Fast-paced financial environments demand constant focus, rapid decision-making, and a tolerance for uncertainty, particularly in high-pressure roles where performance under pressure is the norm. The stakes are high, the pace relentless, and the consequences of error real. For some people, this kind of pressure is draining from the outset. For others, it is strangely regulating. It is normality. Life would feel weird without it. It is not because they are immune to stress - N

Exercise is one of the most talked about tools for managing ADHD. And for very good reason. In a large reader survey conducted by ADDitude Magazine, adults with ADHD rated exercise as the single most effective strategy for managing symptoms. MORE EFFECTIVE than medication, therapy, supplements, or productivity systems. Exercise improves focus. Exercise reduces restlessness. Exercise supports emotional regulation. Exercise helps with sleep. Exercise boosts energy levels. Exerc

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If you're relying on caffeine to get through the day, struggling with sleep at night, and feeling constantly overwhelmed, ADHD may be only part of the picture. The real question is: What else is going on alongside it? Working with ADHD clients has shown me that it is rarely ADHD symptoms alone that people are trying to make sense of. Yes, understanding and managing ADHD is important. However, many adults discover that anxiety, sleep difficulties, stress, menopause, autism, ca

My journey to becoming an ADHD counsellor wasn’t a direct path, it has taken many professional and personal steps (and wrong turns) to shape the work I do today - helping adults with ADHD and couples struggling with the impact of ADHD to find new ways forward. Starting the journey My initial training took place at the Chelmsford Counselling Foundation in the UK, a place that was as challenging as it was enriching. Their five-year, BACP-accredited psychodynamic counseling prog

Why Your Past, Present and Future matter. Understanding and managing ADHD isn’t just about what's happening right now - it’s about recognising how your past experiences, current challenges, and future goals all connect and are affecting how life feels right now. In my work as a psychotherapist specialising in ADHD - this is The Past: What You've Been Through Before an ADHD diagnosis — or even awareness of the possibility — many people go through life feeling "off" without kno

Parenting a teenager is already a rollercoaster ride, but add ADHD into the mix, and it can feel like navigating a storm without a compass. As a parent, you may find yourself in a whirlwind of emotions, from stress and frustration to confusion and helplessness. You're not alone in this struggle; many parents of teenagers with ADHD face similar challenges. Parental Stress One of the most overwhelming feelings you may experience is stress. The constant worry about your teenager

The waiting period between, starting to wonder if you have ADHD, speaking to your GP, getting an appointment with an assessor, then the diagnosing psychiatrist and finally getting the meds (if that's your wish) can be tortuous.