Psychology For ADHD, Lower North Shore, Sydney
ADHD – What We Offer
Therapy Support for Children and Teens Managing ADHD
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) affects how a child focuses, behaves and manages energy. While understanding the condition matters, it’s important to have the right support once you have some clarity.
As a team of psychologists specialising in ADHD on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, we focus on helping your child build practical, lasting skills through therapy tailored to their needs.
ADHD In Family Life
ADHD does not just affect the child, it affects the whole family. Daily routines like mornings, homework and bedtime can become a source of stress, and parents often find themselves managing big emotions and constant reminders. Siblings can feel overlooked and everyone can end up feeling exhausted or misunderstood.
At Aspiring Minds Child Psychology, we work with children aged six and older - alongside their parents, carers, and schools - to make sense of ADHD and build practical strategies for real life. Our approach is evidence based, individualised, and focused on helping every child feel understood, not just managed.
ADHD Symptoms in Children and Teens
ADHD can look different depending on age and personality, but the key sign is a consistent pattern that affects daily life at home, school, and in relationships. Understanding what to look for is a helpful starting point.
How ADHD Presents
ADHD generally shows up in one of three ways:
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Predominantly Inattentive Presentation – difficulties with attention, organisation and following instructions; often less noticeable as it is typically less disruptive.
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Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation – restlessness, impulsive decisions, difficulty waiting or sitting still
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Combined Presentation – a combination of both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms.
Many childhood behaviours that look like ADHD are a normal part of growing up. Every young child is impulsive sometimes, and every teenager loses focus occasionally. The difference with ADHD is that these patterns are significant, persistent, and pervasive across various settings such as home and school, and can affect daily life, including friendships, learning, family routines or self-esteem.
Signs in Children (6+)
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Trouble sitting still or waiting their turn
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Difficulty following instructions or finishing tasks
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Frequent forgetfulness or losing belongings
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Big emotional reactions or trouble calming down
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Constant movement or talking, even in calm settings
Signs in Teenagers
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Procrastination and difficulty managing multi step assignments
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Frustration or shutting down around schoolwork, despite genuine effort
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Sensitivity to feeling different from peers, or repeated correction from adults
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Risk taking or impulsive decisions as independence increases
Every child's pattern is different, and these signs alone don't confirm ADHD. If several of these feel familiar, it's worth having a conversation with one of our psychologists.
ADHD Supports We Offer In Neutral Bay, NSW
At Aspiring Minds Child Psychology, we offer a range of evidence based therapies tailored to your child's needs. Whether your child already has a diagnosis or you're exploring support alongside one, our psychologists work with your family to build practical, lasting skills.
Helps children with ADHD recognise unhelpful thinking patterns and develop strategies to manage frustration and big emotional reactions.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Helps children with ADHD develop psychological flexibility by accepting difficult thoughts and emotions, reducing struggles with them, and acting in line with their goals and values.
Parent Strategies
We work closely with parents to explore practical strategies for daily routines, school challenges, and behaviours at home.
Aims to build awareness and attention skills to support emotional regulation and focus.
Therapy is shaped around your child's individual profile, so the strategies we use are designed to fit how they think, learn and grow.
Myths Vs Facts About ADHD
We hear a lot of the same misconceptions from parents, often ones picked up from family, social media, or their own memories of school. It helps to clear a few up:
Answering Your ADHD FAQs
Why Choose Our Clinic On The Lower North Shore, Sydney?
Assessment and therapy, in one place
You won't need to be referred elsewhere for support after a diagnosis, our psychologists provide both assessment and ongoing therapy.
Clinicians who genuinely connect with kids and teens
Our psychologists take the time to build rapport with your child, so sessions feel supportive rather than clinical or intimidating.
Support built around your family's life
With after-school appointments, we make it easy for you to schedule time with our psychologists.
