AuADHD Counselling at Healing Spaces

Many people identify with both autism and ADHD traits, a combination often called AuADHD. At Healing Spaces, we honour this unique experience with compassionate, neurodivergent-affirming counselling that celebrates strengths while supporting the challenges that come with living with AuADHD.

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All services available in-person or online. Flexible, judgement-free, and always confidential.

Give us a call at 778-860-3120 or schedule your initial 15-minute consultation online. Prefer to text? We’ve got that too.

What is AuADHD?

AuADHD refers to people who are both autistic and ADHDers.

These two forms of neurodivergence can overlap in ways that create unique experiences of the world — from communication differences and sensory sensitivity to energy regulation and focus challenges.

Common Experiences of AuADHD

Heightened sensory sensitivity combined with distractibility or restlessness
Difficulty with organization and time management, especially when routines change
Deep special interests or hyperfocus, sometimes paired with challenges follow-through
Strong emotions, with challenges regulating them under stress
Feeling misunderstood or pressured to mask both autistic and ADHD traits
Masking protects from overwhelm but often leads to exhaustion and burnout.
Rejection sensitivity distorts feedback, triggering intense emotional pain from perceived social judgment.

How Autism and ADHD Interact

Autism and ADHD can sometimes pull in opposite directions — for example, ADHD may drive spontaneity while autism may prefer routine. Understanding how these different parts of you impact your experience of the world can be a beautiful part of your own self-discovery and self-acceptance.

Strengths of AuADHD

Many with AuADHD are highly creative, empathetic, and passionate learners. They often bring unique problem-solving skills and deep curiosity to their personal and professional lives.

They experience the world with deep emotion and intensity. While navigating a society largely designed for neurotypical norms can be challenging, developing a clearer understanding of your identity and needs can foster greater self-acceptance, self-compassion, and connection with communities where you feel truly seen and supported.

Benefits of Getting Counselling

Counselling can help autistic individuals and their families navigate challenges while affirming their worth and individuality.

Emotional Support

Therapy provides a safe, affirming space to process stress, anxiety, and self-doubt, while fostering deep appreciation of your neurodivergence.

Practical Tools

Build strategies for organization, emotional regulation, and sensory balance that take both autism and ADHD traits into account.

Empowerment & Advocacy

Counselling helps you embrace your identity, advocate for your needs, and create systems that work with your brain — not against it.

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What to Expect

Our Process

Initial Consultation

Start with a free 15-minute consultation to share your needs and get matched with a counsellor who understands ADHD.

Tailored Sessions

We adjust the pace of therapy, use clear communication, and create supportive strategies that fit your life.

Ongoing Support

We walk with you as you practice new tools, celebrate progress, and adapt approaches as your goals evolve.

Mental Health Resources & Strategies

Mindfulness & Grounding

Short, practical mindfulness techniques can help calm racing thoughts and improve focus.

Cognitive & Behavioural Tools

Evidence-based strategies (like adapted CBT) help with procrastination, emotional regulation, and negative thought cycles.

Routine & Structure

Building small, realistic routines that work for your energy and brain style, not against them.

Why Choose Healing Spaces?

We provide compassionate, personalized support in a safe, understanding environment. Explore challenges, build skills, and find healing at your own pace. Guiding you every step toward healing and growth.

Online or in-person support

Experienced, compassionate team

Your wellness is top priority

15-minute free discovery call — no charge

FAQs

How is counselling for AuADHD different from general therapy?

Counselling for AuADHD is specifically tailored to the unique ways autism and ADHD interact. Our therapists take into account sensory needs, communication preferences, executive function challenges, and emotional intensity. We don’t focus on “fixing” traits — we work with your brain, not against it.

Can therapy help with AuADHD burnout and masking fatigue?

Yes. Many clients come to therapy feeling exhausted from years of masking or trying to meet neurotypical expectations. We help you recognize burnout, set boundaries, reduce masking where it’s safe to do so, and build sustainable ways of living that honor your neurodivergent self.

Do you offer tools for managing both structure and flexibility?

Absolutely. One of the unique challenges of AuADHD is the push-pull between a need for routine (autism) and difficulty maintaining it (ADHD). We offer practical, realistic strategies for building flexible structures that support regulation without rigidity or overwhelm.

Can you help with relationship challenges related to AuADHD?

Yes. We support individuals and couples navigating communication differences, emotional regulation, and misunderstandings in relationships. Therapy can also help with self-advocacy, reducing shame, and fostering deeper connection with partners, friends, and family.

Autistic Burnout

Comprehending autistic burnout as deep exhaustion from stress, masking, and sensory overload.

Let’s Talk.
It’s Free.

New here? Your first 15-minute consultation is completely free — no strings attached. We’ll match you with a therapist who understands neurodivergence.