ADHD can make it challenging to manage daily life, particularly tasks that involve planning, organisation and focus. Symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. People with Autism find difficultly with social interaction and communication, understanding social cues, and engaging in conversation or play with others. ADHD and Autism are both neurodevelopmental disorders. Symptoms can be managed leading to successful lives with proper treatment and support.

Depression and anxiety are experienced by many people. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide and anxiety is among the most common mental health conditions. Occasionally feeling sad or anxious is a normal part of life. When these feelings become persistent, overwhelming and interfere with daily functioning, they may indicate the need for assessment and treatment. Depression and anxiety disorders are both treatable by seeking psychiatric and/or psychological help depending on severity.

Dissociative disorders can involve a variety of physical symptoms without any identifiable physical cause. These physical symptoms can be a linked to an underlying dissociative disorder. A person feels disconnection or disruption in the normal functioning of consciousness, memory, identity, or perception of the environment. Appropriate treatment can help you manage and alleviate both the physical symptoms and related psychological distress.

Stress is a physical, mental or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. Some degree of stress is normal however continuous stress without relief can result in distress and lead to physical symptoms such as headaches, loss of appetite, increased blood pressure, chest pain and problems sleeping. Stress can also influence many physical health conditions including heart disease, blood pressure and irritable bowel syndrome.

Burnt-out? Fatigued or overwhelmed? Life can be stressful. We get it. Stress can be managed with CBT, relaxation and mindfulness therapy.

A phobia is an intense and persistent fear of an object or situation that in reality poses little or no danger. Fear becomes a phobia when it is so severe that it causes significant anxiety and interferes with a persons’ normal life. Phobias are broadly classified into three types: Specific (related to an animal, person, situation or activity- such as spiders or heights); Social Phobia or social anxiety disorder (the fear of social situations); and Agoraphobia (fear of being in public places). Phobias can be treated effectively by CBT.