Biography

CBT Therapist and a late-diagnosed ADHDer & retired Medical Doctor

Dr. Anita Goraya is a former GP who later retrained as a CBT therapist after being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 55. She specialises in ADHD-adapted CBT for adults with ADHD and co-existing mood difficulties. Her approach combines professional expertise with lived experience, further enriched by mindfulness practices and Buddhist teachings.

Making CBT Work for ADHDers: Why Standard CBT Often Doesn’t Land, and What Can Help Instead

Tried CBT and felt it didn’t work — even though you were doing it “right”? You’re not the problem! In this compassionate, practical session, ADHDer, CBT therapist and retired doctor, Dr Anita Goraya, explains why standard CBT often misses core ADHD challenges — like RSD, alexithymia, and overwhelm — and shares adapted tools that actually land. You’ll practise a calming skill and get free ADHD-specific resources to keep.

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