My journey to becoming an ADHD counselor wasn’t a direct path, but each step has shaped the work I do today helping adults with ADHD to find self esteem , understanding and confidence in who they are.
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 program became my foundation, and I qualified as a psychotherapist and counselor in 2018.
At the time, I was working in the charity health sector, helping patients from various backgrounds, many of whom faced significant emotional and mental health challenges dealing with life limiting conditions.
Those years taught me the power of empathy, listening, and meeting people exactly where they are.
Eventually, I decided to open my own private practice, welcoming clients both in person and online. This practice began in Essex, but as life took me to various countries as an expat, I had the opportunity to work with clients from diverse cultures and experiences, broadening my understanding of the human experience.
My journey to specialising in ADHD came a little later. I noticed a growing number of clients experiencing symptoms of ADHD, and then, in my own life, my husband was diagnosed with ADHD.
Suddenly, it was not only a professional curiosity but a personal one. I wanted to better understand ADHD, not just as a set of symptoms but as a way of experiencing life and how it affects the person , their partner and wider relationships.
With this in mind, I undertook further training, diving into clinical knowledge, research, and practical strategies. In 2023, I became an ADHD Clinical Specialist, adding a new dimension to my practice and finding innovative ways to support clients with ADHD and their partners.
This isn’t where my learning stops. As a therapist, I believe in evolving alongside my clients. Each new insight into ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and depression broadens my ability to help.
I continually add new approaches and come up with ideas for new tools that I believe will benefit those I work with, creating a practice that’s as dynamic as it is grounded in experience and empathy.
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