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Does This Feel Familiar?

You start with good intentions…

…but struggle to finish.

Forget things

You forget things…

…even the things that really matter.

Time seems to disappear

Hours disappear…

…without you knowing where they went.

You feel constantly behind

You always feel behind…

…no matter how hard you try.

These everyday struggles can be part of ADHD — and the right support can make them easier to manage.

Understanding How Your Brain Works Changes What You Can Do About It

ADHD can affect attention, working memory, planning, motivation and emotional regulation.

Understanding why everyday things can feel harder makes it easier to choose practical strategies that work with the way your brain works.

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Could ADHD Be Part of What You’re Experiencing?

Take this quiz to understand how ADHD traits might be showing up in your life.

Do you struggle to pay attention when listening to people, reading, or working on a task?

Many people with ADHD find that they struggle to ‘lock in’ when listening in lectures, meetings, and conversation.

It is often a struggle to focus your attention when reading, and this can lead you to thinking of something related to the text and going off in your mind, ‘on a tangent.’

You might find yourself making careless errors in your writing, which can impact your work emails, reports, and personal messages to friends and family.

Does this sound like you?

Are you easily side-tracked and switch from one task to another?

You might struggle to start a task, and keep going with it until it is finished.

You could be easily distracted by things happening around you that you need to check out.

Does this sound like you?

Is managing your time a problem for you?

Are you always running late?

Do you ‘put things off’ until they absolutely ‘need’ to be done?

Do you get bogged down with one task and fail to finish others on your to do list?

Do you have a poor sense of time?

Does this sound like you?

Do you avoid activities that take a lot of mental effort over time?

Are you opting to do the easier tasks, always delaying the harder ones until absolutely necessary?

Do you feel excessively stressed by tasks that demand a lot of attention and commitment from you?

Does this sound like you?

Do you often forget things or find it difficult to stay organised?

Do you forget plans that you’ve made?

Do you struggle to organise and prioritise tasks?

Are you constantly searching for things you’ve misplaced, or leaving personal items behind?

Does this sound like you?

Do you often feel restless or find it difficult to sit still?

Are you constantly fidgeting, shuffling in your seat?

Do you have to take movement breaks in order to re-energise and pay attention?

Does this sound like you?

Do you sometimes find it difficult to stop talking once you get going?

Are you the dominant speaker in your work or social group?

Are you a chatterbox and struggle to know when to stop or let others speak?

Does this sound like you?

In conversations, do you interrupt others and/or finish people's sentences off for them?

Do you have to say what’s on your mind at the time you think it? Often people tell us that this is because they would forget otherwise.

Are you considered ‘rude’ by people who don’t know you well?

Do you shout out an answer to a question without meaning to?

Does this sound like you?

Do you make decisions without thinking them through first?

Are you impulsive?

Are you jumping into plans without considering the time you have available?

Is your impulsivity affecting your finances or relationships?

Does this sound like you?

Do you find waiting or queuing particularly difficult?

Do you have trouble waiting your turn in shops, or online?

Are you leaving a game for a walk around whilst others are taking their turn?

Does this sound like you?

Wondering What to Do Next?

If you answered “Yes” to several questions, it may be worth exploring ADHD further.

This questionnaire isn’t a diagnosis — it’s a starting point.

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Why ADHD Can Make Everyday Life Harder

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Working Memory

Why do you forget what you walked into a room for? Discover how ADHD can affect your ability to hold information in mind.

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Executive Function

Knowing what to do isn't always enough. Discover why starting, planning and finishing can feel so difficult.

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Time Blindness

Where did the last two hours go? Discover why time can seem to speed up, slow down or disappear.

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Emotional Regulation

Why can emotions feel so intense? Explore ADHD, frustration, rejection and emotional overwhelm.

Psychologist-Led ADHD Support You Can Trust

Meet Dr Yvonne Yates

Dr Yvonne Yates, Chartered Psychologist at YPS Psychology

For over 20 years, I’ve worked as a psychologist, helping people understand how their brains work and find practical ways to make everyday life easier. My approach to ADHD is clear, practical and grounded in psychological understanding — without unnecessary jargon.

🎓 Doctorate in Psychology

🛡️ HCPC Registered

⭐ Chartered Psychologist

📅 20+ Years’ Experience

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Dr Yates - CEO, Lead Psychologist

HCPC-Registered Educational Psychologist | Founder, YPS Psychology Ltd

Dr Yates has specialist expertise in ADHD, depression, anxiety, learning differences (SpLD), and emotional wellbeing with children, young people, and adults.

She holds a Doctorate in Psychology (University of Manchester) and has extensive experience delivering:

• Educational psychology assessments, including ADHD and SpLD
• Mental health assessment and therapy
• Social skills and emotional regulation support

Dr Yates has worked in public organisations, including, schools, the NHS, and local authorities, and in private practice, for universities, colleges, and therapy healthcare bodies, such as, AXA PPP and Bupa. 

She is the author of Human Givens Therapy with Adolescents (Jessica Kingsley Publishers) and has published peer-reviewed research on adolescent wellbeing.

Her approach combines evidence-based psychology with practical, real-life strategies that help individuals feel calmer, more confident, and better equipped to succeed at school, university, and work.

Outside of work, Dr Yates is an avid crocheter and is also quite partial to silent discos. She looks forward to spending evenings by the fire, and watching movies with the family whilst creating her latest crochet piece. 

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Paul – Lead Account Manager

Working alongside Dr Yates, Paul ensures that services are well organised, accessible and delivered with care.

Paul oversees client relationships and supports the smooth running and development of YPS, helping individuals, families and organisations feel confident and supported from first contact onwards.

Paul’s focus includes:

  • Building strong, steady client relationships
  • Ensuring services are clear and easy to navigate
  • Supporting the growth and stability of YPS creating welcoming experiences that feel calm and reassuring
  • Web development, and videography
  • He ensures that YPS remains grounded, responsive and is focused on helping people move forward with confidence.

Paul leads on client relationship management, service coordination and organisational development. Paul works closely with schools, families and partner organisations to ensure clarity of communication, timely delivery and high service standards.

He supports referral pathways, contractual arrangements and long-term partnership development, helping ensure services remain consistent, reliable and professionally delivered.

Outside of work, Paul’s main passion is Walking Football. He plays for East Devon, Devonshire County, and South West County. His biggest achievement is having trials with the Over 50s England Walking Football group in 2025. He also enjoys restoring and driving classic cars. 

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Joseph - Assistant Psychologist

BSc Hons in Tourism Management, Tourism, and Business Management, MSc Psychology Conversion, MSc Occupational Psychology

Working under the clinical supervision of Dr Yvonne Yates, Joseph supports the assessment and development of psychological services across the organisation.

Joseph’s work focuses on:

  • Supporting psychological assessment processes
  • Assisting in the preparation of structured reports
  • Contributing to the development of wellbeing and learning resources, and delivering training
  • Supporting data organisation and research-informed practice
  • Assisting with service delivery coordination

He has a strong interest in evidence-based psychology and values clarity, structure and ethical practice.

Outside of work, Joseph enjoys spending time with his springer spaniel, Willow, and going for long walks with her and the family. When he can, he hits the ski slopes on his snowboard, and he also likes ice-skating.