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ADHD Therapy, CBT & EMDR
Therapy for ADHD, Emotional Overload & Trauma
You’re not lazy.
You’re overwhelmed.
ADHD is often misunderstood.
Many adults with ADHD grow up feeling too much, not enough, disorganised, sensitive, ashamed, or constantly behind.
Over time, repeated criticism, masking, burnout, rejection, and emotional overwhelm can shape the nervous system in ways that go far beyond “attention problems”.
That’s where therapy can help.
Using CBT for ADHD, EMDR therapy, and trauma-informed psychotherapy, I support adults struggling with:
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ADHD overwhelm and burnout
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Emotional dysregulation
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Executive dysfunction
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Perfectionism and procrastination
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Shame and low self-worth
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Rejection sensitivity
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Anxiety and OCD traits
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Trauma and difficult life experiences
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Chronic self-criticism
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Feeling “stuck” despite high potential
ADHD affects the nervous system, emotions, identity, and relationships.
Many people with ADHD live in a constant cycle of:
Overthinking → Overcompensating → Exhaustion → Shame
You may find yourself:
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Starting strongly but struggling to sustain momentum
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Feeling paralysed by simple tasks
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Living in survival mode
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Constantly masking or people-pleasing
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Feeling emotionally “too sensitive”
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Struggling with focus, sleep, organisation, or motivation
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Feeling frustrated that insight alone doesn’t create change
ADHD is not a lack of intelligence or willpower.
Often, it’s a nervous system under chronic stress.
