ADHD Therapy in Sydney's Sutherland Shire

ADHD can show up differently for each person. For some, it is difficulty sustaining attention or following through on tasks. For others, it may feel like constant overwhelm, emotional reactivity, or a sense of never quite keeping up regardless of how much effort.

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At Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology in Menai, our psychologists and counsellors provide ADHD therapy to children, adolescents and adults across Sydney and the Sutherland Shire, helping people to understand their ADHD and develop practical strategies to manage organisation, planning, time management, task initiation and emotional regulation.

 

ADHD is one part of a broader neurodiversity profile. You can learn more about our approach on our Neurodiversity page.

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What you might notice

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ADHD can present in different ways. You might notice:

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• Difficulty starting or completing tasks

• Losing track of time, deadlines or belongings

• Emotional reactivity or difficulty calming down 

• Sensitivity to criticism or perceived failure

• Inconsistent performance across different days or settings

• Ongoing overwhelm

• Relationship strain related to forgetfulness or impulsivity

 

These experiences can vary in intensity and may look different across different stages of life.

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Understanding ADHD in context

 

ADHD frequently overlaps with anxiety, depression and difficulties with emotional regulation. For many people, these experiences have been present for a long time before they are understood or identified.

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ADHD is frequently under-recognised in women and girls. Women and girls often experience ADHD through emotional sensitivity, self-criticism and difficulty staying organised. Many reach adulthood without ever understanding why certain things have felt so much harder.

 

For children and adolescents, ADHD can contribute to difficulties at school, challenges with friendships and heightened emotional intensity, particularly as academic demands increase.

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If you are seeking a formal diagnosis, we also offer adult ADHD assessment.

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How counselling can help

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Counselling focuses on understanding your experience of ADHD, identifying patterns and working out strategies to help you move forward.

 

This may include:

• Developing organisation, planning and time management strategies

• Improving emotional regulation skills

• Addressing patterns of self-criticism, avoidance or overwhelm

• Supporting routines and consistency at home or work

• Working on relationship difficulties connected to ADHD

 

For children and adolescents, therapy often involves working with parents to support consistency between home and sessions, alongside child and adolescent counselling. For adults, sessions typically focus on managing competing demands and improving follow-through. You can also explore our adult counselling services for further information.

 

ADHD can also contribute to stress, low mood and anxiety. Where this is the case, these can be explored as part of your sessions.

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ADHD Therapy in Menai and the Sutherland Shire

 

Our clinicians have experience working with ADHD across different stages of life, from childhood through to adulthood. Sessions draw on evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT and DBT-informed therapies, tailored to each person's circumstances and goals.

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You can explore the full range of conditions we work with on our Conditions We Work With and Evidence-Based Therapies pages.

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​​Getting Started 

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Appointments are available in person at our Menai practice in the Sutherland Shire, and via secure online appointments for clients across Sydney and Australia.

 

If you’re unsure where to begin, our Client Care Team can assist. Call 02 8519 4197 or use the button below to request an appointment.