Attachment-based Psychologists and Therapists in Fremantle, WA
My name is Dorian, I’m a PACFA registered Counsellor with over 12 years’ experience in the health and welfare sector. I specialize in holistic practice, process-oriented psychotherapy and mental health, and offer sessions with children, young people and adults to support a variety of needs.
My name is Dorian, I’m a PACFA registered Counsellor with over 12 years’ experience in the health and welfare sector. I specialize in holistic practice, process-oriented psychotherapy and mental health, and offer sessions with children, young people and adults to support a variety of needs.
• Struggling with focus and attention – ADHD, Autism, neurodivergent children and adolescents who experience brain fog, or difficulty staying on task and feeling motivated.
• Dealing with anxiety or stress – looking for ways to regulate their emotions and feel more in control.
• Recovering from a brain injury – aiming to regain cognitive function, memory, or emotional stability.
• Seeking better sleep and relaxation – wanting to improve their rest and overall mental clarity.
• Parents looking for support for their child – whether it’s emotional regulation, learning difficulties, or behavioral concerns.
• Work Compensation.
• Struggling with focus and attention – ADHD, Autism, neurodivergent children and adolescents who experience brain fog, or difficulty staying on task and feeling motivated.
• Dealing with anxiety or stress – looking for ways to regulate their emotions and feel more in control.
• Recovering from a brain injury – aiming to regain cognitive function, memory, or emotional stability.
• Seeking better sleep and relaxation – wanting to improve their rest and overall mental clarity.
• Parents looking for support for their child – whether it’s emotional regulation, learning difficulties, or behavioral concerns.
• Work Compensation.
People are most fulfilled when they have meaningful activity and connection to others both in immediate friends and the wider community. We’re happiest when we’re connected to others, connected to nature and have occupation/activity that means something to us. Every person is different and may take a different pathway towards self actualisation. I believe in meeting the client where they are and cooperatively choosing an approach to therapy. I am practical and client centred and believe good mental health starts with learning to regulate our emotions and nervous system.
People are most fulfilled when they have meaningful activity and connection to others both in immediate friends and the wider community. We’re happiest when we’re connected to others, connected to nature and have occupation/activity that means something to us. Every person is different and may take a different pathway towards self actualisation. I believe in meeting the client where they are and cooperatively choosing an approach to therapy. I am practical and client centred and believe good mental health starts with learning to regulate our emotions and nervous system.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Sexologist with a passion for working with a range of issues including sexual difficulties, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, parenting and problematic life patterns. I am CBT trained but have branched into schema therapy, EMDR with somatic and emotion integration, because the body and your emotions also tell an important story.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Sexologist with a passion for working with a range of issues including sexual difficulties, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, parenting and problematic life patterns. I am CBT trained but have branched into schema therapy, EMDR with somatic and emotion integration, because the body and your emotions also tell an important story.
Welcome. My name is Samantha, but most people call me Sami. I'm a social worker, certified clinical trauma professional and somatic therapist specialising in counselling for adults impacted by trauma, and for women wishing to reconnect with their bodies. I've dedicated the last few years to working with people with complex trauma, walking alongside them in their journey to return to wholeness. If you would like to work with me, we take a collaborative approach; a blend of talking therapy, mindful awareness and somatic inquiry to reduce any trauma symptoms, reconnect to ourselves, our partners and our sense of joy.
Welcome. My name is Samantha, but most people call me Sami. I'm a social worker, certified clinical trauma professional and somatic therapist specialising in counselling for adults impacted by trauma, and for women wishing to reconnect with their bodies. I've dedicated the last few years to working with people with complex trauma, walking alongside them in their journey to return to wholeness. If you would like to work with me, we take a collaborative approach; a blend of talking therapy, mindful awareness and somatic inquiry to reduce any trauma symptoms, reconnect to ourselves, our partners and our sense of joy.
Hey, My name’s Chris. I’m a Clinical Psychologist and Fremantle local. Do you feel like things are off in life? Are you unhappy or unfulfilled with where you’re at? Do you struggle with high stress, a strong inner critic or strained relationships where your needs just don’t seem to be met. Maybe you're finding it tough to adjust to changes or feeling the weight of past experiences that just won't fade. If any of this sounds familiar, maybe I can help.
Hey, My name’s Chris. I’m a Clinical Psychologist and Fremantle local. Do you feel like things are off in life? Are you unhappy or unfulfilled with where you’re at? Do you struggle with high stress, a strong inner critic or strained relationships where your needs just don’t seem to be met. Maybe you're finding it tough to adjust to changes or feeling the weight of past experiences that just won't fade. If any of this sounds familiar, maybe I can help.
Navigating a world that can feel misaligned with your way of thinking can be exhausting. Whether you are managing the complexities of neurodivergence (Autism/ADHD) or the weight of anxiety, depression and trauma, the pressure to simply 'function' leaves little room for your true self. You may find yourself struggling with emotional dysregulation or questioning your identity while managing the demands of daily life. You deserve a space where your experiences aren't just diagnosed, a place where the goal isn't to be 'fixed,' but to develop a way of living that feels authentic, manageable, and grounded in your unique strengths.
Navigating a world that can feel misaligned with your way of thinking can be exhausting. Whether you are managing the complexities of neurodivergence (Autism/ADHD) or the weight of anxiety, depression and trauma, the pressure to simply 'function' leaves little room for your true self. You may find yourself struggling with emotional dysregulation or questioning your identity while managing the demands of daily life. You deserve a space where your experiences aren't just diagnosed, a place where the goal isn't to be 'fixed,' but to develop a way of living that feels authentic, manageable, and grounded in your unique strengths.
Senior Clinical Psychologist, Couples & Group Therapist in Fremantle Private-Practice, servicing Perth-metro & online clients AU-worldwide. Also specializing in Occupational & Sports Psych, online coaching. Specialties: workers comp (rehabilitation psych), ADHD, abuse, trauma, pain management, job stress, wellness, peak performance, assessment, coaching & consulting. Therapy offers an opportunity to be more self aware, to learn new skills or tool(s), to be better problem solvers, communicators, to heal relationships & old wounds, let go of old baggage, and move on to a richer, fuller life. I assist in all these dimensions, and more.
Senior Clinical Psychologist, Couples & Group Therapist in Fremantle Private-Practice, servicing Perth-metro & online clients AU-worldwide. Also specializing in Occupational & Sports Psych, online coaching. Specialties: workers comp (rehabilitation psych), ADHD, abuse, trauma, pain management, job stress, wellness, peak performance, assessment, coaching & consulting. Therapy offers an opportunity to be more self aware, to learn new skills or tool(s), to be better problem solvers, communicators, to heal relationships & old wounds, let go of old baggage, and move on to a richer, fuller life. I assist in all these dimensions, and more.
I have been working as a registered psychologist for more than thirty years, helping people to find solutions to the issues that impact their long-term mental health and contentment with life. I also work with people who like all of us need help from time to time to find clarity in dealing with the challenges that life presents to us. I have extensive experience helping people with multiple psychological, emotional, and mental health needs, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorders, grief &loss, and adjustment process, communication skills, parenting training, couple counselling.
I have been working as a registered psychologist for more than thirty years, helping people to find solutions to the issues that impact their long-term mental health and contentment with life. I also work with people who like all of us need help from time to time to find clarity in dealing with the challenges that life presents to us. I have extensive experience helping people with multiple psychological, emotional, and mental health needs, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorders, grief &loss, and adjustment process, communication skills, parenting training, couple counselling.
Are you feeling stuck in repetitive conflict cycles without resolution? Do you feel undervalued and overwhelmed? Do you want your relationship to grow into a space filled with more compassion and understanding?
Research consistently shows that couples counselling can enhance relationships by providing insight into the obstacles that hinder connection and intimacy, as well as building skills in empathy and effective communication.
Skye is a compassionate and experienced counsellor specialising in supporting both couples and individuals to nurture and develop healthier relationships.
Are you feeling stuck in repetitive conflict cycles without resolution? Do you feel undervalued and overwhelmed? Do you want your relationship to grow into a space filled with more compassion and understanding?
Research consistently shows that couples counselling can enhance relationships by providing insight into the obstacles that hinder connection and intimacy, as well as building skills in empathy and effective communication.
Skye is a compassionate and experienced counsellor specialising in supporting both couples and individuals to nurture and develop healthier relationships.
I see both adults and adolescents who typically present with a range of emotional, behavioural, relational, or life-transition difficulties that are causing distress and reducing functioning. Their needs often centre on feeling heard, understood, and safe enough to explore their experiences without judgement. Common goals include reducing symptoms (such as anxiety, depression, or stress), improving coping skills, strengthening relationships, and gaining clarity about their values and direction.
I see both adults and adolescents who typically present with a range of emotional, behavioural, relational, or life-transition difficulties that are causing distress and reducing functioning. Their needs often centre on feeling heard, understood, and safe enough to explore their experiences without judgement. Common goals include reducing symptoms (such as anxiety, depression, or stress), improving coping skills, strengthening relationships, and gaining clarity about their values and direction.
Are you dissatisfied or experiencing strong uncomfortable feelings about yourself, others, or life in general? Perhaps you find it difficult to feel much at all. Instead, your thoughts might race and go around in circles. Perhaps you're struggling with how past events or relationships are affecting you. Sometimes we can all feel stuck, unsure and alone in how we are feeling and frustrated that things are not changing. I will work alongside you to help you better understand yourself - your mind and body - and help you make sense of what has happened to you and what it is that you need, so you might experience a more fulfilled life.
Are you dissatisfied or experiencing strong uncomfortable feelings about yourself, others, or life in general? Perhaps you find it difficult to feel much at all. Instead, your thoughts might race and go around in circles. Perhaps you're struggling with how past events or relationships are affecting you. Sometimes we can all feel stuck, unsure and alone in how we are feeling and frustrated that things are not changing. I will work alongside you to help you better understand yourself - your mind and body - and help you make sense of what has happened to you and what it is that you need, so you might experience a more fulfilled life.
I often use attachment-based and schema therapy in my practice.
I typically work with people who lead full and busy lives who often feel burnt out and exhausted, looking to find a way back to flourishing and wellbeing. I also work with people who are going through relationship challenges of all shapes and sizes, and people who wish to break free from old, limiting childhood patterns that keep showing up to hinder their full potential. My hope is that clients who work with me are reconnected to their deepest sense of who they are, to their strengths, gifts, and their capacity to love themselves and their lives. I work with individuals and couples.
I often use attachment-based and schema therapy in my practice.
I typically work with people who lead full and busy lives who often feel burnt out and exhausted, looking to find a way back to flourishing and wellbeing. I also work with people who are going through relationship challenges of all shapes and sizes, and people who wish to break free from old, limiting childhood patterns that keep showing up to hinder their full potential. My hope is that clients who work with me are reconnected to their deepest sense of who they are, to their strengths, gifts, and their capacity to love themselves and their lives. I work with individuals and couples.
I bring extensive experience in counselling and somatic therapy, supporting individuals across a wide range of emotional issues. My approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, developed by years of experience as a senior counsellor in community settings and as a therapist in private practice, both in Fremantle and online
I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 3, IFS & Attachment-informed EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting L2 and am certified in Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting. My approach is grounded in attunement to the body, mind, and inner parts, supporting clients in accessing their innate capacity for growth
I bring extensive experience in counselling and somatic therapy, supporting individuals across a wide range of emotional issues. My approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, developed by years of experience as a senior counsellor in community settings and as a therapist in private practice, both in Fremantle and online
I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 3, IFS & Attachment-informed EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting L2 and am certified in Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting. My approach is grounded in attunement to the body, mind, and inner parts, supporting clients in accessing their innate capacity for growth
I am a psychoanalyst and clinical psychologist in Fremantle consulting with adults, adolescents and children presenting with a wide range of mental health issues. I teach at the Lacan Circle of Australia and have postgraduate training in clinical psychology and psychoanalytic studies. For over a decade I have worked in outpatient clinics, the community mental health sector and in private practice both in the USA and Australia. Additionally, I have an extensive research portfolio in psychoanalysis and clinical psychology.
I am a psychoanalyst and clinical psychologist in Fremantle consulting with adults, adolescents and children presenting with a wide range of mental health issues. I teach at the Lacan Circle of Australia and have postgraduate training in clinical psychology and psychoanalytic studies. For over a decade I have worked in outpatient clinics, the community mental health sector and in private practice both in the USA and Australia. Additionally, I have an extensive research portfolio in psychoanalysis and clinical psychology.
Market Street Counselling provides counselling to individuals or families with diverse needs including; relationship issues, coparenting and separation support, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss and navigating life transitions. We have a special interest in providing counselling to parents of medically complex children and adolescents, and parents with neurodiverse and gender diverse children & adolescents.
Market Street Counselling provides counselling to individuals or families with diverse needs including; relationship issues, coparenting and separation support, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss and navigating life transitions. We have a special interest in providing counselling to parents of medically complex children and adolescents, and parents with neurodiverse and gender diverse children & adolescents.
My therapeutic style is active and engaged. Drawing from modalities like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we will work together to identify the specific challenges you're facing and develop a clear plan to address them.
I believe everyone has the capacity for growth and change. My role is to empower you with the knowledge and strategies needed to overcome obstacles, build self-confidence, and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and control.
My therapeutic style is active and engaged. Drawing from modalities like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we will work together to identify the specific challenges you're facing and develop a clear plan to address them.
I believe everyone has the capacity for growth and change. My role is to empower you with the knowledge and strategies needed to overcome obstacles, build self-confidence, and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and control.
Are you struggling to deal with an unexpected life event such as the end of an important relationship, the death of someone you love or a life transition that came out of nowhere? Are you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed or stuck? Do you have a general sense of unease in your life? Grief and loss is a challenging emotional experience that can create immense feelings of sadness and confusion about how to cope. Counselling provides a confidential space to explore what has been going on for you and allows you to feel heard and understood.
Are you struggling to deal with an unexpected life event such as the end of an important relationship, the death of someone you love or a life transition that came out of nowhere? Are you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed or stuck? Do you have a general sense of unease in your life? Grief and loss is a challenging emotional experience that can create immense feelings of sadness and confusion about how to cope. Counselling provides a confidential space to explore what has been going on for you and allows you to feel heard and understood.
My ideal client is someone who wants to drive their own life. Someone who wants to belong to themselves and not stay small out of fear. I want to support you in living your most beautiful and wholehearted life, it’s okay if that’s starting from the ground up. I can help with vision, with values, emotional regulation, in your relationship, if you’re starting a new business, entering parenthood,
My ideal client is someone who wants to drive their own life. Someone who wants to belong to themselves and not stay small out of fear. I want to support you in living your most beautiful and wholehearted life, it’s okay if that’s starting from the ground up. I can help with vision, with values, emotional regulation, in your relationship, if you’re starting a new business, entering parenthood,
Starting therapy can be daunting and finding the right therapist can be difficult. Olivia understands this and prides herself on helping her clients feel safe and secure from the first session. She is genuinely interested in hearing about your story to help understand your challenges and to find positive ways forward.
Olivia has experience working with complex clients, particularly children and adolescents (including CAMHS). She values the importance of the therapeutic relationship and finding the right ‘fit’ for therapy. Empathy, compassion and authenticity provide the foundations of her practice.
Starting therapy can be daunting and finding the right therapist can be difficult. Olivia understands this and prides herself on helping her clients feel safe and secure from the first session. She is genuinely interested in hearing about your story to help understand your challenges and to find positive ways forward.
Olivia has experience working with complex clients, particularly children and adolescents (including CAMHS). She values the importance of the therapeutic relationship and finding the right ‘fit’ for therapy. Empathy, compassion and authenticity provide the foundations of her practice.
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- East Fremantle
- Melville
- Mosman Park
- North Fremantle
- Palmyra
- South Fremantle
- White Gum Valley
- Willagee
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.