
Living with ADHD can be overwhelming, frustrating, and often misunderstood — especially if you’ve spent years masking, compensating, or feeling like you’re always “too much” or “not enough.” At Auckland Counselling Clinic, we offer specialised ADHD counselling for adults, teens, and children that moves beyond coping tips. We help you truly understand how your mind works — and how to work with it, not against it.
ADHD isn’t a lack of discipline or willpower — it’s a different way of processing the world. You may be juggling racing thoughts, sensory overwhelm, forgotten tasks, emotional outbursts, or inconsistent motivation. You might excel in some areas and struggle deeply in others. Over time, this can erode your confidence and lead to anxiety, burnout, or even depression. But ADHD is not your fault — and you don’t have to keep figuring it out alone.
At Auckland Counselling Clinic, we provide ADHD-specific counselling that helps you make sense of the chaos. We understand the real-world challenges — from missed deadlines and strained relationships to executive dysfunction and emotional spirals. We help you build strategies that work with your unique brain wiring while addressing the emotional toll of being misunderstood or misdiagnosed. This isn’t generic therapy — it’s care designed with ADHD in mind.
People with ADHD often carry years of internalised criticism. You might have been told you’re lazy, disorganised, or disruptive — when in reality, your brain simply works differently. These messages can lead to shame, people-pleasing, avoidance, or perfectionism. Left unaddressed, ADHD symptoms can negatively impact your work, relationships, identity, and self-worth — especially when it co-occurs with anxiety or depression.
ADHD-focused counselling helps you understand your unique strengths and challenges. It teaches practical, achievable ways to regulate emotion, manage overwhelm, set boundaries, and create systems that stick. But beyond the tools, it also provides emotional validation — a safe space where your experience makes sense. When your brain is finally understood instead of criticised, everything starts to shift. Confidence grows. Self-trust returns. And progress becomes possible.
We start by getting to know you — not just your diagnosis or your difficulties. Our ADHD-informed therapists are warm, relatable, and practical. We help you identify your executive functioning patterns, emotional responses, and mental habits. From there, we co-create a support plan tailored to your goals — whether that’s improving daily routines, managing emotional triggers, navigating work or school, or building stronger relationships.
Using approaches like CBT, DBT skills, psychoeducation, and strengths-based coaching, we empower you to build momentum without shame or burnout. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have known for years, counselling gives you the structure, support, and mindset shifts needed to thrive — not just survive. We also support parents of children with ADHD and teens navigating their identity and independence with sensitivity and skill.
We specialise in neurodiversity — not just as a checkbox, but as a core part of how we work. Our team stays up to date on ADHD research, tools, and lived experience. We know how to adapt sessions for wandering attention, emotional intensity, or variable energy levels — and we don’t pathologise your process. We welcome it.
Whether you're looking for tools, understanding, or long-term support, we provide care that actually fits your life. In-person and Zoom options mean you can access support in a way that suits your pace. No judgment. No pressure. Just therapists who get it — and are here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
We support people dealing with anxiety, stress, grief, relationship challenges, low self-worth, emotional overwhelm, ADHD, addiction, and more. Whatever you're going through, you don't have to face it alone — we’re here to help you find the way forward. Visit the Our Services page in the menu above to see a more thorough list of our services.
We support individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, emotional burnout, self-worth, anger, addiction and more. You name it, we've helped people overcome it. Whatever you're facing, we're here to help you move forward.
Yes — we work with individuals, couples, and family groups. Whether you're navigating personal struggles, relationship concerns, or parenting stress, our counselling adapts to your situation.
Getting started is easy. Simply book online, choose your time, and we’ll take care of the rest. No referral or lengthy process needed — just one step to begin.
No referral is required. You can book with us directly — no GP note or paperwork needed.
You’ll meet with a counsellor in a safe, confidential space to explore what’s going on for you. You set the pace, and we guide with compassion and insight — no pressure, just support.
All prices are listed on our online booking form.
You can pay securely online via credit/debit card. Payment options are available at the time of booking.
Payment is made at the time of booking to secure your spot. If you have any questions, our team can help.
Usually same day. We keep our wait times low so you can access support when it matters.
We don’t offer counsellor selection by gender or individual preference. All of our counsellors are professionally trained, highly experienced, and equipped to support people from all walks of life — from age 7 to 100. You’ll be matched with a qualified member of our team who’s well-prepared to help with whatever you’re facing.
Yes — we offer secure video sessions via Zoom. It’s a flexible option that fits around your lifestyle.
Absolutely. Your sessions and personal details are 100% confidential and handled in accordance with strict privacy guidelines.
That’s okay — we understand. You’re welcome to reach out with questions before making a decision. There’s no pressure — just helpful info.
Yes. These are some of the most common reasons people come to us. We provide proven strategies, practical tools, and emotional support tailored to you.
Absolutely. Whether things feel tense, disconnected, or uncertain, counselling can help you and your partner communicate, reconnect, and move forward together.
Finally understanding myself changed everything. Focus, calm, and clarity — it’s like night and day.
No more guessing games. The process was smooth, fast, and I finally got real answers.
I spent years blaming myself. The assessment made me realise I wasn’t broken — just wired differently.
Quick, professional, and life-changing. I wish I’d done this ten years ago.
The clarity gave my relationship a second chance. We both understand so much more now.
From burnout to balance. The tools and guidance have helped me feel like myself again.
My son’s teachers finally saw what we were dealing with. This assessment changed his whole path.
I was misdiagnosed for years. This was the first time someone actually listened.
The support didn’t stop after the diagnosis. That’s what made all the difference.
The process was easy and gave me relief I didn’t know I needed. Everything just made sense.