Anxiety & neurodiversity

ADHD Counselling in Essex

Living with ADHD can be exhausting and misunderstood. Counselling offers support that fits how your mind works.

Understanding

How can counselling help with ADHD?

Counselling cannot diagnose or treat ADHD itself, but it can support the emotional side of life with ADHD, including overwhelm, shame, burnout and difficulties in relationships.

If you are exploring whether you have ADHD, we can talk it through and consider how to seek an assessment.

You may recognise

  • Constant overwhelm
  • Emotional intensity or rejection sensitivity
  • Low self-esteem after years of criticism
  • Burnout from masking or overworking
  • Difficulty with routines and planning
  • Relationship strain

How I help

A gentle, tailored approach

Understanding yourself

Seeing your strengths and struggles more kindly.

Practical support

Finding approaches that fit your brain.

Self-esteem

Replacing years of criticism with self-compassion.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can you diagnose ADHD?

No. A diagnosis needs a formal assessment. I can support you emotionally and talk through next steps.

Can ADHD cause anxiety?

It can contribute. Ongoing stress and overwhelm often feed anxiety.

About Clare Kiernan

Why Essex Therapy

I bring over 25 years of counselling experience, a compassionate, collaborative and evidence-informed approach, and a commitment to working at your pace. I am a BACP accredited counsellor and qualified clinical supervisor.

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