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Recognise. Support. Empower.

Many individuals with ADHD are misunderstood, often misdiagnosed or labelled with emotional instability or personality disorders. However, ADHD is a neurological, brain-based condition, although it may give rise to complex emotional patterns.

About the Course

  • Duration: 14-hour CPD-accredited online training
  • Designed for: Therapists and professionals who work with clients with ADHD and want to deliver truly inclusive, effective support
  • Goal: To shift practice from neurotypical assumptions to a more affirming and empowering approach tailored to ADHD needs

The course enables practitioners to recognise when their clients may be presenting with ADHD traits; allowing them to develop complimentary ways of working and provide appropriate support and understanding. This course will also enable practitioners to recognise ‘how’ and ‘when’ it may be important to consider referring clients for diagnosis and treatment.

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Identify signs of ADHD across diverse client presentations.
  • Understand the impact of ADHD on relationships, work, and mental health.
  • Deliver clear, compassionate psychoeducation to clients.
  • Support clients to build resilience, manage challenges, and enhance their wellbeing.

Unique Feature: Live Question Time Panel

A highlight of the course is our live Question Time Panel featuring individuals diagnosed with ADHD and AuDHD. Panelists share powerful personal insights, practical coping strategies, and answer your questions directly. This session brings an authentic, real-world perspective that enriches your learning experience.

The course is delivered by Ruth Williams and Deborah Wortman, Co-Directors of Aspire and experienced psychotherapists, along with contributions from their neurodivergent colleagues. Together, they bring a combination of clinical expertise and lived experience to the training.

This course is essential for professionals including:

  • Psychotherapists
  • Counsellors
  • Coaches
  • Mental Health Practitioners
  • Educational Professionals
  • Interactive presentations
  • Real-world case examples
  • Live Q&A with the panel
  • Resources and handouts to support your practice

This course offers a total of 14 hours CPD and is currently being offered online via Zoom and is being delivered as 4 separate morning webinars.

The 2025 dates are as follows:

Day 1 – Thursday, 20th November 2025

Day 2 – Friday, 21st November 2025

Day 3 – Thursday, 4th December 2025

Day 4 – Friday, 5th December 2025

Times:   9:30 am – 1:00 pm each day

Cost:     £360 for all 4 modules

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Join our “live” interactive online training course

  • By clicking the box below you agree that £100 of your payment is non-refundable and that the total amount is non-refundable from three weeks before the course.
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If you wish to pay in instalments, please send an email to aspiretraining2015@gmail.com

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“This course offered invaluable lived experience, deepening my understanding of the challenges faced by people with Autism.

The delivery was well-paced, and Mark’s insights—along with the panel discussion—were especially helpful and brought real-life depth to the training.

Aspire’s Autism courses are the best online courses I’ve attended.”

Psychotherapist

A Neuro-Affirming Approach to Working with Autistic Clients

“The trainers’ knowledge and personal experiences were conveyed in an easy to understand manner.  In my opinion this was invaluable training for me, both professionally as a lecturer and personally as a parent of a child who has a neurological disorder”

Lecturer and Parent

A Neuro-Affirming Approach to Working with Autistic Clients

“Thank you Ruth and Deborah. Great course! Please keep me abreast of training and you webinars. This has really helped me.”

Delegate

A Neuro-Affirming Approach to Working with Autistic Clients

“Thank you the course has been so helpful, affirmed a lot of what I am doing, but also lots to think about. Also a wonderful group.”

Delegate

A Neuro-Affirming Approach to Working with Autistic Clients

“I have worked in FE for 13 years and can honestly say this was the most interesting, informative and enjoyable CPD session I have ever done!”

Lecturer and Parent

ADHD in The Therapy Room – A Neuro-Affirming Approach

“Having a panel of neurodivergent people was genius and an absolute privilege.”

Delegate

ADHD in The Therapy Room – A Neuro-Affirming Approach

“Very pleased that I booked on this course as it is a topic which was not covered when I trained to be a counsellor.”

Counsellor

ADHD in The Therapy Room – A Neuro-Affirming Approach

“… so many things I hadn’t been aware of which will undoubtedly inform my practice and help me to support clients who display ADHD traits. “

Relational Counsellor

ADHD in The Therapy Room – A Neuro-Affirming Approach

“Thank you, Ruth and Deborah for sharing all you know and have experienced, not just as therapists but as parents too”

Psychotherapist

ADHD in The Therapy Room – A Neuro-Affirming Approach

“Your deep understanding of ADHD was excellent and the fact that you brought many real-life examples from your work, enhanced my learning process. Your ability to provide inclusive enough training for therapists using different approaches was greatly appreciated. The case studies used were particularly helpful in illustrating the concepts discussed. I valued learning from experts with lived experience that has helped me to develop my empathy when working with neurodivergent clients.”

Dagmara Levene, Integrative Therapist

ADHD in The Therapy Room – A Neuro-Affirming Approach

“Ruth and Deborah are both exceptional and highly knowledgeable trainers. The ADHD training was remarkably comprehensive, meaningful, and perfectly tailored to the needs of student support services in higher education. The sessions were well-structured, offering a seamless transition between theory, experiential work, reflection, and the lived experiences of the panel. I wholeheartedly recommend this training.”

Chris Haylock, Head of Counselling Services, Cambridge University

Working With Neurodivergent Couples and Relationships: A Neuro-Affirming Approach

“As a neurodivergent counsellor with a neurodivergent partner, I found the course both personally and professionally valuable.

It was accessible, well-paced, and thoughtfully delivered by Ruth and Deborah, with a strong focus on not ‘othering’ either partner—reinforced by the Q&A panel.

The mix of small group discussions and wider sharing was enriching. I left feeling inspired and highly recommend this course. Thank you!”

Debbie Challinor, Counsellor & Psychotherapist