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ADHD Counselling and Therapy for Better Focus and Well-being

ADHD counselling and therapy for adults & children. Find an ADHD therapist to counsel with impulsivity, manage ADHD symptoms & embrace neurodiversity.

Could ADHD Counselling Help You or Someone You Care About?

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Do you or someone close to you often struggle with attention, inattention, or time management, even when trying your best?

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Do impulsive behaviour, hyperactivity, or forgetfulness make school, work, or daily routines more challenging?

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Have these patterns affected self-esteem, relationships, or everyday life, making you wonder if ADHD could be the cause?

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If any of these felt familiar and you answered ‘yes,’ help is here for people with ADHD. Many people with ADHD feel frustrated or overwhelmed by these struggles. ADHD therapy and counselling can help individuals understand their thought patterns, manage symptoms, and learn practical strategies through CBT, mindfulness, ADHD coaching, or working with a registered psychotherapist or counsellor specializing in ADHD.

ADHD counselling isn’t just about managing symptoms — it’s about feeling supported and building confidence. With a personalized treatment plan and guidance from counsellors, children and adults can improve their lives and develop skills to navigate ADHD while strengthening mental health and self-esteem.

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ADHD Counselling for Daily Life and Personal Growth

Living with ADHD can make attention, focus, and daily routines feel challenging. Adults and children with ADHD often struggle with forgetfulness, impulsive behaviour, and low self-esteem, which can affect work, school, and mental health. Therapy for ADHD helps individuals identify strategies, manage symptoms, and make lifestyle changes that support personal growth.

Our ADHD counsellors, registered social workers, and psychotherapists use cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, psychotherapy, ADHD coaching, and occupational therapy to help clients improve attention and focus, manage hyperactivity, and develop practical skills. With support from counselling services, individuals with ADHD can navigate daily challenges, build confidence, and address their unique needs in a structured, supportive way.

Finding Support Through ADHD Counselling

Ethan, a young adult with ADHD, often found everyday tasks at work and school overwhelming. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder made it difficult for him to focus, stay organized, and remember important details. Like many people with ADHD, he was easily distracted, forgetful, and struggled with low self-esteem, which affected his mental health and confidence. He needed guidance to manage the challenges of ADHD and find practical ways to stay on track.

He first joined support groups, connecting with others who shared lived experiences of ADHD, which helped him feel less alone. He then tried online therapy with the same ADHD counsellor, a service offered virtually across Ontario, before transitioning to in-person sessions. These steps allowed him to work on strategies to manage inattention, impulsive behaviour, and hyperactivity disorder, while developing skills to improve focus and self-management in work or school.

Through ADHD counselling, Ethan learned practical strategies using cognitive-behavioural approaches, psychoeducation, and structured treatment plans. Therapy helped him develop skills to manage his symptoms, strengthen his self-esteem, and address mental health concerns. ADHD coaching and guidance from specialists supporting neurodivergent clients also helped him apply these strategies in daily life.

Over time, counselling helped Ethan feel more in control and confident. By building skills to manage attention and focus, embrace his neurodivergent strengths, and navigate the challenges of ADHD, he experienced personal growth and improved overall well-being. Therapy can help adults with ADHD like Ethan manage their symptoms and live more balanced, empowered lives.

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Free 20-minute Consultation 

Find the Right Counsellor for You 

Our Matching Consultant understands the importance of finding the right combination of personality and therapeutic technique to meet your specific needs. They will listen, guide you through your options, and help match you with the ideal counsellor. This session is your opportunity to ask questions and ensure a customized care path that’s tailored for you. 

A Step-by-Step Approach to ADHD Counselling Success

For many adults with ADHD, managing attention, focus, and impulsive behaviour can feel overwhelming. People with ADHD often struggle with forgetfulness, inattention, or difficulty staying organized. ADHD counselling can also help improve these challenges by providing personalised strategies and support, helping clients across Ontario regain control over their daily life and boost self-confidence.

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Intake Phase

During intake, counsellors review symptoms of ADHD and conduct ADHD assessments if needed. This phase identifies challenges in work, school, and everyday routines, helping create a cost-effective plan tailored to each adult ADHD client’s unique needs.

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Discovery Phase

Clients explore how neurodivergence, learning disabilities, and thought patterns affect behaviour. Techniques such as DBT and cognitive-behavioural approaches are introduced to support individuals in managing symptoms and developing practical skills for daily life.

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Working Phase

In this phase, clients practice strategies in real situations, learning how to stay focused, manage impulsive behaviour, and reduce forgetfulness. Counsellors provide guidance to help improve attention and build confidence in work, school, and personal life.

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Check-In Phase

Progress is reviewed, and strategies are adjusted to ensure clients continue improving. This phase focuses on reinforcing skills and supporting ongoing management of ADHD symptoms.

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Follow-Up Phase

Follow-up ensures long-term success, helping adults with ADHD maintain the strategies they’ve learned, continue personal growth, and manage challenges confidently in daily life.

Where to Access Our ADHD Counselling Services

Family TLC provides ADHD counselling for children and adults, either in-person at convenient locations or through online therapy sessions available across Ontario. Whether struggling with forgetfulness, inattention, or managing daily routines, these sessions offer practical strategies and compassionate support, helping clients feel understood, build confidence, and better manage their ADHD in everyday life.

Our Physical Locations:

  • Barrie: 160 Bradford Street, Barrie, Ontario L4N 3B5
  • Newmarket: 17070 Yonge Street, Unit 209, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 8Z4
  • Orillia: Unit 2A 349 West Street N, Orillia, Ontario L3V 5E1

Our Services are Available Across Ontario:

Our online services are available for customers in Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, London, Markham, Vaughan, Kitchener, Windsor, Richmond Hill, Burlington, Oakville, St. Catharines, Barrie, Guelph, Waterloo, Newmarket, Niagara Falls, Orillia, and all of Ontario.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Finding the right ADHD therapist can make a big difference for neurodiverse clients.

Experience and Specialization: It’s important to choose a therapist who truly understands ADHD and the challenges people with ADHD often face.

Approach and Techniques: Effective therapy for ADHD can also include strategies to manage impulsive behaviour and the inability to sustain attention.

Connection and Comfort: Feeling heard and supported is essential so clients feel confident sharing their experiences and practising new skills.

ADHD therapy helps people with ADHD build practical skills to handle behaviours that can be frustrating or disruptive.

Behavioural Insights: Therapists help clients identify patterns in their actions, including impulsivity and hyperactivity, and understand how ADHD makes it difficult to manage them.

Skill Building: Therapy teaches strategies to improve focus, time management, and emotional regulation.

Supportive Guidance: With ongoing support, clients gain confidence in handling behaviours and navigating daily life.

Different approaches work for different needs, reflecting the unique experiences of neurodiverse clients.

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Helps clients understand thought patterns and behaviours linked to ADHD symptoms.

ADHD Coaching: Offers practical, hands-on strategies for attention, organization, and completing tasks.

Combined Approaches: Personalized plans support clients with ADHD, including struggles like the inability to sustain attention, tailoring therapy to their specific needs.

A personalized treatment plan ensures therapy fits the client’s unique challenges of ADHD.

Assessment: ADHD assessments highlight symptoms, including forgetfulness, distractibility, and impulsive behaviour.

Tailored Strategies: Therapists focus on approaches that help improve attention, organization, and coping skills.

Ongoing Support: Plans are regularly reviewed to adapt to progress, ensuring therapy remains effective and meaningful.

Therapy provides tools to make everyday life easier and more manageable for people with ADHD.

Skill Development: Clients learn strategies to sustain attention, plan tasks, and manage time effectively.

Behavioural Support: Therapy helps with impulsivity, hyperactivity, and behaviours that ADHD can also affect.

Everyday Application: These skills are applied in work, school, and home, helping clients feel more in control and confident.

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free 20-minute matching consultation

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