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ADHD Psychologist Sydney

Support that helps you work with your brain, not against it.

ADHD Therapy That Meets You Where You Are

ADHD Psychologist Sydney

ADHD is not a lack of effort or willpower. It is a different kind of brain.

Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be exhausting. Everyday tasks may feel harder to manage, and it can be difficult to stay organised, focused, or motivated. These challenges may affect work, study, relationships, parenting, and overall well-being. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by differences in attention regulation, impulse control, and executive function. It is not about trying harder. People with ADHD often try extremely hard, harder than their neurotypical peers and still struggle, because the strategies that work for most people do not work for an ADHD brain.

For many people, ADHD is about much more than distraction or forgetfulness, rarely occurring in isolation. It can impact self-esteem, contribute to anxiety and burnout, and create a sense of constantly falling behind despite trying hard to keep up.

Many people with ADHD reach adulthood without a diagnosis, particularly women and girls, whose presentations are often more internalised and less obvious than the hyperactive stereotype. Instead, they accumulate years of being labelled lazy, disorganised, or underachieving, internalising those messages as character flaws rather than recognising them as symptoms of an unmanaged neurological condition.

At FORME Psychology, our experienced psychologists provide ADHD-informed therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, in a warm, direct, and non-judgmental environment. Our goal is to help you better understand your unique strengths and challenges, develop practical coping strategies, and create meaningful, sustainable change. Sessions are available in-person in Sydney CBD and via telehealth across Australia.

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Why ADHD Therapy Matters

ADHD therapy isn’t about changing who you are. It’s about understanding how your brain works and finding approaches that support your unique needs, as ADHD looks different in every person.

Many people with ADHD spend years feeling frustrated by patterns they can’t seem to break. Therapy may help make sense of these experiences, reduce self-criticism, and build skills that often improve daily functioning and well-being.

Through therapy, you may learn strategies to:
  • Manage attention and focus challenges
  • Improve organisation and time management
  • Reduce overwhelm and procrastination
  • Navigate emotional ups and downs
  • Strengthen relationships and communication
  • Build self-confidence and self-understanding
  • Prevent or recover from ADHD-related burnout
  • Work with your strengths rather than constantly fighting against them
  • Understand ADHD-specific experiences, such as rejection sensitive dysphoria.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with ADHD for years, therapy aims to provide valuable support at every stage of your journey.

Who We Support With ADHD Therapy in Sydney

At FORME Psychology, we support people across the lifespan who are living with ADHD or exploring ADHD-related challenges. We love seeing new clients!

Children

We work with children experiencing difficulties with attention, impulsivity, emotional regulation, school demands, friendships, or self-esteem. Parent involvement is central to treatment, working closely with families and, where appropriate, schools and educators to support the best possible outcomes.

Adolescents

The teenage years often bring increasing academic, social, and emotional pressures. Therapy may help young people develop practical strategies while building confidence and self-understanding.

Adults

Many adults experience challenges with work, parenting, relationships, organisation, emotional regulation, and burnout. Many come to therapy after a late diagnosis or after years of underperforming and not knowing why. We provide a supportive space to explore these experiences and develop personalised strategies.
Our clinical psychologists also support people with conditions that sometimes appear with ADHD, like anxiety, depression, autism, mood disorders, and stress-related difficulties.

Get a Free Child ADHD Screening Questionnaire

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    How ADHD Coaching and Counselling May Help

    ADHD can affect many different areas of life, often in ways that aren’t immediately obvious to others.

    Our ADHD-informed therapy may help with:
    • Attention and concentration difficulties
    • Procrastination and task avoidance
    • Time blindness and time management challenges
    • Organisation and planning
    • Emotional regulation
    • Rejection sensitivity
    • Low self-esteem and self-criticism
    • Workplace or study challenges
    • Relationship and communication difficulties
    • Stress, overwhelm, and burnout
    • Anxiety and mood concerns
    • Navigating life after an ADHD diagnosis
    Every treatment plan is tailored to the person it’s designed for, focusing on the areas that are most important to them.

    This is not about a change in who you are, but supporting self understanding, reducing shame, and building long-term resilience.
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    Our Approach to ADHD Therapy in Sydney

    At FORME Psychology, we take a neurodiversity-affirming approach to ADHD testing and therapy.

    We recognise that ADHD is not simply a collection of symptoms to be ‘fixed’. It is a different way of experiencing and interacting with the world, often accompanied by unique strengths, creativity, insight, and ways of thinking.

    Therapy is collaborative, practical, and tailored to your individual goals. We draw on evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), the most extensively researched psychological treatment for ADHD, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Schema Therapy, where relevant to your needs.

    Approach How It Helps With ADHD
    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Adapted for ADHD, CBT targets unhelpful thinking patterns, shame, self-blame, all-or-nothing thinking and builds the executive function skills and behavioural strategies that address ADHD-specific difficulties directly.
    Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Builds psychological flexibility and helps people with ADHD reconnect with their values. Particularly useful for addressing the shame and self-blame for difficulties or differences.
    Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Provides concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and impulsivity, areas of particular difficulty in ADHD.
    Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT) Mindfulness adapted for ADHD focuses on building present-moment awareness and attention regulation. ADHD-adapted approaches are shorter, more active, and structured specifically for a brain that struggles with sustained stillness.
    Schema Therapy (ST) Addresses the deeply held beliefs about incompetence, failure, and inadequacy that develop after years of struggling with undiagnosed or unsupported ADHD. Especially helpful for adults carrying long-standing shame, along with related beliefs like not being good enough or needing constant approval from others.

    The ADHD Therapy Process

    Initial Consultation and Screening

    Pre-appointment questionnaires help us understand your ADHD presentation and any co-occurring concerns.

    We begin by exploring your concerns, goals, strengths, challenges, and personal circumstances. We identify how ADHD may be affecting your life and which support may be most helpful.

    Assessment (if required)

    If you have not yet received a formal ADHD diagnosis, an assessment may be conducted to understand your challenges and guide your therapy.

    A thorough clinical interview may cover your ADHD history, current presentation, and life impact. For children, parents are typically involved as a key source of information.

    Developing Practical Strategies

    We’ll focus on evidence-based tools and techniques tailored to your specific needs, challenges, and goals. As therapy progresses, we focus on strengthening sustainable coping strategies.

    These strategies may involve adapted CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness-based approaches, and Schema Therapy.

    Ongoing Support

    Therapy and guidance are flexible and collaborative, evolving alongside your needs and circumstances over time with a focus on long-term well-being.

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    Child and Adult ADHD Therapy Fees

    Fees are consistent with standard Clinical Psychology consultation rates, ensuring high-quality and professional care.

    Initial Clinical Assessment - (50 minutes):

    $320 per session (Approx. $170.95 after Medicare rebate)

    Ongoing Individual Therapy Session - (50 minutes):

    $300 per session (Approx. $150.95 after Medicare rebate)
    Medicare rebate: $149.05 per session

    Available to eligible clients with a valid referral and Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from their GP. Up to 10 rebated sessions per calendar year. No referral or Mental Health Care Plan is required to book an appointment at FORME Psychology.

    Meet Your Psychologist

    We encourage you to meet your psychologist and learn more about the people who will be conducting your therapy sessions.

    Dr Bernadette Maunick, DPsych (Clinical), MAPS

    Dr Bernadette Maunick is a registered Clinical Psychologist and a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS) and its College of Clinical Psychologists. Dr Maunick completed her Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) at Deakin University in Melbourne.

    Dr Maunick works with clients across the lifespan, supporting concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, trauma, burnout, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. She has experience across private and public mental health settings, including hospitals and private clinics.

    Drawing on evidence-based approaches, Dr Maunick creates a warm, collaborative space where clients can understand how past experiences shape the present and build practical skills for everyday life.
    Dr Bernadette Maunick

    Ongoing Support Beyond ADHD Therapy

    FORME Psychology provides therapy, assessments, and ongoing psychological support for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing challenges due to ADHD, as well as co-occurring conditions like autism. We are here to help you navigate life's challenges in a way that works and makes sense to you.

    Your ADHD Therapy Questions Answered

    No, you don’t need a formal ADHD diagnosis to work on your concerns in therapy. Many people seek practical support while exploring diagnosis or managing challenges that may be associated with ADHD. If you identify as having ADHD, suspect you may have ADHD, or have received a diagnosis and want practical support, you are welcome to book.
    In many cases, it may. Medication and therapy often complement each other. While medication may help some people manage certain symptoms, therapy may provide practical skills, strategies, and support for navigating daily challenges.
    Absolutely! Many adults seek therapy to understand their ADHD better, improve daily functioning, navigate workplace challenges, strengthen relationships, and reduce feelings of burnout or overwhelm. Many adults, particularly women, those with inattentive presentations, and those who masked effectively in structured school environments, receive their diagnosis in adulthood.
    Yes, young people may benefit significantly. Therapy takes a holistic approach and teaches critical, long-term skills that may support , emotional regulation, behavioural management, and everyday functioning. For children, we work closely with parents and, where appropriate, schools and educators. Parent involvement is a core part of effective work with younger children.
    An ADHD assessment is a diagnostic process that determines whether a person meets criteria for a diagnosis. ADHD therapy is the support that follows, developing strategies, addressing co-occurring conditions, and building the self-understanding to manage ADHD effectively. Both are available at FORME Psychology.
    No referral or Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) is required to book an appointment at FORME Psychology. However, a referral with a MHCP from your GP makes you eligible for a Medicare rebate of $149.05 per session, for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
    Rejection sensitive dysphoria is the intense, often overwhelming emotional pain that many people with ADHD experience in response to perceived rejection, criticism, or failure. It is widely recognised as one of the most impairing features of ADHD for many adults. While not yet a formal diagnostic category, it is understood as a specific and acute form of emotional dysregulation closely associated with ADHD, and significantly affects relationships and self-esteem.
    Time blindness is the difficulty many people with ADHD experience in accurately perceiving and managing time. Therapy helps by building external systems and strategies to compensate for the brain's difficulty with internal time perception.

    Recently Had an ADHD Assessment? Navigate the Next Steps With the Help of a Clinical Psychologist

    Living with ADHD can be challenging, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. With the right support, it’s possible to better understand yourself (or your child), develop practical strategies, and create meaningful change that supports your wellbeing.

    Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your child, FORME Psychology is here to help.
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