Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Understanding ADHD in Adults
The understanding and assessment of ADHD is often based on three key difficulties: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These are external traits and behaviours that other people notice. But these external symptoms don’t fully reflect the internal experiences and challenges people with ADHD face.
Beneath the surface, many struggle with things like time blindness, difficulty managing emotions, decision-making paralysis, and the exhaustion of constantly masking symptoms to fit in. Our ‘ADHD Iceberg‘ illustrates this clearly (see below): what see externally is often only the ‘tip of the iceberg’.
Elly and Fraser understand that ADHD is about more than just what’s visible on the outside. It’s the hidden, internal struggles that can have the biggest impact on daily life. You might feel overwhelmed by time slipping away or find it hard to even make simple decisions. These challenges are real, even if others can’t see them.
Living with undiagnosed ADHD can significantly impact:
Mental Health – Strong link to anxiety, depression, and other conditions.
Daily Life – Procrastination, forgetfulness, and difficulty managing tasks.
Relationships – Emotional struggles, impulsivity, and time management issues.
Work/Education – Challenges with focus, organisation, and task completion.
Our assessments reflect this understanding and explore beyond the standard diagnostic criteria. We focus on helping you understand not just what ADHD looks like on the outside, but how and why it impacts your life in the way it does. By recognising both the visible traits and the internal experiences, we aim to give you the clarity and support you need to manage ADHD and live the life you deserve.
