Attention Allies
Therapists for ADHD in BRISTOL
Coaching, counselling and psychotherapy for ADHD
Welcome to Attention Allies, Bristol
Some of the original Allies (above), Bristol 2024 Website last updated 30 September 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 after the Covid-19 pandemic. From 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 help 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 contact Duncan at therapyplace.org if you are looking for help with ADHD and he will gladly pass you details of trusted colleagues that might be able to help at times that his own practice is fully booked.
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 ADHD in therapeutic practice.
In October 2026, the group begins a new chapter under a different name and identity – expanding some of its range of services around neurodivergence.
The members were: Adam Wilson, Ana Jorge, Becky Gant, Bev Woolmer, Cat Chappell, Caroline O'Brien, Claire Wirsig, Duncan E. Stafford (founder), Hayley Watkins, Lottie Storey, Rebecca Burton, Rich Hayden and Sarah Guthrie,
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.
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 a new name.
Duncan E. Stafford GPsyC, MBACP Reg and Accred
September 2026
More than a directory
Our blog
Beyond finding a therapist, Attention Allies was also home to a blog exploring ADHD, therapy and neurodivergence. Rather than providing generic advice, these articles draw on years of therapeutic experience and explore many different aspects of adult ADHD.
Visit our blog library here.
Many individuals and couples first seek therapeutic help because of ADHD, but the issues they bring are often much broader. Attention Allies worked with people experiencing challenges such as:
- anxiety and depression
- emotional overwhelm and burnout
- relationships and attachment
- self-esteem and identity
- organisation and executive functioning
- procrastination and motivation
- addiction and compulsive behaviours
- adjusting to an ADHD diagnosis
- autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and other forms of neurodivergence.
If you are looking to deepen your understanding of ADHD, we hope you find something here that helps.
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 members were: Adam Wilson, Ana Jorge, Becky Gant, Bev Woolmer, Cat Chappell, Caroline O'Brien, Claire Wirsig, Duncan E. Stafford (founder), Hayley Watkins, Lottie Storey, Rebecca Burton, Rich Hayden and Sarah Guthrie,