Some of the Allies (above), Bristol 2024 Website last updated 27 June 2026

Attention Allies is changing

Attention Allies was founded in Bristol in 2023 by psychotherapist and ADHD coach Duncan E. Stafford, with the aim of establishing a network of independent therapists, counsellors and therapeutic coaches who could help serve the increasing number of adults with ADHD in the area. From 7 July 2026, the network began its transition to its next stage as a group independent from Duncan, under a new name and identity, reflecting the next stage of the group's development.

“I'm very proud to have founded Attention Allies and begun the work of establishing what I hope has been a truly meaningful service for people with ADHD and AuDHD locally, at a time when it was difficult to find the right practitioner.”

For the time being this website will remain online as an archive of the work of Attention Allies and the practitioners who were part of the network.

Still looking for a practitioner?

The practitioners who made up Attention Allies continue to offer their own independent therapeutic and coaching services. You can find their current details and contact information on their individual profiles by Searching the directory here.

About Attention Allies

The network brought together independent psychotherapists, counsellors and coaches working with ADHD and AuDHD, although neurodivergence doesn't happen in a neat bubble, and our clients have expressed a wide range of issues and difficulties.

Over its lifetime, Attention Allies provided a way for practitioners to share knowledge, support one another, make connections and increase awareness of the importance of understanding neurodivergence in therapeutic practice.

In October 2026, the group will begin a new chapter under a different name and identity - expanding some of its range of services around neurodivergence.

Articles and resources

The articles and resources published during the lifetime of Attention Allies remain available here for the present. They reflect the experiences, perspectives and professional interests of the practitioners who contributed to the network. Blog library can be found here.

A note about the practitioners

Attention Allies was a network of independent practitioners, rather than a therapy service or clinical organisation. Each practitioner was responsible for their own practice, clients, professional registration, fees and services. The profiles on this website are retained as an archive and for reference. For current information about an individual practitioner, please contact them directly using the details provided through the profile.

Thank you

Attention Allies brought together a group of thoughtful and committed practitioners, and as the founder I was grateful to everyone who contributed to the network and supported its development.

The work will, I hope, continue without me to greater things under the new name.

Duncan E. Stafford

September 2026