Attention Allies
Therapists for ADHD in BRISTOL
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 [...]
Why people with ADHD procrastinate — and what actually helps
Procrastination isn’t laziness; it’s often a neurological struggle with motivation, memory, time and emotion. In this short practical guide, our founder, psychotherapist, ADHD coach and counsellor Duncan E. Stafford unpacks the hidden mechanisms of ADHD procrastination and shares how [...]
“Procrastination”
In her new poem “Procrastination”, Jackie Fernandez captures the chaotic inner monologue of an ADHD brain sidetracked by distractions, digital temptations and dopamine hits – offering a witty, all-too-relatable snapshot of modern-day avoidance [...]
If you would just try harder …
Many adults with ADHD grew up in a school system that misunderstood their struggles, leading to shame, masking and self-criticism. In this personal reflection, integrative counsellor and creative therapist Rich Hayden explores the lasting impact of the “just try harder” message […]
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 […]