Do you ever wonder why everyday tasks seem harder than they should?
Maybe you struggle with getting started, staying organised, managing time, regulating emotions, or following through — even when something is important to you.
You might feel frustrated because you know what you need to do, but actually doing it feels like the hard part.
At Ren Solomon Counselling, I provide ADHD-informed counselling for adults and young people (15+) in Malvern, supporting people experiencing ADHD-related challenges, executive functioning difficulties, overwhelm, and burnout.
You do not need a formal ADHD diagnosis to seek support.
ADHD and executive functioning challenges can affect many areas of life, including motivation, emotions, relationships, work, study, and self-confidence.
Many people I support describe:
• Difficulty starting tasks, even simple ones
• Leaving things until the last minute despite wanting to be organised
• Feeling constantly overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities
• Losing track of time or underestimating how long things will take
• Struggling with routines or consistency
• Feeling emotions very strongly
• Difficulty switching off or relaxing
• Feeling frustrated, ashamed, or critical of themselves
• Feeling exhausted from trying to keep up
For many people, the hardest part isn't just the practical challenges — it's years of wondering why things feel so difficult.
Many people come to counselling because they recognise ADHD traits in themselves but haven't had a formal assessment.
Others have recently been diagnosed and are trying to understand what ADHD means for their identity, relationships, work, study, or everyday life.
ADHD-informed counselling focuses on understanding your individual experience — not just a diagnosis.
Together, we can explore what is getting in the way and develop strategies that work with your brain, rather than constantly fighting against it.
Counselling may support you with:
• Understanding your patterns and challenges
• Managing overwhelm and emotional regulation
• Developing realistic routines and systems
• Reducing procrastination and avoidance
• Improving self-compassion
• Navigating workplace, study, or relationship challenges
• Building confidence after years of feeling like you "should" be coping differently
The goal isn't to change who you are.
It's to better understand yourself and find strategies and supports that make everyday life feel more manageable.
Many people with ADHD-related challenges also experience anxiety, stress, or burnout.
Constantly trying to remember everything, meet expectations, stay organised, and appear like you're coping can be exhausting.
Counselling provides space to explore not only the practical challenges of ADHD, but also the emotional impact — including self-doubt, frustration, perfectionism, and feeling like you're always falling behind.
Alongside my work as a counsellor, I continue to work as a community pharmacist, with 20 years' experience in pharmacy.
This gives me a broad understanding of the way ADHD can intersect with mental health, physical health, sleep, stress and everyday functioning.
I bring that wider healthcare perspective to my counselling work, while keeping my roles clearly separate. I don't provide medical or medication advice in counselling, but I'm comfortable supporting you to explore the broader picture of how ADHD is affecting your life and wellbeing.
For some clients, having a calming presence in the room can make counselling feel easier.
Sessions with Woof, my trained therapy dog, may be available by request.
Woof provides a gentle, grounding presence and has experience supporting people in healthcare and counselling settings.
Therapy dog sessions are always optional and discussed beforehand.
If you're experiencing ADHD-related challenges, executive dysfunction, overwhelm, or burnout, you don't have to keep trying to manage everything alone.
Ren Solomon Counselling provides ADHD-informed counselling from The Malvern Rooms in Malvern, Melbourne.
Whether you have a diagnosis, are exploring the possibility of ADHD, or simply recognise these struggles in yourself, you're welcome to reach out.