The ADHD Clinic

The ADHD Clinic CQC Registered provider of ADHD & ASD assessments for adults and children, by highly qualified Consultant Psychiatrists and Psychologists.

We are committed to providing a reliable and seamless assessment experience for individuals seeking help with ADHD.

Black Friday can feel overwhelming when you have ADHD. 🛍️💜 Timers, discounts and pressure to “act now” can trigger impul...
26/11/2025

Black Friday can feel overwhelming when you have ADHD. 🛍️💜 Timers, discounts and pressure to “act now” can trigger impulsive spending, dopamine-driven choices and the guilt that follows.

Here are a few simple ways to stay grounded:

🔵 Make a small list first: If it’s not on the list, it doesn’t go in the basket.

🔵 Add a pause: Give yourself 10–15 minutes before buying anything. The urgency often fades.

🔵 Limit the noise: Turn off sale notifications and marketing emails for the weekend.

🔵 Set a clear spending limit: A separate card or account can help you stay in control.

🔵 Find dopamine elsewhere: A walk, music, a snack or a short break can reduce the impulse to buy.

And remember, if you slip, you’re not alone. ADHD isn’t about willpower. Be kind to yourself.

Celebrating the Unique Strengths of ADHD 💜 Today is Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day. It is a chance to recognise the qu...
24/11/2025

Celebrating the Unique Strengths of ADHD 💜 Today is Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day. It is a chance to recognise the qualities that make you who you are, especially the ones that have been misunderstood in the past.

Many people with ADHD grow up hearing more about their challenges than their strengths. But ADHD often comes with abilities that are powerful, meaningful and deeply valuable.

Here are some strengths many people with ADHD may recognise in themselves:

✨ Creative problem solving: Seeing connections others miss and coming up with original ideas.

⚡ High energy and drive: Bringing passion, enthusiasm and momentum into the things that matter.

🎯 Hyperfocus during interest: Dropping into deep concentration that leads to real progress and achievement.

💛 Empathy and emotional intuition: Understanding others deeply and noticing subtle emotional shifts.

🌿 Resilience and adaptability: Navigating challenges, adapting quickly and finding new ways forward.

These are not small things. They are talents. They deserve to be seen, valued and celebrated.

At The ADHD Clinic, we help people understand both the challenges and the strengths that come with ADHD, so they can move through life with clarity and confidence.

💜 Today, take a moment to acknowledge the things that make you uniquely you.


🌟 Team Spotlight: Dr Muffazal Rawala 🌟We are proud to highlight the work of Dr Muffazal Rawala, an exceptional Consultan...
21/11/2025

🌟 Team Spotlight: Dr Muffazal Rawala 🌟

We are proud to highlight the work of Dr Muffazal Rawala, an exceptional Consultant Adult Psychiatrist who has been a valued member of The ADHD Clinic for some time. Many of our clients have already benefitted from his calm, compassionate and deeply skilled approach to assessment and care.

Dr Rawala trained at the Institute of Psychiatry and Maudsley Hospital in London and brings extensive clinical experience to our team. His commitment to delivering high quality, person centred care has been recognised through multiple NHS Quality Improvement and Clinical Excellence Awards. He also holds a Masters in Transcultural Mental Health, reflecting his dedication to culturally sensitive practice.

💡 Expert in Adult ADHD and Autism
Dr Rawala has significant experience in adult ADHD and Autism assessments. He is particularly passionate about supporting women, recognising the subtle presentations that often lead to later in life diagnoses.

📍 Fully practising with The ADHD Clinic
Dr Rawala provides assessments both online and in person from London, offering flexible and accessible support for clients across the UK. As he steps away from work with other clinics, we are delighted to continue offering his expertise exclusively through our service.

We are grateful to have Dr Rawala as part of our specialist team and look forward to many more clients benefitting from his care. 💙

Understanding Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) 💜Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria describes the intense emotional pai...
20/11/2025

Understanding Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) 💜

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria describes the intense emotional pain some people feel in response to real or perceived criticism, rejection or disappointment. It is especially common among people with ADHD.

RSD is not about being overly sensitive. Many describe it as a strong physical reaction that can affect mood, confidence and relationships.

Common experiences include:
• Pulling away from social situations or avoiding difficult conversations
• Struggling to set boundaries through fear of upsetting others
• Interpreting neutral comments or expressions as negative
• Overthinking every detail of interactions
• Pushing for perfection to avoid any form of criticism

For many people with ADHD, RSD can feel overwhelming, but it is something that can be understood and supported. With the right strategies and treatment, emotional responses become easier to navigate and daily life feels more manageable.

At The ADHD Clinic, we offer personalised assessments and treatment plans that help you make sense of your experiences and build practical tools for emotional wellbeing.

💜 You deserve understanding, clarity and support.

What Autism and ADHD together can feel like 💜 (AuDHD)Living with both Autism and ADHD can mean holding two truths at the...
19/11/2025

What Autism and ADHD together can feel like 💜 (AuDHD)

Living with both Autism and ADHD can mean holding two truths at the same time. It is the experience of thinking in different directions at once, balancing strengths with challenges and moving between contrasts that feel completely natural to you.

Many people with AuDHD recognise themselves in experiences like these:

• Thriving in fast paced or ever changing environments, yet needing quiet time to recharge
• Enjoying people and conversation, then suddenly craving solitude
• Feeling highly organised one day and completely scattered the next
• Wanting to be punctual, yet sometimes losing track of time
• Dropping into deep hyperfocus, but shifting attention quickly when interest changes
• Being spontaneous and intuitive, while also planning carefully for what matters
• Needing predictable routines, yet loving novelty and new ideas
• Preferring calm and order, while juggling bursts of creativity or clutter
• Making quick instinctive decisions, or reflecting deeply before acting
• Remembering facts with ease, while sometimes staying anchored only in the present

Living with AuDHD is not contradiction. It is a different rhythm, a different way of processing the world and a beautifully unique balance of strengths and needs.

At The ADHD Clinic, we support individuals in understanding their experiences with clarity and compassion.

The Hidden Impact of Unrecognised Neurodivergence 💜Many autistic and ADHD individuals grow up without the understanding ...
18/11/2025

The Hidden Impact of Unrecognised Neurodivergence 💜

Many autistic and ADHD individuals grow up without the understanding or support they need. When neurodivergence goes unseen, it affects daily life, emotional health and the way a person sees themselves.

Here are some of the struggles people often face before receiving a diagnosis.

💬 Being Misunderstood
Without the right framework, people may be labelled as lazy, disorganised, overly sensitive or difficult. These misconceptions can shape how others respond and can deeply influence self-worth.

🎭 Feeling Forced to Mask
Many learn to hide their difficulties, copy others or suppress their natural behaviours. Masking is exhausting and can lead to burnout, anxiety and a loss of identity.

🚫 Limited Access to Support
Without recognition, people often miss out on reasonable adjustments, tailored healthcare, educational accommodations and workplace flexibility. Everyday tasks then become far more draining than they should be.

📉 Low Self-Esteem and Self-Doubt
When challenges are unexplained, many assume the fault lies within them. Years of feeling not good enough can significantly affect confidence and overall wellbeing.

🎓 Barriers in Education
Attention challenges, sensory overwhelm and difficulties with executive functioning or social communication can affect engagement, attendance, academic progress and transitions through school or university. These struggles are often internalised as personal shortcomings.

💼 Difficulties in the Workplace
Without clarity or adjustments, organisation, prioritisation, communication and sensory environments can become overwhelming. This can lead to burnout, missed opportunities or frequent job changes.

💔 Mental Health Challenges
Unrecognised neurodivergence is linked with increased anxiety, depression and long-term stress. Many have spent years coping without the support they needed.

🧩 Strained Relationships
Miscommunication, emotional intensity, sensory needs and social fatigue can place pressure on friendships, family life and partnerships when left unexplained.

✨ Recognition can change lives
A diagnosis does not create these challenges. It helps explain them.
With understanding and the right support, neurodivergent people can move from simply coping to truly thriving.




Executive functioning affects everyday life far more than most people realise.For many people with ADHD, the hardest par...
17/11/2025

Executive functioning affects everyday life far more than most people realise.

For many people with ADHD, the hardest part is not the intention to do things. It is the brain’s ability to plan, organise, start, switch, regulate and finish. These skills sit within executive functioning, and when they are challenged, life can feel messy, overwhelming and exhausting.

This carousel shares practical ways to support your brain with focus, memory, time, emotion, organisation and more. These are gentle strategies that help you work with your brain, not against it.

ADHD is not a lack of effort. It is a different neurotype with different needs.
With the right tools and understanding, life becomes more manageable and far less chaotic.

💜 If you would like guidance, assessment or support, our clinicians are here to help.
Visit the link in our bio to learn more about ADHD assessments and treatment options at The ADHD Clinic.

ADHD and dyslexia are part of Jamie Oliver’s story, not a barrier to his success 🍴💡Jamie Oliver has shared that both ADH...
16/11/2025

ADHD and dyslexia are part of Jamie Oliver’s story, not a barrier to his success 🍴💡

Jamie Oliver has shared that both ADHD and dyslexia shaped his early experiences and made school challenging. Today he is one of the most influential chefs in the world, blending creativity, energy and passion in a way that resonates with millions.

His journey is a powerful reminder that neurodivergent children can grow into adults who lead, create and inspire. Many people with ADHD thrive in food, the arts, business, science, media and technology when their strengths are understood and supported.

At The ADHD Clinic, we believe that recognising ADHD is not about limiting someone. It is about giving them the understanding, confidence and support they need to flourish.

💜 Neurodiversity brings creativity, resilience and ideas that make the world richer.

ADHD doesn’t always look like what you might expect, and this is especially the case in women.Here are some signs that o...
14/11/2025

ADHD doesn’t always look like what you might expect, and this is especially the case in women.

Here are some signs that often go unnoticed:
💫 Trouble focusing or drifting into daydreams
🌷 Hiding challenges through people pleasing, perfectionism, or over-preparing
💖 Feeling anxious, overly self critical, or sensitive to rejection
🌧️ Becoming easily overwhelmed by everyday tasks

Understanding these signs can be the first step toward self-awareness and support.



In a world where you can be anything, be kind!Kindness doesn’t have to be grand to be powerful. Holding the door open, s...
13/11/2025

In a world where you can be anything, be kind!

Kindness doesn’t have to be grand to be powerful. Holding the door open, sending an encouraging message, or offering understanding. Each small act can create ripples of connection and care.

Together, we can build a world where kindness is the norm, not the exception. 💙

Having ADHD does not mean you are less. It means your brain works differently. 💜Many people with ADHD grow up believing ...
13/11/2025

Having ADHD does not mean you are less. It means your brain works differently. 💜

Many people with ADHD grow up believing they are difficult, disorganised or not good enough. These ideas can stick and shape how we think about ourselves as adults. But ADHD is not a character flaw. It is a different wiring of the brain that comes with both challenges and strengths.

Here are some healthier ways to understand your experiences:

💡 I struggle to get started → I thrive when tasks feel meaningful or stimulating
🎯 I can’t stay focused → My attention is guided by interest, not by willpower
📖 I forget things easily → Systems and reminders help me stay on track
🏁 I never finish what I start → Breaking things into steps helps me reach the end
💬 I talk too much → I bring ideas, warmth and connection to people around me
💗 I feel too much → My empathy and passion help me understand others deeply

Relearning how to see yourself is part of the healing process. With the right guidance and support, you can work with your brain and rediscover confidence in who you are.

If you would like to know more about our ADHD assessments and treatment options, visit the link in our bio.

If you often feel like your mind runs faster than you can keep up, or that focus, motivation or emotional control are co...
12/11/2025

If you often feel like your mind runs faster than you can keep up, or that focus, motivation or emotional control are constant battles, you are not alone.

Many men spend years believing they should just cope, when in reality they could be living with ADHD or autism. Understanding your brain can change everything.

💡 At The ADHD Clinic, our specialist clinicians help men across the UK gain clarity, confidence and calm through professional assessment and tailored support.

This Men’s Health Awareness Month, remember that checking in with yourself is not weakness. It is self-respect.

👉 Book an assessment today or message our team to learn how we can help.

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