Including how Reiki can support people with ADHD and emotional overwhelm
Modern life is noisy. From constant notifications to packed schedules and emotional pressure, many people feel exhausted not just physically, but emotionally and mentally too. Whether you’re living with anxiety, ADHD, depression, or burnout, your nervous system is under daily strain.
At The Reiki School, we offer a safe, grounded way to rebalance and reconnect using Reiki.
What Is Reiki and Why Does It Help Mental Wellbeing?
Reiki is a gentle form of energy healing that supports the mind, body and emotions. It doesn’t push, fix or force it simply offers the space your nervous system needs to relax, reset, and begin healing.
Reiki activates the parasympathetic nervous system (the “rest and digest” mode). This calms the stress response, softens emotional tension, and allows your body to come back into balance naturally.
Many clients say they feel “lighter,” “quieter,” or “like I can finally breathe again” after just one session.
Reiki and ADHD: A Calming Support for Busy Minds
People with ADHD often experience heightened nervous system activity constant mental stimulation, emotional intensity, or difficulty slowing down. Reiki isn’t a cure or medical treatment, but it can be an incredibly supportive tool.
At The Reiki school in Maidenhatch, we’ve seen clients with ADHD benefit from:
Deep nervous system rest
Improved emotional regulation
Reduced overwhelm and overstimulation
Better sleep and mental clarity
After taking Reiki I (beginners) you can self-heal at home to calm your system before bed, during meltdowns, or before work and study.
What Clients Say
“I live with ADHD and have struggled with overstimulation all my life. Reiki gave me a quiet I didn’t know I was missing.” – Client, Berkshire.
“As someone with anxiety and sensory overload, I found Reiki helped me feel safe in my own body again.” – Level 1 student, Newbury
You can read some of our testimonials here Sensei Victoria Banning – The Reiki School – Maidenhatch, Pangbourne & Reading or read our Google reviews here Reviews – The Reiki School – Maidenhatch, Pangbourne & Reading
How Reiki Complements Mental Health Care
Reiki is a complementary therapy, which means it works beautifully alongside counselling, medication, or medical treatment. Many of our clients are under NHS care or in therapy, and use Reiki to:
Stay emotionally grounded between sessions
Process feelings in a non-verbal, body-based way
Cultivate a sense of calm and emotional safety
You don’t need to “believe” in Reiki for it to work you just need to be open to rest.
Many of our students go onto working in the NHS using Reiki.
Learn Reiki for Yourself
If you’re ready to explore Reiki as part of your self-care or healing journey, our Reiki Level 1 course is a gentle, accessible place to begin. No prior experience is needed just curiosity and an open heart.
Location: Maidenhatch, Berkshire UK or Japan
Small, in-person groups with experienced guidance
Calm, countryside setting
️ Next Course: Reiki School’s Diary – The Reiki School – Maidenhatch, Pangbourne & Reading
Or you can contact us here Contact – The Reiki School – Maidenhatch, Pangbourne & Reading
