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Sonia Assier
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6J
Waitlist for new clients
Tout d'abord, je voulais vous dire merci. Chercher un thérapeute, pour soi ou pour un proche, demande de l'énergie et du courage. Que vous viviez une situation particulièrement difficile ou différente récemment ou depuis longtemps, que vous soyez dans une réflexion plus profonde et plus latente, la thérapie est une réponse à ces maux et pensées qui vous emplissent et vous submergent. Vous respecter en vous offrant la possibilité de vous sentir mieux est, à mon avis, le pas le plus important que vous allez faire pour vous. Mon site internet vous en apprendra d'avantage sur ma façon de travailler.
Tout d'abord, je voulais vous dire merci. Chercher un thérapeute, pour soi ou pour un proche, demande de l'énergie et du courage. Que vous viviez une situation particulièrement difficile ou différente récemment ou depuis longtemps, que vous soyez dans une réflexion plus profonde et plus latente, la thérapie est une réponse à ces maux et pensées qui vous emplissent et vous submergent. Vous respecter en vous offrant la possibilité de vous sentir mieux est, à mon avis, le pas le plus important que vous allez faire pour vous. Mon site internet vous en apprendra d'avantage sur ma façon de travailler.
(506) 714-0511 View (506) 714-0511
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Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Langley, BC V3A  (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
(778) 764-1132 View (778) 764-1132
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Crossroads Collective
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
Langley, BC V3A
Crossroads Collective is focused on healing individuals from a collective viewpoint. Our health care clinic offers a wide variety of services that clients can use simultaneously. When you come to our Crossroads Collective we aim to help you heal your body and your mind, whether it be by choosing to use our Counselling, Massage Therapy or Acupuncture services. We Can Help. Crossroads Collective Clinic’s vision is to be able to offer multiple therapeutic services at one location. Our goal is to look at the client from a client-centered approach and have multiple therapists working to create a recovery plan for our clients.
Crossroads Collective is focused on healing individuals from a collective viewpoint. Our health care clinic offers a wide variety of services that clients can use simultaneously. When you come to our Crossroads Collective we aim to help you heal your body and your mind, whether it be by choosing to use our Counselling, Massage Therapy or Acupuncture services. We Can Help. Crossroads Collective Clinic’s vision is to be able to offer multiple therapeutic services at one location. Our goal is to look at the client from a client-centered approach and have multiple therapists working to create a recovery plan for our clients.
(778) 717-6880 View (778) 717-6880
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Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Mission, BC V2V  (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
(782) 492-0201 View (782) 492-0201
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Beaufort Counselling & Consulting
Counsellor, MA, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
Comox, BC V9M
Anxiety and depression are common issues in my practice and they can be the underlying condition in many situations. They can affect relationships, parenting, work performance, family dynamics to name a few. Therapy can assist with problem solving and gaining a better understanding of the behaviours that are causing difficulties in life. Some of my work involves life coaching and I am also a divorce coach. I offer expertise and support in the overwhelming process of separation and the difficulties involved in supporting children through divorce and separation.
Anxiety and depression are common issues in my practice and they can be the underlying condition in many situations. They can affect relationships, parenting, work performance, family dynamics to name a few. Therapy can assist with problem solving and gaining a better understanding of the behaviours that are causing difficulties in life. Some of my work involves life coaching and I am also a divorce coach. I offer expertise and support in the overwhelming process of separation and the difficulties involved in supporting children through divorce and separation.
(778) 901-2282 View (778) 901-2282
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Shannon Dikkema
Counsellor, BSc, RTC, RYT
Verified Verified
Duncan, BC V9L
Are you feeling stuck, anxious or experiencing the same-old challenges in your relationships? Somatic Therapy can safely get to the root of the issues and support your system to release these old patterns. I love working with all types of people, new to therapy, seasoned clients and everyone in between. My areas of passion and focus are attachment wounding, chronic pain, sexualized and domestic violence and personal and professional growth and development. I have a lot of experience with mindfulness based stress reduction and building capacity to feel "alive" in the body. www.resiliencesomatics.ca
Are you feeling stuck, anxious or experiencing the same-old challenges in your relationships? Somatic Therapy can safely get to the root of the issues and support your system to release these old patterns. I love working with all types of people, new to therapy, seasoned clients and everyone in between. My areas of passion and focus are attachment wounding, chronic pain, sexualized and domestic violence and personal and professional growth and development. I have a lot of experience with mindfulness based stress reduction and building capacity to feel "alive" in the body. www.resiliencesomatics.ca
(778) 766-5456 View (778) 766-5456
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Stephanie Marchal
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8W
I work with adults, couples, adolescents and children to help them find relief from inner pain and distress in their life. I encourage awareness, foster acceptance, and help create optimal growth. I value clients' finding their own voice and path while doing it in the context of their important relationships, as relationships can be deeply supportive and positively transforming.
I work with adults, couples, adolescents and children to help them find relief from inner pain and distress in their life. I encourage awareness, foster acceptance, and help create optimal growth. I value clients' finding their own voice and path while doing it in the context of their important relationships, as relationships can be deeply supportive and positively transforming.
(778) 678-4181 View (778) 678-4181
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Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd , RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6B  (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
(778) 864-5992 View (778) 864-5992
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Lory Joly
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kimberley, BC V1A
I know from my experience that stressful and traumatic experiences can stick with us, play tricks on our self-perception, and deeply affect our quality of life. My hope is to create a peaceful space where people can feel seen and supported. My door is open to all, regardless of your gender, culture, and abilities. I specialize in trauma healing, neurodivergence, human rights advocacy and parenting.
I know from my experience that stressful and traumatic experiences can stick with us, play tricks on our self-perception, and deeply affect our quality of life. My hope is to create a peaceful space where people can feel seen and supported. My door is open to all, regardless of your gender, culture, and abilities. I specialize in trauma healing, neurodivergence, human rights advocacy and parenting.
(579) 501-5306 View (579) 501-5306
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Lisa Moore Clinical Counselor & Play Therapy Supvr
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Langley, BC V3A
Crossroads Collective's mission is to help people heal and grow through periods of transitions in their lives. Many of us struggle with alcohol / addictions, experience loss, grief, unhappiness or a sense of loss when we transition from one role to another in our daily lives. Some of us lose people we love, dreams we can no longer achieve, changes in careers, the diagnosis of a child with special needs, a loved one entering care, or who is ailing in health, Divorce from a spouse, the beginning of a new marriage, perhaps with a blended family. We accept private insurance plans, Victim Services(CVAP), ICBC Claims and Autism
Crossroads Collective's mission is to help people heal and grow through periods of transitions in their lives. Many of us struggle with alcohol / addictions, experience loss, grief, unhappiness or a sense of loss when we transition from one role to another in our daily lives. Some of us lose people we love, dreams we can no longer achieve, changes in careers, the diagnosis of a child with special needs, a loved one entering care, or who is ailing in health, Divorce from a spouse, the beginning of a new marriage, perhaps with a blended family. We accept private insurance plans, Victim Services(CVAP), ICBC Claims and Autism
(506) 496-0739 View (506) 496-0739
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Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5E
The benefits of my approach lie in using different techniques, tailored to the client's unique personality. Some clients like a directive approach, they want to be guided, to be given an almost 'engineering' model explaining our inner life; some prefer a non-directive, client-centered approach, where they would explore their inner landscape with the therapist as a co-traveler. All clients have relational needs which need to be addressed to, and the therapeutic relationship provides safety, validation, 'repaired' parenting, mutuality, client's self-definition and empowerment. Helping clients practice autonomy is my passion!
The benefits of my approach lie in using different techniques, tailored to the client's unique personality. Some clients like a directive approach, they want to be guided, to be given an almost 'engineering' model explaining our inner life; some prefer a non-directive, client-centered approach, where they would explore their inner landscape with the therapist as a co-traveler. All clients have relational needs which need to be addressed to, and the therapeutic relationship provides safety, validation, 'repaired' parenting, mutuality, client's self-definition and empowerment. Helping clients practice autonomy is my passion!
(807) 770-4361 View (807) 770-4361
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Stefanie Coutu
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Counselling is the confidential and collaborative effort between counsellor and client to develop acceptance, possible solutions, and clarity about issues causing emotional turmoil. It offers support, growth, and new perspectives in challenging times. I work to create a non-judgmental and compassionate space for you to set transformative life goals. Together, we will make a plan for moving forward in a good way and towards renewed horizons.
Counselling is the confidential and collaborative effort between counsellor and client to develop acceptance, possible solutions, and clarity about issues causing emotional turmoil. It offers support, growth, and new perspectives in challenging times. I work to create a non-judgmental and compassionate space for you to set transformative life goals. Together, we will make a plan for moving forward in a good way and towards renewed horizons.
(709) 705-5494 View (709) 705-5494
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Rhiannon Latimer
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6Z
At an early age and throughout my life, as I have struggled with life’s ebbs and flows, I have realized how support and connection can provide people with a space for discovery. Through my own personal experiences, I have learned how essential it is to have a space to be heard. I believe in supporting those who are struggling to have a voice, and for that voice to provide a pathway towards growth and wellness. I am passionate about people, healing, and supporting those who need it most. My personal and professional values are intertwined. I believe in empowerment and supporting individuals to be the best they can be.
At an early age and throughout my life, as I have struggled with life’s ebbs and flows, I have realized how support and connection can provide people with a space for discovery. Through my own personal experiences, I have learned how essential it is to have a space to be heard. I believe in supporting those who are struggling to have a voice, and for that voice to provide a pathway towards growth and wellness. I am passionate about people, healing, and supporting those who need it most. My personal and professional values are intertwined. I believe in empowerment and supporting individuals to be the best they can be.
(587) 315-0702 View (587) 315-0702
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Parker Croshaw
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V9A
I prioritize safety and trust above all other factors in building relationships. My clients are people looking for help with problems not limited to physical or sexual abuse, childhood abuse, parents seeking guidance with child/youth sexuality, ADHD, or traumatic loss. I have an extensive background in trauma/PTSD, suicidality/depression, and death & dying. I'm skilled at helping clients begin the difficult work of acknowledging pain and hurt. I work extensively with kids, youth, and adults around ADHD, and have worked with addictions and mental health issues. Crimes Victims Assistance registered. Currently accepting new clients.
I prioritize safety and trust above all other factors in building relationships. My clients are people looking for help with problems not limited to physical or sexual abuse, childhood abuse, parents seeking guidance with child/youth sexuality, ADHD, or traumatic loss. I have an extensive background in trauma/PTSD, suicidality/depression, and death & dying. I'm skilled at helping clients begin the difficult work of acknowledging pain and hurt. I work extensively with kids, youth, and adults around ADHD, and have worked with addictions and mental health issues. Crimes Victims Assistance registered. Currently accepting new clients.
(250) 532-1661 View (250) 532-1661
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Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Nanaimo, BC V9R  (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
(548) 490-1498 View (548) 490-1498
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Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y  (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
(873) 363-1012 View (873) 363-1012
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Sandra S. Neil
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC, RCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Bowen Island, BC V0N  (Online Only)
Starr Counselling Services BILINGUAL - ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - Youth, Parent, Family and Adults. Through my 2 decades of counselling experience, I have come to believe that a better understanding of ourselves is one of the most important steps towards a happier and more fulfilling life. The journey is yours and I aim to support you on the path towards your goals, whatever they may be. Barriers can get in the way. I provide a safe space for you to explore, challenge and remove those barriers within a compassionate and non-judgemental environment.
Starr Counselling Services BILINGUAL - ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - Youth, Parent, Family and Adults. Through my 2 decades of counselling experience, I have come to believe that a better understanding of ourselves is one of the most important steps towards a happier and more fulfilling life. The journey is yours and I aim to support you on the path towards your goals, whatever they may be. Barriers can get in the way. I provide a safe space for you to explore, challenge and remove those barriers within a compassionate and non-judgemental environment.
(877) 947-4519 View (877) 947-4519
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Indepth Counselling Services
Counsellor, MH, RTC, CCHt
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
As a counsellor, I am privileged to have supported many clients wrestling with different struggles, such as: PTSD. Emotional Trauma. Anxiety / Stress. Depression. Low Self-Esteem / Confidence. Addiction / Substance abuse. Some of the benefits in seeking for support / therapy are: Discovering underlying issues or beliefs that can block or restrict happiness. * Improving relationship with yourself / others. * Developing more confidence. * * Creating changes through self-discovery and therefor implementing effective ways and strategies, creating custom fit solutions to any barriers and blockage. Overcoming stress, anxiety, addiction without the need of a "quick fix" or a temporary unhealthy coping mechanism
As a counsellor, I am privileged to have supported many clients wrestling with different struggles, such as: PTSD. Emotional Trauma. Anxiety / Stress. Depression. Low Self-Esteem / Confidence. Addiction / Substance abuse. Some of the benefits in seeking for support / therapy are: Discovering underlying issues or beliefs that can block or restrict happiness. * Improving relationship with yourself / others. * Developing more confidence. * * Creating changes through self-discovery and therefor implementing effective ways and strategies, creating custom fit solutions to any barriers and blockage. Overcoming stress, anxiety, addiction without the need of a "quick fix" or a temporary unhealthy coping mechanism
(866) 702-3985 x2 View (866) 702-3985 x2
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Shannon M Murphy
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Nelson, BC V1L
Waitlist for new clients
As we collaborate, I offer engaged, competent support to make lasting changes within a reasonable time frame, whether you are in acute distress or simply want to move towards a more rich and fulfilling life. Counselling sessions will be co–created with you and tailored to your needs. I offer you a healing experience that is sensitive to your strengths as well as your pain. Entering into counselling is an act of courage as it takes commitment to create a healthy life and to integrate difficult experiences. I am trained in a variety of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Somatic Therapies and Hypnotherapy.
As we collaborate, I offer engaged, competent support to make lasting changes within a reasonable time frame, whether you are in acute distress or simply want to move towards a more rich and fulfilling life. Counselling sessions will be co–created with you and tailored to your needs. I offer you a healing experience that is sensitive to your strengths as well as your pain. Entering into counselling is an act of courage as it takes commitment to create a healthy life and to integrate difficult experiences. I am trained in a variety of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Somatic Therapies and Hypnotherapy.
(778) 765-8144 View (778) 765-8144
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Collective Healing Counselling and Consulting
Counsellor, MA, RCC, ATR, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5T
*Services by student counsellors and Associates available* People we work with describe feeling disconnected, invalidated, and powerless after experiencing trauma and injustice. Some have felt stuck and overwhelmed in the process of reconnecting with themselves, their communities, and in navigating the dominant culture. We support clients in processing their experiences and deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationships. We affirm clients' needs and desires and value reciprocity and collaboration. Honoring clients' knowledge, we invite clients to co-create safety and exercise their self-determination.
*Services by student counsellors and Associates available* People we work with describe feeling disconnected, invalidated, and powerless after experiencing trauma and injustice. Some have felt stuck and overwhelmed in the process of reconnecting with themselves, their communities, and in navigating the dominant culture. We support clients in processing their experiences and deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationships. We affirm clients' needs and desires and value reciprocity and collaboration. Honoring clients' knowledge, we invite clients to co-create safety and exercise their self-determination.
(604) 330-1636 View (604) 330-1636

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Attachment-based Counsellors

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 Biobehavioral 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.