The effects of ADHD on life can be confusing and discouraging. Having a brain that is wired differently than those around you is often frustrating and heartbreaking.
Often ADHDrs struggle to motivate themselves, start/stay focused on what’s important, and succeed at their goals. Often they struggle with organisation, feel overwhelmed and frustrated.
With education, acceptance and skill development you will be able to make improvements and move forward.
COACHING & COUNSELLING COMBINED:
Coaching provides education, skills, strategies and support.
Counselling helps work through the anxiety, depression, relationship issues and low self esteem that are often caused by ADHD.
About Anna & ADHD
I discovered I had ADHD at the age of 35. After ongoing difficulties in the workforce I had decided to quit my job and head to university. For me, it happened during a psychology lecture on the topic. I realized why this square peg doesn’t fit in a round hole. It finally occurred to me why my work colleagues from my previous place of employment affectionately nicknamed me ‘Hurricane Redgrave’.
My discovery and subsequent diagnosis spurred me onto a road of discovery. I mentored youth with ADHD and wrote my Masters thesis on the topic. I was passionate about adults with ADHD who at the time got very little support in New Zealand. I joined an adult support group that was hopeless, so I joined the board of the NZ ADHD Association and got the ball rolling for adult services.
Discovering I had ADHD and how it impacted me, allowed me to recognize my strengths and accept my areas of weakness. From there I could work on what I was capable of changing, and outsource areas of difficulty. I am passionate about sharing what I’ve learned through my own journey and the experiences of the many others I have met along the way, to support people to make the changes they strive for.
I see ADHD as just one facet of my life. It does not define me. It does not control me. I am what I am, and what I am needs no excuses.
“Thank you...
For being so kind and patient (and funny!); for actually listening to me and believing me; for being straightforward with me; for letting me bring my dog; for not making fun of me and not trying to force me to do anything; for noticing when I’m getting stressed and letting me take a break; for advocating for me; for taking time out of your day for me; for not thinking I’m stupid or incompetent.
Thank You”
What Is ADHD or ADD?
ADHD stands for attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (whether the hyperactive component is evident or not). The ADD designation of attention deficit disorder is now wrapped into ADHD, even though you may not have the hyperactive component.
Usually, in order to be diagnosed with ADHD by a professional:
ADHD symptoms must have persisted for at least six months
Have been present before the age of 12 years (though there is some dispute about age of onset)
The symptoms must also be severe enough to disrupt work, study (if doing) and home life.
