ADHD Therapy Melbourne: Why Focus and Overwhelm Are Nervous System Issues and How Somatic ADHD Therapy Helps
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Many people seeking ADHD therapy describe the same experience. Focus comes and goes. Overwhelm builds quickly. Energy fluctuates. The body feels either overstimulated or depleted.
In my work as a Somatic Therapist, Sound Therapist and Integrative Dietitian in Melbourne, ADHD consistently presents as a pattern of nervous system regulation rather than a simple cognitive or behavioural issue.
Attention, motivation and emotional regulation are all shaped by how the nervous system processes stimulation, stress and safety.
How ADHD Is Experienced in the Nervous System
ADHD commonly involves challenges with regulating arousal. This affects how the body responds to internal and external input.
People may experience the following ADHD symptoms:
• Rapid mental and physical activation
• Difficulty sustaining attention
• Sensory sensitivity to sound light or touch
• Restlessness or internal agitation
• Emotional intensity
• Mental fatigue and burnout
• Difficulty transitioning between tasks
• Periods of shutdown after overstimulation
These experiences are mediated through the autonomic nervous system, which governs attention, energy and emotional regulation.
Why Focus Fluctuates Under Stress
Focus depends on nervous system stability.
When the system is overstimulated, attention fragments.
When it is under activated, energy and motivation drop.
Many people with ADHD notice that focus improves in states of interest or urgency and deteriorates under pressure, overload or fatigue. This reflects shifts in nervous system activation rather than effort or intention.
Somatic ADHD therapy supports regulation so attention becomes more accessible and sustainable.
What Is Somatic ADHD Therapy
Somatic ADHD therapy is a body based approach that works with the nervous system to support regulation, sensory processing and emotional capacity.
Rather than trying to override symptoms, therapy focuses on creating internal conditions that support attention and resilience.
In my practice, this includes:
• Supporting nervous system regulation
• Improving sensory integration
• Increasing awareness of internal signals
• Reducing chronic overwhelm
• Supporting transitions between activation and rest
• Building capacity rather than control
As regulation improves, focus and clarity tend to follow.
How the Body Contributes to ADHD Patterns
ADHD is often accompanied by physical patterns such as:
• Tension or restlessness in the body
• Shallow or irregular breathing
• Digestive discomfort
• Sleep disturbance
• Rapid fatigue after periods of effort
Somatic therapy works directly with these physical patterns, helping the nervous system organise more efficiently.
The Role of Sound Therapy in ADHD Support
Sound therapy is a valuable tool in ADHD work because it supports regulation without cognitive effort.
Sound and vibration can help:
• Settle sensory overload
• Support sustained attention
• Reduce internal noise
• Improve sleep and recovery
• Support emotional regulation
Sound is used intentionally and clinically as part of an integrated somatic approach.
How Nutrition Influences ADHD, Focus and Regulation
As an Integrative Dietitian, I assess biological factors that influence nervous system stability.
These may include:
• Blood sugar variability
• Inadequate protein intake
• Micronutrient depletion
• Gut irritation or inflammation
• Stimulant sensitivity
• Stress related nutritional demands
Supporting the body nutritionally helps stabilise energy and improves the effectiveness of therapy.
What to Expect in Somatic ADHD Therapy Sessions
Sessions are structured, responsive and adapted to your nervous system.
They may include:
• Education on nervous system regulation
• Somatic awareness and tracking
• Breath based regulation
• Gentle movement to support focus
• Sound therapy
• Nutritional guidance when appropriate
• Practical integration strategies
There is no expectation to sit still, concentrate continuously or engage in therapy in a rigid way.
Sessions meet your system where it is.
ADHD Therapy in Melbourne That Works With the Whole System
When therapy addresses the nervous system directly, people often notice improvements in focus, emotional regulation, energy and resilience.
Somatic ADHD therapy offers a grounded and effective pathway for those seeking ADHD therapy in Melbourne that integrates body, nervous system and biology.
Ready to Begin your ADHD Healing Journey?
If focus and overwhelm are impacting your daily life and you are seeking ADHD support that works with your nervous system, I invite you to book a somatic ADHD therapy session.
Book your somatic therapy session here
Sending love,
Anca Vereen
Somatic Therapist, Sound Therapist, Integrative Dietitian
