Mental Health Occupational Therapy for Adults with ADHD, Anxiety and Sleep Difficulties

Are you an adult with ADHD, anxiety, stress or poor sleep who feels overwhelmed by daily life? I provide specialist mental health occupational therapy for adults across Scotland and the UK — compassionate, practical and evidence-based support to help you build a life that works with your brain, not against it.

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Is this you?

If everyday life feels harder than it should, you are not alone. Many adults come to occupational therapy feeling exhausted, overwhelmed or unsure where to start.

Work & study

Work and study feel overwhelming

  • I know what I need to do but I just can’t start
  • I feel paralysed by simple tasks
  • Deadlines sneak up on me constantly
  • I’m constantly busy but nothing gets finished
  • I freeze when I have to prioritise

ADHD

Your ADHD brain feels hard to manage

  • I feel like I have fifty browser tabs open
  • I lose track of time without noticing
  • Traditional advice just doesn’t work for me
  • I start things but never seem to finish them
  • I’ve been called lazy when I’m trying my hardest

Anxiety

Anxiety is taking over daily life

  • My mind will not switch off
  • I feel constantly on edge, even when things are fine
  • I get stuck in worst-case scenarios
  • I have physical symptoms — tension, headaches
  • I feel like a car running on empty at 100mph

Burnout

You feel exhausted or burnt out

  • I’m running on empty but I can’t stop
  • Rest doesn’t actually feel restful
  • I feel guilty for not coping when others manage
  • I’ve lost interest in things I used to enjoy
  • I don’t know how to rebuild my energy

Sleep

Sleep feels impossible

  • I feel tired all day but wired at night
  • Racing thoughts keep me awake for hours
  • I wake up exhausted no matter how long I sleep
  • Brain fog makes it hard to think clearly
  • I feel trapped in exhaustion with no way out

Emotions

Emotional regulation feels difficult

  • I go from zero to overwhelmed in seconds
  • Small comments can send me spiralling
  • I replay conversations for hours afterwards
  • I constantly apologise for reactions I can’t control
  • I feel like my emotions are running the show

Work & study

Work and study feel overwhelming

  • I know what I need to do but I just can’t start
  • I feel paralysed by simple tasks
  • Deadlines sneak up on me constantly
  • I’m constantly busy but nothing gets finished
  • I freeze when I have to prioritise

ADHD

Your ADHD brain feels hard to manage

  • I feel like I have fifty browser tabs open
  • I lose track of time without noticing
  • Traditional advice just doesn’t work for me
  • I start things but never seem to finish them
  • I’ve been called lazy when I’m trying my hardest

Anxiety

Anxiety is taking over daily life

  • My mind will not switch off
  • I feel constantly on edge, even when things are fine
  • I get stuck in worst-case scenarios
  • I have physical symptoms — tension, headaches
  • I feel like a car running on empty at 100mph

Burnout

You feel exhausted or burnt out

  • I’m running on empty but I can’t stop
  • Rest doesn’t actually feel restful
  • I feel guilty for not coping when others manage
  • I’ve lost interest in things I used to enjoy
  • I don’t know how to rebuild my energy

Sleep

Sleep feels impossible

  • I feel tired all day but wired at night
  • Racing thoughts keep me awake for hours
  • I wake up exhausted no matter how long I sleep
  • Brain fog makes it hard to think clearly
  • I feel trapped in exhaustion with no way out

Emotions

Emotional regulation feels difficult

  • I go from zero to overwhelmed in seconds
  • Small comments can send me spiralling
  • I replay conversations for hours afterwards
  • I constantly apologise for reactions I can’t control
  • I feel like my emotions are running the show
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How I can help you

I provide evidence-based, practical and compassionate occupational therapy support for adults with ADHD, anxiety, stress, sleep difficulties and everyday functioning challenges. This is not generic advice — it is support built around your brain, your life and your goals.

ADHD
Support Service

Anxiety & Stress
Management

Sleep
Support

Work
Support

Study
Support

Parent & Carer
Support

Why choose me?

I bring clinical expertise, lived experience, and genuine passion for helping adults whose brains work differently.

  • ✓Lived experience of ADHD — I understand what it is like from the inside
  • ✓7 years NHS experience as an occupational therapist
  • ✓Over 20 years working with neurodivergent people
  • ✓Registered with HCPC and member of RCOT
  • ✓Based in Scotland, supporting adults across the UK
  • ✓Practical, holistic support — not generic advice
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Qualifications & registrations

ADHD Clinical Services Provider

PESI UK certified

Sleep CPD Certificate

Sleep, Anxiety & Insomnia — PESI UK

HCPC Registered

Health & Care Professions Council

RCOT Member

Royal College of Occupational Therapists

PGDip Occupational Therapy

+ PGDip Education Support

ADHD Clinical Services Provider

PESI UK certified

Sleep CPD Certificate

Sleep, Anxiety & Insomnia — PESI UK

HCPC Registered

Health & Care Professions Council

RCOT Member

Royal College of Occupational Therapists

PGDip Occupational Therapy

+ PGDip Education Support

What is occupational therapy?

Occupational therapy is about helping people live their daily lives in a way that works for them. “Occupation” does not just mean work — it means everything you do each day: getting up, managing your time, working, looking after yourself, connecting with others and resting. When these things become difficult, everything else suffers.

Why occupational therapy helps with ADHD, anxiety and sleep difficulties

ADHD, anxiety and poor sleep do not just affect how you feel — they affect how you function. They disrupt routines, make simple tasks exhausting and leave you feeling like you are constantly fighting against yourself.

Adjusting your environment
Brain-friendly routines
Task initiation
Emotional regulation
Energy management

What happens when we work together?

We start by understanding what daily life currently feels like for you — what is working, what feels difficult, what you have already tried and what you would like to change. Before jumping into strategies, I carry out a thorough initial assessment to build a clear picture of your strengths, challenges and barriers.

Individual support may include:

✓Understanding your ADHD, anxiety, stress or sleep difficulties
✓Identifying patterns, triggers and barriers in daily life
✓Building routines that feel realistic and sustainable
✓Creating systems for planning, prioritising and task initiation
✓Developing emotional regulation strategies
✓Supporting sleep, rest and energy management
✓Reducing shame and building confidence
✓Measuring progress and adjusting support as needed

This is not about fixing you. There is nothing broken. It is about helping you build a life that works with your brain.

Book a free consultation →

Book a free 20‑minute consultation to see whether working together feels right for you. It gives you the opportunity to meet me, ask questions and explore what support might be helpful.

Frequently asked questions

Can occupational therapy help adults with ADHD?

Yes. Occupational therapy helps adults with ADHD develop practical strategies for daily life including time management, task initiation, planning, routines, emotional regulation and work or study challenges.

Do you support adults with anxiety?

Yes. I support adults experiencing anxiety, overwhelm and stress by helping them understand triggers, calm the nervous system and build realistic routines and coping strategies.

Can you help with sleep difficulties?

Yes. Sleep support looks at routines, environment, stress, racing thoughts and daily patterns that may be affecting rest.

Do you work with adults across the UK?

Yes. Morton Occupational Therapy is based in Scotland and supports adults across the United Kingdom.

Do I need an ADHD diagnosis to work with you?

No. You do not need a formal diagnosis to access support. If you suspect you may be neurodivergent, support can still be tailored to your needs.

What happens in the free consultation?

he free consultation is a chance to talk through what you are struggling with, ask questions and explore whether occupational therapy support feels right for you