Psychotherapy & Counselling in Bowral & Online in Sydney

ADHD

ADD and ADHD Counselling in Sydney

Overwhelmed? Thoughts coming from everywhere? Making poor decisions? Unable to switch off? Can’t take in what people are saying? Always got to be doing something? Can’t sit still? ADD and ADHD counselling in Sydney can assist.
Hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention are the three defining behaviours of ADD and ADHD.  What may come as a surprise to you though, is that these behaviours can show up in your life both separately, and in a range of different combinations at different times, depending on the situation.

Understanding ADD and ADHD

Generally, if you live with ADD and ADHD you can become extremely overwhelmed in certain situations, and so it’s hard to know which behaviour trait dominates, or to have any sort of control over your behaviour, it’s like it takes you over and controls you.

ADHD and ADD

  • A million thoughts coming at you all at once
  • Intense worry without seeing an end in sight
  • Feeling judged and criticised
  • Unable to focus and concentrate
  • A feeling of indecision and uncertainty
  • Difficulties in relationships
  • Flaring up with anger and frustration
  • Feeling unfulfilled
  • Low self worth    

ADHD Counselling in Sydney

In my experience, whether you take medication or not, ADD and ADHD behaviours respond very well to a therapy which regulates the nervous system.  This means talking about what is worrying you, what is causing anxiety, talking about past regrets and disappointments, traumatic experiences, work, home life and anything else that comes up.  Talking about this with someone who gets what you’re feeling creates a sense of being understood.  Trusting another person in this way is very calming and relieving of tension and anxiety.

Understanding your ADHD is the best way to understand yourself.