Complimentary ADHD Drop-in Mindfulness and Study Skills Groups

At The ADHD Centre, we understand that the journey doesn’t end with a diagnosis. ADHD is a condition that requires consistent support, resources, and practical strategies to enable you to manage daily life.

That is why we are dedicated to helping you grow beyond your initial assessment. As part of our commitment, we offer free online drop-in study sessions and mindfulness workshops to anyone assessed by The ADHD Centre or signed up for a block of coaching sessions.

The weekly sessions are tailored to support people at different educational or personal development stages. They focus on two distinct areas: mindfulness and study skills, covering strategies for focus, emotional regulation, and academic success.

Experienced ADHD coaches lead the sessions: Alexandra Loewe, our ADHD Mindfulness Coach, and Anne Betteridge, our ADHD Educational Coach. Below, we’ll introduce each session, explaining who they are for and how they could help you.

Mindfulness Drop-In with ADHD Mindfulness Coach Alexandra Loewe

Our Mindfulness drop-in session, led by Alexandra Loewe, is held every Wednesday during term time and offers a welcoming space for people looking to improve focus, emotional balance, and overall well-being. Alexandra brings her extensive knowledge of mindfulness strategies tailored for ADHD, which can help you gain control over the common symptoms of ADHD that can feel overwhelming. We also offer a Mindfulness course, which you can sign up for without a diagnosis from The ADHD Centre.

How Mindfulness Helps with ADHD

Mindfulness can be transformative for those with ADHD. Research has shown that mindfulness techniques help improve focus, reduce impulsive behaviours, and support emotional regulation. For people with ADHD, this means gaining the skills to pause, breathe, and redirect thoughts, which can lead to calmer, more productive days.

Mindfulness has also been linked to reduced stress and greater resilience in managing symptoms, as it teaches you how to accept your challenges and build practical strategies around them.

Alexandra’s sessions cover techniques such as breathing exercises and guided meditation, each designed to help you develop a more mindful approach to daily challenges. She also explains the impact of mindfulness on strengthening executive functions, the control centre in the brain that works differently for neurodivergent people. Over time, these skills can improve your ability to manage stress, reduce distractions, and develop emotional awareness. The mindfulness drop-in sessions are open to anyone who wants to strengthen these skills in a supportive environment, with guidance designed explicitly for ADHD.

What to Expect in a Mindfulness Session

In each session, Alexandra introduces techniques and explains how they can help with ADHD-specific issues. You will be shown how to practise these exercises to experience the benefits and rewards. Sessions last half an hour, giving you time to unwind, practise new techniques, and gain skills to carry into your week.

About Alexandra Loewe

Alexandra Loewe brings 25 years of experience in education and mentoring, having worked with diverse groups across ages and abilities. She has guided young people in building social and creative skills, supported elderly individuals with dementia in reconnecting communication pathways, and now works with adults and children on the autism and ADHD spectrum. Alexandra’s experience includes serving as a school mindfulness practitioner, where she developed a vocal health programme that integrates mindfulness with confidence-building techniques.

In addition to her work in ADHD coaching, Alexandra leads workshops on emotional intelligence, resilience, and accommodations in the workplace, alongside personalised one-to-one coaching. She also offers bespoke parenting courses to support parents who have children recently diagnosed with ADHD and ASD and has an online Essential Parenting Course accessible to any parent, with or without an assessment from the ADHD Centre. This is a highly specialised programme to strengthen executive functions, combining mindfulness exercises with brain-training games to support focus, organisation, and resilience for parents and their children.

Education and Qualifications

Youth mindfulness practitioner
Qualified personal performance life coach
Evidence-based strategies for managing ADHD across the Lifespan Certificate
CBT and Advanced CBT Diploma
Mindfulness for well-being and peak performance online course
Child Mental Health Centre CPD: are we medicalising human unhappiness?
CPD: Changing the ADHD brain: moving beyond medication

Student Study Skills Drop-In with ADHD Educational Coach Anne Betteridge

Balancing academics with ADHD can be incredibly challenging for students in Higher Education. Our Student Study Skills drop-in sessions, run by Anne Betteridge, take place on alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays and are designed to support university and college students with ADHD. Anne’s expertise in ADHD and educational coaching makes her sessions an invaluable resource for any student looking to succeed despite the challenges ADHD can bring to academic life.

How Study Skills Sessions Support Higher Education Students

Studying with ADHD can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, but with the correct support, students with ADHD can succeed in Higher Education. Anne’s sessions focus on practical strategies to help students tackle essays, manage their time effectively, and stay focused. With techniques geared towards managing ADHD, students learn how to structure their work, break down large assignments, and develop routines that make studying feel less overwhelming.

What to Expect in a Study Skills Drop-In Session

Each session offers advice and practical exercises so students can apply what they learn in real time. Anne’s sessions include guidance on planning and structuring essays or dissertations, tips for effective referencing, and strategies for improving concentration during study hours.

Anne also discusses time management tools, such as planners, timers, and methods for breaking down tasks, which can make studying feel more manageable and less daunting.

Whether you’re struggling with procrastination, finding it hard to start assignments, or needing help with organisation, the study skills sessions are designed to provide actionable advice that empowers you to reach your academic goals.

About Anne Betteridge

Anne Betteridge has extensive experience in Higher Education, supporting students in managing ADHD-related challenges. She tailors her strategies to meet each person's unique needs, prioritising factors such as environment, diet, sleep, and exercise. With a background as a diagnostician specialising in specific learning difficulties, Anne understands the complexities that often co-occur with ADHD, including dyspraxia, dyslexia, and ASD.

She helps clients leverage their strengths, viewing ADHD as a potential asset that, with the proper support, can lead to success and fulfilment in academic and professional settings. Anne offers practical solutions to common ADHD-related issues.

Qualifications and Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Adult Dyslexia Diagnosis and Support, LSBU
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Disabled Learners (City and Guilds)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (FE & HE), Southampton University

How to Join Our Free Drop-In Sessions

If you have been assessed by The ADHD Centre or signed up for a block of coaching sessions, you can join these free drop-ins. Simply email us at connect@adhdcentre.co.uk, and we’ll provide you with the information you need to start attending.

About The ADHD Centre

The ADHD Centre is dedicated to supporting people with ADHD by offering comprehensive assessments, personalised coaching, and practical resources. Our specialist psychiatrists and coaches provide evidence-based services, including ADHD diagnosis, coaching, mindfulness, and educational support. With a focus on empowering people to reach their potential, we offer ongoing support beyond diagnosis. For more information about our services, please visit our website at www.adhdcentre.co.uk

The journey with ADHD can be challenging, but with guidance and resources, it’s possible to build a balanced, fulfilling life. Our free drop-in sessions are just one of the ways we continue to support you on this path, helping you strengthen skills and build resilience with the support of experts who understand the ADHD experience.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help or talk to a doctor if you feel overwhelmed. Remember, you are never alone.

Our highly experienced team is on hand to provide expert insight, advice, support, and guidance on ADHD and how to manage it effectively and embrace some of its challenges.

Book an ADHD assessment for an adult or a child HERE

For more information on how we could help you:

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