Understanding ADHD: More Than Just Distraction

ADHD is often misunderstood as simply an issue of focus or hyperactivity. But for many adults, especially those diagnosed later in life, it impacts everything from emotional regulation to relationships, identity, and self-worth.

At our North Sydney therapy practice, we support individuals and couples in understanding the lived experience of ADHD—beyond the stereotypes—and working toward strategies that support clarity, connection, and self-trust.

What ADHD Looks Like in Adults

ADHD may include:

• Difficulty with attention and focus

• Emotional reactivity or impulsivity

• Disorganisation and time-blindness

• Sensory sensitivity or overwhelm

• Shame around productivity or performance

Many adults with ADHD also internalise negative beliefs about themselves—"I'm lazy," "I'm too much," "I'm not reliable"—when in reality, they're navigating a nervous system wired for stimulation, not structure.

Why Therapy Helps

Therapy helps people with ADHD:

• Understand their patterns without self-blame

• Develop strategies that align with their actual nervous system

• Work with emotional regulation, overwhelm, and self-doubt

• Build self-trust, communication tools, and coping systems

North Sydney Therapy for ADHD

If you're wondering whether ADHD plays a role in how you show up in work, love, or life, we’re here to explore that with you. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about supporting your unique way of being.

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We offer in-person and online sessions for individuals and couples in North Sydney.