ADHD/ADD one to one - 8 week course

If you or someone you care about is living with ADD or ADHD, you likely already know that it's more than a diagnosis — it's a complex experience that affects attention, emotion, self-esteem, and relationships. While many treatment approaches focus on managing symptoms, there is another way — one that looks deeper.

Drawing on the powerful insights of Dr Gabor Maté and my 30 years of experience supporting young people and adults, I am now offering a personalised eight-week one-to-one course, available online or in person, designed to explore and support the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

What makes this course different?

This is not a behavioural programme, nor a one-size-fits-all model.

Inspired by the work of Dr Gabor Maté, particularly his groundbreaking book Scattered Minds, this course is built on the understanding that:

ADD/ADHD is not simply a disorder of attention, but a response to early emotional environments.

Healing comes through understanding, compassion, and reconnection — not blame, shame, or quick fixes.

We will explore how:

• early life stress and emotional disconnection may contribute to your current struggles
• patterns of self-criticism, overwhelm, or impulsivity are rooted in your story — not flaws in your character
• you can begin to cultivate greater attention, regulation, and compassion — starting exactly where you are

Who is it for?

• adults recently diagnosed or self-identifying with ADD/ADHD
• young people (16+) struggling with focus, motivation, or emotional overwhelm
• parents or carers of neurodivergent children seeking support in understanding and responding with more confidence and calm
• anyone who feels scattered, sensitive, or stuck — and is looking for a different lens

What ou'll eceive

Each week includes:

• a 1:1 session (online or in-person) tailored to your needs
• reflections and tools rooted in relational neuroscience, Gabor Maté’s compassionate inquiry model, and decades of lived and professional experience
• space to explore not just how you behave — but why, and what your behaviour is trying to tell you
• practical support with attention, organisation, emotional regulation, and relationships
• a non-judgmental, confidential space to be fully seen and heard
• recorded meditations for in-between sessions
• email or chat support between sessions

What we’ll explore

• understanding ADD/ADHD differently – going beyond labels and into the roots
• the impact of early experiences – what happened to you, not what’s “wrong” with you
• stress, sensitivity and the nervous system – why you feel how you feel
• shame, self-criticism and the inner voice – reclaiming your narrative
• focus, motivation and emotional regulation – gentle strategies that actually work
• relationships and connection – understanding patterns and finding new ways
• self-compassion and healing – moving from coping to thriving
• integration and next steps – creating your toolkit for life

Why this matters

Whether you're newly diagnosed, have lived with ADHD for years, or are just beginning to wonder if this might describe your experience — this course offers a space of warmth, understanding, and possibility.

You don’t have to be “fixed.” You deserve to be understood.

Details

Length: eight weeks
Format: 1:1 sessions (in person or online)
Age: adults + young people 16+
Investment: the full eight-week one-to-one programme is offered at £1,999.
Location: Orpington or Zoom

Ready to begin?

To book your place or arrange a free introductory call, get in touch here:

info@melissastonard.com

Payment options are available:

Flexible payment plans to spread the cost.

Concessionary rates for those with financial need, offered on a limited basis.

If you feel called to this work but are concerned about affordability, please reach out — we can explore a plan that works for you.