Counselling or psychotherapy can be such a useful way to work through past troubles and traumatic events. Talking to a stranger is a good way to process thoughts, memories and emotions. Good counsellors don’t give advice but rather ask pertinent questions to guide the client and help them explore their issues.
People with ADHD often live through traumatic events and emotional difficulties, sometimes in childhood and sometimes in later life. If these are denied or buried in the subconscious and not addressed, it can lead to anxiety, depression, insomnia, and substance abuse. Counselling and therapy can help us work out ways to address and heal from past events.
We don’t have a good system to support mental health in the UK, so we often have to pay for counselling. Organisations like Mind can offer advice and signposting. Finding and being able to afford a counsellor is not easy, but the process is invaluable and it’s well worth the effort.
I’ve had various counselling sessions over the years, and I really believe that these have helped my mental well-being and contentment. I’ve addressed childhood and adult issues and events and learned how to process memories and emotions. Most importantly I’ve learned how to let them go and free myself from the past.
