CBT for ADHD vs ADHD Coaching: How to Choose the Right Support (Especially in the UK)
You’re wide awake at 1am, phone in hand, scrolling through tabs on ADHD coaching, CBT for ADHD, “ADHD coaching vs therapy”, and “ADHD coach vs therapist”. You read a few hopeful headlines, a couple of success stories, and at least one horror story. Instead of feeling clearer, your brain is now doing that familiar ADHD […]
New Year Resolutions and ADHD: Why Willpower Fails and What Actually Works
Feeling the excitement around new year resolutions is almost impossible to avoid; gym offers, “new you” posts, and productivity challenges everywhere. If you have ADHD, that same wave of new year resolutions can feel less inspiring and more like pressure, especially if you’re already juggling routines, energy, and focus. Maybe you’ve wondered why motivation seems […]
ADHD in Women: How Do I Know If I Should Get Assessed? Insights from Rebecca Wilson, Clinical Director at ADHD Certify
Many women spend years quietly wondering whether their difficulties are simply part of everyday life, a reflection of stress, or signs of anxiety rather than anything neurological. ADHD in women is often subtle, internalised, and masked, meaning it can be lived with for decades before anyone considers it as a possibility. My own experience of navigating these […]
ADHD and SAD: 7 Ways to Cope with the Winter Blues
Darker days, drained energy and endless festive hype can leave ADHD brains feeling flat, foggy and strangely invisible, even when surrounded by people. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, often worsening in winter, and it can interact with ADHD to intensify symptoms of ADHD and depression, dopamine […]
Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: ADHD Awareness and Inclusion
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (#IDPWD), observed on 3rd December, raises global awareness about the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with disabilities. Many readers may wonder how this day relates to neurodiverse conditions like ADHD. Recognising ADHD as a disability helps society understand the daily challenges individuals face in education, work, and […]
ADHD, Money and the “ADHD Tax”: Why Managing Finances Is So Hard (and What Actually Helps)
Money can feel chaotic when you live with ADHD. Many adults find themselves stuck in a cycle of late fees, impulsive spending and missed payments, even when they care deeply about staying on top of bills and debt. This is where the idea of the “ADHD tax” comes in, describing the hidden extra costs of […]
ADHD is Not Invisible: Recognising Neurodivergence During UK Disability History Month
Disability history month in the UK is an annual event that shines a light on the history, achievements, and ongoing struggles of disabled people, while raising understanding about the importance of creating a truly inclusive society. The 2025 theme, “Disability, Life and Death,” asks us to reflect on the realities that shape disabled lives and […]
ADHD and Substance Use: Coping Mechanism or Self-Destruction?
Many adults with ADHD struggle not only with attention but also with related challenges such as alcohol and drug misuse. According to the Adult substance misuse treatment statistics 2023 to 2024 report, published by the Department of Health and Social Care on 28 November 2024: More than 310,000 adults in England accessed treatment for issues […]
ADHD Crisis: NHS Slams Door on Thousands, Desperate Patients Left in Limbo!
NHS ADHD Services Shut Out New Patients as Crisis Deepens England is facing an unprecedented crisis in adult ADHD care, with NHS clinics closing their doors to new referrals and thousands left stranded on interminable waiting lists. A hard-hitting BBC investigation conducted by Vicki Loader, Nick Triggle, and Catherine Burns , published on 6 November […]
ADHD and Sleep in Children: Why Bedtime Feels So Hard (and How to Help)
It’s a familiar night at home, your child with ADHD begs for “one more story,” fidgets under the covers, and hours later still isn’t asleep. You wonder if it’s poor routine or something deeper. The truth is, the ADHD brain runs on a delayed clock, making it harder to switch off and rest. According to the NHS and NIHRfunded Southampton study, up […]