Attention Allies
Therapists for ADHD in BRISTOL
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 [...]
ADHD and auditory input: A field guide from unintentional experiments with tinnitus and sound
Relational and integrative counsellor Cat Chappell reveals how her tinnitus eventually helped shaped some personal understanding of ADHD. Here, she shares lessons on managing overwhelm, energy and self-care [...]