Attachment-based Psychologists and Therapists in Bronte, NSW
Hi, I’m Ellam- a PACFA-Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist.
If you’re reading this, perhaps your relationships feel complicated, or too heavy, or even painful. Maybe you're caught in a cycle of addiction and can’t find a way out. Or perhaps you’re simply overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure where to begin. Whatever it is, I want you to know that you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Hi, I’m Ellam- a PACFA-Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist.
If you’re reading this, perhaps your relationships feel complicated, or too heavy, or even painful. Maybe you're caught in a cycle of addiction and can’t find a way out. Or perhaps you’re simply overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure where to begin. Whatever it is, I want you to know that you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
People may seek therapy when the impact of life’s demands, past experiences, or protective patterns starts to exceed capacity, and that strain shows up as disconnection—potentially from purpose, from the body, or from relationships. You may be carrying the effects of painful or overwhelming experiences that still shape how you feel and relate today. Reaching out is a significant step, and you don’t have to work out the next ones alone. I offer compassionate, collaborative therapy informed by years of clinical experience, extensive training, and my work as a facilitator and trainer with the Blue Knot Foundation.
People may seek therapy when the impact of life’s demands, past experiences, or protective patterns starts to exceed capacity, and that strain shows up as disconnection—potentially from purpose, from the body, or from relationships. You may be carrying the effects of painful or overwhelming experiences that still shape how you feel and relate today. Reaching out is a significant step, and you don’t have to work out the next ones alone. I offer compassionate, collaborative therapy informed by years of clinical experience, extensive training, and my work as a facilitator and trainer with the Blue Knot Foundation.
Understanding how you experience the world is central to my work as a therapist. I am interested how feelings and thoughts can manifest in our bodies. Gentle exploration of these somatic responses can assist in deeper understanding of our emotional world. Working together, I would support you toward your self-acceptance of challenging thoughts and feelings. Alongside my private practice, I work with a national not-for-profit supporting parents experiencing antenatal and postnatal anxiety, depression and adjustment to parenthood - as a spokesperson, managing clinical intake and clinical writing.
Understanding how you experience the world is central to my work as a therapist. I am interested how feelings and thoughts can manifest in our bodies. Gentle exploration of these somatic responses can assist in deeper understanding of our emotional world. Working together, I would support you toward your self-acceptance of challenging thoughts and feelings. Alongside my private practice, I work with a national not-for-profit supporting parents experiencing antenatal and postnatal anxiety, depression and adjustment to parenthood - as a spokesperson, managing clinical intake and clinical writing.
With a thoughtful, pragmatic manner and a strong focus on respectful, collaborative care, David supports his clients to identify their goals and provide guidance towards positive, lasting outcomes. From trauma, addiction, grief & loss, anxiety, depression, esteem, relationship issues to organisational change and workplace stress, David has extensive experience and skills to work with a range of issues . David brings a calm, grounded presence to his work to help support the client navigate life’s challenges, build meaningful change and attain growth and healing.
With a thoughtful, pragmatic manner and a strong focus on respectful, collaborative care, David supports his clients to identify their goals and provide guidance towards positive, lasting outcomes. From trauma, addiction, grief & loss, anxiety, depression, esteem, relationship issues to organisational change and workplace stress, David has extensive experience and skills to work with a range of issues . David brings a calm, grounded presence to his work to help support the client navigate life’s challenges, build meaningful change and attain growth and healing.
Weekends and after hours sessions now available – Hey there! I’m so glad you found me here. My name is Megan Buys and I am a registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I am the founder of Finding Space: a therapy practice which blends both creative and empowering modalities for those seeking guidance, excitement, and deep care, where I see adults, teenagers/adolescents, couples, and therapists seeking support. I have completed a Master of Counselling, with registration through PACFA. I am also a PhD candidate, a writer, an academic, a university teacher, a yogi, a tea-drinker, and an ocean-lover.
Weekends and after hours sessions now available – Hey there! I’m so glad you found me here. My name is Megan Buys and I am a registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I am the founder of Finding Space: a therapy practice which blends both creative and empowering modalities for those seeking guidance, excitement, and deep care, where I see adults, teenagers/adolescents, couples, and therapists seeking support. I have completed a Master of Counselling, with registration through PACFA. I am also a PhD candidate, a writer, an academic, a university teacher, a yogi, a tea-drinker, and an ocean-lover.
I strive to create a comfortable space where you can safely explore your issues, develop alternate perspectives and learn effective techniques to change thinking and behaviour patterns that are no longer serving you. My approach is skills focused as many clients tell me they understand their problems but don’t know what to do about them. With this in mind, I am outcome focused and combine evidence based mindfulness and cognitive behavioural approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy which are shown to get results. These approaches are very effective and make a significant difference.
I strive to create a comfortable space where you can safely explore your issues, develop alternate perspectives and learn effective techniques to change thinking and behaviour patterns that are no longer serving you. My approach is skills focused as many clients tell me they understand their problems but don’t know what to do about them. With this in mind, I am outcome focused and combine evidence based mindfulness and cognitive behavioural approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy which are shown to get results. These approaches are very effective and make a significant difference.
I'm a warm and friendly therapist holding more than 2 decades of clinical experience in both tertiary referral and private practice settings. I am quick to develop rapport with my clients and love helping them work through difficulties and come out feeling more energised to live a rich and meaningful life, with a healthier mindspace. I specialise in the child/adolescent/young adult cohort, primarily addressing: • Anxiety • OCD • ADHD • Sleep issues • Fears & phobias • Self-harm & suicide ideation • Social, emotional & interpersonal difficulties • Behavioural challenges • Adjustment disorder • Neurodivergence
I'm a warm and friendly therapist holding more than 2 decades of clinical experience in both tertiary referral and private practice settings. I am quick to develop rapport with my clients and love helping them work through difficulties and come out feeling more energised to live a rich and meaningful life, with a healthier mindspace. I specialise in the child/adolescent/young adult cohort, primarily addressing: • Anxiety • OCD • ADHD • Sleep issues • Fears & phobias • Self-harm & suicide ideation • Social, emotional & interpersonal difficulties • Behavioural challenges • Adjustment disorder • Neurodivergence
Are you feeling overly anxious, having low or changeable moods? Or perhaps you are finding it hard to focus and are feeling lonely or isolated? Are you using substances more than you would like to? Are you experiencing low self esteem and a sense of shame? Do you find it hard to know what you need? Are you being impacted by past experiences and relationships more than you would like to be? Would you like to improve your current relationship with yourself and others? Would you prefer to be less anxious and/or depressed and in turn feel more motivated to do the things that are important to you?
Are you feeling overly anxious, having low or changeable moods? Or perhaps you are finding it hard to focus and are feeling lonely or isolated? Are you using substances more than you would like to? Are you experiencing low self esteem and a sense of shame? Do you find it hard to know what you need? Are you being impacted by past experiences and relationships more than you would like to be? Would you like to improve your current relationship with yourself and others? Would you prefer to be less anxious and/or depressed and in turn feel more motivated to do the things that are important to you?
Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect. Relationships change, stress builds, or past experiences begin to surface in ways we didn’t anticipate. Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that are hard to shift on their own. Some are navigating difficult relationships, trauma, life transitions, or simply a sense that something isn’t working anymore. Therapy can be a space to slow things down, make sense of what you’ve been carrying, and begin moving forward with more clarity and support.
Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect. Relationships change, stress builds, or past experiences begin to surface in ways we didn’t anticipate. Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that are hard to shift on their own. Some are navigating difficult relationships, trauma, life transitions, or simply a sense that something isn’t working anymore. Therapy can be a space to slow things down, make sense of what you’ve been carrying, and begin moving forward with more clarity and support.
Individual therapy is an incredibly worthwhile and life affirming experience. It carves out a regular, secure time to work through your past, present and future with someone who is wholeheartedly by your side. Meaningful growth and lasting change come naturally when we dedicate this time and space, with a caring therapist, to uncover our deepest sorrows, hearts desires and personal difficulties. I work with relationships, couples, grief and loss, addiction, childhood trauma, Depth Enquiry, anxiety and panic, depression, mood disorders, disordered eating, ADHD, identity and belonging, sexuality to name a few examples.
Individual therapy is an incredibly worthwhile and life affirming experience. It carves out a regular, secure time to work through your past, present and future with someone who is wholeheartedly by your side. Meaningful growth and lasting change come naturally when we dedicate this time and space, with a caring therapist, to uncover our deepest sorrows, hearts desires and personal difficulties. I work with relationships, couples, grief and loss, addiction, childhood trauma, Depth Enquiry, anxiety and panic, depression, mood disorders, disordered eating, ADHD, identity and belonging, sexuality to name a few examples.
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, uncertainty, or relationship challenges pile up. You might be feeling stuck, stretched thin, or close to burnout. A life shift has caught you off guard. You might be carrying grief, facing a big decision, or maybe you can't quite put your finger on it, but you know something needs to shift.
You don't need to be in crisis to reach out. Counselling is for the messy middle and the quiet questioning, or perhaps simply to understand yourself more deeply. Together, we'll find ways to understand your patterns, shift what's not working, and build tools you can actually use in your day-to-day life.
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, uncertainty, or relationship challenges pile up. You might be feeling stuck, stretched thin, or close to burnout. A life shift has caught you off guard. You might be carrying grief, facing a big decision, or maybe you can't quite put your finger on it, but you know something needs to shift.
You don't need to be in crisis to reach out. Counselling is for the messy middle and the quiet questioning, or perhaps simply to understand yourself more deeply. Together, we'll find ways to understand your patterns, shift what's not working, and build tools you can actually use in your day-to-day life.
In my work I have found that people are often exploring how to heal, how to hold overwhelming experience, how to find some relief and understanding in the midst of psychological distress, how to manage complexity in relationships. Each person has their own reasons for seeking therapy and their own sense of what they would like the process to provide. My commitment is to offer a confidential space where I listen to you with care and respect and where we work together to understand what you are experiencing.
In my work I have found that people are often exploring how to heal, how to hold overwhelming experience, how to find some relief and understanding in the midst of psychological distress, how to manage complexity in relationships. Each person has their own reasons for seeking therapy and their own sense of what they would like the process to provide. My commitment is to offer a confidential space where I listen to you with care and respect and where we work together to understand what you are experiencing.
I help people to make sense of their challenges, find courage for life, and connect with who/what matters to them. In clinical terms, I treat a wide variety of presentations. I help individuals and couples heal from insecure attachment and childhood trauma to foster more secure attachment internally and with those you love. I provide effective, collaborative therapeutic support to identify problems and address individual needs in a safe, non-judgmental space to assist you in achieving your mental health and life goals.
I help people to make sense of their challenges, find courage for life, and connect with who/what matters to them. In clinical terms, I treat a wide variety of presentations. I help individuals and couples heal from insecure attachment and childhood trauma to foster more secure attachment internally and with those you love. I provide effective, collaborative therapeutic support to identify problems and address individual needs in a safe, non-judgmental space to assist you in achieving your mental health and life goals.
Julie is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 13 years’ experience. She works from a person-centred approach, believing you are the expert in your own life, and offers a supportive space to make sense of your experiences.
She has a particular interest in trauma and its impact on relationships, identity, and self-worth, working with complex and developmental trauma, including adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and domestic and family violence. Her approach is attuned and compassionate. Her work with the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse continues to inform her non-judgmental practice.
Julie is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 13 years’ experience. She works from a person-centred approach, believing you are the expert in your own life, and offers a supportive space to make sense of your experiences.
She has a particular interest in trauma and its impact on relationships, identity, and self-worth, working with complex and developmental trauma, including adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and domestic and family violence. Her approach is attuned and compassionate. Her work with the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse continues to inform her non-judgmental practice.
At The Body's Way in Bondi Junction, I offer Somatic Psychotherapy that honors the mind-body connection and addresses the root cause of distress. Do you struggle with anxiety, overwhelming grief, or the lingering effects of trauma and find yourself stuck in old patterns? You may have gained insight from talk therapy, yet you feel caught in cycles of overthinking or emotional numbness. This is often when your nervous system gets stuck, either in overwhelm or leaving you wired yet exhausted. Is your deepest longing lasting, physiological calm to feel safe and trust your mind-body signals. Move you beyond coping to true self-trust.
At The Body's Way in Bondi Junction, I offer Somatic Psychotherapy that honors the mind-body connection and addresses the root cause of distress. Do you struggle with anxiety, overwhelming grief, or the lingering effects of trauma and find yourself stuck in old patterns? You may have gained insight from talk therapy, yet you feel caught in cycles of overthinking or emotional numbness. This is often when your nervous system gets stuck, either in overwhelm or leaving you wired yet exhausted. Is your deepest longing lasting, physiological calm to feel safe and trust your mind-body signals. Move you beyond coping to true self-trust.
I have special interests in providing therapy to adults experiencing anxiety (panic or social), often on a background of trauma or difficult childhood experiences, and sometimes with substance use. Finding direction and purpose, overcoming depressed mood, and reducing relationship and work pressures are also common challenges that I assist with. I offer strategies useful for managing overwhelming feelings so that you can have more choice in how to respond to stress.
I have special interests in providing therapy to adults experiencing anxiety (panic or social), often on a background of trauma or difficult childhood experiences, and sometimes with substance use. Finding direction and purpose, overcoming depressed mood, and reducing relationship and work pressures are also common challenges that I assist with. I offer strategies useful for managing overwhelming feelings so that you can have more choice in how to respond to stress.
Hi, I am an individual and couple therapist offering assessments and therapy for adolescents, young people and adults. People I see tend to speak about repeating familiar patterns in relationships, self-sabotage, feeling empty/disconnected, or confusion about their sense of identity. Couples tend to speak about issues to do with intimacy, communication issues, betrayals and breaches of trust, or frequent unresolvable conflict. I have completed further training for working with issues that impact the LGBTQIA+ community. My approach will be tailored to your needs, and can be both short or long-term.
Hi, I am an individual and couple therapist offering assessments and therapy for adolescents, young people and adults. People I see tend to speak about repeating familiar patterns in relationships, self-sabotage, feeling empty/disconnected, or confusion about their sense of identity. Couples tend to speak about issues to do with intimacy, communication issues, betrayals and breaches of trust, or frequent unresolvable conflict. I have completed further training for working with issues that impact the LGBTQIA+ community. My approach will be tailored to your needs, and can be both short or long-term.
Cassandra is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Medicare provider. Cassandra provides a collaborative and safe space for her clients to reflect and grow. She is empathetic, warm and an intuitive person with a passion for supporting people to move forward from traumatic times in their life.
Cassandra is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Medicare provider. Cassandra provides a collaborative and safe space for her clients to reflect and grow. She is empathetic, warm and an intuitive person with a passion for supporting people to move forward from traumatic times in their life.
I work with individual adults and couples overcoming challenges stemming from Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Depression. Other focus areas include Family of origin issues, Developmental Trauma, Attachment Repair, Grief and Loss, Relationship and intimacy concerns. Other interests are Meditation, mindfulness and transpersonal health.
I work with individual adults and couples overcoming challenges stemming from Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Depression. Other focus areas include Family of origin issues, Developmental Trauma, Attachment Repair, Grief and Loss, Relationship and intimacy concerns. Other interests are Meditation, mindfulness and transpersonal health.
You are looking for a caring and professional counsellor/psychotherapist to listen compassionately to your concerns, validate your feelings and empathise with your challenges. Working together, we can collaboratively discover how best to fulfil your potential and live your best life. You might be struggling with overwhelming changes, such as grief and loss or life-stage transitions. Or you might be feeling stuck with behaviours that have outlived their usefulness. As Jung said, 'Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.' Self-awareness brings the freedom of making new choices.
You are looking for a caring and professional counsellor/psychotherapist to listen compassionately to your concerns, validate your feelings and empathise with your challenges. Working together, we can collaboratively discover how best to fulfil your potential and live your best life. You might be struggling with overwhelming changes, such as grief and loss or life-stage transitions. Or you might be feeling stuck with behaviours that have outlived their usefulness. As Jung said, 'Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.' Self-awareness brings the freedom of making new choices.
Nearby Attachment-based Therapists Searches for Bronte
- Bellevue Hill
- Bondi
- Bondi Beach
- Bondi Junction
- Centennial Park
- Double Bay
- Moore Park
- North Bondi
- Paddington
- Queens Park
- Waverley
- Woollahra
Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.