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Adult ADHD | Cartoon image of a worried woman overwhelmed by tasks and distractions, speaking to David the Psychologist in a therapy setting at Hennessy Clinical Psychology, Varsity Lakes.
Neurodiversity

Adult ADHD & Psychology

Adult ADHD is more than just forgetfulness or distraction. Learn how it presents in adults, what supports are available, and how to move toward understanding and change.

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Cartoon image of David the Psychologist, who is bald and wearing a colourful paisley shirt, sitting in a therapy chair with an open book. A sign beside him lists adult ADHD insights including undiagnosed or subthreshold childhood symptoms, burnout, high allostatic load, long term stress, and nervous system overwhelm. The image includes subtle text reading David the Psychologist @hennessyclinical_psychology.
Neurodiversity

Adult ADHD | What is Adult ADHD?

Adult ADHD often goes unnoticed in childhood and can feel similar to trauma, burnout, or chronic overwhelm. This post explores what adult ADHD is, why it is often missed, and how evidence based treatment can genuinely help.

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Cartoon illustration of David the Psychologist, a bald man wearing a bright orange paisley shirt and glasses, sitting with a smiling brain character that has a bandage on its head. They appear in a therapy session, symbolising psychological support and recovery after an acquired brain injury. Text reads David the Psychologist at hennessyclinicalpsychology.
Neurological & Cognitive Conditions

  ABI and Psychology

Psychological support is essential in adjusting to life after an Acquired Brain Injury. This article explores how therapy helps people navigate identity changes, emotional challenges, and meaningful recovery.

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Illustration of a friendly cartoon brain with a beige bandage and a happy expression, labelled “David the Psychologist” and tagged @hennessyclinicalpsychology
Neurological & Cognitive Conditions

What is an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)?

An Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is damage to the brain after birth that affects mood, identity, thinking, and relationships. Psychology can support emotional adjustment and recovery.

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Cartoon illustration of a bald psychologist in glasses and a green paisley shirt standing next to a presentation board titled “Psychology & Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)”.
Neurological & Cognitive Conditions

Psychology & FND

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) causes real and often distressing neurological symptoms despite no structural damage showing on scans. This post explores how psychologists support recovery using evidence-based therapy, emotional regulation, and trauma-informed, multidisciplinary care.

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Cartoon of psychologist David Hennessy wearing a colourful paisley shirt and a bead bracelet with one red bead and one green bead. He is standing beside a whiteboard with the words Functional Neurological Disorder and a simple brain diagram.
Neurological & Cognitive Conditions

What is FND?

A supportive and evidence informed explanation of Functional Neurological Disorder including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and current best practice treatment. This post offers a calm and practical overview to help people feel understood and guided in their next steps toward recovery.

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A softly illuminated lighthouse on a coastal walking path at dusk, symbolising guidance and direction. White text reads Let your values be your guide and David the Psychologist at hennessyclinicalpsychology. The scene represents how personal values can act like a guiding light during emotional or uncertain times.
Emotional Regulation & Behavior Change

Let Your Values be Your Guide

Clarifying your values strengthens direction, resilience, and wellbeing. This post explores how identifying what matters most and aligning your actions with your values enhances psychological health and life satisfaction.

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Cartoon image of a smiling male psychologist seated in an armchair, with colorful signposts reading "WHO?", "WHAT?", and "WHERE?" and psychology degrees displayed on the wall behind him.
Everyday Psychology

Who, What, Where?

A gentle introduction to who I work with, who I am, and where I practise. Whether life feels overwhelming or simply a little harder than usual, support is available through evidence based, person centred therapy.

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