ADHD Challenges in Daily Life
ADHD can have real impacts on life, making it harder for us to consistently follow our intentions and get things done in day-to-day life. Sometimes our brain just won’t stick to the plan!
You may be
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Struggling to come to terms with a later-life ADHD diagnosis
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Finding it hard to organise, plan, and follow through on goals
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Procrastinating and struggling with time management
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Having trouble regulating emotions (feeling overwhelmed or reacting impulsively)
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Experiencing burnout and struggling to properly rest and sleep
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Struggling with communication and managing conflict in relationships
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Finding it hard to manage work or study (university, TAFE, or school)
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Finding it challenging to parent a child or adolescent with ADHD
For some, these patterns may become more noticeable later in life. ADHD symptoms can get worse as responsibility increases at home or work, when you experience life transitions or changes in career, or for women as they grow older.
Over time, these challenges can have significant negative impacts on quality of life.


A different way of understanding ADHD
At ADHD Therapy Australia, our therapists take a neuroaffirming approach to therapy. Rather than seeing ADHD as something to fix, we approach it as something to learn about and work with in your life.
This includes:
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Exploring how their patterns of attention, organisation, hyperactivity and impulsivity work and impact your life
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Developing a plan to accommodate and support your executive functions
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Recognising how stress and mental health impact your executive functions
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Exploring what your brain needs to function more consistently
ADHD Therapy and How It Can Help
Our therapy approaches are evidence-based, practical, structured, and focused on real-life situations.
Sessions may focus on:
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Making sense of patterns
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Where is it harder to perform consistently?
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What are the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that occur in these moments?
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How does the science of ADHD give new insight into these experiences?
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What areas of strength might come from your ADHD?
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Supporting executive function
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What ADHD-friendly skills and systems may help you to be better organised and stay on tasks?
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How can you reduce stress, burnout and pressure on working memory
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Can we create clear plans to help explore the causes of and work on procrastination
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Learning skills to help people with their studies and work
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Emotion regulation
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What is your experience of a later-life ADHD diagnosis?
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What emotions are you feeling and how has the diagnosis impacted your identity?
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Do you find yourself carrying shame or self-doubt because your ADHD traits are often misunderstood?
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What situations tend to lead to overwhelm, and how do you recognise it early?
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How can you handle frustration and stress better when communicating in relationships?
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What sessions are like & Who we support
Sessions are collaborative and structured around your current challenges. We might work through specific situations (e.g. work deadlines, arguments, home admin), mapping out your current approach to tasks and how that’s working for you, then testing and adjusting plans between sessions. Ultimately, we’re working towards a clearer understanding of what works for you and what doesn’t.
The focus is less on abstract discussion and more on developing approaches to better understand and support your day-to-day life.
We support:
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Adults with ADHD (diagnosed or exploring)
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Late-diagnosed individuals
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Students with ADHD
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Adolescents with ADHD
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Professionals struggling with focus and burnout
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Couples navigating ADHD in relationships
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Parents of children with ADHD
Mental Health Support for ADHD and Co-Occurring Conditions
While ADHD is not a mental health condition, we know that many ADHDers develop mental health challenges. This is often because of the ongoing effort and challenge of navigating a world that isn’t designed for ADHD brains.
Some conditions our practitioners can support with include:
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Depression
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Anxiety – including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorder
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ADHD-related burnout
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
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Trauma experiences – including PTSD and CPTSD
For more information about the conditions we support, please check our practitioner profiles or email our admin team with any questions.
Our practitioners will address these mental health conditions while considering how your ADHD will impact these conditions.


Assessment and next steps
If you’re considering an ADHD assessment, we can help you:
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Think about whether an assessment is appropriate
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Understand what the process involves
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Consider how the outcome may be useful
If you want to learn about what you could do if you think you have ADHD, visit our blog.
To learn more about our assessments or to book, please visit our ADHD assessment page.
If you already have a diagnosis, therapy focuses on making that understanding practical and applicable.
Parent & Family Support
We provide support for parents of children with ADHD and loved ones of adults with ADHD.
Sessions focus on building an understanding of how ADHD shows up for your family member and developing supportive ways to communicate and respond. The goal is to lessen the relational impacts of ADHD while strengthening connection, empathy, and mutual understanding.
Areas people seek support include:
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Adjusting to an ADHD diagnosis
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Understanding the ADHD brain
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Responding to big emotions
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Parenting strategies for ADHD behaviour support, daily routines, environmental changes and positive connection
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Supporting your loved-one to build their self-confidence and positive self-image
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Managing conflict and communication
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Coping strategies for stress, anxiety or frustration

Our team
At ADHD Therapy Australia we aim to provide a supportive platform for therapists and professionals to help learn how to best support people with ADHD.
In-Person Sessions Available
In Glebe & Lindfield, Sydney, NSW
Glebe Therapy Room
Anthony Brown: Principal Psychologist
Open 9 am to 5 pm on Thursdays
The Genki Centre
1 Arundle Street
Glebe, NSW, 2037
$220 an appointment
Lindfield Therapy Room
Meagan Cooke: Principal Psychologist
Open 9 am to 5 pm on Thursdays
The Magnolia Centre
Shop 2, First Floor, 356 Pacific Hwy
Lindfield NSW 2070
(Entry via Bent St)
$240 an appointment
How long is a session?
Sessions are 50 minutes long. This is the standard length for a therapy session.
How much does a support or therapy session cost?
A full fee session costs $210 with our psychologists, $220 with our senior psychologists $190 for occupational therapists, and $250 with our clinical psychologists. If you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHCP), you will receive a Medicare rebate of $98.95 for a psychologist and $145.25 for a clinical psychologist. Alternatively, some private health insurers will cover part of the cost of a session, check with your insurer for details.
What can I expect in the first session for therapy?
In the first session, we assess the issues at hand, set goals and start working on our plan. Over the next few sessions, we develop the plan further, building new skills and mindsets. You’re encouraged to practice these new skills in between sessions to develop them further.
Is there a cancellation policy for support or therapy sessions?
Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice carry a cancellation fee $50. If you do not pay this fee, you will not be able to book in another session. In the case of patients with multiple cancellations, to book an appointment a non refundable advanced payment of the session fee may be required to book an appointment. We encourage all patients to call us to talk about why they missed a session.
What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
ADHD Therapy Australia is a psychology clinic. Psychiatrists are medically trained to diagnose and prescribe medication. Psychologists work with clients to develop skills that assist in the management of a condition. The research indicates that medication and therapy combined produce the best treatment outcomes for clients with ADHD.
How long do people usually attend?
This varies depending on your goals and circumstances. Some people attend for a defined period, while others prefer ongoing support.
Are sessions available online?
Yes. Sessions are available online. We also provide in-person appointments in Sydney’s lower north shore and inner city.









