Attachment-based Therapists in Vancouver, BC
I draw from various theoretical lenses and philosophies including Existential, Adlerian, Internal Family Systems, Jungian, Feminist Theory, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Attachment-based Therapy.
Welcome to my practice. I believe that every person has the capacity for change. Counselling helps us unearth our internal compass, also called our inner intelligence, intuition, or higher self, so that we can relearn how to trust ourselves again. This is important work. Together, I will help you develop your capacity to respond to life's circumstances and manage the discomfort that you are experiencing. Our pain, anxiety, sadness, love, and joy all have important information for us. They can reveal what is required of us to heal, grow, and even thrive.
I draw from various theoretical lenses and philosophies including Existential, Adlerian, Internal Family Systems, Jungian, Feminist Theory, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Attachment-based Therapy.
Welcome to my practice. I believe that every person has the capacity for change. Counselling helps us unearth our internal compass, also called our inner intelligence, intuition, or higher self, so that we can relearn how to trust ourselves again. This is important work. Together, I will help you develop your capacity to respond to life's circumstances and manage the discomfort that you are experiencing. Our pain, anxiety, sadness, love, and joy all have important information for us. They can reveal what is required of us to heal, grow, and even thrive.
I have training in a variety of evidence-based modalities and mainly combine techniques and principles from Somatic-Focused Therapies, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) - Parts Work, Attachment-Based Therapy, EMDR and Polyvagal Theory.
Welcome to my practice. My therapeutic intention is to offer a safe and compassionate space where you feel seen, heard, and known - to explore trust, healing and transformation through the basis of relationship. For over 15 years, I have helped people heal from complex and intergenerational trauma, childhood wounds, attachment and relational disruptions, anxiety, depression and other distressing experiences. I work from a holistic lens, collaboratively exploring your history, family-of-origin, cultural and societal influences, and other aspects of your story to pinpoint the factors and areas that need attention, healing and care.
I have training in a variety of evidence-based modalities and mainly combine techniques and principles from Somatic-Focused Therapies, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) - Parts Work, Attachment-Based Therapy, EMDR and Polyvagal Theory.
Welcome to my practice. My therapeutic intention is to offer a safe and compassionate space where you feel seen, heard, and known - to explore trust, healing and transformation through the basis of relationship. For over 15 years, I have helped people heal from complex and intergenerational trauma, childhood wounds, attachment and relational disruptions, anxiety, depression and other distressing experiences. I work from a holistic lens, collaboratively exploring your history, family-of-origin, cultural and societal influences, and other aspects of your story to pinpoint the factors and areas that need attention, healing and care.
Dr. Michael Dayan, Family Counsellor
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, RCC, CCC
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6M
Waitlist for new clients
As a practitioner I attempt to keep up on the literature and remain well-versed, however my professional focus applies cognitive behaviour therapy, attachment-based therapy, psychodynamic psychology, positive psychology, existential theory, family systems theory, and mindfulness.
I have acquired over 20,000 hours direct clinical experience. I have run depression-treatment psycho-education groups in Outpatient Psychiatry at Vancouver General Hospital. As a university instructor I taught thousands of graduate and undergraduate students. I have mentored practicum and internship students at the beginning of their careers as well as professionals in development. I have been a consultant on Intergenerational and Intercultural communications. I have spoken at corporate events on burnout, corporate divorce, family succession, major life transitions, high-stakes decision-making, and existential crises.
As a practitioner I attempt to keep up on the literature and remain well-versed, however my professional focus applies cognitive behaviour therapy, attachment-based therapy, psychodynamic psychology, positive psychology, existential theory, family systems theory, and mindfulness.
I have acquired over 20,000 hours direct clinical experience. I have run depression-treatment psycho-education groups in Outpatient Psychiatry at Vancouver General Hospital. As a university instructor I taught thousands of graduate and undergraduate students. I have mentored practicum and internship students at the beginning of their careers as well as professionals in development. I have been a consultant on Intergenerational and Intercultural communications. I have spoken at corporate events on burnout, corporate divorce, family succession, major life transitions, high-stakes decision-making, and existential crises.
I’m a registered clinical counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, I have a Masters in Counselling Psychology, I’m trained in trauma-informed, somatic, relational, neuroscience, and attachment-based therapies and have a decade of experience in the field of mental health.
Hi! I’m Lauren (she/her). I’m here to help you heal, grow and thrive by tapping into the inner knowing and wisdom of your body and heart, and by encouraging you to step into your power and truth. The clients who seek me out are often on journeys of self discovery or facing life transitions that open up questions and possibilities about who they are, what matters most to them, and how they want to live. I was called to this work through my personal journey of owning my unique path in life, despite it being different than the societal expectations that I grew up with.
I’m a registered clinical counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, I have a Masters in Counselling Psychology, I’m trained in trauma-informed, somatic, relational, neuroscience, and attachment-based therapies and have a decade of experience in the field of mental health.
Hi! I’m Lauren (she/her). I’m here to help you heal, grow and thrive by tapping into the inner knowing and wisdom of your body and heart, and by encouraging you to step into your power and truth. The clients who seek me out are often on journeys of self discovery or facing life transitions that open up questions and possibilities about who they are, what matters most to them, and how they want to live. I was called to this work through my personal journey of owning my unique path in life, despite it being different than the societal expectations that I grew up with.
I use attachment-based, CBT, and IFS therapies to address relational dynamics and practical skills.
When cultivating wellness, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure where to start. Perhaps you want to break free from an addiction, limiting beliefs, or a sense of stuckness in your life. Maybe you'd like to increase your sense of agency and find healthier ways to live or cope but need guidance and support to do so.
I use attachment-based, CBT, and IFS therapies to address relational dynamics and practical skills.
When cultivating wellness, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure where to start. Perhaps you want to break free from an addiction, limiting beliefs, or a sense of stuckness in your life. Maybe you'd like to increase your sense of agency and find healthier ways to live or cope but need guidance and support to do so.
With expertise in attachment-based therapy and family systems, I work to co-create a collaborative space for meaningful change.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor that specializes in providing support through life's challenges and transitions. I work with children struggling with big emotions, teens navigating anxiety, identity, and social pressures, adults seeking personal growth or relationship support, and parents working to strengthen family bonds. Whether you're an individual looking for guidance, a child processing changes, or a family needing support, I offer flexible options through virtual sessions, in-office sessions set up for play-therapy, or in-home visits. My approach emphasizes building resilience and secure relationships.
With expertise in attachment-based therapy and family systems, I work to co-create a collaborative space for meaningful change.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor that specializes in providing support through life's challenges and transitions. I work with children struggling with big emotions, teens navigating anxiety, identity, and social pressures, adults seeking personal growth or relationship support, and parents working to strengthen family bonds. Whether you're an individual looking for guidance, a child processing changes, or a family needing support, I offer flexible options through virtual sessions, in-office sessions set up for play-therapy, or in-home visits. My approach emphasizes building resilience and secure relationships.
My approach is experiential, mindful, emotion-focussed, relational, process-oriented, and attachment-based.
Perhaps you’re here because you’ve reached your tipping point in life, or find yourself reacting in big ways to seemingly small things and feeling out of control with what life has thrown your way. Maybe you’d like to see a shift in how you view yourself and those around you. Whatever struggles you are facing right now, please know that your journey doesn't have to be taken alone. Change is possible when you feel seen, heard, and cared for. Together we can uncover unhelpful patterns, process difficult emotions, and become more deeply connected to ourselves and others.
My approach is experiential, mindful, emotion-focussed, relational, process-oriented, and attachment-based.
Perhaps you’re here because you’ve reached your tipping point in life, or find yourself reacting in big ways to seemingly small things and feeling out of control with what life has thrown your way. Maybe you’d like to see a shift in how you view yourself and those around you. Whatever struggles you are facing right now, please know that your journey doesn't have to be taken alone. Change is possible when you feel seen, heard, and cared for. Together we can uncover unhelpful patterns, process difficult emotions, and become more deeply connected to ourselves and others.
My work is person-centred, holistic, and grounded in an attachment-based framework supported by various therapeutic modalities such as experiential work, EMDR, narrative, internal family systems, DBT, and somatic work.
My approach is guided by the understanding that we, as people, are a walking mosaic of our lived experiences as well as the experiences we did not receive.
Whether your area of concern be surrounding mental health challenges, exploring the many parts of your identity that make you who you are, processing traumatic moments, recognizing and learning from intergenerational patterns, or learning new personal skills, together we will journey towards clarity, understanding, and moving forward.
My work is person-centred, holistic, and grounded in an attachment-based framework supported by various therapeutic modalities such as experiential work, EMDR, narrative, internal family systems, DBT, and somatic work.
My approach is guided by the understanding that we, as people, are a walking mosaic of our lived experiences as well as the experiences we did not receive.
Whether your area of concern be surrounding mental health challenges, exploring the many parts of your identity that make you who you are, processing traumatic moments, recognizing and learning from intergenerational patterns, or learning new personal skills, together we will journey towards clarity, understanding, and moving forward.
I integrate acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with attachment-based, compassion-focused, and trauma-informed approaches.
Perhaps it is difficult to remember a time when you weren't at war with yourself or your emotions. You may have tried thinking positively and being grateful for what you have, but it doesn't seem to help. You may be increasingly exhausted trying to weather your inner world. Or perhaps you find yourself in the midst of loss or navigating major life changes, grappling with a new reality and struggling to face each day with the confidence you once had. I understand that it can be challenging to express your deepest sadness and fear to others and, if you are reading this, I can imagine you may be tired of going through it alone.
I integrate acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with attachment-based, compassion-focused, and trauma-informed approaches.
Perhaps it is difficult to remember a time when you weren't at war with yourself or your emotions. You may have tried thinking positively and being grateful for what you have, but it doesn't seem to help. You may be increasingly exhausted trying to weather your inner world. Or perhaps you find yourself in the midst of loss or navigating major life changes, grappling with a new reality and struggling to face each day with the confidence you once had. I understand that it can be challenging to express your deepest sadness and fear to others and, if you are reading this, I can imagine you may be tired of going through it alone.
You found me… As a counsellor, I work from a strength-based, trauma-informed and an attachment-based perspective where I create an emotionally safe, open, nonjudgmental, and engaged therapeutic relationship with all clients.
In my years of service I have seen positive transformation in the lives of individuals and couples experiencing childhood trauma, professional burnout, depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, life transitions, existential issues, relationship issues, and addictions.
You found me… As a counsellor, I work from a strength-based, trauma-informed and an attachment-based perspective where I create an emotionally safe, open, nonjudgmental, and engaged therapeutic relationship with all clients.
In my years of service I have seen positive transformation in the lives of individuals and couples experiencing childhood trauma, professional burnout, depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, life transitions, existential issues, relationship issues, and addictions.
For work with children and families, I draw on attachment-based interventions including Theraplay and my training as a Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) Facilitator.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, life transitions, parenting support, and attachment wounds unique to those who have been adopted. Most people have experienced challenges in their life and it is normal to feel stuck, lost, or confused as a result of what we have experienced. People have the resources and inner wisdom to heal and by working together we can integrate those painful experiences so they do not remain in the present causing emotional pain and disturbance.
For work with children and families, I draw on attachment-based interventions including Theraplay and my training as a Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) Facilitator.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, life transitions, parenting support, and attachment wounds unique to those who have been adopted. Most people have experienced challenges in their life and it is normal to feel stuck, lost, or confused as a result of what we have experienced. People have the resources and inner wisdom to heal and by working together we can integrate those painful experiences so they do not remain in the present causing emotional pain and disturbance.
We draw from attachment-based therapy, mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for emotion regulation, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma resolution.
Are you overwhelmed by memories that won't fade? Do nightmares frequently disrupt your sleep? Are you anxious or depressed and can't figure out why? Trauma overwhelms the mind and the body, often leaving you stuck and unable to fully engage in life or fully connect with your authentic self. EMDR Therapy tailored to your needs can unburden your nervous system and allow you to gain a sense of safety, ease, creativity and connection. Take the first step - reach out today!
We draw from attachment-based therapy, mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for emotion regulation, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma resolution.
Are you overwhelmed by memories that won't fade? Do nightmares frequently disrupt your sleep? Are you anxious or depressed and can't figure out why? Trauma overwhelms the mind and the body, often leaving you stuck and unable to fully engage in life or fully connect with your authentic self. EMDR Therapy tailored to your needs can unburden your nervous system and allow you to gain a sense of safety, ease, creativity and connection. Take the first step - reach out today!
Our work together will draw from a trauma-informed, strengths-based practice weaving CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Attachment-Based Therapy, incorporating a focus on the mind and body to support your overall well-being.
NEW: Currently accepting new clients – please get in touch to book a no-fee consultation. Welcome, I am so glad you are here! I am a Master's level Counsellor (M.C., CCC, RCC) passionate about helping clients through an integrative, body-mind approach that recognizes clients’ innate ability for change, growth, and healing.
Our work together will draw from a trauma-informed, strengths-based practice weaving CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Attachment-Based Therapy, incorporating a focus on the mind and body to support your overall well-being.
NEW: Currently accepting new clients – please get in touch to book a no-fee consultation. Welcome, I am so glad you are here! I am a Master's level Counsellor (M.C., CCC, RCC) passionate about helping clients through an integrative, body-mind approach that recognizes clients’ innate ability for change, growth, and healing.
I often use attachment-based therapy in my practice, with a focus on EMDR for memory & trauma processing.
I specialize in working with people who experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD. As a first responder, I am passionate about supporting clients who have worked and lived within institutions where trauma is common, including moral injury, vicarious trauma, and sexual trauma. I work with persons (and their families) who have served in our military, Department of National Defence, correctional services, police forces, and other institutional settings.
I often use attachment-based therapy in my practice, with a focus on EMDR for memory & trauma processing.
I specialize in working with people who experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD. As a first responder, I am passionate about supporting clients who have worked and lived within institutions where trauma is common, including moral injury, vicarious trauma, and sexual trauma. I work with persons (and their families) who have served in our military, Department of National Defence, correctional services, police forces, and other institutional settings.
My work with clients utilizes a trauma-informed, somatic, attachment-based approach. While we explore what is happening in your life right now, we also explore what happened to you so we can heal from the ground up. By bringing the stored emotions of the body and our felt sense of those into our sessions, we are able to deepen our work and shift ingrained patterns, creating lasting change.
My work with clients utilizes a trauma-informed, somatic, attachment-based approach. While we explore what is happening in your life right now, we also explore what happened to you so we can heal from the ground up. By bringing the stored emotions of the body and our felt sense of those into our sessions, we are able to deepen our work and shift ingrained patterns, creating lasting change.
I work from an attachment-based, psychoanalytic and existential framework.
I am an existential therapist which means I am listening in particular for the ways you may be struggling with meaning-making in your life and with issues related to grief & loss and overwhelm. I am also trained in the neuro-biological, somatic treatment of trauma so we will spend time together grounding and building skills in your awareness of your own sense of safety in given contexts. Sessions with me feel conversational and will often involve humor despite the heavy content woven in. I will ask questions to help you recognize themes in your experience.
I work from an attachment-based, psychoanalytic and existential framework.
I am an existential therapist which means I am listening in particular for the ways you may be struggling with meaning-making in your life and with issues related to grief & loss and overwhelm. I am also trained in the neuro-biological, somatic treatment of trauma so we will spend time together grounding and building skills in your awareness of your own sense of safety in given contexts. Sessions with me feel conversational and will often involve humor despite the heavy content woven in. I will ask questions to help you recognize themes in your experience.
Daphne Georghiou, RCC, MFT, MA
Marriage & Family Therapist, RCC, MFT, MA
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6H
As a trauma-informed therapist, I use attachment-based therapies and body-based mindfulness tools as might be needed for each client's situation.
I have over 25 years of experience providing expert trauma informed psychotherapy, using proven modalities. I am an Individual, Family & Couples' Psychotherapist, specializing in Complex PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Depression/Anxiety, OCD, and Personality Disorders (namely, BPD and NPD). If you are struggling in your relationship, enduring the pain of loss of trust in your partnership, or behaving in self-destructive ways, I can help you get to the root of what's binding you, gain emotional/mental relief, and find balance within yourself and in your relationship again. Finding the right therapist is essential for the healing process.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I use attachment-based therapies and body-based mindfulness tools as might be needed for each client's situation.
I have over 25 years of experience providing expert trauma informed psychotherapy, using proven modalities. I am an Individual, Family & Couples' Psychotherapist, specializing in Complex PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Depression/Anxiety, OCD, and Personality Disorders (namely, BPD and NPD). If you are struggling in your relationship, enduring the pain of loss of trust in your partnership, or behaving in self-destructive ways, I can help you get to the root of what's binding you, gain emotional/mental relief, and find balance within yourself and in your relationship again. Finding the right therapist is essential for the healing process.
My approach is experiential, deeply trauma-informed, attachment-based, and rooted in anti-oppressive practice.
Life is full of ups and downs, and I am passionate about supporting folks through times of challenge, change, and loss. I know that with support we can emerge from difficult chapters with deeper self-awareness, and rediscovered resilience.
My approach is experiential, deeply trauma-informed, attachment-based, and rooted in anti-oppressive practice.
Life is full of ups and downs, and I am passionate about supporting folks through times of challenge, change, and loss. I know that with support we can emerge from difficult chapters with deeper self-awareness, and rediscovered resilience.
Her current practice includes tools from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and somatic and attachment-based approaches.
Joni supports clients in cultivating greater self-compassion, healthier coping skills, emotional resilience, clarity on relational patterns, and other tools for navigating change.
Her current practice includes tools from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and somatic and attachment-based approaches.
Joni supports clients in cultivating greater self-compassion, healthier coping skills, emotional resilience, clarity on relational patterns, and other tools for navigating change.
My main therapeutic modality is Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), it is a combination of attachment-based relational work (with you and me as the model), with somatic emotional experiencing.
You are a deep thinker, a seeker of truth, and you yearn for a life filled with meaning and authenticity. Whether you're exploring your sexual identity, navigating complex relationships, or seeking to understand your emotional patterns, you’ve likely felt the tension between your desires and the limitations placed on you by unconscious drives or societal expectations. You’re ready to break free from these constraints and live your fullest, most liberated life.
My main therapeutic modality is Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), it is a combination of attachment-based relational work (with you and me as the model), with somatic emotional experiencing.
You are a deep thinker, a seeker of truth, and you yearn for a life filled with meaning and authenticity. Whether you're exploring your sexual identity, navigating complex relationships, or seeking to understand your emotional patterns, you’ve likely felt the tension between your desires and the limitations placed on you by unconscious drives or societal expectations. You’re ready to break free from these constraints and live your fullest, most liberated life.
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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.