Attention Allies
Therapists for ADHD in BRISTOL
The hidden heart of ADHD: How ADHD influences intimacy, friendship and the workplace (part 2)
In this second part of The hidden heart of ADHD, therapists Bev Woolmer and Duncan E. Stafford turn to two further domains where the impact of ADHD can be heavily felt: the workplace and friendships. The demands of these areas of life can amplify stress for ADHDers, but with self-understanding and appropriate therapeutic support, they can also become encounters for growth, belonging and self-discovery.
The hidden heart of ADHD: How ADHD influences intimacy, friendship and the workplace (part 1)
From romantic relationships and friendships to life at work, ADHD can have a profound impact on the way we connect. In this article, therapists Duncan E. Stafford and Bev Woolmer explore some of the impacts of rejection sensitivity, communication differences and emotional regulation – offering practical strategies for ADHDers and those who support them to create healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
Psychology models for ADHD: Beginning to rethink Kahler’s Drivers for neurodivergent brains
In another of our express read articles, transactional analysis-trained therapist Hayley Watkins explores classic psychology models through an ADHD lens and reveals a gap in how traits such as “Pleasing Others” or “Perfectionism” are experienced by neurodivergent brains.
Films, family and ADHD
Films can hold up a mirror to the ADHD experience, offering moments of recognition, release and repair. In this reflective piece, Attention Allies counsellor Caroline O’Brien explores how cinema becomes a bridge between emotion and understanding – revealing how stories on screen can help families to navigate [...]
IMPULSE: Playing with Reality – a review
As a psychotherapist and coach specialising in ADHD and the founder of Attention Allies, I’m always drawn to creative projects that attempt to illuminate what living with ADHD feels like from the inside. IMPULSE: Playing with Reality is one of the most inventive and affecting examples I’ve encountered [...]
Shared journeys: Redefining the therapist’s place in ADHD therapy
Therapy works best when it feels human. In this article, therapists Bev Woolmer and Duncan E. Stafford (Attention Allies founder) share why adopting a partnership model can transform ADHD therapy and lead to more meaningful outcomes [...]