Attachment-based Psychologists and Therapists in Brisbane, QLD
Above my knowledge and many years of experience within private practice and luxury drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres; I believe the relationship with the client is the greatest determinant for treatment success. The connection & trust we establish and build together is a privilege and I look forward to holding space for you.
Above my knowledge and many years of experience within private practice and luxury drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres; I believe the relationship with the client is the greatest determinant for treatment success. The connection & trust we establish and build together is a privilege and I look forward to holding space for you.
I have had a lot of experience with working with people and I very much appreciate the need to have someone listen, and I mean truly listen. Our world is often fast and furious, our lives more often than not quite chaotic, and it can be difficult to cope with the many hurdles that are thrown at us, and to find someone who actually offers their help unconditionally. My role as your Counsellor is to walk by your side, to respect the privilege that it is to share your story with you, and to perhaps work with you to help find the way forward. Sometimes it is just an ear that makes the difference.
I have had a lot of experience with working with people and I very much appreciate the need to have someone listen, and I mean truly listen. Our world is often fast and furious, our lives more often than not quite chaotic, and it can be difficult to cope with the many hurdles that are thrown at us, and to find someone who actually offers their help unconditionally. My role as your Counsellor is to walk by your side, to respect the privilege that it is to share your story with you, and to perhaps work with you to help find the way forward. Sometimes it is just an ear that makes the difference.
My ideal clients are adults, adolescents, and children who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in situations they don’t fully understand. People reach out when things aren’t working emotionally, socially or relationally. You may need to make sense of a child's, colleague's, partner or even your own behaviour, emotions, or experiences. I use a simple and practical biopsychosocial framework that considers the whole person to build awareness, develop skills, and create clear, realistic strategies that help to strengthen relationships, and move forward with confidence and clarity.
My ideal clients are adults, adolescents, and children who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in situations they don’t fully understand. People reach out when things aren’t working emotionally, socially or relationally. You may need to make sense of a child's, colleague's, partner or even your own behaviour, emotions, or experiences. I use a simple and practical biopsychosocial framework that considers the whole person to build awareness, develop skills, and create clear, realistic strategies that help to strengthen relationships, and move forward with confidence and clarity.
I provide compassionate and inclusive psychological services to individuals (18+ years). I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent individuals (Autism and ADHD), and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I work with a broad range of issues, including: identity challenges (including gender and sexuality exploration/questioning), neurodivergence, trauma & CPTSD, burnout and stress management, attachment concerns, mood & emotion regulation, and eating disorders.
I provide compassionate and inclusive psychological services to individuals (18+ years). I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent individuals (Autism and ADHD), and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I work with a broad range of issues, including: identity challenges (including gender and sexuality exploration/questioning), neurodivergence, trauma & CPTSD, burnout and stress management, attachment concerns, mood & emotion regulation, and eating disorders.
Therapy for trauma, complex PTSD, dissociation, identity & relationships.
Are you looking for something different to traditional sit & talk therapy? A space that celebrates your way of being creatively human?
I offer individual and relationship sessions for deep-feeling people who are processing experiences of complex trauma, grief, or life transitions. Sessions are Diversity-Friendly, Trauma-Informed, Neuro-Affirming & relational. I integrate a range of evidence-based therapies to support the head, heart & body to process your human experiences & reconnect with your emotions, dreams & capacity for play, pleasure & presence.
Therapy for trauma, complex PTSD, dissociation, identity & relationships.
Are you looking for something different to traditional sit & talk therapy? A space that celebrates your way of being creatively human?
I offer individual and relationship sessions for deep-feeling people who are processing experiences of complex trauma, grief, or life transitions. Sessions are Diversity-Friendly, Trauma-Informed, Neuro-Affirming & relational. I integrate a range of evidence-based therapies to support the head, heart & body to process your human experiences & reconnect with your emotions, dreams & capacity for play, pleasure & presence.
Channelle is a warm and compassionate therapist. Her therapeutic style is intuitive and empathetic. Channelle strives to create a therapeutic space where her clients can feel safe, supported and heard. She provides an opportunity for her clients to share their values, goals and beliefs. Channelle’s strength based and collaborative approach enables her to adapt to the needs of each client. She provides an evidence-based, multi-modal approach to support clients to reach their potential.
Channelle is a warm and compassionate therapist. Her therapeutic style is intuitive and empathetic. Channelle strives to create a therapeutic space where her clients can feel safe, supported and heard. She provides an opportunity for her clients to share their values, goals and beliefs. Channelle’s strength based and collaborative approach enables her to adapt to the needs of each client. She provides an evidence-based, multi-modal approach to support clients to reach their potential.
Hello, I’m Anthony, and I’m passionate about supporting people who are ready to make positive changes in their lives. Life can be overwhelming at times, and many individuals face challenges such as anxiety, depression, and relying on old coping mechanisms that no longer serve them. My approach is to walk alongside you as we explore what aligns with your values and goals, helping you move towards growth, developing new stories or beliefs, while letting go of patterns that may no longer be helpful.
I bring a compassionate, empathetic, trauma informed approach, along with lived experience, to our work together.
Hello, I’m Anthony, and I’m passionate about supporting people who are ready to make positive changes in their lives. Life can be overwhelming at times, and many individuals face challenges such as anxiety, depression, and relying on old coping mechanisms that no longer serve them. My approach is to walk alongside you as we explore what aligns with your values and goals, helping you move towards growth, developing new stories or beliefs, while letting go of patterns that may no longer be helpful.
I bring a compassionate, empathetic, trauma informed approach, along with lived experience, to our work together.
In addition to my tertiary qualifications, I am also trained in EMDR therapy, DBT, TF-CBT, and attachment-based interventions.
Hi, I’m Courtney. I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a strong passion for supporting people through life’s toughest moments. Whether you're dealing with the stress of everyday life or carrying the weight of past trauma, I’m here to support you through it.
I work with Bloom Well-being in Brisbane, and support teens, adults, and families affected by trauma, including childhood trauma, as well as domestic, family, and sexual violence. I also support people experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harm issues, perinatal mental health concerns, low self-esteem, workplace challenges, life transitions, and PTSD.
In addition to my tertiary qualifications, I am also trained in EMDR therapy, DBT, TF-CBT, and attachment-based interventions.
Hi, I’m Courtney. I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a strong passion for supporting people through life’s toughest moments. Whether you're dealing with the stress of everyday life or carrying the weight of past trauma, I’m here to support you through it.
I work with Bloom Well-being in Brisbane, and support teens, adults, and families affected by trauma, including childhood trauma, as well as domestic, family, and sexual violence. I also support people experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harm issues, perinatal mental health concerns, low self-esteem, workplace challenges, life transitions, and PTSD.
Tailored psychological recovery and optimisation sessions for individuals, couples, families, and teams faced with the challenges of life and change. Safety-critical, high-performance environments are our speciality, however anyone motivated to live a rich and meaningful life will be at home working with THRIVE. We are a national company servicing all major & some remote cities across Australia.
Tailored psychological recovery and optimisation sessions for individuals, couples, families, and teams faced with the challenges of life and change. Safety-critical, high-performance environments are our speciality, however anyone motivated to live a rich and meaningful life will be at home working with THRIVE. We are a national company servicing all major & some remote cities across Australia.
Working with someone requires trust, safety and collaboration. With extensive Tertiary, credentialing, practice experience and skills that are additional to a relationship focused and compassionate human you who will you meet with…your balance is what we can find …. together
Working with someone requires trust, safety and collaboration. With extensive Tertiary, credentialing, practice experience and skills that are additional to a relationship focused and compassionate human you who will you meet with…your balance is what we can find …. together
Finding a therapist you can feel comfortable and safe with is important. Helen is warm and welcoming registered level 3 Clinical Counsellor with a passion for supporting people through trauma and life's challenges. Helen utilises an attachment approach with many modalities not limited to EMDR, Internal Family Systems, psychotherapy, equine assisted therapy and works with polyvagal theory to create a therapeutic service best suited to your needs. Helen has expertise with adolescents, gender diversity and neurodiversity. Telehealth and in person sessions.
Finding a therapist you can feel comfortable and safe with is important. Helen is warm and welcoming registered level 3 Clinical Counsellor with a passion for supporting people through trauma and life's challenges. Helen utilises an attachment approach with many modalities not limited to EMDR, Internal Family Systems, psychotherapy, equine assisted therapy and works with polyvagal theory to create a therapeutic service best suited to your needs. Helen has expertise with adolescents, gender diversity and neurodiversity. Telehealth and in person sessions.
I specialise in working with couples, and those experiencing stress and mental health challenges (including drug/alcohol issues). Hello and welcome! My name is Fiona and I have been a counsellor and psychotherapist for 10 years. Our journey through life often doesn't go to plan and we sometimes feel 'derailed' from our desired path. Things may feel unbalanced and unworkable, resulting in great distress and difficulty. With a warm, empathetic and collaborative style, I support clients to identify and work on problematic thoughts, beliefs, feelings and behaviours. Building a strong therapeutic connection is critical to this process.
I specialise in working with couples, and those experiencing stress and mental health challenges (including drug/alcohol issues). Hello and welcome! My name is Fiona and I have been a counsellor and psychotherapist for 10 years. Our journey through life often doesn't go to plan and we sometimes feel 'derailed' from our desired path. Things may feel unbalanced and unworkable, resulting in great distress and difficulty. With a warm, empathetic and collaborative style, I support clients to identify and work on problematic thoughts, beliefs, feelings and behaviours. Building a strong therapeutic connection is critical to this process.
Psychologist and Practice Director Ivannia Mena is an experienced therapist with a broad range of skills in the treatment of mood disorders, at-risk behaviours, criminal attitudes, addiction and trauma. Ivannia aims to provide the highest standard of psychological support to individuals looking to work at the core of their symptoms, to develop insight, increase self awareness and learn adaptive coping skills. Mindful Perspectives Psychology welcomes adolescents, adults and older adults with cognitive, behavioural, and emotional concerns, offering practical, effective and confidential support in a safe and supportive treatment space.
Psychologist and Practice Director Ivannia Mena is an experienced therapist with a broad range of skills in the treatment of mood disorders, at-risk behaviours, criminal attitudes, addiction and trauma. Ivannia aims to provide the highest standard of psychological support to individuals looking to work at the core of their symptoms, to develop insight, increase self awareness and learn adaptive coping skills. Mindful Perspectives Psychology welcomes adolescents, adults and older adults with cognitive, behavioural, and emotional concerns, offering practical, effective and confidential support in a safe and supportive treatment space.
We offer a holistic approach to therapy in a warm, professional environment. Our play therapy sessions provide a safe space for children to express and process their emotions through play. For couples, our counselling sessions foster open dialogue and help strengthen relationships. Our adult therapy services support individuals in managing stress, anxiety, and past traumas. We wholeheartedly and purposefully advocate for all children, adolescents and adults to ensure their needs and goals are met, as well as providing relational connection to ensure everyone feels valued and understood.
We offer a holistic approach to therapy in a warm, professional environment. Our play therapy sessions provide a safe space for children to express and process their emotions through play. For couples, our counselling sessions foster open dialogue and help strengthen relationships. Our adult therapy services support individuals in managing stress, anxiety, and past traumas. We wholeheartedly and purposefully advocate for all children, adolescents and adults to ensure their needs and goals are met, as well as providing relational connection to ensure everyone feels valued and understood.
Dean is an Ipswich based, dedicated, and compassionate Counsellor who is fully EMDR Accredited and specialises in client-centered therapies for individuals, including Work Cover participants. An Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW), Dean is a recognised provider with Medicare, Queensland Police Service, the National Redress Scheme and accepts Mental Health Care Plans. Dean holds a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Addiction, and a Masters Degree in Social Work. He believes that every individual has the capacity for personal growth & healing, and his goal is to provide a safe space for you to embark on your journey.
Dean is an Ipswich based, dedicated, and compassionate Counsellor who is fully EMDR Accredited and specialises in client-centered therapies for individuals, including Work Cover participants. An Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW), Dean is a recognised provider with Medicare, Queensland Police Service, the National Redress Scheme and accepts Mental Health Care Plans. Dean holds a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Addiction, and a Masters Degree in Social Work. He believes that every individual has the capacity for personal growth & healing, and his goal is to provide a safe space for you to embark on your journey.
I support individuals who have come to a point in their life where things are “just not right”, whether it is a general feeling of dissatisfaction, loss of meaning, or a specific situation causing them significant distress (e.g. issues in relationships, health, workplace,…). Opening a safe space to share what is going on is a first step towards feeling better and moving forward. Sometimes, exploring past events and emotions brings an understanding that can appease and help to let go. When you are ready, I work with you to better understand your context, resources and obstacles, and help you build a more grounded and meaningful life.
I support individuals who have come to a point in their life where things are “just not right”, whether it is a general feeling of dissatisfaction, loss of meaning, or a specific situation causing them significant distress (e.g. issues in relationships, health, workplace,…). Opening a safe space to share what is going on is a first step towards feeling better and moving forward. Sometimes, exploring past events and emotions brings an understanding that can appease and help to let go. When you are ready, I work with you to better understand your context, resources and obstacles, and help you build a more grounded and meaningful life.
Many people come to counselling feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, wanting clarity, healthier boundaries, or more fulfilling relationships. They may be navigating past trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions. What they’re often seeking is a safe space to be heard, make sense of things, and take meaningful steps forward. Therapy offers a chance to reconnect with what matters and build a life that feels more aligned and empowered.
Many people come to counselling feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, wanting clarity, healthier boundaries, or more fulfilling relationships. They may be navigating past trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions. What they’re often seeking is a safe space to be heard, make sense of things, and take meaningful steps forward. Therapy offers a chance to reconnect with what matters and build a life that feels more aligned and empowered.
Aurora United is a small team of Psychologists with a mission to provide accessible, integrative care to individuals, couples, and families. We are dedicated to providing a therapeutic environment and work culture that is nourishing, holistic and meaningful. "Rise up together"
Aurora United is a small team of Psychologists with a mission to provide accessible, integrative care to individuals, couples, and families. We are dedicated to providing a therapeutic environment and work culture that is nourishing, holistic and meaningful. "Rise up together"
With a warm and empathic approach, I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship with clients. An individualised approach is paramount to achieving client goals, feel supported, inspired, and nurtured.
I feel privileged to be alongside clients in their journey of self-discovery, healing and transformation. I encourage self loyalty and help to discover unique outcomes of personal growth.
I have a particular interest in self-sabotage and how this might impact all areas of life, including romantic relationships and career.
With a warm and empathic approach, I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship with clients. An individualised approach is paramount to achieving client goals, feel supported, inspired, and nurtured.
I feel privileged to be alongside clients in their journey of self-discovery, healing and transformation. I encourage self loyalty and help to discover unique outcomes of personal growth.
I have a particular interest in self-sabotage and how this might impact all areas of life, including romantic relationships and career.
My practice, Life in Colour is a boutique counselling practice supporting individuals and couples who are feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed in their relationships. I am a relational therapist at heart with the ability to connect deeply with my client’s, building rapport and understanding early to form a strong therapeutic relationship. I provide trauma-informed, counselling that supports emotional wellbeing for individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, pain or relationship distress - so they can move beyond survival and live a life full of colour and connection.
My practice, Life in Colour is a boutique counselling practice supporting individuals and couples who are feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed in their relationships. I am a relational therapist at heart with the ability to connect deeply with my client’s, building rapport and understanding early to form a strong therapeutic relationship. I provide trauma-informed, counselling that supports emotional wellbeing for individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, pain or relationship distress - so they can move beyond survival and live a life full of colour and connection.
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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.