Are you an adult living with ADHD and finding certain aspects of everyday life difficult to manage? Perhaps you're struggling with stress, feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities or experiencing challenges in your relationships or working life.
I'm Sarel du Plessis, a registered counsellor based in Tauranga. I offer individual counselling for adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD, providing a supportive and non-judgemental space to explore the challenges you're experiencing.
My approach is personal and practical, focusing on your individual circumstances, strengths and the changes you would like to make.
Living with ADHD as an adult
ADHD can affect different areas of life, and everyone experiences it differently.
Some of the difficulties you may want to explore in counselling include:
- Feeling overwhelmed by daily responsibilities
- Difficulties with organisation and time management
- Procrastination and difficulty completing tasks
- Stress, anxiety and emotional overwhelm
- Challenges with concentration and maintaining focus
- Low self-esteem and frustration with yourself
- Relationship and communication difficulties
- Workplace challenges and career concerns
- Adjusting to a recent ADHD diagnosis
You may have been diagnosed recently or have been living with ADHD for many years. Either way, counselling can provide an opportunity to reflect on how ADHD affects your life and what kind of support would be helpful.
My approach to ADHD counselling
I believe that counselling should be tailored to the individual rather than following a fixed approach.
My work draws on Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Narrative Therapy, depending on your needs and circumstances.
Together, we can explore the difficulties you're facing, how these affect your wellbeing and relationships, and what you would like to change.
I focus on creating a respectful, confidential environment where you feel comfortable discussing your experiences without judgement.
We can also look at practical ways of managing everyday challenges, building on your strengths and developing greater confidence in your ability to navigate life's demands.
Understanding your strengths and challenges
Living with ADHD isn't only about the difficulties you experience. I believe it's equally important to recognise your individual strengths, interests and abilities.
In counselling, we can explore how you see yourself, the expectations you place on yourself and the influence these may have on your confidence and wellbeing.
My aim is to support you in developing greater self-understanding and finding approaches that work for your circumstances.
I provide counselling and emotional support for adults with an existing ADHD diagnosis. I do not offer ADHD diagnostic assessments.
Adult ADHD counselling in Tauranga and online
I offer face-to-face counselling from my private office in Tauranga, as well as online sessions via Microsoft Teams.
Whether you're finding everyday responsibilities overwhelming, struggling with workplace or relationship difficulties, or looking for support following an ADHD diagnosis, you're welcome to get in touch.
Would you like to know more or make an appointment? Please feel free to contact me.
Sarel
Registered Counsellor (NZAC)
