Attention Allies
Therapists for ADHD in BRISTOL
Gems coming out of your head: A twist on radical acceptance
A connection with an ADHD therapist transformed how transactional analysis-trained therapist Hayley Watkins understood neurodivergence and self-acceptance. Through therapy and a chaotic, joyful, city break, Hayley discovered the beauty in difference — and the power of celebrating it […]
ADHD needs a different way to make things work
Despite intelligence and creativity, many people with ADHD struggle to thrive in systems not built for their neurotype. In this article, Attention Allies counsellor Rebecca Burton suggests it’s time to rethink learning, productivity and support – starting with approaches that align with how ADHD brains actually work. (4 minute read) My father had an IQ […]
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 success. Traditional therapy models often unintentionally frame the work as an ADHD partner needing to be “fixed” or that they must be taught or learn “how to conform” to a neurotypical concept of relationships. This framing tends to alienate ADHDers and can exacerbate relational tensions […]
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 […]