Trevor Sherwood
Counsellor
Accredited counsellor offering mental health and neurodiversity-informed support.
LilyAnne’s ADHD Counselling
ADHD Mental Health Support in Hartlepool
Neurodiversity-informed mental health support for adults with ADHD experiencing overwhelm, anxiety, stress, emotional regulation difficulties, low mood or life challenges.
A space where you are understood
Support that understands ADHD
ADHD can affect attention, emotional regulation, motivation, organisation, relationships, sleep and everyday routines. It can also be linked with anxiety, stress, low mood, rejection sensitivity and feeling constantly overwhelmed.
Our support is calm, compassionate and neurodiversity-informed. We aim to provide a safe space where adults with ADHD can feel heard, respected and understood.
Meet our counsellors
Our counselling team
Our counsellors offer compassionate, confidential and person-centred support shaped around each client’s individual needs.
Angela Arnold
Counsellor
Providing compassionate counselling and community-based emotional wellbeing support.
Shelby Phillips
Counsellor
Psychologist and counsellor supporting mental health, trauma and neurodiversity.
We may support with
ADHD is not a mental-health condition, but adults with ADHD may experience challenges that affect emotional wellbeing. Select a linked topic to read the relevant LilyAnne’s guide.
Emotional overwhelm
Feeling flooded by emotions, unable to switch off or struggling with daily pressures.
Read the overwhelm guide →Anxiety and stress
Feeling tense, worried, restless, under pressure or constantly trying to keep up.
Read the anxiety guide →Rejection sensitivity
Finding criticism, conflict, rejection or feeling misunderstood especially painful.
Read the rejection sensitivity guide →Low mood
Feeling exhausted, unmotivated, disconnected, frustrated or unable to see a way forward.
Read the low mood guide →Executive functioning
Support around planning, routines, motivation, organisation and everyday demands.
Read the executive functioning guide →Life challenges
Support with relationships, confidence, identity, change and everyday wellbeing.
Read the life challenges guide →ADHD burnout and exhaustion
Feeling mentally and physically depleted after sustained pressure, overcommitment or trying to keep up.
Read the burnout guide →Sleep difficulties
Finding it difficult to settle, switch off racing thoughts, maintain a routine or feel rested.
Read the sleep guide →Support that respects you
Our approach
ADHD is not simply about focus or attention. It can affect emotions, energy, relationships, self-esteem and how people experience the world.
Our approach is built around understanding, respect and working at your pace. We do not judge people for struggling with organisation, emotional regulation, motivation or consistency.
Counselling built around you
Counselling for adults with ADHD
Counselling can provide space to explore anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, burnout, relationships, self-esteem and past experiences. It can help you understand your needs, boundaries and emotional wellbeing.
We do not try to change who you are. We support you to understand yourself, recognise your strengths and develop strategies that work for your needs.
ADHD and autism
Some people have both ADHD and autism, sometimes referred to as AuDHD. Many experience sensory and emotional overwhelm alongside executive functioning difficulties and social fatigue.
Neurodivergent experiences are individual. We work alongside you to understand your strengths, challenges and the support that feels right for you.
What happens after you refer?
Referral
You complete our secure online referral form.
Review
Our team reviews your information and checks that our service is suitable.
Contact
We contact you to discuss the next steps and answer questions.
Support begins
You begin your counselling or wellbeing support journey with LilyAnne’s.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an ADHD diagnosis?
No. You do not need a formal diagnosis. Many people seek support while waiting for assessment or exploring whether ADHD may explain their experiences.
Can counselling help adults with ADHD?
Counselling may support anxiety, emotional regulation, stress, burnout, relationships, confidence and everyday life challenges.
Will I be judged if I struggle with organisation?
No. We understand executive functioning difficulties can be part of ADHD. Our approach is supportive rather than judgemental.
Is the service confidential?
Yes. Counselling is confidential except where safeguarding, serious risk or legal responsibilities require information to be shared to help keep someone safe.
Ready to access ADHD-informed support?
Taking the first step can feel difficult. We are here to provide a safe, understanding and compassionate environment.
