Adult ADHD Coaching, Psychotherapy and Counselling in London

Can't get on top of life no matter how hard you try?

Struggle daily with lack of focus, impulsive behaviour, and disorganisation, and worried you are one of the ten per cent of British adults now thought to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? (1). Or already have a diagnosis, but still constantly frustrated with the daily ADHD-related challenges you face? 

Time to thrive despite adult ADHD?

Our highly trained and experienced ADHD therapists and ADHD coaches help you learn the tools that can make a real difference to your career, relationships, and life in general. 

Call us today or complete our online booking form now to have a confidential first session in Harley Street, London Bridge, or the City of London. We look forward to helping you. 

Isn't medication enough? 

Medication can help you focus, and makes an invaluable difference for many adults living with attention deficit disorder. But we understand that it is not for everyone. Nor does a prescription address the many side effects of having ADHD, or troubleshoot the coping mechanisms you've developed over the years that might actually be holding you back. 

Treating ADHD with therapy, on the other hand, can. As a sole treatment pathway or a perfect complement to any medication you are taking, ADHD therapy helps you to:

• manage anxiety and depression 
• improve your relationships 
• get on top of time management problems
• lower impulsiveness
• raise low self-esteem
• finally achieve your goals
  

Is it really adult ADHD?  

If you don't yet have a diagnosis, but would like to explore your symptoms before booking with a psychiatrist, working with a coach, counsellor or psychotherapist who understands ADHD can be another route forward.

Over the course of several sessions you can discuss your concerns, looking at how your symptoms match the signs of ADHD. These can include lack of focus and hyperfocus, disorganisation, impulsivity, emotional difficulty, and hyperactivity. If your therapist sees fit, he or she can then refer you to a psychiatrist. 

Been to a psychiatrist already, but were told you do not qualify for a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Yet convinced you have the symptoms? An ADHD coach can work with you on those symptoms regardless. 

Read more about the symptoms of adult attention deficit disorder and getting a diagnosis on our ADHD treatment page, and in our Guide to ADHD. 

For more on symptoms in young people, see our child ADHD page. 

ADHD Coaching, Counselling and Psychotherapy - the Harley Therapy™ approach

Unlike other forms of psychotherapy and counselling that centre around helping you have insights about yourself, the "skills-based therapies" recommended for ADHD focus on teaching you coping skills. You will learn new ways of thinking and acting that mean you feel in charge of your life again. ADHD Coaching Therapy includes: 

• cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
• acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

CBT, in particular, has been proven by research to improve management of ADHD in both clients who are taking medication and those who were not. (2)

ASK US A QUESTION

ARE YOU A JOURNALIST WRITING ABOUT THIS TOPIC?

If you are a journalist writing about this subject, do get in touch - we may be able to comment or provide a pull quote from a professional therapist.

Click here to confirm you are a journalist

Further reading on adult ADHD 

• Quiz - Do You Have ADHD? 
• "I couldn't Focus On Anything": An ADHD Case Study
• I assumed it was all my fault: Adults dealing with undiagnosed ADHD
  
• ADHD Treatment
• Myths about ADHD in Adults
• Adult ADHD - Do You Have It?

(1) McManus S, Bebbington P, Jenkins R, Brugha T. (eds.) (2016) Mental health and wellbeing in England: Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey 2014. Leeds: NHS Digital. https://files.digital.nhs.uk/pdf/q/3/mental_health_and_wellbeing_in_england_full_report.pdf

(2) Lopez P, Torrente F, Ciapponi A, Lischinsky A, Cetkovich-Bakmas M, Rojas J, Romano M, Manes FF. Cognitive-behavioural interventions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2018, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD010840. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010840.pub2

TRUSTED SOURCE

NHS

The NHS (National Health Service) is the UK's government run medical service. Their website is written and reviewed by medical experts.

Trusted source determination factors

Go to source

Source overview on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Health_Service

Source 'about organisation' page: https://www.england.nhs.uk/get-involved/nhs/

Source reputable overview: https://fullfact.org/health/what-is-the-nhs/

report link broken or inaccurate

TRUSTED SOURCE

The UK Council for Psychotherapy

The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is the UK’s leading organisation for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. It regulates and registers trained and trainee counsellors.

Trusted source determination factors

Go to source

Source overview on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_Council_for_Psychotherapy

Source 'about organisation' page: https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/about-ukcp/

Source reputable overview: https://anlp.org/knowledge-base/ukcp

report link broken or inaccurate

TRUSTED SOURCE

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) is an association for UK-based counselling professionals. It supports practitioners, enabling them to provide a better service.

Trusted source determination factors

Go to source

Source overview on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Association_for_Counselling_and_Psychotherapy

Source 'about organisation' page: https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-us/about-bacp/

Source reputable overview: https://www.professionalstandards.org.uk/what-we-do/accredited-registers/find-a-register/detail/british-association-for-counselling-psychotherapy

report link broken or inaccurate

TRUSTED SOURCE

The BBC

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the UK’s national radio and TV broadcaster. It’s the world’s largest, with 35,402 staff and 28 operating languages.

Trusted source determination factors

Go to source

Source overview on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC

Source 'about organisation' page: https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc

Source reputable overview: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/bbc

report link broken or inaccurate

TRUSTED SOURCE

MIND

Mind is a mental health charity covering England and Wales. It offers support to people with mental health problems and lobbies local and national governments.

Trusted source determination factors

Go to source

Source overview on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_(charity)

Source 'about organisation' page: https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/

Source reputable overview: https://www.mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/organisation/mind/

report link broken or inaccurate

TRUSTED SOURCE

Turning Point

Turning Point is a UK charity and social enterprise which works in the mental health, learning disabilities, substance abuse, criminal justice and employment areas.

Trusted source determination factors

Go to source

Source overview on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turning_Point_(charity)

Source 'about organisation' page: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/about-us.html

Source reputable overview: https://amhp.org.uk/member/turning-point/

report link broken or inaccurate

TRUSTED SOURCE

The Mental Health Foundation

The Mental Health Foundation is a UK charity which helps people to understand, protect and improve their mental health.

Trusted source determination factors

Go to source

Source overview on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_Health_Foundation

Source 'about organisation' page: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us

Source reputable overview: https://www.mhinnovation.net/organisations/mental-health-foundation

report link broken or inaccurate

TRUSTED SOURCE

Young Minds

Young Minds is a UK charity which works to improve the mental health of children and young people by providing appropriate support and resources.

Trusted source determination factors

Go to source

Source overview on Wikipedia:

Source 'about organisation' page: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/about-us/

Source reputable overview: https://workforgood.co.uk/charities/youngminds/

report link broken or inaccurate

TRUSTED SOURCE

Wikipedia

Wikipedia is an online encyclopaedia that’s written and maintained by a global volunteer community. It’s the largest-ever reference work and receives 1.7 unique visitors monthly.

Trusted source determination factors

Go to source

Source overview on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia

Source 'about organisation' page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:About

Source reputable overview: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Wikipedia

report link broken or inaccurate

Cite this Page

CITE THIS PAGE

MLA

Harley Therapy Ltd. “ADHD therapy in London • ADHD coach in London • Harley Therapy™”. Harley Therapy, 15 Sep. 2021, https://www.harleytherapy.co.uk/adhd-therapy-london.htm. Accessed 18 Sep. 2021.

APA

Harley Therapy Ltd. (2021, September 15). ADHD therapy in London • ADHD coach in London • Harley Therapy™. Retrieved from https://www.harleytherapy.co.uk/adhd-therapy-london.htm

CHICAGO

Harley Therapy Ltd. "ADHD therapy in London • ADHD coach in London • Harley Therapy™." Last modified September 15, 2021. Accessed September 18, 2021. https://www.harleytherapy.co.uk/adhd-therapy-london.htm.

ADHD therapy helps with:

• can't finish things or achieve goals
• disorganisation
• emotional difficulty and impatience
• hyper focus at wrong moments
• inability to focus 
• impulsive behaviour like overspending
• low self-esteem
• poor prioritising
• procrastination
• turbulent relationships.

Click for Child ADHD Therapy