Victoria Barclay-Timmis

Victoria Barclay-Timmis is an Adjunct Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Southern Queensland, where she contributes to teaching, research supervision, and academic discourse. She is also a practicing clinical psychologist, author, and public educator, actively engaged in mental health advocacy and research collaboration.

Her research interests focus on the emotional aspects of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), particularly rejection sensitive dysphoria—a condition characterized by intense emotional distress in response to perceived or real rejection. She explores how emotional dysregulation in ADHD affects both adolescents and adults, examining the neurological underpinnings involving the amygdala and prefrontal cortex.

Her published work emphasizes compassionate management strategies, including emotional labeling, grounding techniques, cognitive reframing, and therapeutic support. She advocates for early intervention in children and sensitive communication in personal and professional settings.

The available article highlights a growing body of research linking ADHD symptoms with heightened rejection sensitivity, drawing from 2018 and 2024 studies. Her writing synthesizes clinical observations with scientific evidence, aiming to destigmatize emotional reactivity in ADHD and promote self-compassion.

She is available for research supervision, speaking engagements, media requests, consulting, and research collaboration. Her professional outreach includes public education through platforms like The Conversation and support for individuals seeking understanding of ADHD-related emotional challenges.

Victoria Barclay-Timmis is actively involved in clinical practice and academic life, contributing to both psychological science and public understanding of mental health.