Therapy for ADHD in Blackheath Village and Online
Helping individuals and couples navigate the challenges of ADHD
ADHD can show up in many ways: emotional overwhelm, distraction, restlessness, difficulty following through, or feeling constantly overstimulated or “behind.” Whether you’re living with ADHD yourself or navigating it within a relationship, the challenges can be intense and often misunderstood.
At Heathwell, we offer support for individuals and couples affected by ADHD. Our approach is both psychotherapeutic and practical: we help you understand how ADHD affects your life and relationships, while also working on tools to support communication, planning, and emotional regulation.
You might be recently diagnosed, have long suspected ADHD, or be in a partnership where neurodivergence is creating tension or confusion. Whatever your starting point, we provide a thoughtful, non-judgemental space where you can make sense of your experience and move forward with greater clarity.
What is ADHD therapy and how can it help?
ADHD therapy combines psychotherapeutic support with psychoeducational approaches to help individuals and couples understand and manage the complexities of living with ADHD. Rather than focusing solely on reducing symptoms, our approach helps you understand your unique ADHD experience and develop strategies that harness your strengths whilst addressing areas of difficulty.
The psychoeducational component involves learning about how ADHD affects your brain, understanding why certain situations feel particularly challenging, and discovering practical strategies for managing executive function difficulties, emotional regulation, and daily life demands. This knowledge is empowering, helping you move from self-criticism to self-understanding.
The therapeutic component addresses the emotional impact of living with ADHD, including any trauma from years of misunderstanding, criticism, or feeling different. Many people with ADHD develop anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem from struggling in environments not designed for their neurotype. Therapy helps process these experiences and build a more positive sense of self.
People seek ADHD therapy for various reasons, and you might recognise some of these experiences:
Struggling with organisation, time management, or completing tasks despite best efforts
Feeling overwhelmed by daily responsibilities and life demands
Experiencing emotional dysregulation, rejection sensitivity, or intense emotions
Having difficulty maintaining focus during important conversations or activities
Struggling with relationships due to ADHD-related challenges
Feeling chronically late, forgetful, or unable to keep up with peers
Experiencing anxiety or depression related to ADHD struggles
Difficulty with transitions, changes in routine, or unexpected events
Challenges with sleep, often feeling either understimulated or overstimulated
Struggling academically or professionally
What to expect
We offer ADHD therapy for individuals, couples, and teenagers, with sessions typically lasting 50 minutes. Individual therapy focuses on personal understanding, skill development, and emotional processing, whilst couples therapy addresses how ADHD impacts relationship dynamics and communication. Teenage sessions often involve a combination of individual work and family involvement as appropriate.
Sessions are conducted in our comfortable Blackheath practice or online, depending on your preference and needs. Many people find online sessions particularly helpful for ADHD therapy as it eliminates travel time and allows you to be in a familiar, comfortable environment.
The frequency of sessions varies depending on your needs and goals. Some people benefit from weekly sessions during intensive periods of learning and change, whilst others find fortnightly or monthly sessions sufficient for ongoing support and strategy refinement.
We welcome people at any stage of their ADHD journey, whether you're newly diagnosed, have suspected ADHD but haven't been formally assessed, or have been managing ADHD for years but want additional support. You don't need a formal diagnosis to benefit from ADHD therapy, though we can guide you through the assessment process if appropriate.
Our approach
Our ADHD therapy integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches with comprehensive psychoeducation about neurodivergence.
Our therapists understand the unique ways ADHD affects thinking, emotions, and behaviour. We recognise that traditional therapeutic approaches often need modification to be effective for neurodivergent individuals, and we adapt our methods accordingly.
The psychoeducational component is central to our approach. Understanding how your ADHD brain works differently helps explain lifelong struggles and provides a framework for developing effective strategies. This knowledge often brings significant relief and self-compassion after years of self-criticism.
Getting started
Contact us to arrange an initial consultation with one of our ADHD specialists. In this consultation, you can discuss your experiences and concerns, and we can explore together whether ADHD therapy would be helpful for your situation. There's no obligation to continue after the consultation.
If you decide to proceed, we'll work together to develop goals that matter to you, whether that's improving daily functioning, building better relationships, developing emotional regulation skills, or simply understanding yourself better.
Everything discussed in ADHD therapy remains strictly confidential. Our goal is to help you develop a better understanding of your unique brain and build strategies that support you in creating the life you want.
