Counsellor and Coach Directory
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- Do you struggle with focus?
- Does rejection leave you feeling broken?
- Are there times you feel your communication is misunderstood?
- Are you learning to balance life with new medication?
If the answer is yes to any of these ADHD therapy can really help!
ADHD coaching and therapy packages can include:
- Helping make sense of stressors and finding new ways to manage stress
- Understand what the goals are and find methods to achieve them
- Support and help monitor starting or changing medication
- Work alongside and communicate with other professionals who may be involved
- Support and help find ways to manage co-occuring physical or mental health symptoms and conditions
- Reduce any trauma, shame and stigmatisation
- Treat you as an individual who has unique qualities and skills
- Support and offer education in managing nutrition, sleep and exercise
- Support and help implement ways of regulating emotions
ADHD is a neurological condition and therefore symptoms can fall into emotional, physical and behavioural realms. My background as a nurse and experience as a therapist allows me to support you from all perspectives. I trained with UKAAN at kings College University in the assessment and treatment of ADHD to better understand the specifics of ADHD and how best to manage symptoms from a holistic approach taking into consideration the character nuances that ADHD often seems to bring.
My own experience of having ADHD has given me a passion to understand the condition and my lived experience gives me a deep level of understanding.
My skill set alongside nursing and ADHD treatment also includes Addiction and relational psychotherapy, EMDR and clinical sexology. I aim to blend my skills to offer the opportunity for integrative work which is bespoke to each client I work with.
Anna Bobak
Fife CounsellingBiography
I think of ADHD like this…
As well as the standard symptoms that your health care provider will have discussed with you, you may well have a whole range of other things going on for you (some of which are listed here) to a GREATER or LESSER degree. What I mean is that the pieces of the pie might be bigger or smaller depending how ADHD uniquely presents for you.
My role is to help you uncover which elements of your ADHD are dominating your life and then to help you understand why.
AWARENESS is the first step to understanding your ADHD! From there we can collaborate on exploring different strategies to help you cope with these symptoms.
Next steps might be where we explore other areas of your life which might feed into your ADHD symptoms. For example, what triggers your rejection sensitivity? It might be connected to how you were parented, or it could be due to other relational issues.
Whatever your experience with ADHD, I want you to know that I don’t take a “one size fits all” approach. Your experience will be unique and I will take the time to help you uncover not only the challenges you face but the strengths your ADHD can offer you too.
My Story: When my son was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 I took a course with CAMHS for parents with children with ADHD and, following on from that learning, I then did further CPD and a lot of my own research which helped me understand how to compassionately and empathically support my son with the challenges he faced. Somewhere along this journey I slowly began to realise that I too had experienced much of what I was learning about. I now consider myself a self-diagnosed ADHDer and am patiently awaiting an NHS diagnosis.
If my story or the way I work resonates with you please get in touch. I’d love to work with you!
Claire Crampton
Adoption Counselling UKBiography
- ADHD support
- Therapy for those with Autism
- Counselling for anxiety
- Adoption work
Feeling overwhelmed?
Living with biological/ neurological differences can impact on people’s ability to thrive in a neurotypical society.
If you feel how your brain works is affecting your enjoyment of life and progression in work, if you are misunderstood in relationships or if neurodiversity causes communication challenges, please get in contact.
You do not need to have a diagnosis, or for this to be the focus for us to work together.
Having ADHD and choosing the language used to describe neurological differences is a very personal matter.
My aim is to support you using the words and terms that feel right individually for you.
Dee Cristoph
Dee CristophBiography
Private Practice: St Albans, Hertfordshire.
I offer in-person and remote therapy sessions
Hello, my name is Dee Critoph. As an experienced and registered Psychotherapist, I have worked with a diverse range of people struggling with a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, feelings of sadness, loneliness and emptiness, low self-esteem and confidence, feelings of guilt & shame, and difficulties in relating to self and others.
I have worked as a therapist in various charitable organisations, but my primary focus is my private practice. I aim to provide a reflective space where you can talk, think and explore whatever is on your mind in a safe and confidential environment.
Experience & Expertise
My experience in therapeutic environments extends over 20 years. I have worked extensively with homeless, forensic and diverse populations and those with complex needs. Additionally, I have vast experience working long-term with people facing severe emotional difficulties, disturbing behaviours, criminality and violence.
Areas of Interest include
> Trauma
> ADHD
> Mind-Body connection
> Harmful, Destructive and Risky Behaviour
Training & Qualifications
After a career in social care, I went on to train as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist at the Manor House Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy in London. I completed a rigorous British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited training, gaining experience through seminars and clinical practice.
Additionally, I have undertaken COFRA 121 – StopSo training, a therapeutic programme to help people manage sexual risk and to live more pro-social, satisfying lives.
With the world-renowned Tavistock & Portman, I attended a year-long course: Psychoanalytic ideas on violence, criminality and sexual deviation.
University of Derby: Autism, Asperger’s and ADHD – Recognised and Endorsed by the ADHD Foundation
I have completed a two-year-long Infant Observation and a Psychiatric Placement. I continue to embark on further Psychoanalytic training with the British Psychotherapy Foundation (BPF). The bpf is one of the country’s most respected Psychoanalytic organisations.
I am a Certified ADHD Clinical Services Professional (ADHD-CCSP)
I am a registrant of the BPC, working to their code of ethics.
Would you like a Safe Space to Speak Freely and Explore Whatever is on ‘Your Mind’?
I work to help you make sense of your feelings, moods, behaviour, and motivations. Helping you understand and resolve your difficulties by increasing awareness of your inner world and its influence over your relationship with yourself and others.
Biography
I am a humanistic, integrative practitioner. This means my
relationship with you is my priority in our work. I use different
techniques to focus on you and tailor the therapy to your needs,
enabling you to reach your therapeutic goals.
I work to the BACP ethics and guidelines and offer you a safe,
confidential, and non-judgmental space. The space and time are
yours to explore and reflect on what you chose.
I have experience with working as a youth worker with young
people with ADHD and Autism as well as in a children’s
residential care home. I also used to work in schools that
provided therapeutic sessions for young people with ADHD and
Autism.
Since training and qualifying with a MSC in Counselling
specialising in Children and Young People, I have been working
with a variety of ages up to 35 years of age diagnosed with ADHD
and Autism, and therefore feel very comfortable working with
those to offer support and techniques in managing their
ADHD/Autism in daily life.
I also specialised my dissertation around the effectiveness of
CBT with those who have been diagnosed with Autism, so I have
a special interest around neurodiversity.
Joan Jarrett
WonderingsBiography
I have a lifetime’s experience with neurodiversity and mental health issues so I understand the challenges these can bring for individuals and for families. I am here to listen to what that means for you, working at a pace that is comfortable while providing gentle challenge to help you feel safe, connected and in control.
Biography
I am Katie Johnston and I run Busy Minds Counselling in Perth, Scotland. As a neurodivergent counsellor I enjoy working within a pluralistic framework which draws from different modalities to support clients’ needs and challenges during therapy.
Our work together will explore your needs and is not defined by one way of working with at times the need to ” think out of the box” to find new ways to approach challenges and sticking points in life.
I provide a safe and confidential space to explore your concerns and work collaboratively to build a therapeutic relationship to understand you without judgement and to support your growth and change.
Currently I offer online, telephone counselling as well as in person sessions.
I have a keen interest in working with those experiencing complex trauma, PTSD, bereavement, ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, disabilities, anger issues, cancer and chronic pain/ health related issues.
Prospective clients are welcome to get in touch for a complimentary 15-minute consultation.
David Levy
N20 CounsellingBiography
I am a counsellor with a dedicated focus on ADHD and the unique challenges surrounding diagnosis and treatment. My work is informed by my personal experience as someone diagnosed as an adult with combined-type ADHD, which has profoundly enhanced my understanding and ability to connect with clients navigating similar paths. Clients contact me at various stages of their ADHD journey – from discovery, to the emotional impact of diagnosis, to the complexities of reframing one’s past, present, and future. I support clients through the often challenging and lengthy processes of assessment, treatment, and beyond.
While rooted in my extensive training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, my therapeutic approach has evolved to one of both practical and emotional support for my clients. As such, I am uniquely able to offer clients my therapeutic training, my personal understanding of the challenges they face, the safety to be their most unmasked self. I understand that for ADHD people, it is not as simple as “do this” or “have you tried…” but rather the patience, support and understanding required to help ADHD people forge their own paths through better understanding of themselves, their condition, and the ways their brain actually works rather than how they feel it ‘should’.
In addition to thousands of hours with ADHD clients, couples and groups, I train other therapists how to work with ADHD clients in my ‘Working with ADHD’ workshops. I have my own ADHD-focussed resource and information website, am regularly featured in magazines, online articles and podcasts, and am writing a book on the adult experience of ADHD and diagnosis, available Q1 2026.
In response to increasing client demand, I have developed a tailored approach to couples and family counselling for neurodiverse relationships. These sessions focus on psychoeducation, mediation, and creating structured frameworks that support effective communication and mutual understanding for neurodiverse couples.
In my practice, I strive to uphold a deeply inclusive ethos. My work respects and values all protected characteristics, including sexuality, race, religion, disability, gender identity, and expression, ensuring every client feels seen and supported.
I offer counselling sessions from my home in Whetstone, N20 London, as well as online via Zoom. My standard fee is £100 per session for individuals and £160 for couples, and payment is accepted via bank transfer, credit or debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
I deeply value the therapeutic journey and feel privileged to witness the growth and transformation of my clients. Therapy can be challenging, but the rewards of self-discovery and change are immeasurable.
Member of
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Specialises in –
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Internet AND Pornography Addiction
- Those in Recovery
I am a counsellor specialising in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, issues with self-esteem or relationships, and repeating patterns of behaviour you’d like to change. I am also diagnosed combined-type ADHD.
Whetstone London N20
Angela Naylor
AMN Counselling & PsychotherapyBiography
I was born and brought up on the Moray coast in the north east of Scotland and have lived there almost my whole life. I am married with two grown up children and three beautiful grandsons.
As an adult with ADHD I realised very early on that support is almost non-existent. Being in a unique position of being an adult with ADHD I decided to help fill the gap and my private practice was born.
I have a passion for supporting adults wherever they are in their ADHD journey; whether that be just mildly curious about ADHD, or diagnosed and possibly medicated. You don’t have to have been diagnosed to want to have a conversation about what it means for you. Many of my clients see me prior to asking their GP for a referral and this helps them get clarity on their reasons for seeking the formality of a diagnosis.
I have an interest in working with all forms of neurodiversity in adolescents and adults.
Shalu Patel
Positive Change Counselling and PsychotherapyBiography
I am an experienced, qualified counsellor and psychotherapist working in Wantage, Oxfordshire. I am a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and have worked for a number of years with both charitable organisations as well as private practice. I am an integrative psychotherapist, which means I use a range of modalities and techniques to help clients. I believe we are all individuals and work through problems differently. I tailor my therapy to work with the client and respect that individuality. I work with many neurodiverse clients who have struggled with making sense of a largely neurotypical world. My approach is to help clients understand and embrace their neurodiversity so that it can be positive aspect of their life experience.
Whether you want to explore a specific issue, want support during a difficult period in your life, or want to explore your past experiences more in-depth, I provide both short-term and long-term therapy to suit your needs. I offer a safe and confidential environment in which we can explore the basis of any problems or anxieties which may be getting in the way of living a happy and fulfilling life.
David Peacock
David Peacock CounsellingBiography
Can you imagine feeling calmer, more settled, and self-aware?
Experiencing the frustration and struggle of needing to explain everything to something who doesn’t understand?
As a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with lived experience of ADHD, I can help you to explore what is going on for you, whether in your head, inside your body or wherever you feel that feeling that things are not OK right now.
With the #livedexperience of ADHD and neurodivergence, I hope to explore the emotional impact, the emotional cost and the potential for growth and change for you.
I currently see lots of people who are struggling with what life has thrown at them, and people who have been struggling for a long time. I recognise these tendencies and hope to provide the connection, empathy and understanding that can make the difference to you.
Whether you were diagnosed as a child or have had a recent adult ADHD diagnosis and need support in coming to terms with it, or you suspect you may have ADHD – I would like to help.
Biography
Hello! I am Lisa. I Have more than fourteen years’ experience in Counselling. After gaining my qualification from the Iron Mil Institute in Devon, I supported young people and adults across educational, and community settings. For the past six years, I’ve specialised in counselling ADHD woman from sixteen years old and above.
As an ADHD woman myself, I am passionate about focusing on empowering woman to ride the waves of being ADHD at every stage of life.
I work in an integrative way, combining the following therapies depending on your needs and personality:
1 – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): learning how your beliefs affect your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
2 – Humanistic Therapy: working in a way that puts you in the driving seat, clarifying your needs now and in the future.
3 – Mindfulness: paying attention to what is going on inside and outside of ourselves from moment to moment.
4 – Gestalt Therapy: sensing your mind, body, and soul connection, seeing how you show up in your day-to-day life and relate to the people around you.
Please get in touch to organise an initial call, to see if you would like us to work together.
Biography
I’m Marie, a professional Therapeutic Counsellor and Personal Development Coach (Autism and ADHD specialism), having undertaken comprehensive training in areas including autism, coaching, CBT, NLP and counselling.
My background includes having over 20 years of professional experience working with people of all ages with Autism/ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions.
Melissa Sedmak
Bedford Bridge CounsellingBiography
I am a Qualified Counsellor and Accredited Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).I work in private practice Bedford Bridge Counselling offering online, face to face and walk and talk counselling.
I started seeing clients in 2012 and have worked with clients across all age ranges, from 19, up to and beyond retirement, those who are neurodivergent (ADHD, autistic, AuDHD, dyslexic), of varied abilities, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, religious beliefs. Clients often bring challenges with anxiety, identity and life transitions, especially if they are suspecting they are neurodivergent or have had a recent diagnosis. I am committed to offering a service which is welcoming to all backgrounds in a supportive and non-discriminatory manner.
My approach is humanistic – relational Gestalt, with elements of person—centred, mindfulness and existential approaches. I take commitment to my clients seriously and engage in regular continuing professional development.
If you feel that I can help you with your challenges, with or without a diagnosis, please contact me by a WhatsApp text or by email and we can arrange an informal conversation for you to ask any questions you may have.
Donna Stocks
Cuelia TherapyBiography
I am a registered counsellor and holistic therapist, with a specialism in Adult ADHD, I work with depression and anxiety, loss, trauma, self-id discovery, addiction, etc.
I have a personal experience and further training with working with ADHD, helping clients to understand who they are within the context of neurodiversity, working with their own presenting traits rather than against them, working to identify maladapted behaviours and beliefs that are unhelpful and/or untrue.
I also have further training in using ‘Inner-Child’ therapy to meet the needs that were not met as a child, allowing exploration of beliefs and coping strategies which maybe holding back growth and recognition of unprocessed emotions causing inner turmoil. We often look back from an adult perspective, with a fully grown rational brain and developed emotional intelligence, which can diminish the actual emotional experience of our child selves. Inner child work helps to validate that child experience at the time and give them a voice and opportunity to give that part of us compassion and understanding. We can gain a lot of insight into what may still be influencing us in adult hood.
Experienced with childhood abuse, domestic abuse, addiction, complex bereavement and loss, self-harm and coping with loved ones who are suffering with mental health issues.
