Hello. I was diagnosed with ADHD one year ago already (I was 35 back then), but since then I’m only with medical treatment, in other words, with medication. This medication can keep my ADHD symptoms under control, at a degree. But it does absolutely nothing against my executive dysfunction and my focus issues, and I don’t have proper tools to handle my ADHD.

On a Discord server someone told me to look for therapists that do online sessions from third world countries for ADHD people, but I don’t know where to look for them, and I don’t know whether they’re actual therapists or random scammers either. I live in Spain (pointing that out in case you try to push your US narrative), and a psychologists charges between 40 € and 60 € per session, being one session per week. And I can’t afford spending 160 €/240 € per month when I don’t even have a job.

Does anyone can give me some advice or recommendations, or webpages where I can look for someone?

    • beefbot@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      8·
      3 months ago

      Well… My 1st world country therapist didn’t believe in adhd, so I had to fire him. Which 1st world country, you ask?

      Sweden.

      Country doesn’t fn matter.

    • Ignacio@kbin.socialOP
      3·
      3 months ago

      The list of Asian countries is very small. My time schedule is free during mornings, so American countries are not good for me. But thanks, I guess.

      • GONADS125@feddit.deEnglish
        2·
        3 months ago

        I’m not sure what “American countries” means haha. I wouldn’t consider the EU American.

        That’s the resource that I’m familiar with, but I’d bet similar counselor databases exist for Asian countries.

  • jqubed@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    3 months ago

    I don’t have any recommendations for online services, but just wondering if you necessarily need to see a psychologist every week? If you’re only seeing one every other week or once or twice a month would that fit your budget better?

      • classic@fedia.io
        3·
        3 months ago

        I guess it must depend on the country, but those with proper licensing tend to be restricted to practicing only with people in their jurisdiction.

        While weekly is the standard, many therapists will work with you and your needs. Depending on what you seek in relation to ADHD, a monthly session followed by “homework” could be viable

        • Ignacio@kbin.socialOP
          6·
          3 months ago

          Depending on what you seek in relation to ADHD, a monthly session followed by “homework” could be viable

          That would be really affordable to me, even with local therapists. I’ll try.

          • classic@fedia.io
            5·
            3 months ago

            I want to honor that “homework” is not the easiest undertaking for those with ADHD. The assignments should meet you where you are at. The intention is either (a) to help you rewire, (b) have experiences of successes somewhere that you usually don’t or © teach externalization skills to compensate for your wiring. Overarching all this, a good therapist will be able to put words to your experience of ADHD. It’s really helpful in and of itself to have someone grok you

  • 200ok@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    3 months ago

    Sometimes they are called Occupational Therapists and require education to hold that title, depending on the country.