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Attachment Based Therapy

What Is Attachment-Based Therapy?: Attachment-based therapy (sometimes called attachment-based family therapy (ABTF), attachment-based psychotherapy, and attachment-based counselling) is rooted in attachment theory, which posits that humans have an innate desire for meaningful, secure relationships and attachments that you make in early life and that children in particular need to experience a secure attachment relationship with a caregiver in order to develop in a healthy way.

How Does Attachment-Based Therapy Work?: Therapy can be practised with individuals (children, adolescents and adults), couples, families and groups, and has proven effective at helping clients recover from fractured relationships in their family of origin. Symptoms and issues arising from this type of origin can include substance abuse and addiction, avoidance, anxiety, stress and depression, workaholicism and eating disorders.

Attachment-based therapy is particularly useful for clients or families who have experienced adoption, foster care, divorce, a mentally ill caregiver, an abusive caregiver, or other traumatic childhood experiences. When a child’s developing attachment to its main carers is broken or proves unsatisfactory, there can be feelings that often make it difficult for them to feel emotionally secure.

Issues That Attachment-Based Therapy Deals With

What to expect from attachment-based therapy: A trained attachment-based therapist will use talking therapy to establish a strong and secure relationship with you in order to provide a safe base from which to explore other types of attachment in your life, both current and historic.

We want you to feel able to discuss any questions or worries with your therapist. This is important in order for you to progress in your therapy.

***If you feel you need some help with getting therapy contact us using the form at the bottom of this page and someone will guide you through the process.***

These are some of the additional therapy issues we deal with that are closely related to attachment-based therapy.

Attachment-Based Therapists Working at HQ Therapy

How can Attachment-Based Therapy help me?: You and your therapist will model secure attachment so that you can rebuild and/or develop other emotionally secure relationships in your life. Therapy sessions usually occur once a week and last about 50 minutes.

Below is a selection of our current fully trained therapists who are available to work with clients who are experiencing therapy issues that we deal with related to attachment-based therapy using a wide range range of techniques.

Choosing the right therapist is an important decision for you and it is important that you work with the right practitioner and that both feel comfortable working together.

Jane Anderson psychodynamic counsellor

Jane Anderson:

Psychodynamic Counsellor (MBACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Richard Langlois Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist London E8

Richard Langlois:

Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist (BACP)

Works: Face-to-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Daniel Neilson Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist London E8

Daniel Neilson:

Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist

Works: Face-to-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Leonie Drake Child and Adolescent Therapist

Leonie Drake:

Integrative Child, Adolescent, and Adult Therapist (BACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Ethan Monroe Humanistic Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist London E8

Ethan Monroe:

Humanistic Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist (BACP)

Works: Face-to-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Alessia Vignali Integrative Counsellor and Coach

Alessia Vignali:

Integrative Counsellor & Coach (MBACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Laura Magill Counsellor and Psychotherapist London E8

Laura Magill:

Counsellor & Psychotherapist (UKCP, BPC, BACP)

Works: Face-to-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Matteo Merla Art Psychotherapist London E8

Matteo Merla:

Art Psychotherapist (HCPC, BAAT) & EMDR Practitioner (EMDR UK)

Works: Face-to-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Emmanuelle Cadji-newby Counsellor and Psychotherapist London E8

Emmanuelle Cadji-Newby:

Counsellor & Psychotherapist (BACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Anna Legge Transpersonal Integrative Psychotherapist London E8

Anna Legge:

Transpersonal Integrative Psychotherapist (BACP)

Works: Face-to-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Ellie Harvey Kummer Integrative Therapist and Coach

Ellie Harvey:

Integrative Therapist & Coach (MBACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Lindsay Dukes Sex and Relationship Therapist London E8

Lindsay Dukes:

Sex and Relationship Therapist (COSRT)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Kat Hudson Integrative Arts Psychotherapist

Kat Hudson:

Integrative Arts Psychotherapist (UKCP, HCPC)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Dalston

Lucy Howchen Integrative Psychotherapist London E8

Lucy Howchen:

Integrative Psychotherapist (BACP)

Works: Online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Penny Foley Integrative Arts Therapist

Penny Foley:

Integrative Therapist (HCPC, BACP)

Works: Online, phone
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Bjorn Ventris Sex and Relationship Therapist London E8

Bjorn Ventris:

Sex and Relationship Therapist (COSRT)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Rachel Seymour Sex and Relationship Therapist London E8

Rachel Seymour:

Sex & Relationship Therapist (COSRT)

Works: Face-to-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Sylvia Cowell Registered Psychotherapist

Sylvia Cowell:

Registered Psychotherapist (MBACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Rosemary Gomes Clinical Psychologist London E8

Rosemary Gomes:

Clinical Psychologist (HCPC)

Works: Face-to-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Jennifer Burn Therapeutic Counsellor

Jennifer Burn:

Therapeutic Counsellor (MBACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Jacqueline Miller Person Centred counsellor

Jacqueline Miller:

Counsellor/Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor (MBACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Duncan Reid Psychotherapist Hackney London E8

Duncan Reid:

Psychotherapist (UKCP)

Works: Face-to-face, online
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Melanie Cox Psychotherapist

Melanie Cox:

Psychotherapist (MBACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Esra Yaman Attachment-Based Therapist London E8

Esra Yaman:

Attachment-Based Therapist (BACP)

Works: Face-to-face, online
Based At: Dalston

James Hawkins Psychotherapist

James Hawkins:

Psychotherapist & Outreach Therapist (MBACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online,
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Karolina Vaitkeviciute Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counsellor London E8

Karolina Vaitkeviciute:

Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (UKCP, BACP)

Works: Face-to-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Seek Attachment Based Therapy?

Many people, new to this type of help, believe that they need to be suffering from “mental illness” or serious “psychological problems”, or be in crisis in order for therapy and counselling to be appropriate for them. This is a common misconception; anyone can benefit from therapy when it comes to helping you deal with your personal feelings and problems, make positive changes in your life, and understand yourself better.

So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

Will Information About Me Be Safe & Secure?

It is quite normal to be hesitant when it comes to sharing private and intimate information about yourself with a stranger. You may fear that you will receive judgment from your therapist, or that your therapist will share your details with others.

HQ Therapy Rooms takes your privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Our therapists are required to keep everything said in therapy sessions between you, just like your doctor is required to keep your records private.

For therapy to be effective, there must be unconditional trust built between you and your therapist, and this relies on a shared understanding of confidentiality. It applies to the outside world as well: it is standard practice for therapists not to acknowledge their clients if they run into them outside of the therapy rooms in order to help protect their client’s confidentiality. Read our full privacy policy for more information.

Can I Contact You For Advice About Getting Therapy?

Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive therapist can often make you feel better and help you face your problems. It feels good to be listened to and to know that someone cares about you and wants to help. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship to help you make positive changes in your life.

But how do you know what type of therapy is right for you? Taking the first steps in finding the right therapist can be the biggest hurdle for newcomers, so we have made it easy. Simply get in touch with us using the form below or give us a call at 0203 997 9229 and one of our fully qualified referral therapists can work with you to make sure you connect with the right practitioner and receive the correct therapy and counselling services you require.

However, if you feel you are ready to start therapy straight away then click HERE to book an initial therapy assessment with a fully qualified therapist, or if you are struggling financially click HERE to book an initial therapy assessment with one of our Low-Cost therapists.

Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored to the types of clients we work with. We also cater for people who are beset with financial difficulties, offering them services ranging from low-cost therapy and reduced-rate therapy to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.