ADHD Beyond the Label – Episode 8 -Ella McCrystal

In this episode, Clinical Psychotherapist and TEDx speaker Ella McCrystal shares her lived experience with ADHD — a condition that went undiagnosed for much of her life and was long overshadowed by trauma, emotional volatility, and misunderstanding. Now the founder of The Neuroletrics Method™, with over 20 years' experience as a multi-modal therapist, Ella brings a rare mix of clinical expertise and deeply personal insight.

She speaks openly about being misdiagnosed with complex PTSD, struggling with self-harm, binge eating, and addiction, and the cost of masking ADHD in a world that didn’t recognise it in girls. Her story reveals how ADHD and trauma can become tangled - and how shame, secrecy, and emotional dysregulation can shape an entire life when the signs are missed.

This episode explores:

• ADHD and trauma in girls and women
• Misdiagnosis and emotional dysregulation
• Shame, secrecy, and the need for emotional safety
• The failure of school systems to support neurodivergent children
• The power of honesty and lived experience in recovery

Ella’s story will resonate with anyone who has felt unseen. For ADHD 360, it’s a compelling reminder of why early support, specialist care, and truly listening to the person behind the label matters.