What we treat
A neurodevelopmental condition that impacts an individual's capacity for age-appropriate self-control.
ADHD symptoms typically fall into two main categories:
1. Inattention - making it hard to focus
2. Hyperactivity-impulsivity - making it hard to be calm and patient
Difficulty concentrating and focusing on tasks or play activities
Becoming bored with a task easily
Not listening when spoken to
Losing important items
Not paying close attention to detail
Making careless mistakes
Being easily distracted
Daydreaming
Trouble following through on instructions
Struggling with organisation
Fidgeting, tapping, or squirming
Inability to stay seated when expected
Running or climbing in inappropriate situations
Non-stop talking
Being impatient
Interrupting conversations or intruding on others
Acting before thinking
Talking excessively and blurting out answers
Difficulty waiting for one's turn
If you have any or all of these symptoms, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have ADHD, but it’s important to see a professional to get advice and support. Earlier is better, and online psychology like Someone.health is easy and quick to access no matter where you are.
Similar to autism and dyslexia, ADHD is part of a neurodivergent spectrum (this means the brain processes information differently to most people). It’s often associated with a condition diagnosed in children, but around two-thirds of children with ADHD continue to experience the same symptoms as they move into adulthood.
If you have ADHD, likely you will have problems regulating your emotions and alertness - often being restless and distracted. You will find it especially difficult to regulate your attention, behaviour, and emotions. Not surprisingly, you may struggle with recalling information in the moment, planning, problem-solving, self-reflection, self-monitoring, and self-soothing.
The impact of ADHD often extends to all aspects of life, affecting your ability to study or work and also disrupting home life, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. It’s also strongly associated with sleep disorders, anxiety disorders (including post-traumatic stress disorder), depression, and addictive behaviours (e.g. alcohol and drugs).
We don’t know the exact causes of ADHD. However, research suggests that both genetic and environmental factors play a role.
Some potential triggers and contributing factors include:
Genetics: ADHD tends to run in families.
Brain structure and function: Differences in certain brain areas and neurotransmitter levels may contribute to ADHD symptoms.
Environmental factors: Exposure to toxins (like lead) during pregnancy or early childhood may increase the risk of ADHD.
Premature birth or low birth weight
Maternal smoking, alcohol use, or drug use during pregnancy
Getting help from a ADHD psychologist will help effectively manage ADHD symptoms and improve overall wellbeing. Medication alone is not usually the best treatment for ADHD - a mixture of therapy and medication often provides the best approach. Psychologists can help identify and tackle the underlying causes of behaviour, leading to long-lasting improvements. Here are some ways Someone.health could help:
1. Psychoeducation - which is an educational process helping you understand the effects of PTSD, its symptoms, and evidence-based techniques for improving symptoms
2. Evidence-based therapies are commonly used, especially cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which can enhance coping mechanisms, organisational skills, and behaviour management.
3. Emotional support provides a safe space to express concerns and negative thoughts
4. Skill development, such as improved organisational skills, learning to manage uncontrollable feelings or behaviours as they occur
5. Relaxation and mindfulness training
6. Support system development which can help to build your own support system and self-care plan for future difficulties.
7. Continuous monitoring is important as ADHD can be quite dynamic, so regular adjustments to treatment plans are needed. Many people with ADHD lead fulfilled and successful lives. Getting the help you need to obtain and maintain this is often critical. Someone.health can provide you a safe place to start your journey.
Psychologists available online
Tell us what matters to you, compare suitable appointments and keep your care details in your patient profile.
Find an appointmentIt will not always be obvious and it could be gradual. But when you start feeling better, then that means that the therapy is working.
You'll also be able to see things more clearly as you progress with your talk therapy. Healing, however, is not always so clear-cut. There will always be ups and downs. If that happens, you can talk to your psychologist about your progress and be open with what you're feeling.
Australia has regulatory bodies to ensure we maintain consistent and high standards across the psychology profession.
Yes. They are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), listed with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and individually selected and monitored by Someone.health's expert clinical team.
Appointments are available immediately
Once you have signed up and we have verified your details, you can choose a psychologist who is available immediately. Our website displays in order of the first available appointment.
Only your GP or a psychiatrist can prescribe medication.
Medication can only be prescribed by medical doctors, which includes general practitioners (GPs) and psychiatrists.
If you need the services of a psychiatrist, please visit Call To Mind, a telehealth service specialising in psychiatry.