ADHD and executive functioning
Organisation, planning, emotional regulation, routines, and follow-through.
About Cally Farrer
Evidence-based therapy, adapted with care
I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and BACP-registered Counsellor with 15 years experience in various clinical roles across mental health and substance misuse services. My work is structured, collaborative, neurodiversity-affirming, and grounded in compassion.
BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and BACP-registered Counsellor15 years experience in various clinical roles
Professional background
Experience across mental health, addiction, and complex clinical settings.
I am a dual-trained counsellor and CBT therapist, holding a Master's degree in both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Counselling.
Alongside private therapy, I have worked extensively within mental health and substance misuse services, supporting people experiencing a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
My specialist interest is the relationship between ADHD, addiction, addictive behaviours, emotional regulation difficulties and self-destructive patterns of behaviour. Many of the people I worked with were struggling not only with addiction, but also with impulsivity, overwhelm, low self-esteem and difficulties managing emotions.
Today, I work with adults experiencing ADHD, addictive behaviours and emotional regulation difficulties, helping them understand the patterns that may be keeping them stuck, reduce self-blame, and develop practical strategies for meaningful and lasting change. I also offer aftercare and relapse-prevention support for individuals leaving residential rehabilitation or detox services.
Specialist interests
Particular expertise in overlap, complexity, and the patterns people often blame themselves for.
Substance use and addiction
Urges, relapse prevention, shame cycles, and safer coping strategies.
ADHD and addiction comorbidity
Understanding how traits, coping strategies, and cycles of use can interact.
Aftercare and relapse prevention
Support for people leaving residential rehabilitation or detox services who want structured follow-on care.
Complex presentations
Support when anxiety, low mood, trauma, self-criticism, or relationship patterns overlap.
What therapy is like
A collaborative process with clarity at every stage.
Explore
We begin by understanding what has been happening and what you would like support with.
Formulate
We develop a shared understanding of what is keeping the difficulty going.
Set goals
We agree goals that feel meaningful, realistic, and useful.
Use CBT tools
We practise strategies that support change inside and outside sessions.
Review
We track progress and plan for the future.
Professional standards
BABCP-accredited, supervised, and committed to ongoing training.
As a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and BACP-registered Counsellor, I work to high professional and ethical standards. I receive regular clinical supervision, engage in ongoing training, and use approaches supported by current research.
Free 15-minute consultation
Ready to take the next step?
You are welcome to get in touch and explore whether therapy feels right for you.