Dr Michael Wang has spent the last decade working as a GP, with a growing focus on mental health and ADHD care. After working in a community mental health clinic for five years, under the guidance of psychiatrist Dr David Codyre, he developed a deep, nuanced approach to ADHD assessment and treatment — one built on empathy, education, and destigmatisation. We sat down with him to talk about diagnosis, medication, and what he wishes every person questioning their mental health already knew.

In this Q&A, we speak with Beehyve GP Torrance about how he came to focus on ADHD in his medical practice, and why he takes a balanced “pills and skills” approach to supporting clients. Torrance shares insights from his years in general practice, including how medication, lifestyle foundations, and practical supports work together to help people better understand and manage their ADHD.

In this Q&A, we speak with Beehyve Occupational Therapist and coach, Donelle, about what led her to specialise in ADHD and neurodiversity, how her lived experience informs her work, and the practical, neuro-affirming strategies she shares to help clients thrive.

There is a specific, bone-deep NO that arrives for many women in their 40s. It feels like a sudden inability to tolerate things you used to accept without question. The small talk, the endless performing, constant people-pleasing.  

You aren’t meant to be the same person every single day. Your body follows a cycle, not a clock, regular or not, and even through perimenopause. On some days, the world might feel louder or harder. Or your ADHD medication might feel less effective.  

Your capacity and ADHD traits naturally shift with hormonal rhythms throughout your cycle. 

General practitioners and nurse practitioners will soon be able to diagnose and treat ADHD. There’s a lot of speculation about what this means, so we thought we should clarify some points.

We know the holiday season can be challenging.

What if, instead of pushing through, we get strategic, set clear limits, and give ourselves some much needed grace.

At Beehyve, you don’t need an official diagnosis for us to start supporting you.
Your struggles are real and valid, regardless of a formal label. Whether it’s time blindness, task paralysis, intense emotions or anything really, you deserve help.

Aotearoa needs more qualified and experienced allied health professionals like ADHD and neurodiversity coaches.

This is an overview of what training and education pathways are available in New Zealand.

The journey towards understanding is deeply personal. What works for one person may be different for you.

Too often, the solution to burnout is to force ourselves to hustle harder just to keep up. But the path to recovery is often the opposite, find a way to do less and prioritise self-care.

In this Q&A, we chat with Beehyve Therapist, Morgan, about her journey to understanding ADHD, how her own experiences shape the way she supports neurodivergent clients, and her insights on navigating overwhelm, trauma, and the unique strengths of ADHD brains.

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.

Coaching helps you develop practical strategies to manage your ADHD in everyday life. It's a transformative journey focused on finding your full potential.

The purpose of the framework is to set clear standards for ADHD assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. 

For you, this means a clearer understanding of the quality of care you should expect on your ADHD journey.