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Neuro-affirming counselling recognises that people experience and interact with the world in different ways. Instead of viewing neurodivergence such as ADHD and Autism as deficits that need to be fixed or changed, neuro-affirming counselling accepts and validates these differences as a natural part of human diversity. This approach focuses on acceptance and validation of the different ways in which our brains process information or how we may communicate with others. It foc

For most people going on holiday is filled with excitement and anticipation, and packing the suitcase is a simple, minor task that needs to be done. For many people with ADHD or who are neurodivergent this task becomes much bigger than a minor task and can feel overwhelming, paralysing and stressful. This isn’t down to laziness or poor organisation but the demand that packing puts on executive functioning. Why can packing feel so difficult? Although packing a case seems like

Wondering, Researching, Doubting The chances are if you're reading this article and you’ve just been diagnosed as neurodivergent, it’s been a long road to get here. More often than not it can take years of waiting, wondering and many, many forms to finally receive a diagnosis of ADHD or Autism. The journey doesn’t start at the assessment though. Often there has been a long period of wondering before someone decides it may be worth seeking a diagnosis. Doing your own research

The struggles of ADHD can go much deeper than challenges with time management, organisation and focus. Often there is a painful challenge that is internalised and hidden to others. This is the shame that comes from feeling like you're never quite good enough, no matter how hard you try. Throughout life ADHDers may have heard messages such as: “You have so much potential, just try harder.” “Why do you always start things and not finish them?” “Why are you so emotional?” “Yo