Aimee Hudson Therapy

05/06/2025

"A global review led by King’s College London of 40 studies across 17 countries found no evidence that the actual prevalence of ADHD has increased since 2020, despite surges in diagnoses and assessment waitlists. The rise in referrals is likely due to growing awareness and reduced stigma rather than an increase in the condition itself.

In the UK, around 3–4% of adults and 5% of children are estimated to have ADHD, yet many remain undiagnosed. NHS England reports nearly 2.5 million people in England may have ADHD, with over 550,000 currently waiting for assessment.

Experts and advocates, including ADHD UK, stress the need for timely diagnosis and a broader range of treatment options beyond medication. While increased attention to ADHD is welcomed, disparities in access—especially between private and public healthcare—remain a concern.

Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK, was quoted in the article and provided background information.

You can read the full article here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg5vp62dnnro"

A global review led by King’s College London of 40 studies across 17 countries found no evidence that the actual prevalence of ADHD has increased since 2020, despite surges in diagnoses and assessment waitlists. The rise in referrals is likely due to growing awareness and reduced stigma rather than an increase in the condition itself.

In the UK, around 3–4% of adults and 5% of children are estimated to have ADHD, yet many remain undiagnosed. NHS England reports nearly 2.5 million people in England may have ADHD, with over 550,000 currently waiting for assessment.

Experts and advocates, including ADHD UK, stress the need for timely diagnosis and a broader range of treatment options beyond medication. While increased attention to ADHD is welcomed, disparities in access—especially between private and public healthcare—remain a concern.

Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK, was quoted in the article and provided background information.

You can read the full article here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg5vp62dnnro

05/06/2025

"‘I see now that this powerful treatment can offer something far more valuable than strategies: a fertile environment in which a mind can grow, so that a new space can open up between sensing an emotional experience inside you and having to get rid of it immediately.

In this space, you can develop the capacity to tolerate something that previously was experienced as unbearable – and this gives you time to feel, to think and to respond with agency.’"

Written by Moya Sarner for the Guardian.

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What we want is quick, clever fixes. What we need is quite different: the ability to tolerate intolerable feelings, to sustainably change and grow

14/03/2025

"In response to Melanie McDonagh of the Evening Standard:
ADHD is not a scam. It is a debilitating disorder that sees 1 in 10 men or boys and 1 in 4 women or girls at some time try to take their own life. Women with ADHD die on average 9 years younger than their peers. Men with ADHD die on average 7 years younger than their peers. People with ADHD can thrive. But being different is difficult and your article just makes that harder.
ADHD is not overdiagnosed. A recent study of 9 million GP records in England showed a national diagnosis rate of just 0.32%. Compared to an ADHD population rate of between 3% and 4%. That means just 1 in 10 are diagnosed. Your quote of 44 ADHD prescriptions per thousand people in London can mislead. Prescription item numbers aren’t patient numbers. They’re higher due to monthly prescribing, more complex medication regimes, and NHS supply chain issue. NHS data shows 39,009 Londoners receiving ADHD NHS medication. 0.37% of London’s population. A tiny fraction of those in London who have ADHD.
Yes – the number of people who know they have ADHD and receive medication for it is going up. That should be celebrated not decried.
ADHD is a serious issue with serious implications. Your trivialisation of our medical challenge adds to the stigma to ADHD. A stigma that creates a barrier to people getting the help they need and one that contributes to the deaths we see for people with ."

In response to Melanie McDonagh of the Evening Standard:

ADHD is not a scam. It is a debilitating disorder that sees 1 in 10 men or boys and 1 in 4 women or girls at some time try to take their own life. Women with ADHD die on average 9 years younger than their peers. Men with ADHD die on average 7 years younger than their peers. People with ADHD can thrive. But being different is difficult and your article just makes that harder.

ADHD is not overdiagnosed. A recent study of 9 million GP records in England showed a national diagnosis rate of just 0.32%. Compared to an ADHD population rate of between 3% and 4%. That means just 1 in 10 are diagnosed. Your quote of 44 ADHD prescriptions per thousand people in London can mislead. Prescription item numbers aren’t patient numbers. They’re higher due to monthly prescribing, more complex medication regimes, and NHS supply chain issue. NHS data shows 39,009 Londoners receiving ADHD NHS medication. 0.37% of London’s population. A tiny fraction of those in London who have ADHD.

Yes – the number of people who know they have ADHD and receive medication for it is going up. That should be celebrated not decried.

ADHD is a serious issue with serious implications. Your trivialisation of our medical challenge adds to the stigma to ADHD. A stigma that creates a barrier to people getting the help they need and one that contributes to the deaths we see for people with .

13/06/2024

One week to go!!

Don't forget to book your (free) tickets for an exclusive performance of Lady in Red by Certain Curtain Theatre Company at our 30th Anniversary Celebration.

1:30pm - Thursday 20th June at St Cuthburt's Church, PR2 3AR

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09/04/2024

"Just over a decade ago, the two conditions were considered to be mutually exclusive, with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, often referred to as “psychiatry’s bible”, stating that the diagnosis of one precluded the existence of the other. This wasn’t revised until 2013. “It led to a fork in the road,” says Dr Jessica Eccles, spokesperson for the Royal College of Psychiatrists. “Not only for clinical practice, but also for research and public understanding of these conditions.”

Now some specialists believe that the coexistence of both conditions is not just possible, but frequent. One study by researchers at Duke University found that up to half of people diagnosed as autistic also exhibit ADHD symptoms, and that characteristics of autism are present in two-thirds of people with ADHD. “My clinical experience suggests it’s more than three-quarters in both directions,” adds Dr Eccles."


https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/apr/04/audhd-what-is-behind-rocketing-rates-life-changing-diagnosis?CMP=fb_gu&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR2d0lDojcRzHvrR0uZCL3nQxKEs3z15ox3ORPmDpMlTr2P0TLmPBdhHTcY =1712211082

Just over a decade ago, autism and ADHD were thought to be mutually exclusive. But in recent years, all that has changed

17/10/2023

"“We see you, Bob. We will show you exactly what we mean by violation.”⁣
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For details of organisations which can offer advice and support for you or anyone you know, visit: bbc.in/2MIa3cN"
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29/08/2023

Beautiful words from a recent client ❤️🌿 I am honoured to receive testimonials such as this.

“Amiee is a fantastic therapist and she works diligently to create a safe, judgement free and compassionate environment that ensured I was able to speak openly and honestly about my issues which we were able to work on together. This combined with her excellent communication skills has enabled me to work on issues that have plagued me for a long time and thanks to her help I am in a much healthier headspace. I couldn’t have done this without her guidance and I simply cannot thank her enough!” - JK