In this Q&A, we chat with Beehyve Coach, Rory, about what inspired them to become a coach, how their own ADHD and autism diagnoses shape the way they support others, and why understanding the difference between coaching and counselling is so important for neurodivergent people.

In this Q&A, we chat with Beehyve Coach, Tracey, about her personal journey, experiences, and practical advice for navigating life with ADHD. From diagnosis to coaching strategies, she shares insights, tips, and resources to support adults with ADHD.

Thanks to AI, it suddenly seems like you do not need to remember everything. We get it. It seems easy to replace professional therapeutic services with an app. 

The hype is real and for good reason. The instant, tailored responses of AI gives your brain dopamine. And novelty!

You’re probably asking: do you even need an ADHD coach or counsellor when ChatGPT and other large language models promise to do all the same things?

AI chatbots like ChatGPT are way cheaper than your therapist. There's no waiting list. No scheduling. They're always there for you and that is awfully tempting.

It’s hard to notice at first but AI as therapy can be like talking to a friend that always agrees with you. That’s great, but it can be toxic and that’s not how therapy works.

The truth is, large language models aren’t ready to care for your unique brain.

A Beehyve counsellor creates a safe space to talk about your traits and the emotional weight of living with ADHD. And we do it from a lived experience perspective which makes the support we offer feel more real, relatable and different from traditional therapists.

They said it was fine, so why did I feel such an intense, gut-wrenching pain?”

This might be rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), an extreme emotional pain triggered by:

• Perceived or actual rejection

• Criticism

• The feeling of falling short of your own expectations.

In this Q&A, we talk to Beehyve Counsellor, Meg about her own late ADHD and autism diagnosis, how creativity plays a key role in her sessions, and what a truly neurodivergent-friendly counselling space looks like. She shares practical insights, the difference between coaching and counselling, and why finding the right counsellor matters.

Congratulations! You’ve got your assessment or diagnosis.

Whether you have a formal diagnosis, or it’s still on the horizon, we're committed to supporting you through every step of this significant discovery.

Finding the right support for ADHD doesn’t need to feel like a maze.

Therapy, psychotherapy and counselling – are these the same thing? What is the difference between coaching and counselling, or a psychiatrist and a psychologist?