ADHD Counselling Services

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder mental health services

ADHD can touch every part of life—focus, organization, emotions, relationships, and self‑esteem. Our ADHD services provide a non‑judgmental, strengths‑oriented space to understand how your brain works, where you’re getting stuck, and what kinds of supports actually help. We work with children, youth, and adults to move beyond labels and into practical strategies that fit real‑world routines at home, school, and work.

We recognize that ADHD shows up differently for everyone. Some people struggle most with attention, follow‑through, and time management; others feel driven by internal restlessness, impulsivity, or big emotions that are hard to regulate. Many also live with co‑occurring concerns such as anxiety, depression, or learning challenges, or they may have gone years without a diagnosis, internalizing criticism as “laziness” or “not trying hard enough.” Our clinicians take time to understand the fuller picture of your strengths, cultural context, and challenges.

Therapy focuses on building skills and systems, not just “trying harder.” Together, we work on practical tools for planning and organization, emotional regulation, and communication in relationships, while also addressing shame, burnout, and perfectionism that often accompany ADHD. Over time, many people find they can structure their days more effectively, advocate for what they need, and relate to themselves with more understanding and confidence.

Types of symptoms affiliated with ADHD

• Difficulties with sustained attention (e.g., losing track during conversations, meetings, or schoolwork).
• Trouble with organization, planning, and time management, including procrastination, missed deadlines, and frequently feeling “behind.”
• Forgetfulness in daily activities, such as appointments, tasks, or where items were placed.
• Restlessness and fidgeting, feeling “on the go,” or struggling to sit still when expected.
• Impulsivity, such as interrupting, speaking without thinking, or making quick decisions that are later regretted.
• Emotional intensity and rapid mood shifts, including frustration, irritation, or overwhelm that feels hard to control.
• Difficulty starting tasks, especially those that feel boring, complex, or open‑ended, even when they are important.
• Tendency to “hyperfocus” on certain activities or interests while struggling with other responsibilities.

Most common treatment modalities

• ADHD‑focused individual counselling and coaching to build practical systems for planning, prioritizing, organizing, and following through on tasks in everyday life.
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to challenge unhelpful beliefs (“I’m lazy,” “I always fail”) and develop skills for breaking tasks into steps, managing worry, and dealing with setbacks.
• Skills‑based and executive functioning work that targets time management, working memory supports, routines, and environmental modifications (for example, visual reminders, checklists, and cueing systems).
• Emotion regulation approaches (often drawing from DBT‑informed tools) to help manage frustration, rejection sensitivity, conflict, and impulsive reactions.
• Psychoeducation for individuals and families to better understand ADHD, reduce shame and blame, and improve communication and collaborative problem‑solving at home and school/work.
• Collaboration with other professionals (such as physicians, schools, and workplaces) to support medical treatment when appropriate and to advocate for accommodations and supports.

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Recommended Practitioner(s)

• Farhat Shabbir RSW, MSW | fcounsellor4@gmail.com | Book an appointment 
• Nora Anderson RP, MA, Ph.D. (c) | nanderson@aworie.com | Not accepting new clients
• Helena Kovač RP, MA | hkovač@gmail.com | Not accepting new clients