ADHD Counselling in Upminster

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Therapy with Josh – OCD, Anxiety & ADHD Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I’ve also contributed to a BBC Sounds podcast on ADHD.
I specialise in helping people with OCD, anxiety, and ADHD using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT). Together, we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck and build practical, evidence-based tools to help you move forward.
I’ve also contributed to a BBC Sounds podcast on ADHD.
I specialise in helping people with OCD, anxiety, and ADHD using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT). Together, we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck and build practical, evidence-based tools to help you move forward.
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MZRCounsellor
Counsellor
Online Only
Many people I work with feel anxious, stressed, or stuck, often unsure how to manage life’s pressures or their own thoughts. They want a space to be heard, understood, and supported, and hope to feel calmer, more confident, and in control. Together, we explore what’s holding them back and gently find ways to navigate challenges, build coping strategies, and reconnect with themselves.
Many people I work with feel anxious, stressed, or stuck, often unsure how to manage life’s pressures or their own thoughts. They want a space to be heard, understood, and supported, and hope to feel calmer, more confident, and in control. Together, we explore what’s holding them back and gently find ways to navigate challenges, build coping strategies, and reconnect with themselves.
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Carmen Rachel Y
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Upminster RM14
Are you experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety or stress? Are you feeling lost or that you are struggling in some way? My name is Carmen and I offer a safe, welcoming and confidential space to explore any difficulties you are having and help to provide you with the support and guidance you need. As a qualified counsellor with over 20yrs of experience, I have worked with both young people and adults, across a wide range of backgrounds. My services are available face to face or remotely, so feel free to get in touch to see how I can help.
Are you experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety or stress? Are you feeling lost or that you are struggling in some way? My name is Carmen and I offer a safe, welcoming and confidential space to explore any difficulties you are having and help to provide you with the support and guidance you need. As a qualified counsellor with over 20yrs of experience, I have worked with both young people and adults, across a wide range of backgrounds. My services are available face to face or remotely, so feel free to get in touch to see how I can help.
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Marc Whittaker
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
My role as a therapist is to work alongside you, offering a supportive, non-judgemental space where we can gently explore what you are experiencing at a pace that feels safe and manageable. Together we can address difficulties such as anxiety, hyper-vigilance, depression, dissociation, intrusive thoughts, addiction, and related challenges. I support you in building internal balance, strengthening emotional regulation, managing stress, and working through trauma, life transitions, and relational difficulties.
My role as a therapist is to work alongside you, offering a supportive, non-judgemental space where we can gently explore what you are experiencing at a pace that feels safe and manageable. Together we can address difficulties such as anxiety, hyper-vigilance, depression, dissociation, intrusive thoughts, addiction, and related challenges. I support you in building internal balance, strengthening emotional regulation, managing stress, and working through trauma, life transitions, and relational difficulties.
020 8090 5170 View 020 8090 5170
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Julie Donoghue Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Reaching out for help can sometimes feel like the last resort and finding the right help can change your life. With over 10 years of experience in working with adults and young people in a variety of settings my aim is to provide a confidential, non-judgmental space for you. I can support clients with bereavement, depression, eating issues, anxiety, relationships, anger and would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Reaching out for help can sometimes feel like the last resort and finding the right help can change your life. With over 10 years of experience in working with adults and young people in a variety of settings my aim is to provide a confidential, non-judgmental space for you. I can support clients with bereavement, depression, eating issues, anxiety, relationships, anger and would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Debbie L Wilson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As an NCPS-accredited therapist, I work with both adults and young people, supporting clients compassionately in a non-judgmental space, customising therapy to meet each client's needs, whilst guiding them toward their goals at their own pace. I specialise in anger, stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationships, and the impact of childhood trauma.  I offer an insight into CBT and share with clients the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviour, leading clients towards growth and improved emotional wellbeing.
As an NCPS-accredited therapist, I work with both adults and young people, supporting clients compassionately in a non-judgmental space, customising therapy to meet each client's needs, whilst guiding them toward their goals at their own pace. I specialise in anger, stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationships, and the impact of childhood trauma.  I offer an insight into CBT and share with clients the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviour, leading clients towards growth and improved emotional wellbeing.
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Samantha Cumberbatch Mbacp
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
My Approach I offer an Integrative approach to counselling, which means I draw on a range of therapeutic theories and techniques tailored to suit each individual’s unique needs. My sessions are client-led, providing a safe and supportive space where you can express yourself freely and experience a sense of autonomy within the therapeutic relationship. Counselling offers a valuable opportunity to explore difficult or challenging life experiences. Each of us develops our own ways of coping with what life throws at us, and through therapy, we can begin to uncover deeper meaning, gain clarity, and reconnect with our true selves.
My Approach I offer an Integrative approach to counselling, which means I draw on a range of therapeutic theories and techniques tailored to suit each individual’s unique needs. My sessions are client-led, providing a safe and supportive space where you can express yourself freely and experience a sense of autonomy within the therapeutic relationship. Counselling offers a valuable opportunity to explore difficult or challenging life experiences. Each of us develops our own ways of coping with what life throws at us, and through therapy, we can begin to uncover deeper meaning, gain clarity, and reconnect with our true selves.
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Claire Huzzey
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Everyone of us can face challenges and dilemmas that can leave us confused. If you feel that you are ready to make changes, whatever it is that you are facing at this time, there is a good chance that counselling may help. I offer you a safe, confidential, non-judgemental environment to explore any issues, I focus on helping you to explore feelings and emotions that are often related to your experiences, allowing time to reflect on what is happening to you, to consider alternative ways of doing things, or thinking styles. I help you to view things from different perspectives. This can lead to an increased sense of self awareness.
Everyone of us can face challenges and dilemmas that can leave us confused. If you feel that you are ready to make changes, whatever it is that you are facing at this time, there is a good chance that counselling may help. I offer you a safe, confidential, non-judgemental environment to explore any issues, I focus on helping you to explore feelings and emotions that are often related to your experiences, allowing time to reflect on what is happening to you, to consider alternative ways of doing things, or thinking styles. I help you to view things from different perspectives. This can lead to an increased sense of self awareness.
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Julia Guste
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I also support neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD.
I offer integrative, trauma-informed counselling tailored to your needs. Drawing on person-centred, CBT, psychodynamic, and compassion-focused approaches, I support you in making sense of your experiences, understanding patterns, and developing emotional regulation. I provide a safe space for self-awareness, self-compassion, and meaningful change.
I also support neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD.
I offer integrative, trauma-informed counselling tailored to your needs. Drawing on person-centred, CBT, psychodynamic, and compassion-focused approaches, I support you in making sense of your experiences, understanding patterns, and developing emotional regulation. I provide a safe space for self-awareness, self-compassion, and meaningful change.
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Essexcounsellingservices
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
You have taken the first steps in moving forward by visiting this page. It is not an easy task to seek help, you show courage, through your recognition of needing counselling . I am a fully qualified counsellor and a member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
You have taken the first steps in moving forward by visiting this page. It is not an easy task to seek help, you show courage, through your recognition of needing counselling . I am a fully qualified counsellor and a member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
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Karen Tottman-Napier
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Life can be challenging, and counselling can provide a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings. I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, children, young people, and adults of all ages. My counselling journey began at St Luke's Hospice, where I completed my placement hours and continued to volunteer after qualifying. These experiences shaped my commitment to working with people through life’s most difficult moments. I offer both short-term and long-term counselling, tailored to your needs. Over the years, I have worked with a wide range
Life can be challenging, and counselling can provide a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings. I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, children, young people, and adults of all ages. My counselling journey began at St Luke's Hospice, where I completed my placement hours and continued to volunteer after qualifying. These experiences shaped my commitment to working with people through life’s most difficult moments. I offer both short-term and long-term counselling, tailored to your needs. Over the years, I have worked with a wide range
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Caron Summers
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I have a special interest in ADHD (children/adults) and also with people suffering from addiction.
Talking with a counsellor can help address problems and find a way through what can sometimes feel like a maze. Working together we can look at what you want from counselling, focusing on your needs and expectations, I will utilise my experience and skills to help you make a difference in your life and meet the goals you have set for yourself.
I have a special interest in ADHD (children/adults) and also with people suffering from addiction.
Talking with a counsellor can help address problems and find a way through what can sometimes feel like a maze. Working together we can look at what you want from counselling, focusing on your needs and expectations, I will utilise my experience and skills to help you make a difference in your life and meet the goals you have set for yourself.
01277 676042 View 01277 676042
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Claire Douglas
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello. My name is Claire and I am an integrative counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer integrative counselling. This form of therapy is a combination of different psychological theories and therapeutic approaches, which can be tailor-made depending on your needs and way of working. I work to offer you a safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and empathic environment so to speak freely about your presenting problems and work to overcome difficult obstacles in your life (whether past, present or future).
Hello. My name is Claire and I am an integrative counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer integrative counselling. This form of therapy is a combination of different psychological theories and therapeutic approaches, which can be tailor-made depending on your needs and way of working. I work to offer you a safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and empathic environment so to speak freely about your presenting problems and work to overcome difficult obstacles in your life (whether past, present or future).
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Finding Yourself Therapy - Lucy Graves
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent clients and have lived experience in ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia.
I am an integrative counsellor (BA degree). This means I combine different theories, techniques and interventions, which will help us to understand and work through your difficulties that are tailored to your needs. I have gained additional training in attachment, relationships (TA), inner child work, working creatively with emotions and creative play.
I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent clients and have lived experience in ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia.
I am an integrative counsellor (BA degree). This means I combine different theories, techniques and interventions, which will help us to understand and work through your difficulties that are tailored to your needs. I have gained additional training in attachment, relationships (TA), inner child work, working creatively with emotions and creative play.
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Amar Kaur
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, PNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Upminster RM14
Not accepting new clients
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More Therapists Nearby

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New waves CBT
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
I have 27 years working in mental health. I use predominately CBT but also elements of third wave therapies which include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; Acceptance and commitment therapy; Meta cognitive therapy; Compassionate based therapy and Mindfulness. I am the founder of the CBT approach called the General Meta Formulation which stems from a range of cognitive and Behavioral Approaches. My work is known inside and outside of UK. I conduct Attentional Defect Hyperactive disorder ( ADHD) assessment and work with a Consultant Psychiatrist.
I have 27 years working in mental health. I use predominately CBT but also elements of third wave therapies which include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; Acceptance and commitment therapy; Meta cognitive therapy; Compassionate based therapy and Mindfulness. I am the founder of the CBT approach called the General Meta Formulation which stems from a range of cognitive and Behavioral Approaches. My work is known inside and outside of UK. I conduct Attentional Defect Hyperactive disorder ( ADHD) assessment and work with a Consultant Psychiatrist.
01223 658327 View 01223 658327
Photo of Dhiren Doshi-Smith, Counsellor, MBACP
Dhiren Doshi-Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Loughton IG10
My main areas of focus are supporting LGBTQp clients, working with ADHD and neurodivergence, and exploring racial and cultural identity.
Are you tired of holding everything together while feeling unseen or disconnected inside? I’m Dhiren (he/they), a Person Centred Counsellor who works with LGBTQ+ people, people of colour, and those who are neurodivergent. Therapy with me is a space to exhale, to explore what feels heavy without pressure to mask, perform, or explain your identity. My approach is warm, relational, and collaborative. Together we’ll explore what’s been keeping you stuck and move toward feeling more grounded, confident, and connected to who you really are. You don’t need to have the perfect words. Just bring yourself, as you are.
My main areas of focus are supporting LGBTQp clients, working with ADHD and neurodivergence, and exploring racial and cultural identity.
Are you tired of holding everything together while feeling unseen or disconnected inside? I’m Dhiren (he/they), a Person Centred Counsellor who works with LGBTQ+ people, people of colour, and those who are neurodivergent. Therapy with me is a space to exhale, to explore what feels heavy without pressure to mask, perform, or explain your identity. My approach is warm, relational, and collaborative. Together we’ll explore what’s been keeping you stuck and move toward feeling more grounded, confident, and connected to who you really are. You don’t need to have the perfect words. Just bring yourself, as you are.
020 4634 3789 View 020 4634 3789
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Maggie Cassinelli
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
London EC1V
These include eating disorders, ADHD, autism, AI-related psychological issues, menstrual cycle-related distress (including PMDD, endometriosis, PCOS, and PMS), and substance abuse issues.
I am a BACP-registered psychodynamic therapist experienced at supporting clients through complex emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. I offer a warm, accepting, and confidential space for reflection. I believe change happens within a safe and genuine connection, where curiosity, compassion, and attention to unconscious processes and relational patterns are central.
These include eating disorders, ADHD, autism, AI-related psychological issues, menstrual cycle-related distress (including PMDD, endometriosis, PCOS, and PMS), and substance abuse issues.
I am a BACP-registered psychodynamic therapist experienced at supporting clients through complex emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. I offer a warm, accepting, and confidential space for reflection. I believe change happens within a safe and genuine connection, where curiosity, compassion, and attention to unconscious processes and relational patterns are central.
020 4634 8070 View 020 4634 8070
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Kate Britten
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
I believe that therapy should be accessible to everyone no matter their back ground or social status. I specialize in psychodynamic therapy, which explores how unconscious processes and past experiences shape current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This therapeutic approach is particularly effective for those experiencing anxiety, depression, or struggling to understand themselves on a deeper level. Psychodynamic therapy is a proven and powerful tool for addressing emotional difficulties, as it helps individuals make sense of their emotions and life experiences.
I believe that therapy should be accessible to everyone no matter their back ground or social status. I specialize in psychodynamic therapy, which explores how unconscious processes and past experiences shape current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This therapeutic approach is particularly effective for those experiencing anxiety, depression, or struggling to understand themselves on a deeper level. Psychodynamic therapy is a proven and powerful tool for addressing emotional difficulties, as it helps individuals make sense of their emotions and life experiences.
01889 223303 View 01889 223303
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Dr Kyle Dutton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
If you’re looking into an ADHD assessment for yourself, your child, or your teenager - you’re probably doing it because things feel harder than they “should
I’m a Clinical Psychologist specialising in ADHD assessments & support for children, adolescents, and adults. I work with individuals and families who are seeking clarity around attention, focus, organisation, emotional regulation, and daily functioning- often after long waits or uncertainty about next steps.
If you’re looking into an ADHD assessment for yourself, your child, or your teenager - you’re probably doing it because things feel harder than they “should
I’m a Clinical Psychologist specialising in ADHD assessments & support for children, adolescents, and adults. I work with individuals and families who are seeking clarity around attention, focus, organisation, emotional regulation, and daily functioning- often after long waits or uncertainty about next steps.
020 4634 3532 View 020 4634 3532
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.