Counselling and Coaching

Many neurodivergent adults, including those with ADHD, autism, or AuDHD, face challenges such as being on time, starting tasks, and keeping track of personal belongings. These difficulties often stem from executive functioning challenges—a core aspect of neurodivergence.

At The AuDHD Social Worker, we help you understand and manage these challenges with:

• An executive function questionnaire to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• A personalised executive function management plan to address specific challenges unique to ADHD, autism, or AuDHD.
• Education on how executive functions impact daily life for neurodivergent individuals.
• Neuroaffirming strategies, exercises, and practical tips for managing executive dysfunction.
• Therapeutic interventions to address procrastination, task paralysis, and other common issues.
• Motivational strategies to help break free from perfectionism and achieve your goals.

Emotional regulation is an essential part of thriving as a neurodivergent individual. Understanding and supporting emotional needs can lead to greater self-acceptance and well-being.

We provide guidance on:

• What emotional regulation looks like for adults with ADHD, autism, or AuDHD.
• Understanding sensory needs and their impact on emotional well-being.
• Strategies for managing mood swings, including Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD).
• Addressing long-term effects of late-diagnosed or untreated neurodivergence.
• Unpacking unhealthy coping strategies, low self-esteem, and self-doubt.
• Exploring masking behaviours and practising radical self-acceptance.
• Tools for handling burnout and overcoming imposter syndrome.

 Living with ADHD, autism, or AuDHD means discovering what truly works for you. For many late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults, unlearning outdated beliefs and embracing unique strengths is crucial.

We help you:

• Embrace your neurodivergence by identifying the strategies that work best for you.
• Integrate research on executive functions for a comprehensive understanding.
• Conduct a sensory profile to assess and meet your sensory needs.
• Focus on simplicity and minimise additional tasks between sessions.
• Shift perspectives on productivity, valuing progress over perfection.
• Challenge toxic beliefs about discipline and guilt as motivation.
• Empower self-advocacy and promote a balanced, fulfilling life.

We offer comprehensive education and awareness for ADHD, autism, AuDHD, and neurodivergence on topics such as:

• Understanding executive functioning skills for neurodivergent adults.
• The link between dopamine and ADHD.
• How ADHD and autism impact emotions and mood regulation.
• Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and its effects.
• Navigating guilt and shame with a late neurodivergent diagnosis.
• How gender can influence neurodivergent presentations.
• Masking, self-acceptance, and neurodiversity-affirming support.
• The impact of productivity culture on neurodivergent individuals.
• Strategies for maintaining a career and relationships as a neurodivergent adult.
• Managing sensory sensitivities associated with ADHD and autism.

Do you feel like your goals, dreams, and ambitions are out of reach? Let us help you understand how your ADHD, autism, or AuDHD may be impacting your ability to achieve them.

We provide support to:

• Understand how neurodivergence affects goal-setting and achievement.
• Identify and clarify your personal goals.
• Set realistic and achievable goals tailored to your needs.
• Maintain accountability with regular check-ins and ongoing goal reviews.

 This list is not exhaustive—part of being neuroaffirming is prioritising your unique needs as our primary focus.

At The AuDHD Social Worker, our mission is to support neurodivergent adults in ways that work best for them, ensuring you receive the personalised care and guidance you deserve.