ADHD Counselling in Cardiff
Welcome. I’m Amy, an advanced trainee Gestalt Psychotherapist and qualified Relational Counsellor with 7 years of practise experience. I consider myself to be a contemporary relational Gestaltist, meaning that you and I work, explore and experience together to give you greater awareness and choice about your life. I work as creatively as you are comfortable with. If you are looking to perhaps learn and understand yourself more so that you may experience life in a new way, I would love to work with you to achieve your goals.
Welcome. I’m Amy, an advanced trainee Gestalt Psychotherapist and qualified Relational Counsellor with 7 years of practise experience. I consider myself to be a contemporary relational Gestaltist, meaning that you and I work, explore and experience together to give you greater awareness and choice about your life. I work as creatively as you are comfortable with. If you are looking to perhaps learn and understand yourself more so that you may experience life in a new way, I would love to work with you to achieve your goals.
As a neurodivergent (autistic, ADHD & dyspraxia) person myself, I really enjoy working with those exploring their own neurodivergence.
I’m Matt, I’m a qualified therapist and counsellor. I’m a real human and will bring my warmth, humour, care, honesty and acceptance to our sessions. I am specialised in the person-centred approach, which puts our relationship at the centre of therapy. We will work together to understand you, to help you process and to help you feel better within yourself.
Who you choose as your therapist is a really personal choice. Probably the most important aspect of therapy is a good relationship between the therapist and the client. Really it’s about who you like, who you connect with and crucially who you feel that you can trust.
As a neurodivergent (autistic, ADHD & dyspraxia) person myself, I really enjoy working with those exploring their own neurodivergence.
I’m Matt, I’m a qualified therapist and counsellor. I’m a real human and will bring my warmth, humour, care, honesty and acceptance to our sessions. I am specialised in the person-centred approach, which puts our relationship at the centre of therapy. We will work together to understand you, to help you process and to help you feel better within yourself.
Who you choose as your therapist is a really personal choice. Probably the most important aspect of therapy is a good relationship between the therapist and the client. Really it’s about who you like, who you connect with and crucially who you feel that you can trust.
I specialize in working with Personality Disorder (BPD, ASPD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD and CPTSD), and neurodevelopmental disorders ( ADHD, LD, Autism).
I am trained in and can offer a wide range of therapies including:
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
An initial assessment call will help me identify your needs and develop a treatment plan to suit your therapy goals.
I specialize in working with Personality Disorder (BPD, ASPD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD and CPTSD), and neurodevelopmental disorders ( ADHD, LD, Autism).
I am trained in and can offer a wide range of therapies including:
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
An initial assessment call will help me identify your needs and develop a treatment plan to suit your therapy goals.
Are you Autistic or ADHD and would like somewhere safe to explore how to navigate your way around a neurotypical world whilst remaining your authentic self?
Unsure if counselling is right for you? Perhaps you have never had counselling before and are unsure what to expect. Perhaps you are familiar with therapy but would like to explore working with a new counsellor. Maybe you have thought about counselling before but each time you say to yourself that you will wait and eventually things will be different.
Are you Autistic or ADHD and would like somewhere safe to explore how to navigate your way around a neurotypical world whilst remaining your authentic self?
Unsure if counselling is right for you? Perhaps you have never had counselling before and are unsure what to expect. Perhaps you are familiar with therapy but would like to explore working with a new counsellor. Maybe you have thought about counselling before but each time you say to yourself that you will wait and eventually things will be different.
I have much experience working with people from sexual and cultural minorities as well as with neurodiverse groups such as ADHD, Dyslexia and ASD.
Hello! My name is Dawid. I am a CBT therapist. My photo was taken in Cornwall. As you can see I enjoy being in nature (look at that smile). I can walk on cliffs for miles, this really relaxes me. I want you to feel the same and support your wellbeing. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy where we work together to recognise and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours which may be causing you difficulties. We would set achievable goals for future sessions and the final destination of where you would like to be. CBT is short-term. Once you learn some new useful skills you become then your own therapist!
I have much experience working with people from sexual and cultural minorities as well as with neurodiverse groups such as ADHD, Dyslexia and ASD.
Hello! My name is Dawid. I am a CBT therapist. My photo was taken in Cornwall. As you can see I enjoy being in nature (look at that smile). I can walk on cliffs for miles, this really relaxes me. I want you to feel the same and support your wellbeing. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy where we work together to recognise and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours which may be causing you difficulties. We would set achievable goals for future sessions and the final destination of where you would like to be. CBT is short-term. Once you learn some new useful skills you become then your own therapist!
Hi there. If you stopped here, that means that probably you are looking for some assistance, so I hope you will find this information useful when choosing the right support for your needs. Let me start asking you a question: What steps are you taking to ensure your emotional and psychological needs are satisfied? If you are struggling with saying no and ending up pleasing everybody but yourself, feel trapped and incapable to get rid of worries and anxiety or just overwhelmed with your current life situation then perhaps you are not meeting some of your needs. I can help you with that.
Hi there. If you stopped here, that means that probably you are looking for some assistance, so I hope you will find this information useful when choosing the right support for your needs. Let me start asking you a question: What steps are you taking to ensure your emotional and psychological needs are satisfied? If you are struggling with saying no and ending up pleasing everybody but yourself, feel trapped and incapable to get rid of worries and anxiety or just overwhelmed with your current life situation then perhaps you are not meeting some of your needs. I can help you with that.
Dr. Chris James - Sleep Specialist & Adult ADHD
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and sleep and ADHD specialist with 20+ years of experience providing evidence-based psychological interventions (including CBT) for a range of difficulties including insomnia, adult ADHD, anxiety, work-related stress and burnout, trauma, OCD, health anxiety, phobias, self-esteem issues and relationship difficulties.
Psychological support is about investing in you. Life can be chaotic, intense, confusing, and we can be left feeling disconnected from ourselves, our lives, and the people around us. Sometimes we just need some space to stop and think. Psychological support is also about developing a deeper understanding of yourself - who you are, what you need, what matters to you. For others, it's about building on existing skills - how to get more out of relationships, improving communication, being more assertive, boosting your sleep and performance, learning to be the best version of yourself.
I'm a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and sleep and ADHD specialist with 20+ years of experience providing evidence-based psychological interventions (including CBT) for a range of difficulties including insomnia, adult ADHD, anxiety, work-related stress and burnout, trauma, OCD, health anxiety, phobias, self-esteem issues and relationship difficulties.
Psychological support is about investing in you. Life can be chaotic, intense, confusing, and we can be left feeling disconnected from ourselves, our lives, and the people around us. Sometimes we just need some space to stop and think. Psychological support is also about developing a deeper understanding of yourself - who you are, what you need, what matters to you. For others, it's about building on existing skills - how to get more out of relationships, improving communication, being more assertive, boosting your sleep and performance, learning to be the best version of yourself.
Familiar ways of coping no longer work, whether that’s immersive daydreaming, masking undiagnosed ADHD, or endless people-pleasing.
Together we'll lessen distress, increase self-awareness, and better understand your past and present circumstances without self-blame. We’ll explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviour, how you experience yourself and others. We'll seek to identify, accept and integrate confusing or challenging ‘parts’ of you, to enable healing, growth, and change.
Familiar ways of coping no longer work, whether that’s immersive daydreaming, masking undiagnosed ADHD, or endless people-pleasing.
Together we'll lessen distress, increase self-awareness, and better understand your past and present circumstances without self-blame. We’ll explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviour, how you experience yourself and others. We'll seek to identify, accept and integrate confusing or challenging ‘parts’ of you, to enable healing, growth, and change.
I have lived experience of neurodivergence and chronic illness, having been late diagnosed as Autistic and ADHD, along with a rare autoimmune condition.
Hello, I’m Maddison, a qualified Pluralistic-Integrative Neurodivergent Counsellor, with a warm, empathic, non-judgemental approach to working with clients, providing you with a supportive and safe space to explore, process and work through your unique challenges. Working pluralistically means that I value each client as an individual, who will have different needs at different times during counselling. As such, the therapeutic process involves flexible collaboration, and tailoring my approach to each session, to ensure that you are able to achieve whatever you may want from our sessions.
I have lived experience of neurodivergence and chronic illness, having been late diagnosed as Autistic and ADHD, along with a rare autoimmune condition.
Hello, I’m Maddison, a qualified Pluralistic-Integrative Neurodivergent Counsellor, with a warm, empathic, non-judgemental approach to working with clients, providing you with a supportive and safe space to explore, process and work through your unique challenges. Working pluralistically means that I value each client as an individual, who will have different needs at different times during counselling. As such, the therapeutic process involves flexible collaboration, and tailoring my approach to each session, to ensure that you are able to achieve whatever you may want from our sessions.
Many of my clients are autistic, ADHD or AuDHD (inclusive of those self-diagnosed or questioning).
I work with those where past relationships (family, partners, or work) have impacted your sense of self, confidence, or ability to trust your own judgement. I work online across the UK and in person in Swansea. I hold a space that is welcoming to gender, sexuality & relationship diversity
Many of my clients are autistic, ADHD or AuDHD (inclusive of those self-diagnosed or questioning).
I work with those where past relationships (family, partners, or work) have impacted your sense of self, confidence, or ability to trust your own judgement. I work online across the UK and in person in Swansea. I hold a space that is welcoming to gender, sexuality & relationship diversity
Hi I’m Loz, my pronouns are they/them. I believe that to create a nurturing space where you feel safe and open to explore the challenges that have brought you to counselling, I need to be the most genuine and empathetic version of myself I can be. Sharing my humanness with you is important to me and this is what guided me to become a Person-Centred counsellor. Our sessions will be led by you, allowing you to work at your own pace, while I take a gentle and holding approach to being alongside you through your journey.
Hi I’m Loz, my pronouns are they/them. I believe that to create a nurturing space where you feel safe and open to explore the challenges that have brought you to counselling, I need to be the most genuine and empathetic version of myself I can be. Sharing my humanness with you is important to me and this is what guided me to become a Person-Centred counsellor. Our sessions will be led by you, allowing you to work at your own pace, while I take a gentle and holding approach to being alongside you through your journey.
I specialise in supporting neurodivergent individuals, like myself who was diagnosed AuDHD, as an adult.
Who am I? How do I move forwards? How do I regulate my emotions better? My priority is to offer you a warm, confidential space where we can look at your questions. I'm passionate about offering meaningful conversation that helps you to grow in confidence, work through your challenges and be your authentic, ideal self. Together, we will work from a creative and open approach, which focuses on you as a whole person, your views, beliefs, unique experiences, and potential for growth. If you struggle to verbalise your feelings, I offer visualisation, sandtray and imagery work to enable you feel empowered and able to express yourself.
I specialise in supporting neurodivergent individuals, like myself who was diagnosed AuDHD, as an adult.
Who am I? How do I move forwards? How do I regulate my emotions better? My priority is to offer you a warm, confidential space where we can look at your questions. I'm passionate about offering meaningful conversation that helps you to grow in confidence, work through your challenges and be your authentic, ideal self. Together, we will work from a creative and open approach, which focuses on you as a whole person, your views, beliefs, unique experiences, and potential for growth. If you struggle to verbalise your feelings, I offer visualisation, sandtray and imagery work to enable you feel empowered and able to express yourself.
We can all feel stuck at times - whether navigating difficult life circumstances, processing trauma, experiencing relationship challenges, or feeling overwhelmed. I offer a safe, accepting, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC and an EMDR therapist, working across both NHS and private practice. I draw on a range of evidence-based psychological approaches, tailoring therapy to your individual needs, goals, and preferences so that it feels meaningful, focused, and effective.
We can all feel stuck at times - whether navigating difficult life circumstances, processing trauma, experiencing relationship challenges, or feeling overwhelmed. I offer a safe, accepting, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC and an EMDR therapist, working across both NHS and private practice. I draw on a range of evidence-based psychological approaches, tailoring therapy to your individual needs, goals, and preferences so that it feels meaningful, focused, and effective.
I have extensive personal and working experience of Autism and ADHD.
ADHD support/coaching available (access to work accepted). Specialist fertility counsellor offering therapeutic support. I work with pre and post natal issues, and also pregnancy loss, at any stage, fertility issues and fertility treatment and gestational surrogacy.
I have extensive personal and working experience of Autism and ADHD.
ADHD support/coaching available (access to work accepted). Specialist fertility counsellor offering therapeutic support. I work with pre and post natal issues, and also pregnancy loss, at any stage, fertility issues and fertility treatment and gestational surrogacy.
Are you a deep thinker (HSP/neurodivergent)? Ready to unmask? My relational approach creates safety for you to explore difficult family relationships, life transitions, neurodivergence, chronic illness, anxiety, depression & parenting.
I have a special rapport with elders, neurodivergent (ND) women and bookworms and often bring the natural world into our sessions.
Clinical supervision: I specialise in supporting ND women by providing tailored structure to manage overwhelm, explore parallel process and foster authentic professional growth.
Are you a deep thinker (HSP/neurodivergent)? Ready to unmask? My relational approach creates safety for you to explore difficult family relationships, life transitions, neurodivergence, chronic illness, anxiety, depression & parenting.
I have a special rapport with elders, neurodivergent (ND) women and bookworms and often bring the natural world into our sessions.
Clinical supervision: I specialise in supporting ND women by providing tailored structure to manage overwhelm, explore parallel process and foster authentic professional growth.
If you’ve been wondering whether ADHD might be part of your life, you’re not alone & we’re here to help you explore it.
In addition to ADHD assessments, we also offer psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and expats. Whether dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or adjusting to life abroad, we're here to help you build resilience, improve communication, and navigate life's challenges with confidence.
If you’ve been wondering whether ADHD might be part of your life, you’re not alone & we’re here to help you explore it.
In addition to ADHD assessments, we also offer psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and expats. Whether dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or adjusting to life abroad, we're here to help you build resilience, improve communication, and navigate life's challenges with confidence.
I have experience providing long term and short term counselling in a mental health service and in private practice, working with clients presenting with a wide range of concerns and experiencing a variety of issues which include depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, social anxiety, post traumatic stress, general anxiety disorder, relationship problems, loss and bereavement, loneliness and isolation, life changing events, family issues, work stress, addiction, confidence and self-esteem issues.
I appreciate life has its obstacles and that change can be overwhelming. My core belief is that we all experience the world in a unique way which impacts on our reactions to what we are faced with. The person centred approach I offer will help you to explore your issues and together we will look at your life experiences and how they have impacted on you.
I have experience providing long term and short term counselling in a mental health service and in private practice, working with clients presenting with a wide range of concerns and experiencing a variety of issues which include depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, social anxiety, post traumatic stress, general anxiety disorder, relationship problems, loss and bereavement, loneliness and isolation, life changing events, family issues, work stress, addiction, confidence and self-esteem issues.
I appreciate life has its obstacles and that change can be overwhelming. My core belief is that we all experience the world in a unique way which impacts on our reactions to what we are faced with. The person centred approach I offer will help you to explore your issues and together we will look at your life experiences and how they have impacted on you.
You've had enough of feeling this way and being misunderstood as an Autistic or ADHD person Regular therapy hasn't worked and you are now seeking something which accommodates your unique needs.
I help other neurodivergent people with processing & understanding how trauma, bullying, racism, discrimination and domestic abuse etc has impacted their lives & work to empower them so they can move forward with confidence. I can help you navigate and move through burnout, trauma, depression, stress and low mood in a supportive and collaborative way.
You've had enough of feeling this way and being misunderstood as an Autistic or ADHD person Regular therapy hasn't worked and you are now seeking something which accommodates your unique needs.
I help other neurodivergent people with processing & understanding how trauma, bullying, racism, discrimination and domestic abuse etc has impacted their lives & work to empower them so they can move forward with confidence. I can help you navigate and move through burnout, trauma, depression, stress and low mood in a supportive and collaborative way.
I also have experience and work often with those with diagnoses or traits of ADHD, Autism and other forms of neurodivergence.
I’m Olivia, a Level 7 therapist working with adults and young people. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or uncertain, I aim to meet you as you are and work at a pace that feels safe for you, creating a space built on collaboration, trust and emotional safety.
My approach is integrative and highly individualised, focusing on you as a whole person- your experiences, strengths, challenges and the meaning you make of them- rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. I encourage you to share what feels supportive, what doesn’t, and what you need from our work together.
I also have experience and work often with those with diagnoses or traits of ADHD, Autism and other forms of neurodivergence.
I’m Olivia, a Level 7 therapist working with adults and young people. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or uncertain, I aim to meet you as you are and work at a pace that feels safe for you, creating a space built on collaboration, trust and emotional safety.
My approach is integrative and highly individualised, focusing on you as a whole person- your experiences, strengths, challenges and the meaning you make of them- rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. I encourage you to share what feels supportive, what doesn’t, and what you need from our work together.
I can offer support if you are at a cross-roads or struggling with things like: brain fog, anxiety, low mood, ADHD, or relationship issues.
Do you feel like: your mind is constantly racing with anxious thoughts, do you replay conversations, and feel like you just can't relax? Or perhaps you feel exhausted, disconnected and like you're just trying to keep it all together. If this sounds familiar you're not alone. Many people come to sessions feeling this way.
Sessions with me are rooted in compassion, curiosity and are a collaboration. I will work with you towards the change you'd like to see. The combination of talking therapy and art therapy, for which no experience of art-making is necessary, can support you in creating lasting change.
I can offer support if you are at a cross-roads or struggling with things like: brain fog, anxiety, low mood, ADHD, or relationship issues.
Do you feel like: your mind is constantly racing with anxious thoughts, do you replay conversations, and feel like you just can't relax? Or perhaps you feel exhausted, disconnected and like you're just trying to keep it all together. If this sounds familiar you're not alone. Many people come to sessions feeling this way.
Sessions with me are rooted in compassion, curiosity and are a collaboration. I will work with you towards the change you'd like to see. The combination of talking therapy and art therapy, for which no experience of art-making is necessary, can support you in creating lasting change.
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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.