Attention Allies
Therapists for ADHD in BRISTOL
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 [...]
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 therapy and coaching might help to navigate each one.
“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 […]