Rebecca
Loan
untangleADHD
Psychotherapist & Counsellor
ADHD Adults
ADHD Support for Adults
Living with ADHD as an adult can affect far more than attention and organisation. Many adults experience overwhelm, anxiety, procrastination, relationship difficulties, emotional exhaustion and a constant feeling of struggling to keep up with everyday life.
I offer both reflective ADHD counselling and practical executive functioning support for adults navigating these experiences.
Sessions can support:
• overwhelm and task paralysis
• procrastination and getting started
• emotional regulation
• anxiety and self-esteem
• organisation and daily structure
• work and relationship difficulties
• understanding patterns linked to ADHD
My approach combines practical ADHD tools with deeper reflective therapeutic work, helping adults untangle patterns, build self-awareness and develop strategies that work with - not against - the way their mind works.
What are symptoms of adult ADHD ?
ADHD symptoms in adults can include difficulties with attention, focus, organisation, procrastination, emotional overwhelm, impulsivity, restlessness, and managing everyday tasks.
Many adults with ADHD describe:
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struggling to get started
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feeling overwhelmed by daily responsibilities
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difficulty organising thoughts or tasks
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anxiety and overthinking
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forgetfulness or distractibility
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emotional sensitivity or frustration
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periods of hyperfocus alongside avoidance
ADHD does not look the same for everyone.
Some adults can appear highly successfull or capable externally, while privately struggling with overwhelm, exhaustion, anxiety, or difficulties managing daily life.
ADHD symptoms can affect:
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work
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relationships
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self-esteem
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emotional wellbeing
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time management
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everyday functioning
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mood, anxiety and depression
Many adults are diagnosed with ADHD later in life, after years of symptoms being masked or misunderstood or appearing in more subtle ways.
Symptoms may suddenly become more severe after life changes such as moving, taking on a new job, having a child or coming under more stress at work.
What are subtle signs of ADHD?
Many ADHD adults share similar quirks, traits and experiences that are not listed in the standard assessment. These subtle symptoms are equally as important to start recognising and making sense of.
In my therapy sessions with clients, we start to understand these interesting and subtle traits of ADHD - what they mean, where they are helpful and where they are causing problems.
See if any of these 50 subtle symptoms of ADHD feel familiar to you.
Do I need an ADHD Diagnosis?
You might now be wondering whether you want or need a clinical ADHD diagnosis. This is a completely individual choice, which can be influenced by many factors.
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How I feel about medical authorities and approaches
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My thoughts around 'having ADHD'
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Meeting other peoples needs
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The process, cost and time involved
For many people, this brings up new questions and mixed feelings.
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Will it change anything?
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Will I be pushed towards medication?
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Do I want a label?
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Who am I doing it for?
If you have been living with ADHD for many years, it can feel like a big step to take.
How do I get an ADHD Diagnosis?
Getting an ADHD diagnosis as an adult is an emotional and practical process which can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Especially when it requires sustained organisation, follow-through and navigating different systems with unfamiliar terminology.
Use the micro steps below and my ADHD friendly quides - to help keep on track.
Or read in more detail about getting an ADHD diagnosis in Singapore.
Step 1 : ADHD Self-Assessment
Many adults choose to start with a self-assessment - this is optional.
This can give you insight into how ADHD symptoms may be affecting your life and highlight which areas feel most challenging. It can also help you decide whether you would like to explore a clinical diagnosis further
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What do I do after my ADHD diagnosis ?
After an ADHD diagnosis, many people have a “So what now?” moment.
It is common in the days, weeks and months that follow to experience a mixture of thoughts, feelings and questions about what this means - and what, if anything, you want to do next.
While waiting for a diagnosis, considering medication, or simply beginning to understand ADHD, there are ways you can start supporting yourself straight away.
In my ADHD Support Sessions we can look at Executive Functioning Tools and other Holistic Resources to help you with specific daily problems.
How can Therapy help with ADHD ?
ADHD can affect many areas of life, from how you think and feel to how you manage work, relationships and day-to-day responsibilities.
Working with ADHD in therapy offers a space to make sense of your life and begin to understand how it shows up for you personally - not just in theory, but in your lived experience.
How what you have been through is impacting your work and home life today - also where it has shaped you and helped you achieve goals and successes.
In therapy with me, we focus on:
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understanding your patterns and experiences
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untangling underlying anxieties or blocks
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building practical strategies, skills and tools that feel realistic and sustainable for you
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solidifying your core sense of self and building esteem.
If you prefer to start with a short chat , I offer a free introductory call.
