<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[ALN | Therapeutic & Specialist Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compassionate therapy, ADHD support and clinical supervision in Warrington and online.]]></description><link>https://www.alntherapy.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:19:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.alntherapy.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Working Therapeutically With ADHD Clients]]></title><description><![CDATA[ADHD is increasingly recognised in adulthood, yet many therapists and mental health professionals still report feeling uncertain about how it presents in the therapy room and how best to support neurodivergent clients in compassionate, informed ways. Often, ADHD is misunderstood as simply a difficulty with attention or organisation. But for many adults, the experience runs much deeper than that. Many clients arrive in therapy carrying years of criticism, shame, overwhelm, and a persistent...]]></description><link>https://www.alntherapy.co.uk/post/working-therapeutically-with-adhd-clients</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0876b3df43effc8cdf95c1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:29:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dba8fa_a16279f029e147b49045941a86f07596~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Noden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Therapeutic Hierarchy of Needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A framework for how people grow in therapy when given safety, attunement, and space to unfold. Growth in therapy rarely arrives in fireworks. More often, it appears quietly- in a slower exhale, in a story shared without apology, or in someone speaking from their true self instead of their protected self. Like Maslow's hierarchy of needs, change in therapy often builds in layers, where each stage supports the next. Clients don't tend to rush up this pyramid, but move back and forth, revisit,...]]></description><link>https://www.alntherapy.co.uk/post/the-therapeutic-jouneyr</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3abacd142869289e7f166</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:49:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dba8fa_6d1bb81d4d39491b88ebfd79d16175a0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_848,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Noden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepping into Private Practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don't need a full diary- you need a sustainable practice There's a quiet pressure in this profession to "fill the diary" as quickly as possible. But a full diary isn't the same as a sustainable practice. Many therapists qualify with skill, compassion, and integrity, yet no one really teaches them how to build a working life that protects their energy as well as their income. Thinking about private practice can feel exciting, and also full of quiet questions no one prepares you for. "Where...]]></description><link>https://www.alntherapy.co.uk/post/my-approach-to-superviision</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3ab82954483bc0387b3ab</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:48:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_2d3a90afc253426781cdfc2d0d08feb1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Noden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resources for Trauma &#38; Anxiety Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes understanding ourselves begins with having language for what we’ve experienced. These are a small selection of resources I often recommend for people wanting to explore trauma, anxiety, nervous system responses, and emotional wellbeing more deeply. Trauma Resources The Rewind Technique Trauma can continue to affect us long after an experience has passed, whether it relates to a single event or a series of experiences over time. It may show up through anxiety, panic, intrusive...]]></description><link>https://www.alntherapy.co.uk/post/books-film-podcasts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3aae2954483bc0387b257</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:45:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_897585ece76c4f88b2438ea16a6a4785~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Noden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supervision Tools &#38; Reflective Worksheets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you're a counselling student, newly qualified practitioner, or experienced professional, supervision provides an important space for reflection, growth, and support. These free resources have been created to help you prepare for supervision, deepen reflective practice, and gain greater insight into your professional work. Feel free to download and use them as part of your ongoing development. What to Expect from Clinical Supervision A practical guide for students and those new to...]]></description><link>https://www.alntherapy.co.uk/post/books-articles-podcasts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3aa90c53e2b8fe123f086</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:44:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9749f0ea22fde618dc8fe03fe8ea5299.jpg/v1/fit/w_847,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Noden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book, Podcast, &#38; Video Recommendations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of resources exploring ADHD, chosen to support understanding and reflection. Podcasts &#38; Videos ADHD Chatter A podcast exploring lived experiences of ADHD, alongside practical insights and conversations around diagnosis, daily challenges, and neurodivergent identity. ADHD Love A conversation exploring ADHD through lived experience, relationships, and the emotional impact of neurodivergence, offering both insight and relatability. I'm ADHD! No You're Not A candid and often...]]></description><link>https://www.alntherapy.co.uk/post/books-podcasts-videos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3aa44c53e2b8fe123f006</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:43:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dba8fa_0b567590440c426cbecee24c4d52ddd5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Noden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Something Must Be Wrong with Me”]]></title><description><![CDATA[A personal reflection on becoming an ADHD assessor and coach “If you could just listen.” "You're so irresponsible, you never finish anything." You're so bright, if only you'd try harder." Sound familiar? These are the kinds of phrases I’ve heard over and over again from the clients I sit with every week. As a therapist and ADHD coach, I’ve spent years supporting people who come to me struggling with anxiety, low mood, or a sense that they’re somehow “not enough.” And time and again, I’ve...]]></description><link>https://www.alntherapy.co.uk/post/something-must-be-wrong-with-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3a18d072d140cb95b6d63</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:07:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dba8fa_8827b712cd4c4f63a8f222233c1ea2a7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Noden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADHD Assessment Options in Warrington]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the UK, adults can pursue ADHD assessment through either the NHS or a private provider. NHS Referral You can speak to your GP about a referral to an NHS ADHD service. However, waiting lists are often long, sometimes extending to several years. Private ADHD Assessment Private assessment offers a much shorter wait and a more flexible process. Many people choose this route when they need clarity sooner for work, wellbeing, or personal understanding. Private assessments can be completed:...]]></description><link>https://www.alntherapy.co.uk/post/adhd-assessment-options-in-warrington</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3a0fad142869289e7dc5b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:04:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dba8fa_1c811eb1e82e473992a552c851069c7f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Noden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Your Way Back to Yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a moment I see often in therapy- that quiet pause when someone says: "I don't even know who I am anymore." It’s a feeling that can come after burnout, trauma, parenting, an ADHD diagnosis, or simply years of holding everything together. Somewhere along the way, people can lose touch with themselves. They stop hearing their own needs because they've spent so long tuned into everyone else’s. I understand that feeling deeply, both as a counsellor and as a human being. The Truth About...]]></description><link>https://www.alntherapy.co.uk/post/when-healing-begins-finding-your-way-back-to-yourself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d39ed411b9dfb4baa4bdef</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:58:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dba8fa_cf1f8cdd84674743beb13696d4b83180~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Noden</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>