An Adult Diagnosis of ADHD Has Changed Flic Everett’s Life

Journalist and Author Flic Everett speaks about discovering she has ADHD and how it’s impacted her relationship with anxiety.

Flic Everett is a well-known features journalist whose work appears in daily newspapers and magazines. For the past five years, writing as F.L. Everett, she has also been a novelist, most recently writing Murder at Mistletoe Manor and the upcoming Death on Holly Island.

Having grown up in Manchester, she has a grown-up son, and is married for the second time. She now lives with her husband, two dogs and a cat in rural Argyll in Scotland.

But, for all her apparent success she has struggled for all her life with debilitating anxiety. After much thought and discussion with friends, family and therapists, she decided to be tested for ADHD. Now 55, she believes her positive diagnosis for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has changed her life almost overnight.

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Sarah Durkin

Stephen is a wonderful practitioner. He is empathetic and non judgemental and he "really gets it". Throughout the therapy sessions I've been able to really open up to Stephen about my thoughts and feelings and the therapy has helped me to reflect on events in my life and in the way that I have responded to them. Stephen has helped me to look closely at my relationships and has helped me to come to terms with all of the emotions involved in my late ADHD diagnosis after struggling all my life- Anger, Relief, sadness, grief and acceptance. Stephen has helped me in practical ways - giving advice about nutrition, exercise and medication and finances and as well as his role as ADHD therapist and that side of it he is incredibly knowledgeable in relation to "the science" behind ADHD. Stephen is passionate about helping people with ADHD and this is evident in the therapy sessions that he facilitates and in his outside work in fundraising for ADHD UK and in his work with advocating and campaigning for the condition to be recognised and not minimalised. Thank you Stephen.

Jamie Greig

I honestly can’t recommend Stephen Taylor highly enough. After struggling with ADHD for years, Stephen took the time to really listen, understand my situation and guide me through the assessment and medication process without ever making me feel rushed or judged. His approach is professional, knowledgeable and genuinely caring, and he explains everything in a way that’s easy to understand. Since starting treatment, I’ve noticed a real improvement in both my work and personal life. The whole process has been well managed from start to finish. A special thank you also to Brigida, who keeps everything running so smoothly behind the scenes. She’s always friendly, responsive and incredibly helpful when arranging appointments, answering questions or helping with prescriptions. Nothing ever seems too much trouble. Between Stephen’s expertise and Brigida’s outstanding support, they’ve made what could have been a stressful process feel straightforward and reassuring. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for ADHD assessment and ongoing care.

Duncan Lawrence

I have had a few troubles shall we say along the journey and have seen quite a few people that have tried to help, so have. The guy that has helped the most and I found a deep respect for is Steve. He really understood what was going on from a Neurological level. I know am on a succesful path. Which would not have happened without Steve. Thanks mate!

Harry Barton

Stephen was excellent, he had a great understanding of what I was feeling and knew the best ways to allow me to adapt and thrive. He was very easy to talk to and had great knowledge. Thank you!

Lauren Brown

Stephen is a fantastic therapist. He helped me through a very difficult trauma, making me feel supported in very tangible ways. He offered EMDR to process the trauma, which worked quickly and was remarkably effective. He also encouraged me to look at my own struggles with ADHD and look into a formal diagnosis and treatment. I understand myself so much better after therapy. Stephen brings a lot of scientific rationale to his explanations about behaviour, which really suits me - it feels less like someone reassuring me and more like an expert saying, "you do this because of this" which takes away the shame and embarrassment that can come with ADHD behaviours. Most importantly, Stephen is open, humourous, and direct, qualities that make it easy to open up in turn. It's never easy finding a good therapist,so I'm grateful to have found him. Also if you're very lucky, his dog will give you a cuddle!

Graeme Field

Stephen has helped me turn my life around. After a life of struggling by, I am now able to enjoy things that I thought I never would. Stephen is easy to talk with, relaxed but very professional. The excellent service and care that I have received is outstanding. His secretary Brigida is so helpful with all of my queries, and promptly sorts everything out without delay. You will have zero regrets should you wish to seek help and advice from this wonderful team. 10/10!!

Louis Burgess

Incredible service! Felt so secure and understood in real times of trouble. Thank you for giving me the freedom to be myself and let go of all my fears. I 100% recommend!

Sam Le Fevre

I have been struggling with ADHD all my life, I was undiagnosed for over 40 years. Using hobbies and pouring into the cups of others to distract myself from my own issues. I spoke with Stephen on the phone and immediately I felt at ease, no judgement or BS. Just a straight talking human being who understands the world through the ADHD lens, meeting with Stephen at his home in Richmond was homely and relaxing. Please take the leap put down the social media platforms, put yourself on the platform. Invest in yourself first, you will make the most lucrative investment you could ever make. Stephen I cannot thank you enough for your support and professionalism you have shown me. Sam Le Fevre

Rick Walker

I have been receiving therapy from Steve for 2 years. During that time he has helped me better manage my anxiety and identify the root cause, via an adult ADHD diagnosis. I found the latter life ADHD extremely challenging to digest but with the help of Steve I have developed some extremely effective pro-active and reactive coping mechanisms to help manage the symptoms of my ADHD. I prefer a more scientific and practical approach to managing my mental health and the technical knowledge (psychological and biochemical) that Steve uses to help me understand how my mind is triggered and how it reacts helps me to develop coping mechanisms. Therapy with Steve has truly transformed my life and happiness. I would recommend Steve to anyone.

An Adult Diagnosis of ADHD Has Changed Flic Everett’s Life

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