ADHD Counselling Brisbane

ADHD Counselling for Adults

Receiving an Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis can bring a sense of relief and understanding, but it often marks the beginning of a new journey rather than the end. Many adults continue to experience challenges with organisation, executive functioning, emotional regulation, relationships, work, and everyday responsibilities, even after receiving a diagnosis.

At Axis Within Psychology, evidence-based ADHD counselling is available for adults seeking practical support to better understand their ADHD, build on their strengths, and develop strategies that work within the realities of everyday life.

Appointments are available in person at New Farm Wellness Centre, Brisbane, and via secure Telehealth Australia-wide.

When Can ADHD Counselling Help?

ADHD influences many aspects of everyday life, including attention, executive functioning, emotional regulation, relationships, work, and daily routines. Therapy provides an opportunity to better understand how ADHD shows up for you while developing practical strategies that support your goals and wellbeing.

ADHD counselling may be helpful if you experience:

• Difficulty staying organised

• Time management challenges

• Procrastination

• Feeling constantly overwhelmed

• Emotional regulation difficulties

• Perfectionism

• Difficulty starting or finishing tasks

• Executive functioning challenges

• Workplace or study difficulties

• Relationship challenges related to ADHD

• Feeling mentally exhausted from trying to keep up with everyday demands

Many adults seek therapy after receiving an ADHD diagnosis, while others begin counselling because they suspect ADHD may be contributing to lifelong patterns they have never fully understood.

ADHD Counselling Tailored to Your Needs

No two people experience ADHD in the same way. Therapy begins by developing an understanding of your unique strengths, challenges, life circumstances, and goals.

Sessions are collaborative, practical, and individually tailored. Therapy may include support with:

• Understanding your ADHD profile

• Executive functioning strategies

• Planning and organisation

• Emotional regulation

• Managing overwhelm

• Reducing self-criticism

• Developing sustainable routines

• Improving confidence

• Navigating work, study, and relationships

Rather than trying to fit into systems that don't work for you, therapy focuses on developing strategies that work with your brain rather than against it. Together, we'll build on your strengths, better understand the ways your ADHD presents in everyday life, and develop practical approaches that are realistic, sustainable, and aligned with your goals.

ADHD, Anxiety and Burnout

Many adults with ADHD also experience anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, or perfectionism. Years of masking, working harder than others to stay organised, and managing the constant mental load of everyday life can contribute to emotional exhaustion over time.

Therapy explores how these experiences interact while helping you develop practical and sustainable strategies that support your wellbeing.

If you're wondering whether ADHD may also be contributing to your experiences, you can learn more about Adult ADHD Assessments.

What Does ADHD Counselling Involve?

Therapy is guided by your individual goals and may incorporate evidence-based approaches including:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Psychoeducation about ADHD

• Executive functioning strategies

• Emotional regulation skills

• Behavioural strategies

• Problem-solving approaches

• Self-compassion and strengths-based interventions

Sessions focus on helping you better understand your ADHD while building practical skills and strategies that can support you in everyday life.

What Can You Expect From ADHD Therapy?

Therapy aims to help you:

• Better understand how ADHD affects your everyday life

• Develop organisation and planning strategies that work for you

• Strengthen executive functioning skills through practical supports

• Build emotional regulation strategies

• Reduce overwhelm

• Increase self-understanding and self-acceptance

• Develop sustainable routines

• Navigate work, study, and relationships with greater confidence

Many adults find that therapy helps them better understand their ADHD, recognise their strengths, and let go of the belief that they simply needed to "try harder."

Do I Need an ADHD Assessment First?

Not necessarily. Some people seek therapy after receiving an ADHD diagnosis, while others begin counselling because they suspect ADHD may be contributing to their experiences.

If it becomes apparent that a comprehensive ADHD assessment would be beneficial, this can be discussed during therapy.

Why Choose Axis Within?

• Evidence-based ADHD counselling for adults

• Conducted by a Registered Psychologist

• Warm, collaborative, and neuroaffirming approach

• Individualised therapy tailored to your unique strengths, needs, and goals

• Appointments available in person at New Farm Wellness Centre, Brisbane

• Secure Telehealth appointments available Australia-wide

• Particular interest in adult ADHD, including women whose symptoms may have been overlooked earlier in life

• Continuity of care from assessment through to ongoing therapy, where clinically appropriate and availability allows

Book an Appointment

If you're looking for ADHD counselling in Brisbane, you're welcome to book an appointment to discuss your goals and determine the most appropriate approach for your individual circumstances.

Appointments are available in person at New Farm Wellness Centre and via secure Telehealth Australia-wide.

About Anna

Anna Kelm is a Registered Psychologist with a background in psychology, nutrition, health coaching, and behaviour change.

She has a particular interest in supporting adults experiencing ADHD, executive functioning differences, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism.

Her approach is warm, practical, collaborative, evidence-based, and neuroaffirming, helping clients better understand themselves while developing practical and sustainable ways forward.

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