Mindful Moments Therapies

ADHD in women is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Learn about the signs, struggles, and strengths of late-diagnosed ADHD and how Mindful Moments Therapies supports emotional and somatic healing beyond the label. The Quiet Struggle: ADHD in Women Often Goes Unseen For many women, receiving a diagnosis of  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)  in adulthood, often in their 30s, 40s, or even later, is both a relief and a heartbreak. It brings clarity to years of confusion, shame, and self-doubt. But it also raises a deep question:  Why wasn’t this seen sooner? ADHD in women frequently presents in more internalised ways than in men. Where boys may be labelled as hyperactive and disruptive, girls often become daydreamers, perfectionists, emotional caretakers, quietly masking their symptoms to fit in, comply, and survive. At  Mindful Moments Therapies , Phiona offers holistic, trauma-aware support for women navigating the emotional impact of a late ADHD diag...

Overthinking can feel like a constant storm in the mind, relentless, exhausting, and often invisible to those around you. For many, it becomes a default way of thinking that touches every part of life. From work and family to friendships and daily decision making. Left unchecked, overthinking can develop into anxiety, overwhelm, and deep rooted mental fatigue. In this blog, we will explore seven key points to understand and support overthinking, from both a  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)  and  Clinical Hypnotherapy  perspective. We will introduce the concept of  ANTs  Automatic Negative Thoughts, discuss how they develop, and offer therapeutic strategies to help you manage and eventually reduce their impact. We will also look at how  somatic techniques  can gently bring you out of your head and into a calmer, embodied state. The Inner Critic and Overthinking Many people who overthink also struggle with a harsh inner voice. This inner critic ...