ADHD Counselling for Men
ADHD Counselling For Men
Being neurodivergent has its own unique set of skills and challenges.
Men with ADHD often don’t get the support they need and experience significant guilt, shame, stress and frustration.
Therapy provides a holistic approach to managing ADHD by addressing psychological, emotional and behavioural aspects of the condition. It empowers individuals with ADHD to develop skills, build resilience and improve their overall quality of life.
The first thing you need to understand is that ADHD can be both an amazing gift, as well as a significant source of unnecessary stress. When you try and explain your experiences to others, you may often find yourself feeling more alone and frustrated, and blame yourself for your “failures.”
How Therapy Supports Men with ADHD:
Skills Building:
Learn essential practical skills to effectively manage ADHD symptoms. Develop time management, organization, and prioritization techniques to enhance daily functioning and reduce feelings of overwhelm
Coping Strategies:
Discover powerful coping strategies to navigate impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity. Acquire valuable tools to handle various situations with greater ease and confidence.
Emotional Regulation:
Explore techniques to recognize and manage intense emotions associated with ADHD. Cultivate healthier responses to stress and frustration, fostering improved emotional well-being
Relationship Support:
Create stronger and more fulfilling relationships through our supportive therapy environment. Work on communication and empathy, enhancing connections with your loved ones.
How Men Can Focus on Their ADHD
Let Yourself Be Supported
People with ADHD often have very unique needs that need to be met in order for you to feel and operate at your best. Often when we're struggling, we forget or overlook those needs until we're in crisis mode. Understanding your own unique needs and being supported is how you move in the direction you want your life to go.
Let us help you figure out what those needs are and strategize to make them work for you. You deserve support.
Embrace Your Strengths
ADHDer's have so many unique skillsets that often go unrecognized. People with ADHD are often incredibly creative and make excellent entrepreneurs. They are often quick thinkers, amazing in a crisis, and know how to get from Point A to Point B in the quickest and most efficient way possible.
The challenge often times is we enjoy figuring out the puzzle way more than actually putting it together.
Let Go of False Narratives
Often times, before getting diagnosed with ADHD, we get blamed for everything! Then we often internalize the shame. You can do a complicated task in not time but when it comes to doing the dishes - it's a solid no. Letting go of the old false narratives is how you make room for the next chapter.
Learning more about ADHD and accessing your support can help with this. It's time to feel uplifted and supported.
The Impacts of Untreated ADHD:
Impacting Your Education
When ADHD is left untreated, it can make it difficult to focus on tasks, stay organized, and complete assignments. This can impact your academic performance, confidence, and study skills, affecting your educational journey.
Career Challenges
Untreated ADHD can pose challenges in the workplace, affecting your ability to concentrate, meet deadlines, and stay organized. This may lead to lower productivity, strained relationships at work, and limited career growth opportunities.
Your Personal Life:
The impulsivity and emotional regulation difficulties associated with untreated ADHD can strain personal relationships, leading to misunderstandings and conflicts. Building a strong support network is crucial for your emotional well-being and mental health.
What You Gain From Therapy
Enhanced Coping Skills:
Acquire practical coping strategies to manage ADHD symptoms effectively, leading to improved daily functioning and productivity.
Emotional Regulation:
Develop healthier emotional responses and increase self-awareness, fostering improved emotional well-being and self-compassion.
Improved Relationships:
Build effective communication skills and empathy, leading to stronger and more fulfilling relationships with loved ones.
Meet Your Therapist:
Raza Ahsan
Raza is an Occupational Therapist, Psychotherapist at Uplift Therapy for Men.
One of his focuses is supporting Men with ADHD by focusing on practical strategies to improve their daily functioning and overall quality of life. As an OT, Psychotherapist Raza can support you with:
Time Management
Routine Development
Sensory Regulation
Task Breakdown
Workplace Accommodations
Self-Care Strategies
Emotional Regulation
Self-Esteem Building
Stress and Anxiety Management
Social Skills Building
Goal Setting
Take the first step towards taking control of your life and make the most of our free 15-minute consultation.
“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?”
- Dr. Seuss
Are you having a difficult time?
We can help you clear your mind, feel happier and boost your confidence.