Attachment-based Counselling in Bournemouth

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Kate Brown
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH7
my work is guided by the belief that psychotherapy should be a safe, confidential and regular space in which to talk about feelings, experiences and difficulties, with a therapist you have developed a trusting therapeutic relationship with over time. Understanding how past experiences and relationships can impact on current difficulties can help a person better cope in the future. I provide a warm, empathic and safe proffessional service.
my work is guided by the belief that psychotherapy should be a safe, confidential and regular space in which to talk about feelings, experiences and difficulties, with a therapist you have developed a trusting therapeutic relationship with over time. Understanding how past experiences and relationships can impact on current difficulties can help a person better cope in the future. I provide a warm, empathic and safe proffessional service.
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Anthony Hill Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH1
Waitlist for new clients
Do you suffer from difficult thoughts, feelings, or behaviours? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or relationship issues? If you need help with any aspect of your mental health, then do get in touch. I offer both Integrative Psychotherapy and Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), an evidence-based, effective therapy that can bring change in a small number of sessions in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
Do you suffer from difficult thoughts, feelings, or behaviours? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or relationship issues? If you need help with any aspect of your mental health, then do get in touch. I offer both Integrative Psychotherapy and Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), an evidence-based, effective therapy that can bring change in a small number of sessions in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
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Carmel Davis-McCluskie
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH8
I've been a practicing as a Counsellor & Psychotherapist for over 20 yrs now. Over the years I've worked with a diverse range of clients, coming with a multitude of different reasons. I offer a safe, confidential space, acknowledging the importance of building a good rapport in order for therapy to work.
I've been a practicing as a Counsellor & Psychotherapist for over 20 yrs now. Over the years I've worked with a diverse range of clients, coming with a multitude of different reasons. I offer a safe, confidential space, acknowledging the importance of building a good rapport in order for therapy to work.
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Anja Drammeh
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH5
Are you ready to take your life into your own hands? Do you want to make those changes that you dreamed of but have talked yourself out of every time? Do you feel stuck and do not know where to begin? Tired of living the same day all over and feeling as if your energy is just draining away? Fed up with repeating cycles over and over with no progress? If you feel trapped, uncertain and need a roadmap to a happier and healthier you let me help you.
Are you ready to take your life into your own hands? Do you want to make those changes that you dreamed of but have talked yourself out of every time? Do you feel stuck and do not know where to begin? Tired of living the same day all over and feeling as if your energy is just draining away? Fed up with repeating cycles over and over with no progress? If you feel trapped, uncertain and need a roadmap to a happier and healthier you let me help you.
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Andrew Christopher Wright
Psychotherapist, MRes, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH6
Internationally recognised psychotherapist, trained in Goldsmiths College in 2002, who has worked in London, Singapore, and Dubai. Has been published in a peer-reviewed journal looking at strategies to assist with communication and emotional regulation. We all know what it's like to feel stuck for ideas or be unable to express ourselves. It can be frustrating, but creative approaches can help us be more open to different ideas and perspectives. I provide innovative and effective solutions to life's challenges in a safe place, empowering people to become more confident, move forward thinking, and be kinder to themselves.
Internationally recognised psychotherapist, trained in Goldsmiths College in 2002, who has worked in London, Singapore, and Dubai. Has been published in a peer-reviewed journal looking at strategies to assist with communication and emotional regulation. We all know what it's like to feel stuck for ideas or be unable to express ourselves. It can be frustrating, but creative approaches can help us be more open to different ideas and perspectives. I provide innovative and effective solutions to life's challenges in a safe place, empowering people to become more confident, move forward thinking, and be kinder to themselves.
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Meriel Camara
MA
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH6
Do you struggle with painful, destructive, abusive or addictive relationships? Perhaps you often ask yourself 'why are relationships so hard?' 'Why do I keep falling for emotionally unavailable people?' ‘Why do my emotions and my body feel so out of control?’ 'Why can't I say no, even though I'm exhausted and burnt out?' If so, you may be experiencing relational trauma. These patterns can leave you reeling with confusion and self doubt. They take a toll on your body, your mind and your work. But there is a solution.
Do you struggle with painful, destructive, abusive or addictive relationships? Perhaps you often ask yourself 'why are relationships so hard?' 'Why do I keep falling for emotionally unavailable people?' ‘Why do my emotions and my body feel so out of control?’ 'Why can't I say no, even though I'm exhausted and burnt out?' If so, you may be experiencing relational trauma. These patterns can leave you reeling with confusion and self doubt. They take a toll on your body, your mind and your work. But there is a solution.
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Zoë Pool
Psychotherapist, PhD, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Online Only
Finding the therapist that is right for you may feel a challenge, especially at a time when you may be feeling vulnerable or uncertain, perhaps facing a crisis point. This is not unusual, whether you have undertaken therapy in the past or whether this is the first time you have sought therapy. Sometimes we need help to overcome conflicts and blocks in ourselves and in our relationships that are confusing and difficult to face. I understand that you are a unique and complex individual, with many facets and aspects of who you are, how you experience yourself, and how you have had to adapt as you confront life's struggles.
Finding the therapist that is right for you may feel a challenge, especially at a time when you may be feeling vulnerable or uncertain, perhaps facing a crisis point. This is not unusual, whether you have undertaken therapy in the past or whether this is the first time you have sought therapy. Sometimes we need help to overcome conflicts and blocks in ourselves and in our relationships that are confusing and difficult to face. I understand that you are a unique and complex individual, with many facets and aspects of who you are, how you experience yourself, and how you have had to adapt as you confront life's struggles.
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Christian Summers
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH1
As an accredited BACP counsellor, I am experienced in working with adults and teenagers. I am trained and fully qualified as a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor. Whether you are an adult or a parent of a teenager reading this, I offer a friendly and modern approach to dealing with the struggles of life today.
As an accredited BACP counsellor, I am experienced in working with adults and teenagers. I am trained and fully qualified as a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor. Whether you are an adult or a parent of a teenager reading this, I offer a friendly and modern approach to dealing with the struggles of life today.
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Anna Clarkstone
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH8
I am an accredited integrative counsellor/psychotherapist. I am passionate about facilitating the healing process in counselling. I am trained in a variety of different counselling theories and aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental and confidential relationship, by walking alongside you, facilitating healing and enabling you to reach your goals. Counselling provides support and professional help by talking about the problems you are experiencing in life. I currently see clients online and face to face on Wednesday afternoons. Do feel free to contact me for a free initial online introduction or phone call.
I am an accredited integrative counsellor/psychotherapist. I am passionate about facilitating the healing process in counselling. I am trained in a variety of different counselling theories and aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental and confidential relationship, by walking alongside you, facilitating healing and enabling you to reach your goals. Counselling provides support and professional help by talking about the problems you are experiencing in life. I currently see clients online and face to face on Wednesday afternoons. Do feel free to contact me for a free initial online introduction or phone call.
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Gsscounselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH6
Hi my names Gen, I’m an integrated therapist/ Supervisor who specialises in anxiety, relationships and low self esteem counselling. If you feel that you are struggling with any of theses issues or just need someone to talk to, I can help you to explore these things and look at how we can move forward and work through them. We will take the time to explore what you have been dealing with and look at different ways of how therapy can help you. I will listen to your needs and adapt our sessions so that you feel comfortable enough to discuss anything you’d like too.
Hi my names Gen, I’m an integrated therapist/ Supervisor who specialises in anxiety, relationships and low self esteem counselling. If you feel that you are struggling with any of theses issues or just need someone to talk to, I can help you to explore these things and look at how we can move forward and work through them. We will take the time to explore what you have been dealing with and look at different ways of how therapy can help you. I will listen to your needs and adapt our sessions so that you feel comfortable enough to discuss anything you’d like too.
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Chris D Steed
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bournemouth BH8
You have it on you to reach a bold new future! As in a recent book I have written about counsellor and therapy training, you are a valuable person with incredible worth. Let’s work together at the things that are holding you back or patterns of reacting that are detrimental to you. I work as per our training course in an integrative way with a psychodynamic core. That means we will look together at current emotional difficulties but also go deeper into wounded history. I offer therapy from my outside room in Charminster, Bournemouth, mostly on Tuesday. I have membership with BACP
You have it on you to reach a bold new future! As in a recent book I have written about counsellor and therapy training, you are a valuable person with incredible worth. Let’s work together at the things that are holding you back or patterns of reacting that are detrimental to you. I work as per our training course in an integrative way with a psychodynamic core. That means we will look together at current emotional difficulties but also go deeper into wounded history. I offer therapy from my outside room in Charminster, Bournemouth, mostly on Tuesday. I have membership with BACP
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Kasia Stankiewicz
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH3
I strongly believe that in order to provide the best possible psychological help there is a need to build tailored, high-quality programmes for each and every client. I offer a bespoke approach with a strong focus on discretion, privacy and confidentiality.
I strongly believe that in order to provide the best possible psychological help there is a need to build tailored, high-quality programmes for each and every client. I offer a bespoke approach with a strong focus on discretion, privacy and confidentiality.
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Andrea Karina Johnstone
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH8
Is your life very overwhelming and challenging at times? Do you feel sometimes out of control and lost? Do you suffer from trauma? I help you find place within yourself which is untouched by the chaos. Within our therapeutic relationship, we explore together how life is for you. I provide a confidential,non-judgemental safe space. I will help you develop your relationship with yourself, to raise your self-esteem and well being. You are the master of your own ship, I will work with you to find your way. I am a yoga teacher and meditation facilitator, and qualified life coach which can help you in your healing process.
Is your life very overwhelming and challenging at times? Do you feel sometimes out of control and lost? Do you suffer from trauma? I help you find place within yourself which is untouched by the chaos. Within our therapeutic relationship, we explore together how life is for you. I provide a confidential,non-judgemental safe space. I will help you develop your relationship with yourself, to raise your self-esteem and well being. You are the master of your own ship, I will work with you to find your way. I am a yoga teacher and meditation facilitator, and qualified life coach which can help you in your healing process.
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Richard Dolan MNCPS | Check Your Head Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH2
Are you depressed, anxious, or troubled by unwanted thoughts or feelings? Do you feel overcome with anxiety, think that your problems are too big to manage, or that nobody hears you? As a fully qualifed and experienced professional therapist, I've helped hundreds of people, over thousands of hours, to change their lives, overcome challenges, resolve traumas, and I can help you too. I offer online, face-to-face, and outdoor walk & talk counselling, with a flexible and affordable pricing structure to help you get what you need in a way that works for you.
Are you depressed, anxious, or troubled by unwanted thoughts or feelings? Do you feel overcome with anxiety, think that your problems are too big to manage, or that nobody hears you? As a fully qualifed and experienced professional therapist, I've helped hundreds of people, over thousands of hours, to change their lives, overcome challenges, resolve traumas, and I can help you too. I offer online, face-to-face, and outdoor walk & talk counselling, with a flexible and affordable pricing structure to help you get what you need in a way that works for you.
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Vicki Pearson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bournemouth BH8
Hello, thank you for viewing my profile. I am a qualified and experienced adult and young person’s counsellor. I offer a warm, safe, and confidential space where I aim to raise your self-awareness and facilitate change and improvements in your life. During your therapy, I may incorporate techniques from different modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Neuroscience models. The therapy is always tailored and centred around you, and we work at your pace.
Hello, thank you for viewing my profile. I am a qualified and experienced adult and young person’s counsellor. I offer a warm, safe, and confidential space where I aim to raise your self-awareness and facilitate change and improvements in your life. During your therapy, I may incorporate techniques from different modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Neuroscience models. The therapy is always tailored and centred around you, and we work at your pace.
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Inspire Me Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH8
As a psychotherapist, I prioritise getting to know the whole person and deeply value the unique relationship that grows within the therapeutic relationship. I have a special interest in compassion focused therapy and have extensive experience in working with families who have experienced separation, divorce, domestic abuse, anxiety related to exam stress or career changes. My practice lends to a combination of trauma informed models, CBT, mindfulness and relaxation techniques which are tailored to the client’s specific needs. I have extensive training in the treatment of sexual abuse, domestic abuse and teenage anxiety.
As a psychotherapist, I prioritise getting to know the whole person and deeply value the unique relationship that grows within the therapeutic relationship. I have a special interest in compassion focused therapy and have extensive experience in working with families who have experienced separation, divorce, domestic abuse, anxiety related to exam stress or career changes. My practice lends to a combination of trauma informed models, CBT, mindfulness and relaxation techniques which are tailored to the client’s specific needs. I have extensive training in the treatment of sexual abuse, domestic abuse and teenage anxiety.
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Dr Clare Evans
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Online Only
Offering therapy for both adults and young people who may be struggling with any emotional difficulty, and are looking for a therapist able to deliver both person-centred and evidence-based therapy. I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist offering one to one therapy using a formulation (understanding) driven approach. Therapy can initially seem like a daunting prospect. However, I strongly believe that it also represents a brave and positive step taken toward personal growth. I will help guide you through at your pace, allowing you to feel safe, respected and validated.
Offering therapy for both adults and young people who may be struggling with any emotional difficulty, and are looking for a therapist able to deliver both person-centred and evidence-based therapy. I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist offering one to one therapy using a formulation (understanding) driven approach. Therapy can initially seem like a daunting prospect. However, I strongly believe that it also represents a brave and positive step taken toward personal growth. I will help guide you through at your pace, allowing you to feel safe, respected and validated.
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Rosemarie Philips
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH11
RoseMarie Philips, I offer Therapeutic Counselling & Life Coaching in many areas. With 26 years of experience working at Relate for 11.5 years. Providing healing from Coercive Control or Narcissistic Abuse? Sexual Abuse? Menopause, Post Traumatic Stress? Domestic Abuse? I work with teen and adults Asperger's, Autism and ADHD/ Neurodiversity. Help with Anxiety & Depression. Relationship /Family Therapy. Work with teens (having worked with CAMHS (NHS) with behavioural issues. Work is around empowering clients to rebuild life, find your strengths, life values, self-worth, confidence & self-esteem. yourself & improve relationships
RoseMarie Philips, I offer Therapeutic Counselling & Life Coaching in many areas. With 26 years of experience working at Relate for 11.5 years. Providing healing from Coercive Control or Narcissistic Abuse? Sexual Abuse? Menopause, Post Traumatic Stress? Domestic Abuse? I work with teen and adults Asperger's, Autism and ADHD/ Neurodiversity. Help with Anxiety & Depression. Relationship /Family Therapy. Work with teens (having worked with CAMHS (NHS) with behavioural issues. Work is around empowering clients to rebuild life, find your strengths, life values, self-worth, confidence & self-esteem. yourself & improve relationships
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Lisa Crafter Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH4
I have a special interest of helping adults who have unhelpful coping strategies that keep them stuck, such as eating too much or too little; drinking too much; withdrawing into themselves; &/or working harder to activate perfectionist & self-destructive behaviours. Perhaps you're questioning who you are as you struggle with such feelings & question if you'll ever feel better? Perhaps you struggle to find the right words to talk about how you're feeling & shut down if others ask how you are? You don't know where else to turn, struggle on & feel afraid of what may happen if you're not okay. You are exhausted & want things to change.
I have a special interest of helping adults who have unhelpful coping strategies that keep them stuck, such as eating too much or too little; drinking too much; withdrawing into themselves; &/or working harder to activate perfectionist & self-destructive behaviours. Perhaps you're questioning who you are as you struggle with such feelings & question if you'll ever feel better? Perhaps you struggle to find the right words to talk about how you're feeling & shut down if others ask how you are? You don't know where else to turn, struggle on & feel afraid of what may happen if you're not okay. You are exhausted & want things to change.
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Sarah-Jayne Wakefield Clinical Supervisor
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH9
I am happy for you to contact me, in whichever way you feel comfortable with, making this first move to contact someone is the hardest step of all and it takes courage. We can have a chat and you can have a think about whether you think and feel I can help you and whether you would feel comfortable to share and work with me. My method is holistic, which involves evaluating and encouraging the alignment of your complete being. Your mind, body and soul.
I am happy for you to contact me, in whichever way you feel comfortable with, making this first move to contact someone is the hardest step of all and it takes courage. We can have a chat and you can have a think about whether you think and feel I can help you and whether you would feel comfortable to share and work with me. My method is holistic, which involves evaluating and encouraging the alignment of your complete being. Your mind, body and soul.
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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.