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ADHD, trauma, or both? with Dr Kara Davey

ADHD, trauma, or both? with Dr Kara Davey

Update: 2025-06-25
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In this episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, host Michaela Thomas interviews Dr. Kara Davey, an award-winning clinical psychologist, discussing the complex relationship between ADHD and trauma. They explore how trauma is both common in ADHD and can be distinguished from it, emphasising the importance of a thorough assessment. Dr. Davey shares her own experiences with late ADHD diagnosis following a traumatic stillbirth and how both personal and professional paths led to her passion for this field. They also discuss the challenges late-diagnosed adults face, especially women, and how postnatal periods can trigger or exacerbate ADHD symptoms. Michaela and Kara underline the significance of a compassionate and detailed assessment process and delve into the effectiveness of EMDR therapy for trauma, particularly within the neurodivergent community.


https://linktr.ee/drdaveyADHDcoaching


https://linktr.ee/alwaysinmyheart


https://www.drdaveycoaching.com/adhd


https://www.karaclinicalpsychologistinsussex.co.uk/about-us/

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ADHD, trauma, or both? with Dr Kara Davey

ADHD, trauma, or both? with Dr Kara Davey

Michaela Thomas