Attachment-based Psychologists and Therapists in West Perth, WA
Hello, I am a registered psychologist with experience in hospital settings where I have worked with people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, stress, anger, relationship difficulties, and attachment issues. I am passionate about working with people to improve their relationships, navigate the journey of parenthood, address co-parenting difficulties and have a particular interest in working with new fathers.
Hello, I am a registered psychologist with experience in hospital settings where I have worked with people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, stress, anger, relationship difficulties, and attachment issues. I am passionate about working with people to improve their relationships, navigate the journey of parenthood, address co-parenting difficulties and have a particular interest in working with new fathers.
Maddie’s approach is client-centred, warm, and grounded in evidence-based practice. She tailors therapy to each client’s goals, strengths, and needs, drawing on established psychological frameworks to support insight, self-compassion, and meaningful change. Maddie has experience working within multidisciplinary teams across inpatient and outpatient contexts, and collaborates closely with families, schools, and other health professionals where appropriate. She also has experience providing individual, group, and family therapy.
Maddie’s approach is client-centred, warm, and grounded in evidence-based practice. She tailors therapy to each client’s goals, strengths, and needs, drawing on established psychological frameworks to support insight, self-compassion, and meaningful change. Maddie has experience working within multidisciplinary teams across inpatient and outpatient contexts, and collaborates closely with families, schools, and other health professionals where appropriate. She also has experience providing individual, group, and family therapy.
I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist specialising in adolescents & adults. Formerly a high school teacher, I have a natural ability to quickly develop relationships with teenagers and specialise in complex issues often affecting adolescents and their families. These issues often recur in adult relationships affecting daily life. By processing and understanding the past, it opens up a way to be able to move forward & improve current relations. I am passionate about not just alleviating symptoms but helping you to understand and resolve patterns of behaviour. Working together, we determine goals and the direction of your therapy.
I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist specialising in adolescents & adults. Formerly a high school teacher, I have a natural ability to quickly develop relationships with teenagers and specialise in complex issues often affecting adolescents and their families. These issues often recur in adult relationships affecting daily life. By processing and understanding the past, it opens up a way to be able to move forward & improve current relations. I am passionate about not just alleviating symptoms but helping you to understand and resolve patterns of behaviour. Working together, we determine goals and the direction of your therapy.
Felicity is experienced in working alongside adults and adolescents who are experiencing distress in everyday life. She helps clients to develop a better understanding of the origins of problem behaviours so that they are able to make changes that go beyond symptom relief. Felicity’s areas of interest include eating disorders, interpersonal difficulties, personality issues, substance use issues, mood and anxiety disorders, domestic violence behaviours and relationship issues.
Felicity is experienced in working alongside adults and adolescents who are experiencing distress in everyday life. She helps clients to develop a better understanding of the origins of problem behaviours so that they are able to make changes that go beyond symptom relief. Felicity’s areas of interest include eating disorders, interpersonal difficulties, personality issues, substance use issues, mood and anxiety disorders, domestic violence behaviours and relationship issues.
Therapy can be beneficial when something has challenged our usual ways of coping or when something in our lives just doesn't feel right. Triggers might include anxiety, anger or low mood, illness such as cancer or a heart condition, increased stress, relationship problems, bereavement, or a life transition. You might be looking for emotional support as well as deeper insight, a "road map" and some "navigational skills" to help find the best path for you. All are welcome, including neurodiverse people and those from minority cultures and faiths.
Therapy can be beneficial when something has challenged our usual ways of coping or when something in our lives just doesn't feel right. Triggers might include anxiety, anger or low mood, illness such as cancer or a heart condition, increased stress, relationship problems, bereavement, or a life transition. You might be looking for emotional support as well as deeper insight, a "road map" and some "navigational skills" to help find the best path for you. All are welcome, including neurodiverse people and those from minority cultures and faiths.
Life is full of transitions. Whether it’s adolescence, growing independence, changes in relationships, separation, migration, or unexpected challenges, these moments can leave us feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and disconnected from the people we care about most. While change can be uncomfortable, it is also where growth begins.
At Connect to Heal, I support teenagers, young adults, parents, and families navigating life’s challenges and the disconnection that can sometimes come with them.
Life is full of transitions. Whether it’s adolescence, growing independence, changes in relationships, separation, migration, or unexpected challenges, these moments can leave us feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and disconnected from the people we care about most. While change can be uncomfortable, it is also where growth begins.
At Connect to Heal, I support teenagers, young adults, parents, and families navigating life’s challenges and the disconnection that can sometimes come with them.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure where to begin. You may be coping with stress, trauma, grief, or challenges at school, work, or home. My approach is calm, steady, and supportive, offering a space where you can talk openly and feel heard. I work with adolescents and adults, and I tailor therapy to your individual needs so you can feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself again.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure where to begin. You may be coping with stress, trauma, grief, or challenges at school, work, or home. My approach is calm, steady, and supportive, offering a space where you can talk openly and feel heard. I work with adolescents and adults, and I tailor therapy to your individual needs so you can feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself again.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) alongside psychodynamic and attachment-based theories, tailoring my support to meet your specific needs.
Many people I work with are thoughtful, capable individuals who hold themselves to very high standards, yet privately feel anxious, burnt out, or self-critical. Deciding to speak to a psychologist can take real courage, especially when you’re used to being the one others rely on.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, and the deeper issues caused by traumatic experiences. I am trained in EMDR, which can help people process and move forward from experiences that continue to feel unresolved or intrusive.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) alongside psychodynamic and attachment-based theories, tailoring my support to meet your specific needs.
Many people I work with are thoughtful, capable individuals who hold themselves to very high standards, yet privately feel anxious, burnt out, or self-critical. Deciding to speak to a psychologist can take real courage, especially when you’re used to being the one others rely on.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, and the deeper issues caused by traumatic experiences. I am trained in EMDR, which can help people process and move forward from experiences that continue to feel unresolved or intrusive.
I am a lived experience AuDHD Clinical Psychologist. I work with self-identified and diagnosed autistic and ADHD adults in a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed space. My approach is collaborative and respectful of each person’s unique experience—focusing on support, not "fixing."
I am a lived experience AuDHD Clinical Psychologist. I work with self-identified and diagnosed autistic and ADHD adults in a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed space. My approach is collaborative and respectful of each person’s unique experience—focusing on support, not "fixing."
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and Academic. After completing my PhD in Australia, I did a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship as a Fulbright Scholar at Stanford University in the United States. Outside of my private practice, I'm now also an Associate Professor at Curtin University. I have authored over 100 journal articles on emotion regulation and mental health. In therapy, I enjoy working with people to help them achieve their goals and live more fulfilling lives. I aim to help people reflect on what would take their life in meaningful directions, and build the skills to handle the challenges that come up along the way.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and Academic. After completing my PhD in Australia, I did a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship as a Fulbright Scholar at Stanford University in the United States. Outside of my private practice, I'm now also an Associate Professor at Curtin University. I have authored over 100 journal articles on emotion regulation and mental health. In therapy, I enjoy working with people to help them achieve their goals and live more fulfilling lives. I aim to help people reflect on what would take their life in meaningful directions, and build the skills to handle the challenges that come up along the way.
The way I work is interactive, collaborative, intuitive, and respectful. I work analytically with my clients by investigating how early childhood experiences have shaped current thinking and behaviours. We explore the links between unconscious and conscious thoughts, symbolism, beliefs, emotions, desires, and how they impact daily life. The work lies within the unconscious to conscious links, how one relates to their world, allowing unspoken languages of the body to express deeply felt emotions and thought patterns. As your ‘story’ unfolds, together we work to find meanings, diverse perspectives, and solutions to your concerns.
The way I work is interactive, collaborative, intuitive, and respectful. I work analytically with my clients by investigating how early childhood experiences have shaped current thinking and behaviours. We explore the links between unconscious and conscious thoughts, symbolism, beliefs, emotions, desires, and how they impact daily life. The work lies within the unconscious to conscious links, how one relates to their world, allowing unspoken languages of the body to express deeply felt emotions and thought patterns. As your ‘story’ unfolds, together we work to find meanings, diverse perspectives, and solutions to your concerns.
Whether its anxiety, stress, low mood/depression, struggling with work life balance, the pressures of raising a family, pre & post-natal mental health or the responsibility of holding the fort whilst your other half is FIFO, you may even be the FIFO worker and struggling in isolation. I can treat your mental health problems with the same focused strategies used in evidenced based treatments for acute psychological problems but tailor this to your specific needs in a warm, empathic & less clinical way. Client focused counselling but grounded in evidence. Bookings can be made via my webpage: www.soulright.com.au
Whether its anxiety, stress, low mood/depression, struggling with work life balance, the pressures of raising a family, pre & post-natal mental health or the responsibility of holding the fort whilst your other half is FIFO, you may even be the FIFO worker and struggling in isolation. I can treat your mental health problems with the same focused strategies used in evidenced based treatments for acute psychological problems but tailor this to your specific needs in a warm, empathic & less clinical way. Client focused counselling but grounded in evidence. Bookings can be made via my webpage: www.soulright.com.au
I enjoy working alongside adults and adolescents who are experiencing distress in everyday life. My goal is to help clients to develop a better understanding of the origins of problem behaviours so that they are able to make changes that go beyond symptom relief. I believe that therapy is a time for self-reflection and gentle persuasion to confront those issues that hurt us and prevent us from moving forward in life.
I enjoy working alongside adults and adolescents who are experiencing distress in everyday life. My goal is to help clients to develop a better understanding of the origins of problem behaviours so that they are able to make changes that go beyond symptom relief. I believe that therapy is a time for self-reflection and gentle persuasion to confront those issues that hurt us and prevent us from moving forward in life.
Hi I'm Narelle, and if you are reading this then well done, taking the step to seek therapeutic support can be a big step and incredibly daunting.
I see a vast array of clients from individuals, couples and families. I am particularly drawn to supporting women through significant life transitions — including motherhood, career changes, relationship shifts, loss, and questions of identity or purpose. I also work with adolescents who may be struggling with emotional regulation, self-esteem, anxiety, family dynamics, or the pressures that come with understanding themselves in today’s world.
Hi I'm Narelle, and if you are reading this then well done, taking the step to seek therapeutic support can be a big step and incredibly daunting.
I see a vast array of clients from individuals, couples and families. I am particularly drawn to supporting women through significant life transitions — including motherhood, career changes, relationship shifts, loss, and questions of identity or purpose. I also work with adolescents who may be struggling with emotional regulation, self-esteem, anxiety, family dynamics, or the pressures that come with understanding themselves in today’s world.
Chelsea is a warm, down-to-earth clinician who holds the deepest respect for each of the clients she is privileged to work with. She is a Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved supervisor registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Chelsea has experience in the treatment of a broad range of mental health difficulties, having worked in private and public psychiatric hospitals, community youth centres, and women’s health clinics.
Chelsea is a warm, down-to-earth clinician who holds the deepest respect for each of the clients she is privileged to work with. She is a Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved supervisor registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Chelsea has experience in the treatment of a broad range of mental health difficulties, having worked in private and public psychiatric hospitals, community youth centres, and women’s health clinics.
Former Deputy person in charge at Pregnancy Assistance involving FDV, infertility, unplanned or stressful pregnancies, pregnancy loss, which includes miscarriage and post abortion trauma.
I use secular +/or faith-based methods for pre-teens and teens who are struggling with parental separation or divorce, depression, body image issues, low self-esteem, mood, grief, anxiety, and relationship challenges for individuals or couples in pre/marriages, infidelity, life transitions, anxiety, stress, and depression.
Client goals include drawing on strengths, developing coping skills, and discovering ways to enhance overall well-being.
Former Deputy person in charge at Pregnancy Assistance involving FDV, infertility, unplanned or stressful pregnancies, pregnancy loss, which includes miscarriage and post abortion trauma.
I use secular +/or faith-based methods for pre-teens and teens who are struggling with parental separation or divorce, depression, body image issues, low self-esteem, mood, grief, anxiety, and relationship challenges for individuals or couples in pre/marriages, infidelity, life transitions, anxiety, stress, and depression.
Client goals include drawing on strengths, developing coping skills, and discovering ways to enhance overall well-being.
As a mature person I have the benefit of my own life experience as well as my many years of professional practice that I can draw upon. This has enabled me to help many people to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships and to cope with and overcome the traumas and challenges that life eventually presents to all of us.
As a mature person I have the benefit of my own life experience as well as my many years of professional practice that I can draw upon. This has enabled me to help many people to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships and to cope with and overcome the traumas and challenges that life eventually presents to all of us.
Sprig Psychology offers Psychotherapy, Assessment and ADHD Support Services. Sprig welcomes all genders, sexualities and neurotypes.
Our Psychotherapy and Assessment services are provided by our Clinical Psychologist and founder of Sprig Psychology - Pamela Lam. Pam uses an eclectic approach to best suit her client needs, and has special interest in ADHD, Culturally Different Backgrounds, Students, or those going through life transitions.
Our ADHD support services are provided by empathic practitioners with lived experiences. Our services are designed to be affordable, supportive and flexible to best meet your needs.
Sprig Psychology offers Psychotherapy, Assessment and ADHD Support Services. Sprig welcomes all genders, sexualities and neurotypes.
Our Psychotherapy and Assessment services are provided by our Clinical Psychologist and founder of Sprig Psychology - Pamela Lam. Pam uses an eclectic approach to best suit her client needs, and has special interest in ADHD, Culturally Different Backgrounds, Students, or those going through life transitions.
Our ADHD support services are provided by empathic practitioners with lived experiences. Our services are designed to be affordable, supportive and flexible to best meet your needs.
‘Poiesis’ -
Deriving from Ancient Greek poiein ("to make"), signifies the act of creation, production, or "bringing forth" something into existence that did not previously exist.
It represents a transformative process, often used in philosophy to describe the emergence of a 'thing', from the void into form (various sources).
‘Poiesis’ -
Deriving from Ancient Greek poiein ("to make"), signifies the act of creation, production, or "bringing forth" something into existence that did not previously exist.
It represents a transformative process, often used in philosophy to describe the emergence of a 'thing', from the void into form (various sources).
You might feel stuck in the same emotional or relationship patterns, even though you've tried hard to change. Perhaps you overthink, people-please, struggle to trust yourself, or feel disconnected from your emotions. You may be navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, a life transition, or the experience of living between cultures. Together we'll explore the patterns shaping your relationships and nervous system, helping you build greater self-awareness, emotional safety, and healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
You might feel stuck in the same emotional or relationship patterns, even though you've tried hard to change. Perhaps you overthink, people-please, struggle to trust yourself, or feel disconnected from your emotions. You may be navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, a life transition, or the experience of living between cultures. Together we'll explore the patterns shaping your relationships and nervous system, helping you build greater self-awareness, emotional safety, and healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
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- North Perth
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- Subiaco
- Wembley
- West Leederville
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.