Tyla sat down with psychologist Danielle Haig as well as therapist and wellness specialist Shelly Dar and Dr Bradley Powell, a chartered clinical psychologist and co-founder of Regal Private Therapy Practice to get their verdicts on the trend popping off on Tik Tok, Instagram and just about every other internet platform out there.

Prior to my career as a Clinical Psychologist, a large part of my life was training as a national swimmer. For years, I was in the pool around 23 hours a week, alongside regular gym sessions. It was intense, but it was never chaotic. Each year was carefully structured into training seasons designed by my coaches.

Winter focused on heavy distance work, long, physically demanding sessions designed to build significant endurance. I would crawl out of the pool with exhaustion but feeling pleased with my efforts.As the season progressed, training shifted towards lighter, faster sprint work, shorter sessions, gradually tapering in the summer.  This was in preparation for key race events, whether it would be nationals, commonwealth games trials or going for new British records in open water. The crucial part? Training was never full pelt all year round.

A private ADHD assessment is a structured clinical evaluation carried out by a qualified clinician to determine whether ADHD best explains long-standing difficulties with attention, organisation, impulsivity, or emotional regulation. It typically includes a diagnostic interview, developmental history, validated questionnaires, and cognitive assessment tools.

"Even before a baby can speak, the foundations for resilience start forming within the primary attachment relationship," Dr. Ashleigh Powell, a chartered clinical psychologist, told Newsweek, adding that infants tend to learn how to cope with emotions through their primary caregiver.

“Spending time with someone who constantly leans on you emotionally without asking questions about yourself and how you are can actually activate your own stress response” claims Dr Ashleigh Powell. “Your body may literally sense emotional overload.”

Dr. Bradley Powell, clinical psychologist and co-founder of Regal Private Therapy Practice advised “When someone experiences significant levels of emotional distress, loneliness, or unresolved and complex trauma, the mind can construct narratives that try to bring meaning or coherence. These stories can feel very real to the person, even when they are untrue. What we may be seeing could be an attempt to make sense of inner chaos through a story that offers belonging and significance.”

Clinical psychologist Dr. Ashleigh Powell told Newsweek that people who enjoy writing by hand may have certain personality traits, including conscientiousness, general reflectiveness, creativity. “Reflective individuals may enjoy writing by hand to slow their thoughts down to make sense of them. Those who enjoy laying out their thoughts or plans, colour coordinating or making notes may prefer this method,” she said. Powell shared her own experience: “I personally keep both a digital and pen-and-paper diary. The digital diary helps with all my appointments, meetings, reminders for months in advance, whereas I review my paper diary at the start of each week to focus on the week ahead and a particular day. “The paper diary helps me slow down, think clearly, organize which tasks are the priority of the day and to stay intentional.”

Dr. Bradley Powell spearheaded a national petition calling for the legal protection of the “psychologist” title, which gathered over 12,000 signatures [in 30 days] and caught the attention of government officials. The petition aimed to ensure that only those with proper training and accreditation can use the title, protecting vulnerable individuals from potentially unsafe therapy. “When people seek psychological support, they assume that ‘psychologists’ are qualified professionals. But in reality, anyone can call themselves a psychologist without any formal education or clinical training. This loophole puts vulnerable individuals at risk of ineffective or even harmful interventions. With mental health services under strain and many people seeking private therapy due to lengthy NHS waiting lists, it’s essential that the public be aware of the risks posed by unqualified professionals. Mental health care should be safe, ethical, and evidence-based so this gap in regulation must close before any more harm is done.”

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Among the high performers I work with – from tech founders and finance executives to lawyers and entrepreneurs – one common thread often emerges: ADHD. It’s frequently the very quality that fuels their innovation, energy, and ability to thrive under pressure. Many describe their minds as constantly “switched on” – ideas racing, creativity flowing, and focus sharpening when stakes are high. Yet the same drive that propels success can also bring restlessness, overwhelm, and eventual burnout.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most widely discussed neurodevelopmental conditions today. Yet despite growing awareness, many children and adults in the UK still go undiagnosed or only receive an ADHD diagnosis later in life.

When ADHD is not recognised early, children often internalise the belief that they are lazy, careless, or simply “not good enough.” This misunderstanding can quietly erode self-esteem and confidence, with effects that often extend into adulthood.

London is full of therapists. But how do you choose the right one for you? Research shows that a good fit matters more than anything else. Here are important points to guide your search:

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Working in Parliament taught Dr Bradley Powell that ongoing innovation in the crypto and digital assets sector requires psychological support for those driving it.

Social anxiety isn’t just shyness or low confidence. It’s a persistent fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected. And for many, it silently shapes life decisions - what jobs they apply for, who they talk to, what they avoid, and how they see themselves.