Understanding ADHD in Women
ADHD Isn’t Always What You Think, And You’re Not the Only One Wondering Right Now
Watched the Channel 4 ADHD documentary and felt something stir?
You’re not the only one.
Right now, thousands of people across the UK are quietly googling:
➔ “Do I have ADHD?”
➔ “ADHD symptoms in women”
➔ “Can I have ADHD and not know it?”
And for good reason.
Sometimes, it only takes one story on screen to make everything in your own life click into place.
Recognizing ADHD in Women
Personal story
My realisation didn’t come through a documentary. It came through Instagram.
There was a reel from/something about time blindness, guilt, and masking, and I remember just sitting there thinking:
“That’s me. That’s literally me.”
Then their book came out. I downloaded it on Audible. And I burst into tears.
Not because I was sad.
Because I finally felt understood.
For the first time, I thought:
➔ “I’m not the only weirdo.”
➔ “There’s a reason I struggle the way I do.”
➔ “I’m not broken, I’m just wired differently.”
A Personal Journey with ADHD
The insight: What ADHD really looks like
ADHD isn’t always loud.
It’s not always the kid bouncing off the walls in class.
Sometimes it looks like:
➔ Constant overthinking
➔ Guilt for forgetting things (again)
➔ Bedtime procrastination because your brain won’t shut up
➔ Feeling lazy, even though you’re exhausted from masking
➔ Starting 10 things and finishing none
And for many women, it doesn’t get picked up until adulthood, because you’ve become a master at coping, masking, or people-pleasing.
Why now? Why the Channel 4 documentary matters
TV shows like this open the door.
They give language to people who’ve always felt “a bit different,” “too much,” or “not enough.”
They help us name things we’ve been blaming ourselves for for years:
➔ Chronic disorganisation
➔ Emotional overwhelm
➔ Hyperfocus and burnout
➔ Sensory overload
And more importantly, they help us feel less alone.
The Impact of the Channel 4 Documentary
If the documentary or any of this blog hits home
If you’re wondering whether ADHD could explain the way your brain works,
You’re allowed to explore that.
You don’t need a formal diagnosis to deserve support.
You don’t need a label to start making sense of your patterns.
You just need somewhere safe to land.
Exploring ADHD Without a Diagnosis
My work as a neurodivergent therapist
I’m a therapist in Canterbury (and online), and I work with lots of people who are:
➔ Questioning ADHD or autism
➔ Processing late diagnoses
➔ Feeling burnt out from years of masking
➔ Rebuilding self-worth after years of feeling “too much”
Sometimes we talk about getting diagnosed.
Other times, we just talk about overwhelm, shame, and what it’s like to live in a world that wasn’t built for your brain.
Either way, you’re not alone. And you’re not broken.
Supporting Neurodivergent Clients
Final encouragement
You don’t have to tick every box to seek support.
You don’t have to wait for a label to start understanding yourself.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or just wondering,
➔ You deserve support that fits you.
If that’s something you’re ready for, I’d love to hear from you.
📍ADHD therapy in Canterbury and online is available now.
Let’s work with your brain, not against it.
Reach Out for Support
About Me as a Therapist
If you’re looking for someone who gets it, someone who’s been there, and still navigates it every day, I’m glad you’ve landed here.
I’m a trauma-informed, neurodivergent therapist based in Canterbury, Kent.
Diagnosed with ADHD myself, I know what it’s like to have seven squirrels arguing in your head, all shouting over each other trying to be heard. It’s not chaos, it’s how our brains work. And once we understand that, we can stop fighting ourselves and start building strategies that work.
I offer ADHD-informed therapy that’s:
➔ Straight-talking (not a nodding dog)
➔ Emotionally grounded
➔ Flexible, non-judgmental, and led by you
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or just wondering if you might be neurodivergent, you’re in the right place.
📍 Offering ADHD therapy in Canterbury and online
Let’s work with your brain, not against it.
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