Attachment-based Psychologists and Therapists in Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
I work with children from 7+, teens, older adults, and anyone who feels overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally stuck, or alone in what they are carrying. Many come with trauma, grief, neurodivergence, or relational pain, and need a space that feels safe, gentle, and deeply attuned. Words are not always enough, which is why creative arts and the calming presence of horses, donkeys, dogs, and chickens can help create safety, connection, and a sense of ease. Often, clients want to feel more understood, more regulated, and more like themselves again.
I work with children from 7+, teens, older adults, and anyone who feels overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally stuck, or alone in what they are carrying. Many come with trauma, grief, neurodivergence, or relational pain, and need a space that feels safe, gentle, and deeply attuned. Words are not always enough, which is why creative arts and the calming presence of horses, donkeys, dogs, and chickens can help create safety, connection, and a sense of ease. Often, clients want to feel more understood, more regulated, and more like themselves again.
I offer personalised mental health support with Medicare rebates available (out-of-pocket cost $62.20). I specialise in anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, burnout, low mood, intrusive thoughts & trauma-related concerns. I can support you to overcome these challenges through psychoeducation, nervous system mapping, understanding triggers & early warning signs, developing emotional regulation tools, increasing cognitive flexibility, memory re-processing & graded exposure. My approach is warm, compassionate, collaborative & draws on evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, Polyvagal Theory, somatic & eastern practices.
I offer personalised mental health support with Medicare rebates available (out-of-pocket cost $62.20). I specialise in anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, burnout, low mood, intrusive thoughts & trauma-related concerns. I can support you to overcome these challenges through psychoeducation, nervous system mapping, understanding triggers & early warning signs, developing emotional regulation tools, increasing cognitive flexibility, memory re-processing & graded exposure. My approach is warm, compassionate, collaborative & draws on evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, Polyvagal Theory, somatic & eastern practices.
Our services cater not only to children facing life challenges or traumas but also extend to those living with physical and mental disabilities. The inclusivity of our approach welcomes individuals who have experienced traumatic events. Additionally, Yellow Balloon Therapy offers support to adults recognizing the universal need for emotional well-being. At Yellow Balloon Therapy, we celebrate differences, empower the powerless, and strive to be the voice for the vulnerable. Our commitment extends beyond therapy sessions; we believe in fostering resilience, promoting equity, and creating a brighter, more connected world for all.
Our services cater not only to children facing life challenges or traumas but also extend to those living with physical and mental disabilities. The inclusivity of our approach welcomes individuals who have experienced traumatic events. Additionally, Yellow Balloon Therapy offers support to adults recognizing the universal need for emotional well-being. At Yellow Balloon Therapy, we celebrate differences, empower the powerless, and strive to be the voice for the vulnerable. Our commitment extends beyond therapy sessions; we believe in fostering resilience, promoting equity, and creating a brighter, more connected world for all.
Attuned Psychology - North Adelaide and Glenelg
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
North Adelaide, SA 5006
Welcome to Attuned Psychology, North Adelaide & Glenelg. We are an outcome-focussed established practice offering psychological and therapeutic services for people of all ages and backgrounds, with appointments available during business and after hours both face-to-face and via Telehealth. Our dedicated team of psychologists will provide you with an objective sounding board to help you find solutions, increase wellbeing, improve relationships, and achieve the life you truly want. Attuned to your needs, our skilled psychologists and therapists will blend a range of proven therapeutic approaches to best suit your individual goals.
Welcome to Attuned Psychology, North Adelaide & Glenelg. We are an outcome-focussed established practice offering psychological and therapeutic services for people of all ages and backgrounds, with appointments available during business and after hours both face-to-face and via Telehealth. Our dedicated team of psychologists will provide you with an objective sounding board to help you find solutions, increase wellbeing, improve relationships, and achieve the life you truly want. Attuned to your needs, our skilled psychologists and therapists will blend a range of proven therapeutic approaches to best suit your individual goals.
Choosing to see a psychologist can feel like a big step, and it’s important you feel heard, understood, and respected from the very beginning. I’m Alana, a registered psychologist, and I provide a supportive, thoughtful space where clients can explore the difficulties they’re facing and work towards meaningful, sustainable change. I work with adults and adolescents experiencing concerns such as anxiety, stress, low mood, emotional regulation difficulties, burnout, and challenges related to identity, relationships, or life transitions.
Choosing to see a psychologist can feel like a big step, and it’s important you feel heard, understood, and respected from the very beginning. I’m Alana, a registered psychologist, and I provide a supportive, thoughtful space where clients can explore the difficulties they’re facing and work towards meaningful, sustainable change. I work with adults and adolescents experiencing concerns such as anxiety, stress, low mood, emotional regulation difficulties, burnout, and challenges related to identity, relationships, or life transitions.
Hello, I’m Cathleen! the kind space offers therapy that feels warm, thoughtful and human. A space where the messy, tender, uncertain or hard-to-explain parts of you can be met with care rather than judgement. I work with adolescents and adults who may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment wounds, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation, and low self-worth. I have 6+ years of experience and draw from CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy and EMDR. My style is warm, relational and non-judgemental, with a strong focus on creating a therapy relationship where you feel heard, respected and supported.
Hello, I’m Cathleen! the kind space offers therapy that feels warm, thoughtful and human. A space where the messy, tender, uncertain or hard-to-explain parts of you can be met with care rather than judgement. I work with adolescents and adults who may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment wounds, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation, and low self-worth. I have 6+ years of experience and draw from CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy and EMDR. My style is warm, relational and non-judgemental, with a strong focus on creating a therapy relationship where you feel heard, respected and supported.
Immediate appointments available – no wait list. Welcome to Willow Tree Psychology and Wellbeing, a warm and welcoming psychology practice in Felixstow, Adelaide’s eastern suburbs. Our Clinical and Registered Psychologists support children, adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing a number of presentations including, anxiety, depression, trauma, autism, and ADHD. We are an LGBT+ affirming, neuro-affirming and inclusive space, and welcome referrals under Medicare, NDIS and DVA. For a full range of our services please visit our website or call/email our friendly admin team who are always happy to assist.
Immediate appointments available – no wait list. Welcome to Willow Tree Psychology and Wellbeing, a warm and welcoming psychology practice in Felixstow, Adelaide’s eastern suburbs. Our Clinical and Registered Psychologists support children, adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing a number of presentations including, anxiety, depression, trauma, autism, and ADHD. We are an LGBT+ affirming, neuro-affirming and inclusive space, and welcome referrals under Medicare, NDIS and DVA. For a full range of our services please visit our website or call/email our friendly admin team who are always happy to assist.
Empowered Self Psychology & Holistic Centre
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Offering online-only appointments allows me to be accessible to clients throughout Australia, regardless of their location.
Working with Neurodiverse, Accident/Injury, Sexual and DV Trauma Specialist.
Offering online-only appointments allows me to be accessible to clients throughout Australia, regardless of their location.
Working with Neurodiverse, Accident/Injury, Sexual and DV Trauma Specialist.
You may be someone who feels things deeply and notices more than most people around you. On the outside you may appear capable and coping, yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, or drained from carrying more than you let on.
You might find yourself overthinking interactions, absorbing other people’s emotions, or struggling to set clear boundaries in relationships. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, empathic, and often intuitive individuals who want to better understand themselves, feel calmer in their own nervous system, and develop a stronger sense of where they end and others begin.
You may be someone who feels things deeply and notices more than most people around you. On the outside you may appear capable and coping, yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, or drained from carrying more than you let on.
You might find yourself overthinking interactions, absorbing other people’s emotions, or struggling to set clear boundaries in relationships. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, empathic, and often intuitive individuals who want to better understand themselves, feel calmer in their own nervous system, and develop a stronger sense of where they end and others begin.
Struggling to talk without arguing? Feeling misunderstood or ignored? Want to reconnect and communicate better? Relationship challenges are common, but the good news is – with the right help, it’s possible to heal, grow, and rediscover the deep connection you’ve been longing for. As a trained relationship therapist and marriage counsellor, I specialise in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, backed by years of scientific research. I work with couples to help them move from feeling stuck and frustrated to reconnecting and growing together.
Struggling to talk without arguing? Feeling misunderstood or ignored? Want to reconnect and communicate better? Relationship challenges are common, but the good news is – with the right help, it’s possible to heal, grow, and rediscover the deep connection you’ve been longing for. As a trained relationship therapist and marriage counsellor, I specialise in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, backed by years of scientific research. I work with couples to help them move from feeling stuck and frustrated to reconnecting and growing together.
Navigating the world as a neurodivergent person can be incredibly challenging, especially without adequate support. If you're autistic, have ADHD, are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or are a trauma survivor, you know the unique hurdles that come with higher rates of trauma and PTSD. Life can feel overwhelming when you're managing sensory differences, executive functioning struggles, and the exhausting work of masking.
Navigating the world as a neurodivergent person can be incredibly challenging, especially without adequate support. If you're autistic, have ADHD, are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or are a trauma survivor, you know the unique hurdles that come with higher rates of trauma and PTSD. Life can feel overwhelming when you're managing sensory differences, executive functioning struggles, and the exhausting work of masking.
I am an online Psychologist specialising in EMDR and Schema Therapy. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and cultural backgrounds, focusing on emotion-centered work to create lasting change. I specialise in nervous system regulation, co-dependency, self-worth, and fostering authenticity. My work includes assessing and treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders. I’m also passionate about health and fitness, confidence and resilience building, addressing anger and aggression, work-related stress, work/life balance, and helping clients navigate interpersonal conflict and relational challenges.
I am an online Psychologist specialising in EMDR and Schema Therapy. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and cultural backgrounds, focusing on emotion-centered work to create lasting change. I specialise in nervous system regulation, co-dependency, self-worth, and fostering authenticity. My work includes assessing and treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders. I’m also passionate about health and fitness, confidence and resilience building, addressing anger and aggression, work-related stress, work/life balance, and helping clients navigate interpersonal conflict and relational challenges.
Held Counselling Space is a safe space to explore the depths and nuance of personhood, whether that is navigating grief, anxiety, people-pleasing, feeling lost or disconnected, relational challenges, stress, trauma or low self-worth. With presence and reflection, together we are curious, we are kind to whatever surfaces. A soft place to hold the light and the dark with care and an invitation to commune with your deep Self.
Held Counselling Space is a safe space to explore the depths and nuance of personhood, whether that is navigating grief, anxiety, people-pleasing, feeling lost or disconnected, relational challenges, stress, trauma or low self-worth. With presence and reflection, together we are curious, we are kind to whatever surfaces. A soft place to hold the light and the dark with care and an invitation to commune with your deep Self.
I believe a therapist who is a good fit is a person you get a sense that you will feel safe, supported, and connected with while working through what you need to work through. Even though this is often an intuitive process, many people have important preferences. I encourage people to ask the questions they need to ask during a “vibe check” phone call. For those who are new to therapy, I enjoy supporting people through the initial discovery process - even if we arrive at the conclusion that something else would be a better fit. Honesty and transparency are very important to me, and I most of all would like to be helpful!
I believe a therapist who is a good fit is a person you get a sense that you will feel safe, supported, and connected with while working through what you need to work through. Even though this is often an intuitive process, many people have important preferences. I encourage people to ask the questions they need to ask during a “vibe check” phone call. For those who are new to therapy, I enjoy supporting people through the initial discovery process - even if we arrive at the conclusion that something else would be a better fit. Honesty and transparency are very important to me, and I most of all would like to be helpful!
Even though our journeys in life and struggles differ from one another, my life experience and training helps me to come from a place of empathy, care, and understanding that life is challenging and that we are all striving for a sense of wholeness and wellbeing. My practice uses a person-centered and strengths-based approach and it would be my pleasure to walk beside you and support you as you navigate through life’s difficult times and complexities.
Even though our journeys in life and struggles differ from one another, my life experience and training helps me to come from a place of empathy, care, and understanding that life is challenging and that we are all striving for a sense of wholeness and wellbeing. My practice uses a person-centered and strengths-based approach and it would be my pleasure to walk beside you and support you as you navigate through life’s difficult times and complexities.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected — perhaps carrying anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or burnout. They’ve tried to cope on their own but long for real change and understanding. What they want most is relief: to feel calmer, clearer, and more like themselves again. They seek a space where they feel safe, heard, and not judged — where evidence-based therapy and genuine care help them heal, grow, and rebuild confidence in their own strength and direction.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected — perhaps carrying anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or burnout. They’ve tried to cope on their own but long for real change and understanding. What they want most is relief: to feel calmer, clearer, and more like themselves again. They seek a space where they feel safe, heard, and not judged — where evidence-based therapy and genuine care help them heal, grow, and rebuild confidence in their own strength and direction.
I draw from my training and experience to support and guide clients to a place of greater wellbeing, stronger relationships, and healing. I work with individuals and couples, providing an empowering, confidential and safe space in which to work creatively and begin the process of problem solving and personal growth.
I draw from my training and experience to support and guide clients to a place of greater wellbeing, stronger relationships, and healing. I work with individuals and couples, providing an empowering, confidential and safe space in which to work creatively and begin the process of problem solving and personal growth.
I have experience working with a range or presentations including personality diagnosis, addiction, mood, emotional dysregulation, trauma, psychosis, situational distress, interpersonal and attachment difficulties. I work to offer compassionate support to clients aged 12 and above. Helping to provide strategies to manage emotions, work through invalidation, and embrace the strengths of neurodivergence. My goal is to empower you to achieve emotional well-being, foster healthier connections, and create a life worth living.
I have experience working with a range or presentations including personality diagnosis, addiction, mood, emotional dysregulation, trauma, psychosis, situational distress, interpersonal and attachment difficulties. I work to offer compassionate support to clients aged 12 and above. Helping to provide strategies to manage emotions, work through invalidation, and embrace the strengths of neurodivergence. My goal is to empower you to achieve emotional well-being, foster healthier connections, and create a life worth living.
Welcome to Calm Connections Counselling. Sometimes we face struggles, challenges and obstacles in life where we disconnect and we need help to re-gain connection to our authentic self. You may be grieving a loss, facing difficulties within your family, in your parenting or within relationships. You may have experienced trauma or in a life transition, or perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and feel like you cannot cope. Working with you, I draw on an integrated approach which encompass body, mind, emotion and spirit while drawing on modalities such as Acceptance Commitment theory, Emotions Focussed and Somatic therapy.
Welcome to Calm Connections Counselling. Sometimes we face struggles, challenges and obstacles in life where we disconnect and we need help to re-gain connection to our authentic self. You may be grieving a loss, facing difficulties within your family, in your parenting or within relationships. You may have experienced trauma or in a life transition, or perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and feel like you cannot cope. Working with you, I draw on an integrated approach which encompass body, mind, emotion and spirit while drawing on modalities such as Acceptance Commitment theory, Emotions Focussed and Somatic therapy.
Welcome to Leanne May Therapy. I am a Psychotherapist and Counsellor, passionate about helping people improve their mental health and assisting them to navigate difficult times in their lives. As an integrative Psychotherapist, I incorporate a holistic approach to therapy that includes the mind and body and supports exploring emotions. In collaboration, we can develop new ways, and perspectives and provide strategies where I can help people to help themselves. I welcome clients from all backgrounds to my therapy sessions, where they can share their stories in a safe, confidential space and where they can be truly listened to.
Welcome to Leanne May Therapy. I am a Psychotherapist and Counsellor, passionate about helping people improve their mental health and assisting them to navigate difficult times in their lives. As an integrative Psychotherapist, I incorporate a holistic approach to therapy that includes the mind and body and supports exploring emotions. In collaboration, we can develop new ways, and perspectives and provide strategies where I can help people to help themselves. I welcome clients from all backgrounds to my therapy sessions, where they can share their stories in a safe, confidential space and where they can be truly listened to.
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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.