ADHD, Autism & Neurodiversity
Understanding yourself differently
Neurodiversity recognises that there is no single ‘right’ way for our minds to work. We can think, communicate, process information and experience the world in different ways.
Neurodivergence can include:
ADHD
different ways of thinking, focusing and processing
Autism
different ways of experiencing and interacting with the world
AuDHD
experiencing both autism and ADHD
Dyslexia and other learning differences
Differences in sensory processing, attention and communication
Could this be me?
Many people recognise that they may be neurodivergent later in life. You might relate to some of these experiences:
Feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated
Difficulty with focus, organisation or getting started
Becoming intensely focused on particular interests
Finding some social situations exhausting
Feeling particularly sensitive to comments, criticism or perceived rejection
Masking or adapting yourself to fit in
Feeling different without really knowing why
“ADHD is a disorder of self-regulation.”
Russell A. Barkley, PhD
ADHD can affect not only attention, but how we manage emotions, impulses, time and our responses to the world around us.
What is AuDHD?
AuDHD is a term increasingly used to describe people who are experiencing both autism and ADHD.
The combination can sometimes feel contradictory — needing routine but struggling to maintain it, wanting stimulation but becoming overwhelmed by it, or wanting connection while also needing time alone.
How counselling can help
Whether you have a formal diagnosis, are waiting for an assessment, or are simply beginning to wonder whether you may be neurodivergent, you don't need to have all the answers before coming to therapy.
Counselling offers a confidential space to explore your experiences, relationships and sense of self — with curiosity rather than judgement.
The aim isn't to change who you are, but to help you understand yourself better.