Conditions we treat
ADHD
Trouble finishing what you start, a mind that will not settle, plans that fall apart at the last step — ADHD is often mistaken for carelessness or lack of effort. It is neither, and it is assessable.
Understanding it
What is ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition. It usually begins in childhood, but it is frequently missed at that age and only identified much later.
ADHD affects attention, organisation, impulse control and emotional regulation. Because those difficulties overlap with anxiety, depression and ordinary stress, ADHD in older teenagers and adults is often misread as something else.
Recognising it
Signs and symptoms
You do not need to recognise all of these, and you do not need to be at your worst before seeking care.
Inattentive presentation
- Difficulty holding attention through long tasks or conversations
- Trouble finishing projects once the demanding part is over
- Difficulty organising tasks and managing time
- Forgetting appointments, obligations and details
- Avoiding or delaying anything that needs sustained mental effort
Hyperactive presentation
- Restlessness, or difficulty staying seated for long periods
- Fidgeting and excess movement
- A persistent internal sense of being driven, and difficulty winding down
- Talking a great deal, or difficulty with quiet activities
Impulsive presentation
- Making quick decisions without weighing consequences
- Interrupting others, or difficulty waiting your turn
- Acting spontaneously without forethought
- Difficulty regulating emotional responses
Why ADHD is often missed
ADHD symptoms overlap with anxiety, depression and chronic stress, so they are regularly attributed to something else. People who did well academically, or who developed strong coping strategies early, are particularly likely to reach adulthood without ever being assessed. An accurate assessment looks at your history rather than only your present-day symptoms.
Our approach
How we approach ADHD
Care is personalised. What follows describes the approaches available — what applies to you is decided with your clinician.
A comprehensive diagnostic evaluation covering developmental history, current functioning and any overlapping conditions
Medication management where clinically appropriate, with ongoing review
Psychological counselling and skills-based strategies for organisation, planning and time management
Coordination with other clinicians involved in your care
Common questions
ADHD, answered
Can ADHD be diagnosed for the first time as an adult?
Yes. ADHD begins in childhood by definition, but many people are not assessed until adulthood — often after a career change, a new academic demand, or a family member being diagnosed prompts them to look into it.
Do you assess ADHD over telehealth?
Assessment and ongoing management are both available by secure video as well as in person. Your clinician will tell you if any part of your care needs to happen in the office.
What happens in an ADHD assessment?
A comprehensive diagnostic evaluation that reviews your developmental history, current functioning across settings, and any conditions that may look similar or occur alongside ADHD. Results are explained to you in full, with time for questions.
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