BrainHealth Clinic — ADHD & Mental Health Support for Men
Men’s Burnout, Overload & Relationships in BC
For men carrying work pressure, fatherhood, betrayal, or high-conflict relationships on top of ADHD and overload. We connect ADHD, mood, and relationships into one practical plan—so days stabilize, blow-ups and shutdowns drop, and you rebuild trust at home and at work.
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Online across BC • In-person at 5050 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4H2
When Everything Feels Like “Too Much,” Here’s What We See
- Short fuse at home or work, followed by shame—or total shutdown and withdrawal.
- Over-committing, then crashing; months of “catch-up” that never catches up.
- High-stakes stress (finances, co-parenting, reputation) with zero margin for error.
- Numbing with screens, porn, food, or overworking because slowing down feels worse.
- Arguments that repeat: misread cues → escalate → distance → repair (or avoid).
You’re not broken. Your brain is overloaded and your systems aren’t built for the load you’re carrying. We rebuild both.
What We Work On Together
Stabilize Your Days
- Sleep, energy, and decision-load so days stop collapsing.
- Low-friction routines for mornings, task start, and evenings.
- Weekly review to keep life from drifting.
Anger, Shutdown & Repair
- De-escalation under load; 90-second resets you’ll actually use.
- Catch the pattern early: trigger → surge → choice points.
- Repair scripts that reduce damage and rebuild trust.
Boundaries & Agreements at Home
- Clear roles (“who owns what”) so things stop falling through.
- Saturday syncs, conflict guardrails, and “pause” agreements.
- Less blame, more execution—agreements you can keep.
High-Pressure Work & Reputation
- Finish the right things at the right time—protect reputation.
- Boundary emails and calendar triage that stick.
- Align workload with capacity so burnout doesn’t reset progress.
Why Burnout & Relationships Look Different with ADHD
- Time & task friction: time-blindness and executive load turn small misses into big fights.
- Signal amplification: fast brains over-react under stress; we build buffers and pattern-catching.
- All-or-nothing cycles: overdrive → crash → shame; we replace it with steady, keepable systems.
Our job is to reduce the chaos cost: fewer blow-ups, fewer shutdowns, clearer days, and agreements you can keep. We don’t argue labels—we target the friction you actually live.
Simple, Clear Next Steps
Step 1 — Book a Men’s ADHD Session
Choose online or in-person at 5050 Kingsway, Burnaby. Secure intake forms arrive by email.
Step 2 — Map the Overload Stack
Identify where life breaks (mornings, conflict, task start, evenings) and the triggers driving blow-ups or shutdowns.
Step 3 — Build the Plan
Stabilize days first; layer in regulation tools, home agreements, and work boundaries that stick.
Step 4 — Review & Scale
Keep what works, drop what doesn’t, and expand support as stability grows.
Who You’ll Be Working With
Doctoral-Level, Men-Focused Care
Work with Dr. Paschal Ukwu or Dr. Tamara Ukwu—clinicians experienced with men, ADHD, and complex family systems. Straightforward conversations. No jargon. No shaming.
Where We Work
Online across BC • In-person: 5050 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4H2
Fees, Coverage & FAQ
Fees & Coverage
- Standard 50-minute session: $____ (insert your fee).
- Receipts provided. Some extended health plans reimburse sessions with certain mental-health professionals—please check your plan.
- No physician referral required to book.
Questions Men Often Ask
- Do you see couples? We’re men-focused; we may invite a partner to parts of sessions when it supports the man’s treatment. This is not couples therapy.
- Do I need an ADHD diagnosis? No. We target the friction you live now; assessment is optional.
- Can I do this in person? Yes—online across BC or in-person in Burnaby.
Less Damage, More Direction. Built Around Your Brain.
If fights, shutdowns, and exhaustion are costing you at home and at work, let’s build a plan that actually fits how your brain works—and the load you’re carrying.