Louise Squires

I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 44. It wasn’t something I’d ever considered for myself, my focus was always on my children, who I knew were neurodivergent. But through my work as a clinical hypnotherapist, something started to resonate. I began working with adults with ADHD and noticed the way they spoke about themselves, their struggles, their quirks, their strengths, sounded so much like me. It all began to resonate on a deeply personal level.

That’s when I started to join the dots. Suddenly, everything clicked into place. I understood why I had always felt socially awkward, why I’d questioned workplace policies and procedures, why I found it hard to focus on one thing at a time, and why forgetfulness and lateness had been such a constant in my life. But I also started to see my strengths more clearly and learned how to harness them, while going easier on myself for the things that had felt like flaws for so long.

My journey with my children has been just as eye-opening. We’ve faced huge challenges in trying to get them diagnosed and in finding the right mental health support. It’s shown me how much of a postcode lottery ADHD services can be and how many people, both children and adults, are still left waiting for the help they need.

I’m passionate about raising awareness of ADHD in all its forms and fighting for better understanding and support. Whether it’s helping someone realise they might be neurodivergent, encouraging them to embrace their strengths, or speaking up about the lack of services in some areas, I believe every conversation counts. ADHD isn’t something to hide, it’s part of who we are, and it deserves to be recognised, respected and supported.

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