in the NHS and running an established and successful private practice with adults and young people.
I am passionate about helping you to find your voice in what might be keeping you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or a feeling that something needs to change. Beginning therapy and finding the right therapist for you is an important decision which is why I offer an initial conversation to see if we are a good fit.
With over 2000 hours of clinical hours. I am an experienced trauma & relational therapist working in the NHS and running an established and successful private practice with adults and young people.
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As a neurodivergent individual with a neurodivergent family I developed a special interest in neurodivergence including Adult ADHD and Adult Autism.
I offer individual, couples and family therapy. I have experience of complex Mental Health problems and Personality Disorder. I also offer training and workplace coaching for Neurodivergent individuals.
As a neurodivergent individual with a neurodivergent family I developed a special interest in neurodivergence including Adult ADHD and Adult Autism.
I offer individual, couples and family therapy. I have experience of complex Mental Health problems and Personality Disorder. I also offer training and workplace coaching for Neurodivergent individuals.
In addition to my general practice, I also specialise in supporting people adjusting to life after an Autism or ADHD diagnosis, helping them explore areas such as masking, burnout, and self-acceptance.
I'm an experienced counsellor with a professional background in NHS mental health services, offering therapy that's approachable and free from judgement. There’s no expectation to have the right words or to share everything straight away - our work together is led by what you want to bring. Whether it’s having a good rant or gently exploring something you’ve been holding onto, we’ll start where it feels right for you.
I work with all adults and students, navigating challenges such as stress, identity, confidence, anxiety, and life transitions.
In addition to my general practice, I also specialise in supporting people adjusting to life after an Autism or ADHD diagnosis, helping them explore areas such as masking, burnout, and self-acceptance.
I'm an experienced counsellor with a professional background in NHS mental health services, offering therapy that's approachable and free from judgement. There’s no expectation to have the right words or to share everything straight away - our work together is led by what you want to bring. Whether it’s having a good rant or gently exploring something you’ve been holding onto, we’ll start where it feels right for you.
I work with all adults and students, navigating challenges such as stress, identity, confidence, anxiety, and life transitions.
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.
I have experience of working with Looked-After and neuro-diverse children and adolescents plus children who have a chronic illnesses and children experiencing illness within their families plus children who have experienced mild to extreme trauma.
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.
I have experience of working with Looked-After and neuro-diverse children and adolescents plus children who have a chronic illnesses and children experiencing illness within their families plus children who have experienced mild to extreme trauma.
There comes a moment - sometimes slowly, sometimes all at once - when we realise something needs attention. A feeling, a pattern, a memory that won’t stay quiet.
Counselling is a place where we can listen closely to what’s going on beneath the noise. It’s not about ‘saying the right thing’ - it’s about being together with what’s true, in a space that allows you to breathe a little deeper.
Some people come with much to say, others bring silence or nudges that don’t yet make sense. It’s all welcome.
For those who feel drawn to it, I also offer therapeutic songwriting sessions.
There comes a moment - sometimes slowly, sometimes all at once - when we realise something needs attention. A feeling, a pattern, a memory that won’t stay quiet.
Counselling is a place where we can listen closely to what’s going on beneath the noise. It’s not about ‘saying the right thing’ - it’s about being together with what’s true, in a space that allows you to breathe a little deeper.
Some people come with much to say, others bring silence or nudges that don’t yet make sense. It’s all welcome.
For those who feel drawn to it, I also offer therapeutic songwriting sessions.
Being late diagnosed neurodivergent (ASD and ADHD) has given me lots of life experience of living with "otherness", how I adapted to fit the world I lived in, and what it was like to rediscover who I am, and always was.
For waitlist, please go to talkhelps/contact. Many of my clients are neurodivergent, whether already diagnosed or looking into it. I will support you to look at what difficulties you have now which could use a new direction. We will explore what you would like to change, and look at what solutions work for you. Sometimes this will include looking back to discover repeated behaviours, areas where you have been hurt many times, and begin to look at what you can do differently to find a happier and healthier way to live your life. People and relationships often come into the work, and can show further areas where you could be happier.
Being late diagnosed neurodivergent (ASD and ADHD) has given me lots of life experience of living with "otherness", how I adapted to fit the world I lived in, and what it was like to rediscover who I am, and always was.
For waitlist, please go to talkhelps/contact. Many of my clients are neurodivergent, whether already diagnosed or looking into it. I will support you to look at what difficulties you have now which could use a new direction. We will explore what you would like to change, and look at what solutions work for you. Sometimes this will include looking back to discover repeated behaviours, areas where you have been hurt many times, and begin to look at what you can do differently to find a happier and healthier way to live your life. People and relationships often come into the work, and can show further areas where you could be happier.
Other training includes: Treating Trauma, Self Harm, ADHD, Emotional Logic, Nature Therapy, Social Prescribing & Safeguarding
You may be feeling overwhelmed, and I am here to listen and support you to ‘unpack’ the thoughts, feelings and emotions that may have become painful, ignored, too heavy to carry, or silenced. Together we can work towards a better understanding of what has brought you here, and to enable the comfort and relief necessary to move forward. I welcome you to share what is going on for you in a calm, safe and confidential space. This is your space and your time to be heard.
Other training includes: Treating Trauma, Self Harm, ADHD, Emotional Logic, Nature Therapy, Social Prescribing & Safeguarding
You may be feeling overwhelmed, and I am here to listen and support you to ‘unpack’ the thoughts, feelings and emotions that may have become painful, ignored, too heavy to carry, or silenced. Together we can work towards a better understanding of what has brought you here, and to enable the comfort and relief necessary to move forward. I welcome you to share what is going on for you in a calm, safe and confidential space. This is your space and your time to be heard.
I have lived experience in neurodivergence ( adhd/asd/ add/ audhd) and Cassandra Syndrome, bereavement, complex family systems and deep trauma.
whatever difficulties or issues are happening for you, I am here to support you, hear you and work through those difficulties with you, to help you find the best way forward. Life can be heavy at times and have lots of complexities. You don't have to face those alone.
I have lived experience in neurodivergence ( adhd/asd/ add/ audhd) and Cassandra Syndrome, bereavement, complex family systems and deep trauma.
whatever difficulties or issues are happening for you, I am here to support you, hear you and work through those difficulties with you, to help you find the best way forward. Life can be heavy at times and have lots of complexities. You don't have to face those alone.
I specialise in anxiety, neurodiversity (including ADHD and autism), chronic illness, and couples work.
My approach is compassionate and practical, focused on helping you feel better quickly, build understanding, resolve stuck patterns and equipping you with the confidence and tools to maintain those changes for the long term. I work within a solution-focused, integrative model, underpinned by current neuroscience and the psychology of human needs
I specialise in anxiety, neurodiversity (including ADHD and autism), chronic illness, and couples work.
My approach is compassionate and practical, focused on helping you feel better quickly, build understanding, resolve stuck patterns and equipping you with the confidence and tools to maintain those changes for the long term. I work within a solution-focused, integrative model, underpinned by current neuroscience and the psychology of human needs
Hi I am Rachel and I am a qualified integrative counsellor and member of the NCPS, working with adult women in person in Chagford and online. I work with all women whatever you are going through, feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, feeling stuck in relationships or in your job, having difficulty with family or friends, questioning or accepting neurodivergence, adapting to significant life changes such as illness or coping with grief or loss. There are many taboos and stigmas still around women's lives that prevent women from being able to openly express their stress and distress. I am here to listen and support you.
Hi I am Rachel and I am a qualified integrative counsellor and member of the NCPS, working with adult women in person in Chagford and online. I work with all women whatever you are going through, feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, feeling stuck in relationships or in your job, having difficulty with family or friends, questioning or accepting neurodivergence, adapting to significant life changes such as illness or coping with grief or loss. There are many taboos and stigmas still around women's lives that prevent women from being able to openly express their stress and distress. I am here to listen and support you.
Whether you are looking for support with your sleep health or to explore possible ADHD, you will receive compassionate & evidence-based assessment and treatment, all from the comfort of your own home or office (via our online clinic).
Sleep Clinic: I run a specialist adult sleep service (thesleeppractice.com) that delivers compassionate, evidence-based treatments for insomnia and a range of other sleep difficulties.
Whether you are looking for support with your sleep health or to explore possible ADHD, you will receive compassionate & evidence-based assessment and treatment, all from the comfort of your own home or office (via our online clinic).
Sleep Clinic: I run a specialist adult sleep service (thesleeppractice.com) that delivers compassionate, evidence-based treatments for insomnia and a range of other sleep difficulties.
Whether you're struggling with possible or diagnosed ADHD or ND, trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem or relationship issues (romantic, familial or friendly), I want to help.
By helping you to identify what's holding you back, we can work with this to help you move closer to being the person or living the life that you want to live.
I work integratively with a strong base in the person-centred approach incorporating other skills to help explore things you may have overlooked to help understand your journey.
Whether you're struggling with possible or diagnosed ADHD or ND, trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem or relationship issues (romantic, familial or friendly), I want to help.
By helping you to identify what's holding you back, we can work with this to help you move closer to being the person or living the life that you want to live.
I work integratively with a strong base in the person-centred approach incorporating other skills to help explore things you may have overlooked to help understand your journey.
I have undertaken additional studies to deepen my understanding of counselling and neurodiversity, including ADHD, autism, dyspraxia and dyslexia.
When one of life’s problems becomes overwhelming, you may be feeling anxious or distraught, it can make a real difference prioritising your needs and talking to a counsellor who can listen to you with compassion and without judgement. Life can feel challenging at times, stressful and full of uncertainty; are you struggling to cope with work or family life? Has life set you back? Or are you looking for some peace and calm in your life? Whatever you are struggling with or want to focus on, then I am here to help you. You don’t have to go through this alone.
I have undertaken additional studies to deepen my understanding of counselling and neurodiversity, including ADHD, autism, dyspraxia and dyslexia.
When one of life’s problems becomes overwhelming, you may be feeling anxious or distraught, it can make a real difference prioritising your needs and talking to a counsellor who can listen to you with compassion and without judgement. Life can feel challenging at times, stressful and full of uncertainty; are you struggling to cope with work or family life? Has life set you back? Or are you looking for some peace and calm in your life? Whatever you are struggling with or want to focus on, then I am here to help you. You don’t have to go through this alone.
I have been where you are now - looking for a counsellor & to begin therapy. I know how important a safe space & therapist who is non-judgemental & kind are. The art of listening & truly being heard can be transformative. I offer a warm space where we can work together to make sense of what you are going through. Whether you are dealing with trauma, self-criticism, life stress, grief or relationship difficulties, I will work alongside you to find a path that feels authentic & meaningful. I am well trained, up to date, continuously developing professionally, with deep empathy & offer curiosity & compassionate understanding.
I have been where you are now - looking for a counsellor & to begin therapy. I know how important a safe space & therapist who is non-judgemental & kind are. The art of listening & truly being heard can be transformative. I offer a warm space where we can work together to make sense of what you are going through. Whether you are dealing with trauma, self-criticism, life stress, grief or relationship difficulties, I will work alongside you to find a path that feels authentic & meaningful. I am well trained, up to date, continuously developing professionally, with deep empathy & offer curiosity & compassionate understanding.
My practice is neurodivergent-affirming offering compassionate support for ADHD and autistic individuals.
You might be carrying a lot, maybe more than you’ve ever said out loud. You might be feeling anxious, on edge, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense. Maybe you’ve been through things like domestic abuse, a difficult upbringing, or the emotional weight that can come with parenthood, and now you’re left wondering how to cope, and where to even start.
You don’t need fixing, and you’re not looking for someone to tell you what to do. You just want space. Space to talk things through, feel what you need to feel, and not be judged for it.
My practice is neurodivergent-affirming offering compassionate support for ADHD and autistic individuals.
You might be carrying a lot, maybe more than you’ve ever said out loud. You might be feeling anxious, on edge, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense. Maybe you’ve been through things like domestic abuse, a difficult upbringing, or the emotional weight that can come with parenthood, and now you’re left wondering how to cope, and where to even start.
You don’t need fixing, and you’re not looking for someone to tell you what to do. You just want space. Space to talk things through, feel what you need to feel, and not be judged for it.
Authentic, empathic therapeutic relationship; Integrative, Person Centred, Somatic Focused, Internal Family Systems(IFS); for help with Adult ADHD, Relationship Issues, Developmental Trauma, Attachment Issues, Anxiety, Depression, OCD Behaviours, Intrusive or Obsessive Thoughts, Addictions, etc..
My particular areas of interest are Adult ADHD, Developmental Trauma and Attachment Issues. My approach is practical and therapeutic, support with tools and strategies for coping as well as facilitating healing and integration. I share and apply working knowledge of Polyvagal Theory for safety and connection.
Authentic, empathic therapeutic relationship; Integrative, Person Centred, Somatic Focused, Internal Family Systems(IFS); for help with Adult ADHD, Relationship Issues, Developmental Trauma, Attachment Issues, Anxiety, Depression, OCD Behaviours, Intrusive or Obsessive Thoughts, Addictions, etc..
My particular areas of interest are Adult ADHD, Developmental Trauma and Attachment Issues. My approach is practical and therapeutic, support with tools and strategies for coping as well as facilitating healing and integration. I share and apply working knowledge of Polyvagal Theory for safety and connection.
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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.