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Do booster CBT sessions help maintain ADHD gains?

Yes, booster CBT for ADHD sessions can play a crucial role in maintaining the progress made during initial treatment. While a standard course of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) builds strong foundations in managing attention, emotion, and organisation, long-term success often depends on continued support through maintenance therapy.

These follow-up sessions are designed to reinforce key skills, track progress, and adjust strategies as life changes. For individuals with ADHD, where symptoms can flare up due to stress, life transitions, or environmental shifts, booster CBT for ADHD sessions act as a form of relapse prevention, helping people stay on track and respond early to setbacks.

They are not as frequent as regular CBT sessions but serve as check-ins to sustain confidence, clarity, and daily structure.

Why Booster CBT Matters for Long-Term ADHD Support

Booster sessions offer structure and accountability beyond the core therapy phase. Here’s how they help:

Reinforcing learned strategies

CBT tools need practice to stick. Booster sessions revisit these tools and adapt them to new challenges or routines.

Preventing relapse or regression

Life stressors can trigger old patterns. Booster CBT provides early intervention and helps individuals respond before small slips become major setbacks.

Maintaining personalised maintenance therapy

Sessions are tailored to current goals, whether it’s staying organised, managing emotions, or improving relationships.

If you’re considering long-term ADHD management options, visit providers like ADHD Certify for guidance on setting up a tailored booster session plan.

For a deeper dive into the science, diagnosis, and full treatment landscape, read our complete guide to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS, author and a reviewer for my patient advice - mypatientadvice.co.uk

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS

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Dr. Rebecca Fernandez is a UK-trained physician with an MBBS and experience in general surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, gynecology, intensive care, and emergency medicine. She has managed critically ill patients, stabilised acute trauma cases, and provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. In psychiatry, Dr. Fernandez has worked with psychotic, mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders, applying evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies. Her skills span patient assessment, treatment planning, and the integration of digital health solutions to support mental well-being.

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