Psychoeducation sessions
If you or your child have received an autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis through ProblemShared, you may be eligible for our psychoeducation group sessions.
These sessions aim to provide a safe, structured environment for newly-diagnosed people to understand, discuss, and reflect on their diagnosis, supported by one of our expert practitioners.
Please note that access to our psychoeducation sessions is subject to clinical assessment, a GP referral, and approval by your NHS provider, insurer, or university health service.
What is a psychoeducation group session?
Supporting you beyond your diagnosis
We understand that receiving an autism or ADHD diagnosis can be a lot to process.
To help you navigate this important period of adjustment, we offer online psychoeducation group learning sessions where you can learn more about your or child’s diagnosis in the company of other newly diagnosed individuals.
The sessions are facilitated by qualified practitioners, often with their own lived neurodivergent experiences and families.
Eligibility
Who can access our psychoeducation sessions?
Our sessions are currently only available to clients:
Who have received an autism or ADHD diagnosis with ProblemShared.
If psychoeducation sessions are also supported by their NHS service, university, or insurance provider.
Who are AXA clients with a pre-existing autism or ADHD diagnosis, provided they have AXA cover for the duration of their sessions and can provide evidence of their diagnosis.
We do not currently offer psychoeducation sessions to clients under the age of 18. In the case of child-age clients, we offer psychoeducation sessions to parents or caregivers.
How many people attend psychoeducation sessions?
Growing through shared experience
Sessions are arranged into the following groups and sizes:
Parents of children
(aged 7-11)
Maximum eight individuals.
Parents of teenagers
(aged 12-17)
Maximum eight individuals.
Adults
(aged 18+)
Maximum eight individuals.
How our psychoeducation service works
Exploring your neurodivergent identity
Our psychoeducation sessions are made up of four 90-minute sessions. There will be one session per week for four weeks. These sessions will be supplemented with other materials, such as reading materials, video links, and signposting to resources, curated by our expert clinicians.
ADHD
Session 1: Reflections on your diagnosis, exploring ADHD and how it’s classified, a brief explanation of the neurochemical differences in ADHD brains, and their unique strengths and abilities.
Session 2: Strategies to support motivation, procrastination, and time-awareness, and reasonable accommodations in the workplace and at home.
Session 3: Exploring ADHD burnout, emotional regulation, and self-care.
Session 4: Exploring ADHD masking, rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD), social relationships and strategies to support these areas.
Autism
Session 1: Reflections on your diagnosis, neurodiversity, and autistic identity, including societal changes in how we understand the lived experiences of autistic people.
Session 2: Psychological theories of autism to understand and validate autistic experiences, information processing styles, autistic communication, and reasonable accommodations related to attention, information processing, and communication differences.
Session 3: Exploring sensory processing differences and emotional regulation and sensory soothing strategies.
Session 4: Exploring masking, disclosing to friends and family, burnout, autistic self-care, and autistic joy.
Sessions for parents
The autism and ADHD sessions for parents include additional topics around communication, using visuals, coping with changes, friendships, and space for parents to share and support each other.
Who are ProblemShared?
Committed to post-diagnostic support
ProblemShared was founded to provide better access to mind health services over a convenient and secure online platform. We offer a completely digital service that allows anyone in the UK with an internet connection to access exceptional mind health support.
Leading the way in mind health
Our assessments are strength-based and person-centred.
We’re the only provider to offer a neurodevelopmental service that includes tailored post-diagnostic care.
Our unique psychoeducation group sessions are a space for you and your family to better understand your diagnosis and receive ongoing support.
Our highly trained, accredited clinicians can prescribe medication where appropriate.
We’re fully online, meaning you can access our service from the comfort of your home.
Trusted partners
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We’re regulated
ProblemShared is registered with the
Care Quality Commission (CQC), which means our neurodevelopmental service is regularly monitored, inspected, and held to high standards.
The CQC ensures that healthcare providers like us are delivering safe, effective services, so you can feel confident you're in good hands.
Certified practitioners
Our clinical teams are experienced, registered professionals who belong to professional regulatory bodies. They follow best practice guidelines and a strict code of conduct to ensure you receive high quality support.
Client feedback
What our clients have to say
Meet our team
We’re here for you
Our team of accredited practitioners are registered with the appropriate professional bodies, thoroughly vetted by us, and highly trained in delivering effective online assessments.
Many of our team members have led or worked within NHS teams, bringing extensive expertise and often lived experience to their work, ensuring the highest standard of care.
Frequently asked questions
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What happens in the psychoeducation group sessions?
There are 4 weekly 90-minute sessions which aim to provide a safe, structured environment to allow opportunity for reflection, discussion, and collaboration.
We want to provide the tools to those with ADHD and autism to understand their own identity and be able to process their emotional response to their diagnosis.
The sessions are grouped, with 8-10 people per group, and cover a variety of topics each and are supplemented with other materials, such as webinars, reading materials and signposting which we provide for the client.
Who can attend the psychoeducation groups?
There are 4 weekly 90-minute sessions which aim to provide a safe, structured environment to allow opportunity for reflection, discussion, and collaboration.
We want to provide the tools to those with ADHD and autism to understand their own identity and be able to process their emotional response to their diagnosis.
The sessions are grouped, with 8-10 people per group, and cover a variety of topics each and are supplemented with other materials, such as webinars, reading materials and signposting which we provide for the client.
Do I have to speak during the psychoeducation sessions?
There are 4 weekly 90-minute sessions which aim to provide a safe, structured environment to allow opportunity for reflection, discussion, and collaboration.
We want to provide the tools to those with ADHD and autism to understand their own identity and be able to process their emotional response to their diagnosis.
The sessions are grouped, with 8-10 people per group, and cover a variety of topics each and are supplemented with other materials, such as webinars, reading materials and signposting which we provide for the client.
Can I/my child receive psychoeducation with ProblemShared through Right to Choose?
There are 4 weekly 90-minute sessions which aim to provide a safe, structured environment to allow opportunity for reflection, discussion, and collaboration.
We want to provide the tools to those with ADHD and autism to understand their own identity and be able to process their emotional response to their diagnosis.
The sessions are grouped, with 8-10 people per group, and cover a variety of topics each and are supplemented with other materials, such as webinars, reading materials and signposting which we provide for the client.
Can I/my child come to you just for psychoeducation under Right to Choose?
There are 4 weekly 90-minute sessions which aim to provide a safe, structured environment to allow opportunity for reflection, discussion, and collaboration.
We want to provide the tools to those with ADHD and autism to understand their own identity and be able to process their emotional response to their diagnosis.
The sessions are grouped, with 8-10 people per group, and cover a variety of topics each and are supplemented with other materials, such as webinars, reading materials and signposting which we provide for the client.
Do you offer psychoeducation sessions to those diagnosed with a specific learning difference?
There are 4 weekly 90-minute sessions which aim to provide a safe, structured environment to allow opportunity for reflection, discussion, and collaboration.
We want to provide the tools to those with ADHD and autism to understand their own identity and be able to process their emotional response to their diagnosis.
The sessions are grouped, with 8-10 people per group, and cover a variety of topics each and are supplemented with other materials, such as webinars, reading materials and signposting which we provide for the client.
If I/my child is prescribed medication, can other assessments and services still be accessed if they start the medication?
There are 4 weekly 90-minute sessions which aim to provide a safe, structured environment to allow opportunity for reflection, discussion, and collaboration.
We want to provide the tools to those with ADHD and autism to understand their own identity and be able to process their emotional response to their diagnosis.
The sessions are grouped, with 8-10 people per group, and cover a variety of topics each and are supplemented with other materials, such as webinars, reading materials and signposting which we provide for the client.