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Working with Neurodiversity

Learn how Dr. Stephen Hoole can help with neurodiversity after diagnosis.

Dr. Stephen Hoole CPsychol., AFBPsS— is a highly experienced and compassionate Clinical Psychologist dedicated to supporting individuals with neurodiverse experiences, including ADHD. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare across NHS, charity, and private sectors, Dr. Hoole brings a depth of expertise and understanding to each therapeutic relationship. His empathetic approach and extensive clinical knowledge provide a reassuring foundation for clients seeking clarity, support, and personal growth.
 

A Passion for Neurodiversity Care

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Dr. Hoole has a longstanding commitment to working with neurodiverse individuals. His journey began in the North East of England within a specialist service for complex neurodevelopmental disorders, nurturing his understanding of the unique challenges faced by this community. Over the years, his interest has evolved into a specialised focus on adults diagnosed with ADHD, especially those navigating the complexities of a new diagnosis later in life.
 

Understanding ADHD involves much more than recognizing challenges; it’s about uncovering how the condition has shaped an individual’s routines, emotions, relationships, and sense of identity. Many clients find that therapy helps bridge the gap between past experiences and present struggles, empowering them to navigate life with renewed confidence and self-awareness.
 

Tailored Therapeutic Support
 

Dr. Hoole recognizes that living as a neurodiverse individual in a predominantly neurotypical world can bring unique frustrations, emotional distress, and relational difficulties. His therapy approach is centered on exploring these challenges and finding pathways that align with each client’s unique strengths and goals.

Therapy may focus on:

  • Understanding how ADHD or other neurodiverse traits influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviors

  • Navigating anxiety, depression, or relational conflict

  • Identifying practical strategies to better engage with neurotypical systems

  • Finding and embracing environments that celebrate neurodiverse perspectives
     

A Psychodynamic and Attachment-Based Approach
 

Dr. Hoole primarily draws from psychodynamic therapy and attachment theory to help clients explore how early life experiences shape their present-day emotional world. By understanding the patterns that stem from early relationships, clients gain insights into their ways of relating to themselves and others. For neurodiverse individuals, this often includes unpacking societal pressures, misunderstandings, or negative self-beliefs that may have developed over time.
 

Developing a Collaborative and Supportive Relationship
 

Central to Dr. Hoole’s therapeutic philosophy is a collaborative approach. He believes that clients are the experts in their own lives and that therapy is a shared journey toward growth and healing. His warm, approachable nature helps clients feel comfortable and understood, fostering a safe environment for exploration and progress.
 

Whether clients seek help for long-standing emotional challenges or practical guidance in managing daily life, Dr. Hoole’s tailored support is designed to meet them where they are. His extensive experience working with neurodiverse clients ensures a deep understanding of their unique needs and potential.
 

Embracing Your Neurodiverse Strengths
 

Therapy with Dr. Hoole is not just about managing difficulties—it’s about helping clients recognize and celebrate their inherent strengths. Many neurodiverse individuals possess exceptional creativity, problem-solving abilities, and unique perspectives that can thrive when properly understood and supported. Therapy provides a path to greater self-acceptance, confidence, and alignment with a life that honors those qualities.
 

Take the Next Step Toward Support and Growth
 

If you're navigating the complexities of ADHD or other neurodiverse experiences and seeking compassionate, expert support, Dr. Hoole is here to help. Together, you can explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and living that empower you to thrive.

Contact the practice today to learn more about how Dr. Hoole’s specialized approach can support your journey toward understanding, healing, and personal growth.
 

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