Attachment-based Therapists in London, ON
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Emily Piette
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified
Verified
My approach to therapy is humanistic and client-centered, and I offer a diversity of counseling theories and strategies including but not limited to EFT,
attachment-based
, and somatic experiencing all within a trauma-informed practice.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed in your close relationships? Maybe you are noticing resentment or stress re-surfacing in arguments with your partner or you find yourself feeling guilt or shame after interacting with your parents or other loved ones. Navigating these feelings in our closest relationships can be intimidating and stressful. In every relationship, we crave emotional closeness… and we seek it out even if it harms us in some ways or feels unhealthy. Family, relationships, marriages… they are hard work. I am here to support you to find your own voice, and to find ways to make these relationships have a healthier impact
Caroline Lacelle
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am an
attachment-based
practitioner trained in various integrative and relational therapies with a specific focus on trauma recovery and anxiety management.
I believe in each person’s capacity for healing and I endeavor to meet you from a place of curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. I work with individuals to process and peacefully resolve past trauma, manage present anxieties, and effectively cope with stressors to engage more fully in their lives.
Not accepting new clients
Ann Bayly-Bruneel
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, SEP, RCAT, OATR
Verified
Verified
I believe that every person has the innate ability to live and harness an authentically bold and heart-centred life. Trauma and oppression disconnects us from this truth leaving behind lasting wounds that hurt our relationship to ourselves and others. I have worked with mental health, addiction and trauma for 20 years and have supported many individuals through their healing journey. I am trained in various integrative and relational therapies that address mind, body and spirit. I hold space and co-create safety so that you may listen and trust the wisdom within that empowers you towards more choice, freedom and boundless joy.
Christine Krickhan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My approach to therapy is built on a foundation of a non-judgemental,
attachment-based
, and radical acceptance perspective.
Hi there :) I'm Christine and I am a white, ADHDer, queer person. I am passionate about helping 2SLGBTQ+ folx, parents, and adults explore challenges anxiety, depression and ADHD-specific struggles including executive dysfunction, procrastination and task initiation. I am also passionate about helping individuals explore different relationship dynamics (such as kink, polyamory and consensual non monogamy). I guide my clients through challenges with struggling to find and create meaning in life as well as help individuals discover and live according to the values they hold.
Ontario Trauma Therapy- Lindsay
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
When you have lived in survival mode, experiencing relationship pain, depression, anxiety and unhappiness, you begin to feel like maybe nothing can help. This is where I come in. As an
attachment-based
trauma therapist, I help clients who have lived through childhood trauma and other adverse life experiences. If you struggle with managing your emotions and can't seem to find stable ground, I can help. For those looking to explore their unhelpful patterns of thinking and acting, and who want long-lasting change, I want to work with you.
Josolyn Weir
Registered Social Worker, MA, RSW, RP (Q)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
~Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do~- Brené Brown. Life presents us with all types of road blocks, situations and experiences that may have our body and mind reacting in different ways or feelings. Children, adolescents and adults all experience feelings that provide internal and external responses. Coping with the way our mind and body feels through these situations does not have to be done alone. Your goals and feelings are important. You deserve a safe space to process and create intentional coping skills.
Kim Tiemens
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
I use a variety of modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy,
Attachment-based
Theory, Mindfulness, Bereavement and Palliation and Narrative Therapy to help you reach your goals.
Welcome. I'm glad you're reaching out to find a therapist to help you work through whatever challenges have brought you here. My goal is to walk alongside you and help you find ways to process some of life's challenges such as grief, loss, stress, and anxiety. I have a special interest in creating space for the work of grief and bereavement as it is often not acknowledged. My hope to create a safe space to process emotions, grow understanding and enhance coping skills as you work to achieve your goals.
Not accepting new clients
Melissa Coyne-Foresi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My practise is informed by
attachment-based
and positive psychology approaches.
Kids do not come with a handbook to guide their parents through the challenges of growing up (at least I have not received my copy!). Our world seems more complex than when we were growing up. There is so much for kids (and their parents!) to navigate as their lives progress. I emphasize the role of relationships when working with children. As part of a larger family unit, children need their parents’ involvement and support through the therapeutic process. My goal is to support children (and their parents) adapt to change, seek stability, and build on their strengths and abilities to address their needs.
Christina Kahlou
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a previous Midwife, I approach our work with an
attachment-based
lens.
I believe we all dream to live lives of more and lives of less. More: happiness, peace, joy, health, achieving meaningful goals, and joy in relationships. The opposite is also true, we seek lives with less. Less: stress, illness, negativity, pain, bad relationship habits, trauma, anger, and disconnection. Are you one of millions of 1st generation Canadians trapped between 2 worlds? Is it time to create your own life? Do you experience Anxiety, depression, maternal loss/fertility struggles, growing up "fine but feeling empty", or loveless parenting--all of which can hold you back or instill panic. Small steps can feel overwhelming.
Ontario Trauma Therapy- Jordan
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MPA, MSW, RSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I offer EMDR, CPT, DBT,
attachment-based
trauma counselling and mental health support.
Trauma & painful early life experiences can get in the way of being able to enjoy our lives today.If you are suffering from PTSD, childhood trauma, persistent anxiety or depression, relationship breakdown or chronic stress, I can help. I am a trauma specialist and will help you to rebuild your life. I have extensive experience with First Responders, including physicians, and I will help you to feel safe and heard. First responders are seen ASAP. If you want to experience profound change, healthy relationships & trauma healing, I can help. Healing from trauma and a whole new outlook on yourself and your life are possible.
Amanda Feige
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(Q)
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Are you here because you're struggling with a relationship in your life or your relationship with yourself? Do you have a hard time setting boundaries, people please, get defensive or shut down in conflict? Are you highly critical of yourself? Are you and your partner having trouble understanding each other? Perhaps it has you wondering how all of your life experiences and traumas have impacted you but yet, you feel stuck and aren't sure how to move forward.
Kevin Krista
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have training and experience in trauma-informed practice, COS,
attachment-based
therapy, play therapy, DBT, CBT, and ACT.
I believe life is a journey to be experienced. There are countless reasons why you and/or your families journey may have lead to seeking therapy for support. Whether it be struggling with big emotions, feeling stuck, stressed, hurt, overwhelmed, maybe you're struggling with certain behavioural tendencies, or relationships with friends and families. I am here to hold the space with you so we can understand where your life can be enhanced.
London, ON N6B
& Online
Adrienne Vale
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CYW
Verified
Verified
Adrienne is a licensed MSW/RSW and Child and Youth Worker, with over 7 years of experience working with trauma,
attachment-based
modalities, DBT, and CBT.
Taking the leap to meet with a new therapist can feel incredibly vulnerable and overwhelming. This is totally normal, and we can take everything at your pace! I prioritize providing a warm, welcoming space where you can connect authentically and feel supported. We will work together to explore your past experiences and develop a deeper understanding of how they are impacting you today. Using an eclectic therapeutic approach, we will highlight your strengths, identify areas for growth, discover new insights, and develop a treatment plan that works for your life, so that you can make the changes you want to see.
Amy K Hatcher
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use a trauma informed,
attachment-based
approach, integrating elements of different evidence based or informed therapies (CBT, DBT, Play therapy, Psychodynamic, Solution focused, Narrative, etc.
Welcome and thank you for considering me for your therapist. I believe that therapy is best thought of as a means of becoming the best possible version of yourself; this requires vulnerability, bravery, and a willingness to change or explore new ways to interact with the world, the people we care about, and ourselves. I am an integrative therapist who is collaborative, responsive, trauma informed, and YOU centred in my approach. I am committed to providing a space that is supportive, empowering, non-judgmental, and that recognizes the strengths you have or want to build on.
Janine Hylands Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I facilitate this by drawing primarily from IFS,
Attachment-based
, and Mindfulness-based therapies.
Living in today’s world as a "big feeler", 2SLGBTQ+ person, ally, non-monogamous person, someone who uses substances, or someone who struggles with relationships, can feel exhausting and overwhelming. It can also feel hard to know who the safe supports are (the ones who won’t judge your experience or push you to embrace normative frameworks). You might be seeking support with trauma, anxiety, anger, inner criticism, people-pleasing, emotional dysregulation, harm reduction, identity issues, or feeling othered. Whatever your experiences are, I am proud of you for doing the brave thing of reaching out for help.
Chelsea Gay
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I also work from an
attachment-based
and trauma-informed lens.
My name is Chelsea and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). I work with adults and couples navigate anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, ADHD, relationship conflict, and low self-esteem. My practice is integrative and collaborative, and my clients are always the experts of their own lives. My goal is to reduce negative symptoms while also exploring the roots of these challenges to promote long lasting change. Self-discovery, self-acceptance and healing from past traumas are part of my work.
Phaedra Panazzola
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MSc
Verified
Verified
You are holding it all together, and from the outside, it looks like you have the perfect life. But inside, you feel overwhelmed, hopeless, stressed, and down. You often feel like you are not good enough, and you worry constantly about every aspect of your life. You know that something is not quite right, but you are just not sure what to do about it.
Rhea Lajoie Consulting and Supervision
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MSc, RMFT-SM
Verified
Verified
I offer clinical supervision and consultation to professionals who are seeking supervision and clinical guidance. I am trained to supervise psychotherapists who work with individual, couples and families and am qualified to supervise and consult to practitioners working with a wide range of clients and issues, including major mental health issues. A registered Supervisor - Supervisor Mentor (CAMFT) I have supervised, trained and mentored more than 90 people. My clinical supervisory qualifications meet the standard for supervisors with the CRPO and the CAMFT.
Trish Jacques-Laur
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Let’s figure out what is holding you back and how to move forward in celebrating who you are. We all have parts of ourselves we wish were different, parts of ourselves we are ashamed of or perhaps sad or angry with. Sometimes we start to shape our understanding of ourselves through a narrative that is focused on these parts. My approach is one that uses curiosity to explore, understand and appreciate our unique story. Stories are ways in which we explain and understand our experiences. As your therapist, I will walk alongside you on your journey of exploring your story, rediscovering self and re-writing your story that you value.
Not accepting new clients
Deb McLachlin
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
In addressing your concerns, I listen carefully to what you want. Couple therapy is dynamic in considering both perspectives, & my focus is on attachment & Emotionally Focused Therapy. We work on the relationship, so that you as a couple can handle your issues at home, in positive and supportive ways. Sex therapy involves addressing intimate concerns with information, sensitivity and understanding.
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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.