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Gemma Chiew Counselling
Neurodivergence
ADHD in Women — Why So Many Are Only Diagnosed in Adulthood
For decades, ADHD was widely understood as something that affected hyperactive young boys. The quiet girl at the back of the class who daydreamed constantly, forgot her homework, and felt overwhelmed by things her peers seemed to manage easily — she was rarely identified. She was just seen as disorganised, emotional, or not trying hard enough. If that sounds familiar, you're far from alone. A growing number of women are receiving ADHD diagnoses in their thirties, forties, and

Gemma Chiew
Mar 282 min read
Supporting Neurodivergence Through Counselling — ADHD, Autism and Beyond
Being neurodivergent in a world that often feels designed for neurotypical people can be exhausting. Whether you've recently received a diagnosis of ADHD or autism, have suspected for years that your brain works differently, or are simply trying to make sense of patterns in your life that have always felt hard to explain — counselling can offer a genuinely helpful and validating space. As someone with lived experience of neurodivergence myself, this is an area I feel particul

Gemma Chiew
Mar 212 min read
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