Attachment-based Counselling in TQ5
Mariana Cervantes Child & Adult Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Brixham TQ5
As a psychotherapist working with children, young people and adults, I use my professional skills and experience to provide a safe, judgement-free space for children, young people and adults to explore what might be underlying their difficulties. I support clients with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, anger, isolation, identity, sexuality, low self-esteem, school difficulties, friendship issues, loss, grief, bullying, abuse, neglect, parental separation and other issues. I also provide parent work sessions for parents who have concerns about their relationship with their child/children and family dynamics.
As a psychotherapist working with children, young people and adults, I use my professional skills and experience to provide a safe, judgement-free space for children, young people and adults to explore what might be underlying their difficulties. I support clients with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, anger, isolation, identity, sexuality, low self-esteem, school difficulties, friendship issues, loss, grief, bullying, abuse, neglect, parental separation and other issues. I also provide parent work sessions for parents who have concerns about their relationship with their child/children and family dynamics.
I am an Integrative Counsellor, which ensures you as the client experience the best type of modality that is right for your issues. As one size doesn't fit all. I practice counselling in a safe, confidential and non- judgmental environment, where you will feel held in whatever issues you bring. I work in a Person Centred, Humaninstic way, where you are the expert in your own life, and client autonomy is paramount, underpinning my practice. Whatever issue you bring to counselling, we can work through, with enabling you to help yourself, providing personal, or professional strategies, if this is appropriate. Reaching your goals.
I am an Integrative Counsellor, which ensures you as the client experience the best type of modality that is right for your issues. As one size doesn't fit all. I practice counselling in a safe, confidential and non- judgmental environment, where you will feel held in whatever issues you bring. I work in a Person Centred, Humaninstic way, where you are the expert in your own life, and client autonomy is paramount, underpinning my practice. Whatever issue you bring to counselling, we can work through, with enabling you to help yourself, providing personal, or professional strategies, if this is appropriate. Reaching your goals.
As a relaxed and friendly, Paignton-based BACP Accredited Integrative Counsellor, I offer a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Together, we'll work collaboratively to uncover underlying patterns and develop strategies for positive change. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and unconditional positive regard, fostering a trusting relationship that can facilitate personal growth and healing.
As a relaxed and friendly, Paignton-based BACP Accredited Integrative Counsellor, I offer a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Together, we'll work collaboratively to uncover underlying patterns and develop strategies for positive change. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and unconditional positive regard, fostering a trusting relationship that can facilitate personal growth and healing.
Hello my name is Karyna. I offer personal counselling to adults and relationship counselling to couples. I understand that taking those initial steps into counselling can feel like a daunting prospect and so I offer you a warm, empathic, caring and non-judgement space for you to begin your journey. I believe we are all uniquely capable of making changes to enable us to live an empowered, fulfilled and balanced life. I will work with you and support you as you endeavour to achieve this. I offer a free initial online appointment where we can meet and you can decide if you feel that we are a good fit.
Hello my name is Karyna. I offer personal counselling to adults and relationship counselling to couples. I understand that taking those initial steps into counselling can feel like a daunting prospect and so I offer you a warm, empathic, caring and non-judgement space for you to begin your journey. I believe we are all uniquely capable of making changes to enable us to live an empowered, fulfilled and balanced life. I will work with you and support you as you endeavour to achieve this. I offer a free initial online appointment where we can meet and you can decide if you feel that we are a good fit.
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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 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.