ADHD Counselling

In person and virtual services offered in Langley, BC and beyond.

ADHD Support at Pacific Pines Wellness

Empowering You to Thrive with ADHD

Living with ADHD can bring unique challenges and strengths. At Pacific Pines Wellness, we offer compassionate, personalized support to help individuals and families understand and manage ADHD symptoms. Our approach is strengths-based, focusing on practical strategies to enhance organization, focus, and emotional regulation, allowing you to feel more in control and empowered in your daily life.

What to Expect in ADHD Counselling

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have managed ADHD for years, our counselors are here to help you navigate the complexities with understanding and tailored strategies. In ADHD counseling, we focus on:

  • Identifying Strengths – We believe each person with ADHD brings unique talents and perspectives. Our goal is to help you recognize and leverage these strengths in your personal, academic, or professional life.

  • Developing Coping Skills – Learn practical tools to manage symptoms like distractibility, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Together, we’ll build skills for focus, time management, and organization.

  • Improving Emotional Regulation – Many with ADHD face challenges with emotional regulation. We’ll work with you to create personalized techniques to manage stress, frustration, and emotional overwhelm.

  • Building Routines and Structures – Creating structure can be a powerful tool for success. We’ll help you establish routines that support your goals, reduce stress, and promote positive habits.

Understanding the Differences and Unique Challenges

ADHD can present quite differently across genders, often affecting how symptoms are experienced, understood, and managed. At Pacific Pines Wellness, we recognize these distinctions and tailor our approach to support each individual’s unique journey with ADHD.

How ADHD Differs Across Individuals

  • Symptoms and Presentation
    ADHD symptoms can vary widely. For some, symptoms like hyperactivity and impulsivity may be more visible, often leading to earlier diagnosis. Others may experience more internalized symptoms, such as inattentiveness, self-doubt, and anxiety, which can make ADHD harder to identify and may lead to delayed diagnosis.

  • Emotional Impact
    Some people with ADHD may experience challenges with impulse control and frustration, affecting their relationships and career paths. Others may face unique pressures around managing societal or personal expectations, which can lead to chronic overwhelm, perfectionism, and burnout.

  • Masking and Coping Mechanisms
    Many individuals “mask” or hide their symptoms to fit social or cultural expectations. This can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and feelings of inadequacy, as individuals try to meet these external expectations while managing ADHD’s internal challenges.

How We Support Your Unique ADHD Experience

Our counsellors at Pacific Pines Wellness provide a personalized approach to ADHD that acknowledges each person’s unique experiences, helping you gain insight, develop effective coping strategies, and build on your strengths.

Support for Focus and Regulation: We focus on strategies for impulse control, emotional regulation, and tools to enhance focus in both personal and professional settings, offering methods for effective communication and stress reduction.

Empowering Resilience: We work to address challenges like perfectionism, overwhelm, and self-criticism, helping you set boundaries, manage expectations, and embrace your strengths without feeling the need to mask or hide.