The Psychologist Who Diagnosed Me Is Back - With an ADHD Diagnosis and Big News

Dr Renata Fialho is back in the green chair.


In this conversation, Renata and Ben pick up where they left off
- this time with Renata sharing her own ADHD diagnosis, what it
was like to receive it later in life, and how it has quietly
reshaped both her inner world and her clinical work.


Together, they unpack the realities of autism and ADHD
assessments across the NHS and private sector, why certain myths
continue to circulate, and where Renata sees genuine potential
for more thoughtful, humane practice.


Renata also shares why she’s joining The Hidden 20% as a clinical
psychologist, her hopes for the direction of neurodiversity care,
and reflections on her work at the intersection of
neurodivergence and sport - including why swimming can be such a
powerful regulator for ADHD nervous systems.


Join us at hidden20.org/donate.


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Host: Ben Branson


Production Manager: Phoebe De Leiburné


Video Editor: James Scriven


Social Media Manager: Charlie Young


Music: Jackson Greenberg


Head of Marketing: Kristen Fuller


00:00 Introduction


00:47 Dr Renata Fialho Reveals Her ADHD Diagnosis


03:57 Why Dr Renata’s ADHD Was Missed for So Long


08:39 How ADHD Shows Up in Dr Renata’s Daily Life


10:25 Neurodiversity Care: NHS vs Private Explained


11:45 The Autism Assessment Myth That Frustrates Clinicians


13:00 Why Many Clinicians Work Across NHS and Private Practice


15:46 What Gives Dr Renata Hope About the Private Sector


17:14 Dr Renata Joins The Hidden 20% Team


21:15 The Autism Assessment Case That Changed Dr Renata’s
Practice


24:05 Identity, Community & Diagnosis: Beyond the Medical
Model


29:22 Dr Renata’s Vision for The Hidden 20%


31:57 ADHD, Sport & Mental Health: Why Swimming Helps ADHD
Brains


38:38 What a Good ADHD Assessment Actually Looks Like


42:44 Can One Clinician Assess All Neurotypes?


45:14 What Keeps Dr Renata Up at Night and Her Hopes for the
Future


49:06 Dr Renata’s Green Dot Badge





The Hidden 20% is a charity founded by AuDHD entrepreneur, Ben
Branson.


Our mission is simple: To change how the world sees
neurodivergence.


No more stigma. No more shame. No more silence.


1 in 5 people are neurodivergent. That’s 1.6 billion of us - yet
too many are still excluded, misunderstood, or left without
support.


To break the cycle, we amplify voices, challenge myths, and keep
showing up. Spotlighting stories, stats and hard truths. Smashing
stereotypes through honest voices, creative campaigns and
research that can’t be ignored.Every month, over 50,000 people
turn to The Hidden 20% to feel safe, seen and to learn about
brilliant brains.


With your support, we can reach further, grow louder, and keep
fighting for the 1 in 5 who deserve more.


Join us at hidden20.org/donate.


Become a monthly donor.


Be part of our community where great minds think differently.





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