ADHD Hypnotherapy
As a hypnotherapist with ADHD I understand the challenges that come not only with living with ADHD but also finding an effective solution to deal with this.
Many of the tools I introduce support emotional and mental wellbeing as well as creating a life that is affirmative and works better for you.
ADHD Support
ADHD Burnout
People with ADHD are 2.5x more likely to experience burnout than neurotypical, although there is good reason to believe it is much higher.
There are various reasons but a combination of lack or awareness of our own feeling and behaviour, increased stress, increased cognitive load, emotional dysregulation, sleep issues, all contribute.
I can support you to recognise the signs, create better strategies and recover from burnout.
Emotional Regulation
Although not officially in the diagnostic criteria there is a lot of research emerging that shows the problems with emotional regulation in people with ADHD. It can be difficult to self monitor and have awareness of our emotions until it is too late and we suddenly become overwhelmed by strong emotional reactions. Improving our awareness and making small changes to our life, coping strategies, can help to regulate.
RSD
Rejection sensitivity dysphoria is more common in ADHD than neurotypical population. It is an extreme response to the perception of personal rejection, and although not technically part of this an inflated sense of injustice.
It can be hard to move on from situations where you have felt rejected, and the emotional response can be extreme and feel very physical. It is associated with the lack of emotional regulation and so tools can help to manage this.
ADHD And Hormones
Although there is a lack of research in this area we now understand the connection between ADHD symptoms and hormones.
Symptoms become heightened and more difficult to manage with hormonal changes. Understanding this and having an awareness can help to take positive action to support these changes.
ADHD And School
School anxiety and issues are more common in neurodivergent children. There are several reasons for this, sensory differences, environments that are not ND adapted, friendships and social rules, differences in learning, physical stimming and behavioural differences, demand avoidance, lack of autonomy, interest based attention and focus, negative feedback or performance anxiety, overwhelm and burnout.
ADHD Brains
There are many differences in an ADHD brain, structurally, functionally and chemically. Many coping mechanisms are learnt through lack of a better understanding or opportunity to learn what is effective. Belief systems are developed though experiences and repetition, so many negative or untrue self beliefs can exist which influence how we feel and behave.
Better understanding can lead to more awareness. compassion, self-acceptance and improved habits and systems.
Does Hypnotherapy work for ADHD?
Research into the efficacy of hypnotherapy and ADHD is limited, it also depends on what 'success' looks like in therapeutic outcomes as many people with ADHD are looking for general support that is adapted and specific not just for ADHD but the individual. However, research has suggested that hypnotherapy can be more effective than other therapeutic approaches such as CBT. This is likely due to the subconscious work and working with the individuals best hopes alongside a calming and positive reframing of belief systems.
One research paper (linked here) showed that general wellbeing, anxiety, depression and ADHD symptom improvements were maintained after hypnotherapy, and self reported scores were higher with hypnotherapy than CBT.
Work with me for ADHD Support
There are several ways we can work together, we can focus on a specific aspect of ADHD that is causing you problems and create a plan of support, or we can take an overview of the current situation and work together to cover different techniques that will help you.
The most important aspect of successful management of ADHD is the personal awareness - what behaviours you default to, what triggers this, when it is more automatic, what you are currently doing to address it. Then the acceptance, many people feel that life would only be better if they were to remove this symptom or behaviour, and whilst that is entirely understandable we have to learn acceptance around who we are and in turn re-learn our self view, creating more positive and compassionate self talk. The final thing is to then take positive actions, looking at realistic outcomes and achievable and supportive systems to work with the ADHD as opposed to trying to remove it.
TESTIMONIALS
I had weekly sessions with Emma over the course of 3 months and it really helped with my ADHD and PTSD. Emma was always so compassionate and calming during our sessions and gave me so many ways to deal with overwhelming emotions in a more constructive way that will help each and every day. I can't thank you enough
I am in my late thirties and recently discovered that I have inattentive ADHD. Navigating life with a chaotic mind and self-doubt for so many years was incredibly challenging. However, meeting Emma has LITERALLY been a transformative experience.
Emma has helped me gain confidence in myself on a level I didn’t even know I needed. She has an incredible ability to understand and articulate thoughts that I believed were unique to me. Her empathetic and relatable approach makes me feel truly seen and understood.
For anyone with quirks like mine, Emma is the coach you need. She empowers you to grow and embrace your unique self. I cannot recommend her enough!