Psychological support for adolescents and adults navigating ADHD-related challenges.
Living with ADHD can influence attention, organisation, emotional regulation, relationships and self-esteem. Whether you have received an ADHD diagnosis, are exploring the possibility of ADHD, or are looking for support with specific challenges, Anat Cossen, an experienced Registered Psychologist at All for One in Hampton East, in Melbourne’s bayside, works with adolescents and adults with a warm, compassionate and client-centred approach. If you are still working out how assessment works in Victoria, that is explained further down this page.
No referral needed · Free 15-minute intro call · Medicare rebates may apply · In person or by video · Parking on site
For some people, ADHD-related challenges have been present since childhood. For others, they become more noticeable during periods of increased responsibility, changing circumstances or significant life transitions. Psychological therapy can provide an opportunity to develop greater self-understanding and explore strategies that suit your individual needs.
You do not necessarily need an ADHD diagnosis to seek psychological support. You may be experiencing difficulties with organisation, emotional regulation, anxiety, self-esteem or relationships and wish to explore these concerns without pursuing an assessment. If you are considering an ADHD assessment, Anat can discuss your concerns and help you consider appropriate next steps within the scope of her services.
Assessment is a separate, structured process from therapy. In Victoria, ADHD can be diagnosed by a psychiatrist, a paediatrician or a psychologist trained in ADHD assessment, and only a doctor can prescribe ADHD medication. If a formal assessment is what you are looking for, section 04 sets out the route in brief, and if you are unsure which you need, that is a good use of the free 15-minute call.
ADHD can affect people in different ways. Psychological support is tailored to your individual experiences and the areas of life where you would like to make changes.
Some people experience difficulties with starting tasks, managing time, prioritising responsibilities or completing activities. Support may involve exploring practical strategies for organisation, understanding the patterns that make tasks difficult, and developing approaches that work with your individual needs.
ADHD-related difficulties may be accompanied by frustration, overwhelm or challenges managing emotional responses. Therapy can provide a space to explore emotional experiences, develop awareness of patterns and practise strategies for responding to difficult situations.
ADHD-related challenges may occur alongside anxiety or mood difficulties. These concerns can also arise independently and deserve individual attention. Together you can explore how they affect your everyday functioning and identify approaches that support your emotional wellbeing. There is a separate page on psychological support for anxiety.
Repeated experiences of difficulty, criticism or feeling different from others may influence how a person understands themselves. For some adults, receiving an ADHD diagnosis leads to a period of reflection about earlier experiences. Others are exploring their identity and needs without a formal diagnosis. Support can provide an opportunity to develop self-understanding, explore self-esteem and consider more compassionate ways of relating to yourself.
ADHD-related challenges can affect communication, routines, expectations and relationships. Therapy may involve exploring interpersonal patterns, communication, boundaries and strategies for navigating relationship difficulties. Where appropriate, Anat also works with couples.
ADHD can be experienced differently across the lifespan, and some women seek assessment or support later in life. Changes in responsibilities, relationships, work and other circumstances may influence how ADHD-related challenges are experienced. Anat offers psychological support for women exploring ADHD-related concerns, including challenges associated with identity, emotional wellbeing and life transitions. See also her page on women’s mental health across life stages.
Adolescence involves changes in independence, relationships, school expectations and emotional development. For young people experiencing ADHD-related challenges, support may focus on emotional regulation, self-esteem and identity, school-related challenges, organisation and everyday routines, friendships and relationships, and communication with parents and caregivers. Anat works collaboratively with adolescents, involving parents to the extent that is appropriate and helpful for the young person.
ADHD and autism can co-occur, and people may experience a range of emotional, interpersonal and everyday functioning challenges. Anat supports adolescents and adults with ADHD and/or autism using a neurodivergent-affirming approach: recognising individual strengths, needs and differences, while exploring the practical, emotional and interpersonal challenges that affect everyday life. Psychological support does not require you to change who you are. It can provide an opportunity to develop strategies and environments that better support your wellbeing and functioning.
Anat believes psychological support should be collaborative, respectful and tailored to each person’s individual circumstances. She draws from the following approaches flexibly, tailoring the work to your needs, preferences and circumstances.
Exploring the relationship between thoughts, emotions and behaviours, and developing practical strategies that support your goals.
Developing psychological flexibility, exploring personal values and learning to respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions.
Exploring longstanding patterns of thinking, feeling and relating that may have developed through earlier experiences.
Recognising the potential impact of difficult or traumatic experiences, and prioritising safety, trust and collaboration.
For trauma-related concerns, an evidence-based intervention for PTSD. Its use depends on the individual’s clinical needs, suitability and treatment goals.
Developing awareness of present-moment experiences and exploring ways to respond to thoughts and emotions with greater acceptance.
Anat Cossen
Registered Psychologist · Hampton East and by video
Anat is an experienced Registered Psychologist supporting adolescents and adults with a range of psychological and emotional challenges, including ADHD and autism-related presentations. Her approach is warm, compassionate and client-centred, and she aims to create a space where you feel heard, respected and able to explore your experiences without judgement.
She has experience supporting people with neurodivergent presentations, emotional regulation difficulties, anxiety, mood-related concerns, relationship challenges and self-esteem difficulties. She recognises that neurodivergent individuals have different strengths, needs and experiences, and her work focuses on understanding each person as a whole and developing support that is responsive to their circumstances and goals. Member of the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc.
For people who are seeking a formal assessment, this is the route in outline. Details vary between practitioners, so confirm fees, rebates and waiting times directly with whoever you contact.
Tell them what you have noticed and since when. Your GP can refer you to a psychiatrist, or to a paediatrician for a child, and can point you to psychologists who offer ADHD assessment. A GP referral is needed for any Medicare rebate on a psychiatrist’s assessment.
A structured clinical assessment: a detailed history, standardised questionnaires and, where relevant, information from someone who knows you well. It considers other explanations for the difficulties as well as ADHD.
If ADHD is confirmed, the assessor talks you through the options. Medication, if it is part of the plan, can only be prescribed by a doctor. Psychological support runs alongside, not instead.
Who can assess. For adults, a psychiatrist or a psychologist trained in ADHD assessment. For children, a paediatrician, a child psychiatrist or a psychologist trained in assessing children. Only a doctor can prescribe medication. You can check any practitioner’s registration on the AHPRA register.
Costs and waiting times vary widely between private practitioners, and Medicare rebates depend on the practitioner and the referral. Ask for the fee, the gap and the expected wait before you book.
While you wait. A waitlist does not have to be a pause. Anat works with people who are still waiting for an assessment on the things that do not need a diagnosis to start, and if the assessment comes back without an ADHD diagnosis, none of that work is wasted. The difficulties were real either way, and the plan adjusts.
Sessions cost $270 and no referral is needed to book. You can access psychological services without a Mental Health Care Plan. If you are eligible for Medicare rebates, a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP (often called a Mental Health Care Plan) is one pathway to subsidised psychological services; Medicare eligibility and rebate arrangements should be confirmed with your GP and psychologist.
Appointments are in person at All for One in Hampton East, Melbourne, with parking on site. Video appointments may be available, subject to suitability and appointment availability; contact the clinic to discuss your options. If you would like to talk before you commit, Anat offers a free 15-minute phone call.
There is more on how Anat works, and who she is, on the Hampton East psychologist page, and the whole service is described on the psychology page.
Whether you have recently received an ADHD diagnosis, are exploring whether ADHD may explain some of your experiences, or are seeking support with everyday challenges, therapy can provide a space to develop self-understanding and explore practical approaches. Book an appointment with Anat at All for One in Hampton East, or start with a free 15-minute phone call.
No. You can seek psychological support for concerns such as anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationships and everyday functioning without an ADHD diagnosis.
Anat’s focus is psychological support and intervention. If you are seeking an assessment, please discuss your needs with the clinic so that you can be directed to an appropriate service. Section 04 above explains how assessment works in Victoria.
Yes. Anat works with adolescents and adults, tailoring psychological support to each person’s developmental stage, needs and circumstances.
Psychological support may involve exploring patterns related to planning, organisation, task initiation and everyday functioning. Strategies are tailored to your individual needs and goals.
Yes. Anat supports adolescents and adults with ADHD and/or autism, using a neurodivergent-affirming approach tailored to individual needs.
For adults, a psychiatrist or a psychologist specifically trained in ADHD assessment; for children, a paediatrician, a child psychiatrist or a psychologist trained in assessing children. Only a doctor can prescribe ADHD medication.
Video appointments may be available, subject to suitability and appointment availability. Please contact the clinic to discuss your options. In person sessions are in Hampton East, Melbourne, on the Nepean Highway with parking on site.
You can access psychological services without a Mental Health Care Plan. If you are eligible for Medicare rebates, a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP may be one pathway to accessing subsidised psychological services. Medicare eligibility and rebate arrangements should be confirmed with your GP and psychologist. Sessions cost $270 and no referral is needed to book.
If you need support right now, please don’t wait for an appointment. Lifeline 13 11 14, or 000 in an emergency.
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