Deirdre Coyne CBT Adult ADHD

14/04/2026

“Your ADHD brain may not follow the usual path, but it can lead to you remarkable places” - Anonymous

11/04/2026

Good Morning,

If you have ADHD and often feel like you know what to do but just can’t quite get yourself started…

You’re not alone.

It’s not about laziness or a lack of motivation.

Often, it’s overwhelm — and once that kicks in, everything can feel harder to begin.

I’ve written a short, simple explanation of this using a CBT perspective, along with one practical step that can help.

If you’d like a copy, just comment ADHD below and I’ll send it over.

Message me privately also if you would prefer.

Warmly,
Deirdre
CBT Adult ADHD Therapist

09/04/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Be the Change.”

At MindWise, we’re encouraging everyone to take small, meaningful steps that support better mental health and wellbeing, because change begins with each of us.
Throughout April, we’ll be sharing practical tools, daily habits, and supportive resources to help you recognise stress, build resilience, and prioritise your wellbeing. 💛

Together, we can create a kinder, healthier, and more supportive future.


www.mindwisenv.org

09/04/2026

Good Morning,

Why is it so hard to stay consistent even when you really want to?

This is something I often hear from adults with ADHD

Not a lack of motivation, just difficulty following through.

One of the most common patterns looks something like this -

You sit down to do something…
Your mind tells you it’s too much…
You feel overwhelmed…
You avoid it…
And later, you feel frustrated with yourself.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps you understand and interrupt this cycle.

Not by forcing yourself to do more —
but by breaking things down, working with your thoughts, and taking small, manageable steps.

Consistency isn’t built in big bursts.

It’s built in small moments, repeated over time.

27/03/2026

Good Morning

I hink a lot of women with Adult ADHD were raised on this idea:

“Just keep going.”
“Don’t make a fuss.”
“Other people manage, why can’t you?”

👉 The stiff upper lip.

So what happens?

You don’t say you’re overwhelmed.
You don’t say you’re struggling to focus.
You don’t say you feel chaotic inside.

You just… push through.

Until you can’t.

And then suddenly:
• You can’t start anything
• You feel exhausted
• You’re avoiding everything
• And you’re telling yourself you’re the problem

But here’s the truth:

It’s not that you’re not coping…

👉 It’s that you’ve been coping too long without the right support.

ADHD in women often looks like:
• Masking
• Overcompensating
• Internalising everything
• Then burning out quietly

And the worst part?

You still think:
“I should be able to handle this.”

CBT helps you step out of that.

Not by telling you to “try harder”
But by helping you:
✔ Understand your patterns
✔ Reduce the self-criticism
✔ Build ways of working that actually fit your brain

You don’t need a stiffer upper lip.

You need a different approach 🤍

If you’re considering therapy, the BACP directory is a good place to start — or feel free to reach out to me directly 🤍

Watch the short clip on the no more stiff upper lip campaign on youtube I have added the link in the comments.

Best wishes
Deirdre

07/03/2026

In my therapy work I often meet adults who feel constantly overwhelmed.

They describe struggling with procrastination, feeling emotionally drained or being very hard on themselves when things don’t go to plan.

Increasingly we are recognising how often these patterns are connected to ADHD traits in adulthood.

It’s an area I specialise in because CBT approaches can be very helpful in supporting focus, emotional regulation and sustainable routines.

If you recognise these patterns in yourself, you’re certainly not alone.

04/03/2026

A quick follow up to my post yesterday 💛

I’m still looking to speak with a few women who are either:

• currently using a GLP-1 medication
• thinking about starting
• or wondering what happens when they eventually come off it

As a CBT therapist who works with emotional and binge eating, I’m really interested in understanding the psychological side of this journey — not just the medication itself.

This is simply market research to help me shape better support.

There is no selling involved at all.

Just a relaxed 30-minute Zoom conversation about your experience.

In return I’m happy to offer 30 minutes of focused CBT support on something you’re currently finding difficult.

If you’d be open to helping, just send me a message saying RESEARCH 🤍

04/03/2026

Good Morning,
Today is World Obesity Day.

As a CBT therapist working with emotional and binge eating, I want to say something clearly.

Obesity is not a failure of willpower.

It is influenced by biology, psychology, stress, trauma, medication, hormones, sleep and the environment we live in.

And yet so many people still carry shame.

Shame does not create change.
Support does.

Medication such as GLP-1 can be helpful for some.
But long-term wellbeing also requires psychological support and behavioural change.

If you struggle with binge eating, emotional eating, or feel confused about food while on or coming off medication — you are not broken.

You deserve proper support.

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

Good morning,

I’m looking for 5–10 people to help me with something.

I’m developing further support for women who are:

• On GLP-1 medication
• Thinking about starting
• Or coming off it
• And struggling with emotional or binge eating patterns

This isn’t a sales call.

I’d simply love to speak to you for 30 minutes on Zoom to better understand:

– What’s working
– What’s hard
– What you wish you had more support with
– What would actually make ongoing support feel worth investing in

In exchange, I’ll offer you 30 minutes of focused CBT-style coaching on something you’re currently struggling with.

If you’d like to take part, send me a DM saying “RESEARCH”.

Thank you — it really helps me shape something genuinely useful.

Best wishes
Deirdre