Support for
Understanding your ADHD is the first step toward diagnosis and support.
Assessments, therapy, and practical strategies for children, adolescents, and adults living with ADHD.
Key information you should know
- ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition — it's not a character flaw or lack of willpower.
- A formal psychological assessment provides a clear diagnosis and informs treatment planning.
- Therapy alongside any medication helps build practical strategies for daily life.
Signs you might benefit from adhd support
- Difficulty sustaining attention on tasks, especially those that aren't immediately engaging
- Frequently losing things, forgetting tasks, or missing appointments
- Impulsivity — acting before thinking, interrupting others, or difficulty waiting
- Hyperactivity — restlessness, difficulty sitting still, always 'on the go' (more common in children)
- Inattentive symptoms without hyperactivity (often missed, particularly in girls and women)
- Emotional dysregulation — intense feelings, frustration, or mood swings
How therapy can help with adhd
ADHD affects attention, impulse control, organisation, and emotional regulation. Many adults are diagnosed later in life after years of feeling misunderstood or underperforming despite effort.
Therapy and assessment pathways at Succoris are neurodivergent-aware. Support may include understanding your profile, building systems that work for your brain, and addressing anxiety or mood difficulties that often sit alongside ADHD.
Psychologists who support adhd
12 psychologists with experience in adhd.
Accepting new clientsBook with AlisonAlison Cole
Psychologist
Alison provides a warm, supportive and collaborative therapeutic approach, creating a safe space where clients feel heard, understood and empowered to work towards meaningful change.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Accepting new clientsBook with BandaiBandai Choi
Clinical Psychologist
Bandai supports individuals across the lifespan with a thoughtful and empathetic approach. He works collaboratively with clients to address complex challenges, tailoring therapy to each person's unique needs.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Accepting new clientsBook with BeauDr Beau Gamble
Psychologist & Clinic Manager
Beau is a warm, thoughtful, and experienced psychologist. He brings genuine curiosity to the people he works with, and takes a patient, collaborative approach to therapy.
Works from Succoris Joondalup
Accepting new clientsBook with WarwickDr Warwick Hosking
Clinical Psychologist
Warwick has several years' experience working with adolescents and adults in a range of settings. He takes a client-centred, empathic and compassionate approach to building rapport and trust with his clients.
Works from Succoris Bendigo
Grace Crowley
Clinical Psychologist & Assessment Liaison
Gracie is a clinically endorsed and AHPRA-registered Clinical Psychologist. She works with clients across the lifespan (ages 8 and above) with a strong passion for supporting people who have experienced complex trauma.
Works from Succoris Bendigo
Accepting new clientsBook with LianaLiana Harris
Psychologist
Liana provides a gentle and supportive approach, helping clients work through emotional and interpersonal challenges. She works collaboratively with individuals to create a safe and compassionate space.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Maddy Stenlake
Psychologist & Clinic Manager
Madeleine works integratively with adults supporting a wide range of psychological presentations with care and clarity.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Accepting new clientsBook with MalwinaMalwina Patton
Psychologist
Malwina provides a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. She works with individuals across the lifespan, helping people make sense of their experiences and move towards meaningful change.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Melanie Shannon
Child & Adolescent Psychologist
Melanie is a child and adolescent psychologist specialising in early intervention. With experience across schools, hospitals, and private practice, she enjoys working collaboratively with children, their families, and the wider network of care.
Works from Succoris Bendigo
Accepting new clientsBook with SamanthaSamantha Lintott
Clinical Psychologist
Samantha offers a warm, non-judgemental space for children, adolescents, and adults. She supports clients to navigate emotional and interpersonal challenges using evidence-based, collaborative approaches.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Accepting new clientsBook with SumairaSumaira Yousaf
Psychologist
Sumaira Yousaf is a registered General Psychologist with extensive international clinical experience across Australia and the UAE. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a warm, strengths-focused approach.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Tempanie Thomas
Provisional Psychologist
Tempanie has experience working with a diverse range of people seeking support for a variety of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and age-related transitions.
Works from Succoris Bendigo
Common questions about ADHD
What is ADHD?
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, activity levels, and impulse control. It is not a matter of laziness or lack of effort. It often looks different across ages and individuals, and in adults it can show up as difficulty with focus, organisation, time management, and restlessness. Many people live with ADHD for years before it is recognised, and support can make a real difference to daily life.
How do I know if I or my child might have ADHD?
Common signs include ongoing difficulty sustaining attention, being easily distracted, forgetfulness, restlessness, and acting before thinking, in a way that affects school, work, or relationships. These traits are present in everyone at times, so what matters is how persistent they are and how much they interfere with daily life. A psychological assessment can clarify what is happening and whether ADHD is part of the picture, often alongside input from your GP.
How is ADHD assessed and supported?
A comprehensive psychological assessment gathers your history, uses standardised questionnaires, and considers other factors that can look similar, such as anxiety or sleep difficulties. The result is a clear picture and practical recommendations. Support may include therapy to build strategies for focus, organisation, and emotional regulation. Where medication might help, your psychologist can work alongside your GP or a psychiatrist, who manage prescribing.
Do I need a referral for an ADHD assessment or support?
You do not need a referral to book an assessment or therapy with Succoris. Medicare rebates generally do not cover the full cost of ADHD assessments, so it is worth asking us about fees beforehand. For ongoing therapy, a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan may provide rebates on individual sessions. Contact us and we can explain what is involved and help you plan the next step.
What are the different types of ADHD?
ADHD is generally described in three presentations. The predominantly inattentive presentation mainly affects focus, organisation, and follow-through. The predominantly hyperactive-impulsive presentation involves restlessness and acting on impulse. The combined presentation includes both. Presentations can shift over time and look different with age, and the inattentive type is more often missed, particularly in girls and adults. A psychological assessment can clarify which presentation fits.
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