Johanna Badenhorst Psychologist

Johanna Badenhorst Psychologist Helping high-achieving ADHD women thrive in business and beyond.
(3)

I was due to go back to work after mat leave… and I knew I couldn’t. Not because I didn’t care about the work.But becaus...
20/04/2026

I was due to go back to work after mat leave… and I knew I couldn’t. Not because I didn’t care about the work.

But because I knew what I was going back to…. Full days of clients, notes piling up in the background,
and that constant feeling of being behind.

For a long time I thought I just needed to be better at it.
But having the adhd diagnosis around the time I had my second born, the space made it clearer…

it wasn’t a motivation problem. The way I was expected to work just didn’t fit me.

So I put in my resignation and started my own mostly Telehealth practice soon after.

If you’re a therapist and this feels familiar,
follow along and comment NEWSLETTER to join my regular emails filled with tips and research for more 🤍

Memes to kill some time I should be doing some admin
18/04/2026

Memes to kill some time I should be doing some admin

12/04/2026

New episode is live 🤍

If you’ve been feeling like your work or business is “fine”… until suddenly it’s not… this episode will resonate.

We’re talking emotional regulation,
and more specifically, why so many ADHD women miss the early signs of overwhelm.

Not because you’re not trying hard enough.
But because you’re not always feeling it early enough.

Which is how we end up in that push → boom bust cycle.

This is something I talk about daily with clients,
and honestly, it underpins everything.

Your capacity.
Your consistency.
Your ability to follow through.

🎧 comment 71 and I’ll send the link to you!

I didn’t realise how much I was abandoning myself to succeedHow much I was shaping myself to fit what was expected.How m...
09/04/2026

I didn’t realise how much I was abandoning myself to succeed

How much I was shaping myself to fit what was expected.
How much I was overriding what actually worked for me.

Because I was succeeding.
Good grades. Doing it “properly.”
On track. But I didn’t feel like me anymore.

And that’s a hard thing to admit… especially when everything looks fine from the outside.
It took me a while to realise that you don’t have to abandon yourself to be successful.

If after some time doing it one way and it begins to feel heavy all the time, if you’re constantly pushing against yourself… that’s not a you problem. That’s misalignment.

And you can build this too. If you want to save your time and energy trying to force something that doesn’t fit…

comment ALIGNED and I’ll share more about how what I’m offering next can support you.

08/04/2026

It’s not selfish to take care of yourself. But it is selfish not to.

Especially when your identity has quietly become tied to being productive, being needed, being the “reliable one”. The helper. The one who holds it all together. And for my first-born, AuDHD women… you’ve likely been praised for this your whole life.

As a neurodivergent healthcare provider, it’s so easy to overgive, push through, and override your own needs. But when there’s no space for recovery, your system pays for it. You might still be showing up, but underneath there’s exhaustion, dysregulation, and disconnection building.

Self-care isn’t an extra. Planned recovery isn’t a luxury. It’s part of doing this work in a way that actually lasts.

When you support your own nervous system and make space for what genuinely lights you up, you don’t just feel better. You become more grounded, more present, and a safer, steadier support for the people who rely on you.

And a big piece people miss…
burnout isn’t just about doing too much.
It’s also about where and how you’re contributing.

When you’re working with the right clients, in the right format, and in a way that actually fits your energy… things start to feel more sustainable.

You don’t have to push as hard.
You don’t have to override yourself to keep going.

You become more grounded, more present, and a safer, steadier support for the people who rely on you 🤍

Want to learn what ND business ecosystem best fits your energy pattern?
DM me ECOSYSTEM ✨
Follow for more.

Thailand trip recap. A trip that was the best recovery I’ve ever had. Koh Samui was a dream from start to finish and to ...
04/04/2026

Thailand trip recap. A trip that was the best recovery I’ve ever had.

Koh Samui was a dream from start to finish and to do that with my little sis who I don’t get to see so often just completely topped it off.

It clarified my next steps and what I want to create for my beautiful neurodivergent community.

While it’s been hard to be back in the office I also can’t wait to share what I have in store 👀👀

02/04/2026

You finally slow down.
And instead of feeling better… you feel worse.

Wired and tired….
Or like everything is catching up with you at once.

This isn’t because you’re bad at resting.
It’s often because your body finally feels safe enough to stop.

I talk about this in my latest episode after coming back from a short break.

Tune into my latest episode on podcast

Address

Brisbane City, QLD

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Johanna Badenhorst Psychologist posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Johanna Badenhorst Psychologist:

Shortcuts

Share

Category