Occupational Therapy & Yoga
for Adults with ADHD
Occupational Therapy-informed
support, yoga & mindfulness
A holistic approach for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent adults (including ADHD)
At Stella Billerey Therapies, I bring together Occupational Therapy‑informed support, trauma‑informed yoga, and mindfulness to support LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent adults (including ADHD). Most people work with me through queer ADHD coaching, and we weave in practical OT strategies and body‑based practices to support routines, emotional regulation, burnout, and self‑trust — without forcing you into a one‑size‑fits‑all approach. If you’re looking for support that’s inclusive, achievable, and grounded in real life, we’ll work together to create meaningful change.
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy (OT) is a client-centred practice that helps you engage in the activities and routines that matter most to you. For adults with ADHD, occupational therapy can be especially helpful for routines, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and burnout. It takes a holistic approach, considering your physical, emotional, sensory, and social needs.
With years of clinical experience as a Mental Health Occupational Therapist, I bring a blend of professional expertise and lived experience to support neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ folks in navigating life’s challenges. My practice is compassionate, inclusive, and tailored to your unique needs. This is the same practical, compassionate approach I bring to my queer ADHD coaching.
Can an OT help with ADHD?
Yes! Occupational Therapy can be genuinely helpful for adults with ADHD, especially when life feels like it’s held together with effort and adrenaline. In my work, we focus on practical supports that fit your brain and your life, not perfection.
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Building routines that are realistic (and flexible)
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Supporting executive functioning: planning, prioritising, transitions, and follow‑through
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Emotional regulation and burnout support, including sensory needs and nervous system care
Most people work with me through queer ADHD coaching, and we can weave in OT‑informed strategies as part of that support.
What Does "Occupation" Mean In OT?
In OT, “occupation” refers to all the meaningful activities that shape your daily life.
These include:
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Self-Care: Dressing, cooking, or personal hygiene.
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Work: Activities that contribute to your livelihood, including paid work, sex work, or activism.
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Education: Studying or learning activities that support personal growth and advocacy.
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Leisure and Play: Hobbies, creative projects, or spending time with loved ones.
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Rest and Relaxation: Sleep, mindfulness, or unwinding.
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Social Participation: Building relationships and engaging in community.
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Creativity: Painting, writing, music, or other forms of expression.
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Sexuality: Exploring and affirming your sexual identity, intimacy, and boundaries.
OT focuses on helping you create balance in these areas, ensuring they’re meaningful, accessible, and supportive of your overall health and vitality.
How Does OT Support You?
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Practical Tools: Learn strategies to manage routines, sensory needs, or overwhelm.
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Reasonable Adjustments: Create environments that work for you at home, socially, or professionally.
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Occupational Balance: Find a balance between work, leisure, relationships, and creative pursuits.
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Vocational Advice: Explore career paths, workplace challenges, and work-life balance.
I approach OT through a trauma-informed lens, incorporating intersectionality and critical race theory to honour the diverse and complex experiences of queer and neurodivergent individuals. Together, we’ll create strategies that reflect your values and help you navigate life in ways that feel meaningful and achievable.
Further Reading: Occupational Therapy for ADHD – Understanding ADHD and How OT Can Help Neurodivergent Adults
Yoga and mindfulness can be supportive practices for adults with ADHD — not as a “fix”, but as a way to build regulation, self-trust, and a kinder relationship with your body. My teaching is trauma-informed and consent-based, with lots of options and no pressure to perform or push through. We can use these practices to support overwhelm and burnout, restlessness, emotional regulation, and sensory needs, in a way that feels grounded and realistic
Yoga for ADHD adults
Trauma‑informed yoga (1:1)
I offer 1:1 trauma‑informed yoga as a gentle, consent‑based practice that can support regulation, burnout recovery, and feeling more at home in your body. Sessions are paced for real life (and for neurodivergent nervous systems), with lots of options and no pressure to perform or push through.
Most people work with me through queer ADHD coaching, and we can weave in trauma‑informed movement and grounding practices as part of that support when it’s helpful.
Mindfulness Practices for ADHD Adults
Simple, ADHD‑friendly mindfulness practices like grounding, breath awareness, and short guided meditations, designed to support overwhelm, emotional regulation, and burnout without forcing stillness.
You can also explore my free guided meditations below (including resources for adults with ADHD). Find tools to manage overwhelm and cultivate presence on Insight Timer.
What Others Are Saying
"Stella creates such a positive and welcoming atmosphere and knows exactly what the class need each week. She is very knowledgeable, knowing how each pose benefits our bodies (and minds) and I feel very safe in her hands. I feel a great sense of calm but also accomplishment after every session! It is a joy to spend an hour with her every week."
-Rowan Thomas
"Stella is a very conscious human and teacher who's able to hold space incredibly well. As a bi-racial woman of colour, I often find the default yoga teacher in London rarely sees or meets my needs..Stella teaches in a non-dogmatic way that allows the full spectrum of beautiful bodies, minds and souls to be held and nurtured.Definitely a diamond in the rough of same same push-pull yoga classes.Whenever I'm in London her classes are a sanctuary. Bless u Stella!"
-Mary Schnorrenberg
"I have known and practiced yoga with Stella since she very first qualified as a yoga teacher. She has been teaching a yoga class to a group of teachers, including me, for several years now. We have a wide range of age, yoga experience, fitness and health levels between us. Stella is sensitive and intuitive and creates a peaceful, nurturing space for us all. She is knowledgeable, supportive and creative in her approach to teaching yoga."
-Tina
ADHD Coaching
Queer ADHD coaching is the main way most people work with me, and we can weave in OT‑informed strategies, yoga, and mindfulness practices as part of that support.
What to Expect
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Flexible Approach: Sessions can be highly pragmatic and goal-focused or include somatic, body-based practices and mindfulness.
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Collaborative Design: Each session is shaped to align with what feels most relevant and supportive for you.
How Coaching Can Help
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Practical Tools: Manage time, build routines, and navigate challenges.
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Emotional Regulation: Pause, reflect, and respond with clarity and calm.
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Self-Awareness: Understand sensory, emotional, and behavioural patterns.
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Body Connection: Foster safety, acceptance, and connection with your body.
Financial Inclusivity
Financial inclusivity is important to me. You may be eligible for funding through the UK Access to Work scheme, which provides up to £69,000 annually for ADHD coaching and workplace support. I also offer two annual scholarship places at 50% off for marginalised groups, including queer, BIPOC, disabled, and low-income individuals.
Visit the FAQs page for more details on funding and scholarships.
If funding is a barrier, you’re welcome to mention it on your discovery call.