We try everything we can think of to make it go away. We try distracting ourselves, keeping busy, trying desperately not to think about it and not to feel it. But then it seems to happen more and more often. We feel like we’re free-falling, out of control of our minds and bodies. Living in fear of feeling anxious…

Grief seems to open the doors to endless advice from well-meaning friends and relatives. But sadly, our society has got it wrong. How can we make space for ourselves to grieve among so many strong opinions?

ADHD is such a personal thing that can affect people very differently. It is not just a spectrum from left to right - it is multi-directional, with so many different elements possible, all at different levels. This blog is about what it can feel like to have ADHD and how counselling can help to manage some of the difficulties that are common for people with ADHD. And yes, that includes me.

Watching someone we love go through mental health struggles can be incredibly painful. We desperately want to do something to help, but often feel disempowered and impotent in the face of their distress. So what can we do that will support them?