ONLINE THERAPY
& ADHD Coaching
for High-Performers
- ADHD
- Burnout
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Chronic Stress
Outwardly successful. Inwardly exhausted.
You have built a career
You manage responsibilities
People see you as capable
But underneath, you may be carrying constant pressure, racing thoughts, overwhelm, self-criticism, or the feeling that everyday life requires more effort than it should
You don’t need to work harder
You need an approach that works with who you are
Through psychological therapy and ADHD coaching, I help adults better understand themselves, reduce overwhelm, and create lasting change in a way that is trauma-informed, neuroaffirming, and tailored to their individual needs
Let's find what works for you
HOW CAN I HELP?
Is this for you?
How do we work together?
A Trauma-Informed, Affirmative and Compassionate Approach
Life can be challenging for many reasons
You may be navigating ADHD, recovering from burnout, struggling with anxiety, adjusting to a life transition, or trying to make sense of patterns that have followed you for years
Whatever brings you here, my aim is not to “fix” you
It is to help you understand yourself more clearly, recognise what may be getting in the way, and discover new ways of moving forward that feel realistic and sustainable
My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including ACT, CFT, EMDR, IFS and Polyvagal-informed practice. But therapy and coaching are never one-size-fits-all
Some people need space to reflect
Some need practical strategies
Most need a combination of both
Together, we build an approach that works for you
I bring my expertise, you bring yours
Laura Villa Chartered Clinical Psychologist and founder of City Living Psychology
Hi, I’m Laura Villa
Over the years, I have worked with people facing a wide range of challenges, but I am particularly interested in the intersection of stress, trauma, ADHD and burnout.
Many of the people I work with are capable, thoughtful and hard-working. From the outside they appear to be coping, yet internally they feel overwhelmed, exhausted or stuck in patterns they do not fully understand
My approach combines psychological depth with practical support. Whether through therapy, ADHD coaching or a tailored combination of both, I aim to create a space where you can better understand yourself and develop lasting, meaningful change
A specialist space within City Living Psychology for all things ADHD
Why Befriend ADHD
ADHD is often misunderstood.
It’s not just about attention.
It affects motivation, emotion, energy, and how you relate to yourself.
Many people I work with are:
- high functioning, but exhausted
- capable, but inconsistent
- driven, but overwhelmed
Befriend ADHD is an approach that combines:
- practical coaching
- psychological understanding
- nervous system awareness
- self-compassion
So you can move from fighting your brain to working with it