ADHD Therapy
Providing support that embraces and respects the incredible diversity of neurotypes
Understanding ADHD and Embracing Neurodiversity
Living with ADHD can often feel like navigating a world where the rules weren’t made for you. The challenges are real and impactful, whether it's struggling with concentration, feeling overwhelmed by your environment, or facing judgment and isolation.
Without addressing these challenges, individuals with ADHD may find themselves struggling academically, socially, and professionally. The feeling of being misunderstood or sidelined can lead to isolation, decreased self-worth, and missed opportunities to thrive.
At Counselling & Co. in Oakville, we see ADHD not as a problem to be fixed but as a unique aspect of your neurodiversity to be understood and embraced. Our ADHD Therapy in Oakville is designed to help you love and accept yourself, build confidence, and navigate life with new strategies highlighting your strengths.
Common Symptoms of ADHD
Individuals with ADHD may experience:
Emotional reactivity and difficulty managing relationships
A sense of isolation or feeling rejected by peers
Difficulty concentrating and staying on task or focused in conversation
Feeling misunderstood
Challenges with problem-solving, time-management and organizing daily activities
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD),
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in brain activity that affect attention, impulsivity, and self-regulation. At Counselling & Co., we approach ADHD with neurodiverse affirming care, recognizing the unique strengths and challenges it brings.
Types of ADHD
Hyperactive & impulsive: Marked by quick or impulsive decisions and a hyperactive energy like fidgeting, lots of talking, struggles with self-control.
Inattentive: Marked by over rumination, difficulties in maintaining focus, organization, and following through on tasks.
Combined: A mix of both hyperactive and inattentive symptoms, making it the most common form of ADHD.
What to Expect from ADHD Therapy
Our therapy sessions in Oakville are tailored to help you:
Enhance communication
Work through emotional triggers and build resilience
Foster better relationships with parents, partners, and peers
Develop healthy habits and lifestyle changes that support your well-being
Advocate for support and accommodation in executive functioning and organization
Integrated client-centred approach
Held, seen and affirmed
What Does Working With An ADHD Therapist Look Like?
Our experienced ADHD therapists in Oakville are dedicated to meeting you where you are. Through understanding and empathy, we help you process emotional pain, unmask your neurodiversity, and celebrate your unique way of interacting with the world. Our holistic approach focuses on your strengths and how to leverage them rather than on limitations.
At Counselling & Co. in Oakville, we’re more than just a therapy practice; we’re a community that celebrates neurodiversity and empowers individuals with ADHD to live their best lives. Contact us today to start your journey.
FAQs
Do you provide assessment and medication management?
Our focus is on therapy and coaching. We do not provide assessments or medication management but can refer you to specialists when necessary.
What if I need accommodations during sessions?
Our therapists are open to working with clients to meet their sensory and learning style preferences. We also offer flexible "Walk & Talk" therapy sessions, allowing you to move freely and comfortably while engaging in therapy.
Are your therapists trained in working with ADHD?
Yes, our therapists bring a wealth of experience and training, including lived experience with neurodiversity, ensuring a deep understanding and effective support for our clients with ADHD.
Areas of Treatment
Self-esteem
Self-care
Increase independence and self advocacy
Mindfulness
Understand impulsivity
Acceptance and self love
Process a recent diagnosis
Find balance and structure
Perfectionism
Low self-worth, esteem & self-sabotage
Professional and/or workplace challenges
Managing difficult emotions
Coping skills
Stress management
Anxiety & depression
School stress
Highly sensitive persons
Difficult friendships
Grief and loss
Explore family of origin and attachment history
Parenting a child with ADHD
Process trauma
Therapists Available
Have you lost touch with yourself or loved ones?
Counselling & Co. is committed to providing therapeutic services that enrich your healing journey and quality of life. We provide a compassionate place to help you:
Feel seen and heard
Strengthen your emotional well-being
Repair your relationships