Attention Allies
Therapists for ADHD in BRISTOL
ADHD and Communication: Understanding Hidden Messages in Conversations
Navigating conversations can be tricky for ADHDers, especially when hidden meanings are involved. Here, Transactional Analysis-focused therapist Laura Knight explains that Neurotypicals often use indirect communication, while ADHDers tend to be more direct. Understanding these differences can help to improve relationships and reduce confusion in everyday interactions. (5 min read) Living with ADHD often means navigating […]
A perfect storm: When ADHD meets menopause
Menopause can be a particularly challenging time for those with ADHD. For some, it may even be the prompt that sparks a late diagnosis. But why? Here, psychotherapist and counsellor Lottie Storey explores how midlife hormonal changes affect ADHD and some other neurodivergences, and how therapy may help. (7 minute read) Over recent years, huge […]
The gift of being sensitive: HSP, ADHD and emotional resilience
With professional and personal interests in the subject matter, counsellor and therapeutic coach Sarah Guthrie takes a look at some of the potential interconnections between the highly sensitive person (HSP) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with a side order of rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) thrown in for good measure. (5 minute read) Have you […]
Empowering ADHD/NT couples with self-determination theory (SDT)
Attention Allies founder and specialist couples therapist Duncan E. Stafford offers some introductory insight to how SDT can be a strong, flexible and empowering framework to help support those living in mixed ADHD/neurotypical relationships. (5 minute read) Couples therapy involving one partner who has an ADHD neurotype requires a compassionate and structured approach to foster […]
ADHD and comorbidity
Psychotherapeutic counsellor Bev Woolmer helps us to understand that ADHD doesn’t just happen in a vacuum. An ADHDer’s comorbid conditions can impact and/or mask symptoms of the condition. (5 minute read) Awareness, information and debate about ADHD have increased significantly. ADHD has become part of our social discourse and the increase of people seeking diagnosis […]
ADHD, ME …
In “ADHD, ME …”, sister poem of “ADHD? ME?”, poet Jackie Fernandez illuminates the work struggles she endured around her initial diagnosis just before the Covid-19 pandemic. Full of Jackie's usual wit and charm, “ADHD, ME …” continues to allow readers into the thoughts and journey of one woman with a late diagnosis of ADHD. […]