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.

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.

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?

In this Q&A, we chat to our Executive Function Coach, Erena, about her own late-diagnosed ADHD journey, what executive function means and her ADHD friendly tools and techniques.

Experiencing difficulty getting your methylphenidate prescription (Ritalin, Rubifen, Concerta) filled? You're not alone.

Information on how to change medication, how to manage your ADHD off medication, and resources for support.

Te Reo Māori sees ADHD as a unique way of being, intertwined with every aspect of one's life, from the physical and mental to the social and spiritual.

Beehyve GP, Dr Torrance Merkle, explains how New Zealand’s system works for ADHD medication and who can help you get the right dose or formulation. Dr Merkle also shares specific examples of ADHD medication types and brands and their availability here in Aotearoa.

Our new Group Coaching Programme is here! We’re so pleased to launch this special series of sessions so that you don’t have to face the challenges of ADHD alone.

Language is crucial when it comes to ADHD. Here at Beehyve, it’s something we care a lot about because we care about people!  

‘Body doubling’ is a strategy that some of us with ADHD use to keep us on tough tasks. And now its benefits are being recognised much more widely. Our Annie spoke to the Herald to explain why it works so well for those with ADHD.

Featured in: NZ Herald

Coaching can help you achieve your goals, find strategies to make daily life easier, and manage periods of change. However, you’ve got to find the coach that’s right for you and your unique situation. We’ve invited our brilliant Beehyve coaches to explain their individual approaches.