In this episode of Practice Matters, Rachel Handley is joined by Dr Antonia Dittner, consultant clinical psychologist and lead author of "A Therapist's Guide to CBT to Support Adults with ADHD," to explore what CBT has to offer this often misunderstood client group. Together they unpack the diagnostic picture, the overlap with anxiety and depression, and why a formulation driven, transdiagnostic approach can help therapists feel more confident with this client group.

Antonia walks through the four core elements of therapy: behavioural work on routines and habits, thinking patterns, managing emotions and impulses (including how procrastination often develops as a way of avoiding difficult feelings), and longer standing beliefs and coping. She also shares practical tips for structuring sessions, addressing shame and self-criticism with compassion, and what services can do to support access for neurodivergent clients.

Further resources:
A Therapist's Guide to CBT to Support Adults with ADHD by Antonia Dittner and colleagues

Find out more about training and support from NAAAPS (National Adult ADHD and Autism Psychology Service)

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