ADHD Counselling in Malmesbury
I am a chartered counselling psychologist registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). With 15 years’ experience across the NHS, private practice and charitable sectors, I have supported adults with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Whether you are facing a specific challenge or feeling stuck in patterns you would like to change, we can work together at a pace that feels right for you.
I am a chartered counselling psychologist registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). With 15 years’ experience across the NHS, private practice and charitable sectors, I have supported adults with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Whether you are facing a specific challenge or feeling stuck in patterns you would like to change, we can work together at a pace that feels right for you.
Individual therapy offers a place of honesty for the battles in our heads, from medical diagnoses and past trauma it may include, questions of sexuality, gender expression, and everyday negative thinking. As life changes, so can how we feel about ourselves, others, and what we want. At times we may feel alone, whatever our relationship status. Ruptures can affect trust, communication, emotional safety and leave us hurt &/or uncertain. Therapy provides space to reflect, reconnect, and find meaning in uncertain times. It can reduce anxiety, deepen our understanding, and support harmony between inner needs and the demands we face.
Individual therapy offers a place of honesty for the battles in our heads, from medical diagnoses and past trauma it may include, questions of sexuality, gender expression, and everyday negative thinking. As life changes, so can how we feel about ourselves, others, and what we want. At times we may feel alone, whatever our relationship status. Ruptures can affect trust, communication, emotional safety and leave us hurt &/or uncertain. Therapy provides space to reflect, reconnect, and find meaning in uncertain times. It can reduce anxiety, deepen our understanding, and support harmony between inner needs and the demands we face.
You might be struggling to understand your own feelings with what is going on for you at this moment.
You may be experiencing distress, anxiety, emotion about a situation or trying to manage a crisis or life changing event.
It may be that you feel lost, have low self esteem or depressed and are struggling to understand how or why you feel this way.
You might feel emotional, uncertain about a situation, person or relationship.
You may think that your emotional well-being is not what it ought to be or have something on your mind.
You might be struggling to understand your own feelings with what is going on for you at this moment.
You may be experiencing distress, anxiety, emotion about a situation or trying to manage a crisis or life changing event.
It may be that you feel lost, have low self esteem or depressed and are struggling to understand how or why you feel this way.
You might feel emotional, uncertain about a situation, person or relationship.
You may think that your emotional well-being is not what it ought to be or have something on your mind.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Most people have experienced anxiety, stress or low moods at some point and often try to struggle through alone. Seeking professional help can feel daunting and takes courage to make that first call. I work with genuine care and empathy and offer a warm, safe, non-judgemental environment for you to explore what's troubling you with complete confidentiality.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Most people have experienced anxiety, stress or low moods at some point and often try to struggle through alone. Seeking professional help can feel daunting and takes courage to make that first call. I work with genuine care and empathy and offer a warm, safe, non-judgemental environment for you to explore what's troubling you with complete confidentiality.
While working with a diverse range of people, I have received specialist training for working with students and adults with Autism, ADHD, Asperger's and challenging behaviour.
Having worked as the Mental Health Lead (SEMH and SEND) in a large Secondary school while counselling students, I have extensive knowledge of how issues relating to friendships, peer pressure, exam pressure, sexuality and other problems beyond school, affects students’ ability to learn.
While working with a diverse range of people, I have received specialist training for working with students and adults with Autism, ADHD, Asperger's and challenging behaviour.
Having worked as the Mental Health Lead (SEMH and SEND) in a large Secondary school while counselling students, I have extensive knowledge of how issues relating to friendships, peer pressure, exam pressure, sexuality and other problems beyond school, affects students’ ability to learn.
Relationships, anxiety, panic, depression, self-esteem, ADHD - I work in these areas and more.
If you'd like a friendly, professional relationship so you can process frustrating or anxious thoughts, test new ideas or challenge old beliefs, without fear of judgment or rejection, then feel free to make contact.
Relationships, anxiety, panic, depression, self-esteem, ADHD - I work in these areas and more.
If you'd like a friendly, professional relationship so you can process frustrating or anxious thoughts, test new ideas or challenge old beliefs, without fear of judgment or rejection, then feel free to make contact.
Maybe you're struggling after a trauma or bereavement, separation, or with ill-health? Maybe you're feeling alone? Or feel that your life is stuck, or lacking purpose? At times like these, counselling offers a space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings with someone who will strive to understand without judgement, & help you make sense of your feelings, find clarity, or make decisions. I offer all my clients Empathy, Congruence, and Unconditional Positive Regard. I also offer play, sand-tray, art and creative therapies to my younger clients. Home visits are also available.
Maybe you're struggling after a trauma or bereavement, separation, or with ill-health? Maybe you're feeling alone? Or feel that your life is stuck, or lacking purpose? At times like these, counselling offers a space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings with someone who will strive to understand without judgement, & help you make sense of your feelings, find clarity, or make decisions. I offer all my clients Empathy, Congruence, and Unconditional Positive Regard. I also offer play, sand-tray, art and creative therapies to my younger clients. Home visits are also available.
More Therapists Nearby
I wanted to give you a warm welcome and acknowledge your effort in taking this first step. It is not easy to start therapy; overcoming any fear you may feel, where to search, which therapist to choose… I would like to invite you to stop for a moment. Close your eyes slowly. Take a deep breath. How do you feel? Where in your body do you feel it? Sometimes life presents us with difficulties that can leave our world upside down. We can end up feeling anxious, depressed, angry, frustrated… Sometimes we just experience a lack of meaning and can’t connect with the life force that makes us feel alive.
I wanted to give you a warm welcome and acknowledge your effort in taking this first step. It is not easy to start therapy; overcoming any fear you may feel, where to search, which therapist to choose… I would like to invite you to stop for a moment. Close your eyes slowly. Take a deep breath. How do you feel? Where in your body do you feel it? Sometimes life presents us with difficulties that can leave our world upside down. We can end up feeling anxious, depressed, angry, frustrated… Sometimes we just experience a lack of meaning and can’t connect with the life force that makes us feel alive.
Our therapists are experienced in helping with:
- Couples Therapy
- ADHD, autistic, & AuDHD people
- Low self-esteem and feelings of low self-worth
- Anxiety
- Depression or low mood
- Difficulties in relationships with others
- LGBTQ+ incl
We’re VIVA, a friendly team of experienced, fully qualified therapists and we specialise in helping neurodivergent adults and couples. We provide online therapy that meets you exactly where you are. Our therapists are fully qualified and experienced and work with clients who are neurodivergent, and who also have low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship, or grief and loss. If you're neurodivergent, we can gently explore what that means for you and how it affects your everyday life, your relationships, and how you see yourself. We can also help you work on getting that work-life balance just right, if it feels out of kilter.
Our therapists are experienced in helping with:
- Couples Therapy
- ADHD, autistic, & AuDHD people
- Low self-esteem and feelings of low self-worth
- Anxiety
- Depression or low mood
- Difficulties in relationships with others
- LGBTQ+ incl
We’re VIVA, a friendly team of experienced, fully qualified therapists and we specialise in helping neurodivergent adults and couples. We provide online therapy that meets you exactly where you are. Our therapists are fully qualified and experienced and work with clients who are neurodivergent, and who also have low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship, or grief and loss. If you're neurodivergent, we can gently explore what that means for you and how it affects your everyday life, your relationships, and how you see yourself. We can also help you work on getting that work-life balance just right, if it feels out of kilter.
I specialise in working with neurodivergent adults, including those who are ADHD, autistic, AuDHD, or questioning whether they might be.
My approach bridges the why with the how. We explore deep-seated patterns through understanding your past (psychodynamic), regulate the nervous system using neuroscience-informed practice, and use CBT and coaching tools to create practical change. The focus will be to move from understanding your past to taking meaningful action in the present.
I specialise in working with neurodivergent adults, including those who are ADHD, autistic, AuDHD, or questioning whether they might be.
My approach bridges the why with the how. We explore deep-seated patterns through understanding your past (psychodynamic), regulate the nervous system using neuroscience-informed practice, and use CBT and coaching tools to create practical change. The focus will be to move from understanding your past to taking meaningful action in the present.
Whether you are living with the impact of trauma, struggling with addiction, or navigating the challenges of ADHD, it can feel isolating and difficult to know where to turn.
I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can begin to explore what’s going on for you at your own pace. As a qualified counsellor working with adults, I use an integrative approach, drawing on different therapeutic methods to suit you as an individual.
Whether you are living with the impact of trauma, struggling with addiction, or navigating the challenges of ADHD, it can feel isolating and difficult to know where to turn.
I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can begin to explore what’s going on for you at your own pace. As a qualified counsellor working with adults, I use an integrative approach, drawing on different therapeutic methods to suit you as an individual.
We all experience difficulties at certain times in our lives. It can take a lot of courage to ask for support when we are feeling down, anxious, or facing a crisis. Finding the right therapist is not easy, but I believe that looking for one is already a step forward.
We all experience difficulties at certain times in our lives. It can take a lot of courage to ask for support when we are feeling down, anxious, or facing a crisis. Finding the right therapist is not easy, but I believe that looking for one is already a step forward.
I am a neurodivergent integrative arts psychotherapist and supervisor with over 15 years of experience working with adults/families. My approach is trauma-informed, relational and creative, drawing on Internal Family Systems alongside arts-based, attachment-focused and neurodivergent-affirming practices.
I work with a strong awareness of intersectionality, recognising how neurodivergence intersects with trauma, identity, relationships and wider systemic factors. My work is collaborative and tailored, shaped by each person’s individual nervous system, needs, strengths and ways of being.
I am a neurodivergent integrative arts psychotherapist and supervisor with over 15 years of experience working with adults/families. My approach is trauma-informed, relational and creative, drawing on Internal Family Systems alongside arts-based, attachment-focused and neurodivergent-affirming practices.
I work with a strong awareness of intersectionality, recognising how neurodivergence intersects with trauma, identity, relationships and wider systemic factors. My work is collaborative and tailored, shaped by each person’s individual nervous system, needs, strengths and ways of being.
I am the founder of Attention Allies therapist for ADHD.
Therapy with me will allow you to focus on any issues you need to, including sexual difficulties, worries or problems as an individual or part of a couple. If you haven't had sessions before you might be surprised to discover that therapy often feels more like an ordinary conversation than you would have thought.
I am the founder of Attention Allies therapist for ADHD.
Therapy with me will allow you to focus on any issues you need to, including sexual difficulties, worries or problems as an individual or part of a couple. If you haven't had sessions before you might be surprised to discover that therapy often feels more like an ordinary conversation than you would have thought.
Everyone needs a little support from time to time. Perhaps you or someone you know feel that you ought to be able to manage your feelings, but are finding them too much at the moment. You may be feeling overwhelmed, sad, anxious, angry or confused. The demands of work, relationships, families, financial worries, or caring for someone can all make it difficult to cope. You may have experienced loss through bereavement, redundancy, or retirement, or you might be struggling with your sense of identity, self-confidence, health, or direction in home life or at work. You may feel that you are struggling with some other unique issue.
Everyone needs a little support from time to time. Perhaps you or someone you know feel that you ought to be able to manage your feelings, but are finding them too much at the moment. You may be feeling overwhelmed, sad, anxious, angry or confused. The demands of work, relationships, families, financial worries, or caring for someone can all make it difficult to cope. You may have experienced loss through bereavement, redundancy, or retirement, or you might be struggling with your sense of identity, self-confidence, health, or direction in home life or at work. You may feel that you are struggling with some other unique issue.
I work with transgender and neurodivergent clients, drawing on lived experience as someone who is both ADHD and trans.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you don’t quite fit?
Perhaps you’re overthinking everything, struggling with anxiety or low mood, or trying to make sense of who you are. You might feel different in ways that are hard to explain, or unsure where you belong.
You don’t have to work it out on your own.
I offer a warm, confidential space where you can talk openly and be met without judgement. I’ll listen carefully to your experience and support you in making sense of your thoughts and feelings, at a pace that feels right for you.
I have particular experience working with transgender clients and those who are neurodivergent, i
I work with transgender and neurodivergent clients, drawing on lived experience as someone who is both ADHD and trans.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you don’t quite fit?
Perhaps you’re overthinking everything, struggling with anxiety or low mood, or trying to make sense of who you are. You might feel different in ways that are hard to explain, or unsure where you belong.
You don’t have to work it out on your own.
I offer a warm, confidential space where you can talk openly and be met without judgement. I’ll listen carefully to your experience and support you in making sense of your thoughts and feelings, at a pace that feels right for you.
I have particular experience working with transgender clients and those who are neurodivergent, i
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.
with adhds internal chatter and inability to focus on one thing and you just cant turn the restless motor off to the whirlwind of thoughts and ideas, adhd therapy offers a lifeline, offering personalised tools and therapy and education to anchor your life, helping navigate your scattered thoughts and build a foundation for lasting stability and peace
CBT and REBT therapy including other eclectic adhd therapy methods and education have proved to dramatically decrease the symptoms of ADHD issues, and these moulded into your bespoke treatment plan will help you become far more free from your symptoms and with adhd support it will feel like clarity and control with ongoing support feeling calm and focused.
with adhds internal chatter and inability to focus on one thing and you just cant turn the restless motor off to the whirlwind of thoughts and ideas, adhd therapy offers a lifeline, offering personalised tools and therapy and education to anchor your life, helping navigate your scattered thoughts and build a foundation for lasting stability and peace
CBT and REBT therapy including other eclectic adhd therapy methods and education have proved to dramatically decrease the symptoms of ADHD issues, and these moulded into your bespoke treatment plan will help you become far more free from your symptoms and with adhd support it will feel like clarity and control with ongoing support feeling calm and focused.
Are you struggling with anxiety, addiction, trauma, loss of identity, symptoms of ADHD depression, low mood, being unable to relax or be yourself?
I offer integrative counselling for adults in a supportive, non-judgemental space. I tailor therapy to your needs, drawing from a range of approaches. I have long standing experience in trauma and addiction, and also work with anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, and life changes. I work to empower you and help you create a new way of being in yourself.
Are you struggling with anxiety, addiction, trauma, loss of identity, symptoms of ADHD depression, low mood, being unable to relax or be yourself?
I offer integrative counselling for adults in a supportive, non-judgemental space. I tailor therapy to your needs, drawing from a range of approaches. I have long standing experience in trauma and addiction, and also work with anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, and life changes. I work to empower you and help you create a new way of being in yourself.
You may be autistic or have ADHD, formally diagnosed or self-recognised, and perhaps are only beginning to understand how your neurodivergence has shaped your life experience.
In therapy, we gently explore what drives your patterns and what your mind and body really need. Over time, you can feel lighter, calmer, and more in tune with yourself - discovering clarity, self-compassion, and a way of living that truly reflects who you are. You can build a life that feels meaningful, satisfying, and aligned with the person you want to be
You may be autistic or have ADHD, formally diagnosed or self-recognised, and perhaps are only beginning to understand how your neurodivergence has shaped your life experience.
In therapy, we gently explore what drives your patterns and what your mind and body really need. Over time, you can feel lighter, calmer, and more in tune with yourself - discovering clarity, self-compassion, and a way of living that truly reflects who you are. You can build a life that feels meaningful, satisfying, and aligned with the person you want to be
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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.