Attachment-based Counselling in Bournemouth
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.
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.
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.
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.
As a Humanistic Integrative therapist, I strive to create a warm, empathetic, and supportive environment where clients feel safe exploring issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions, including those specific to the LGBTQ+ community. With over 5 years of experience as a life and work coach, I specialize in helping individuals discover, set, and achieve their personal and professional goals. My approach is tailored to each client's unique needs, providing a compassionate space for growth and healing. I offer face to face or online sessions to fit in with the clients needs.
As a Humanistic Integrative therapist, I strive to create a warm, empathetic, and supportive environment where clients feel safe exploring issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions, including those specific to the LGBTQ+ community. With over 5 years of experience as a life and work coach, I specialize in helping individuals discover, set, and achieve their personal and professional goals. My approach is tailored to each client's unique needs, providing a compassionate space for growth and healing. I offer face to face or online sessions to fit in with the clients needs.
Join me on a journey of self-discovery and healing from trauma.
I specialise in trauma-informed therapy to help you live a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Email me for a FREE no-obligation 30 minute initial consultation.
Early mornings (from 7am) sessions available.
Trauma-informed care brings a shift in the perspective of therapy and healing. Traditional or pathology-oriented approaches often start with “What is wrong with you?”, which assumes the person is the problem — that our symptoms or behaviours reflect some internal defect or illness. Trauma-informed therapy, on the other hand, asks: “What happened to you?”.
Join me on a journey of self-discovery and healing from trauma.
I specialise in trauma-informed therapy to help you live a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Email me for a FREE no-obligation 30 minute initial consultation.
Early mornings (from 7am) sessions available.
Trauma-informed care brings a shift in the perspective of therapy and healing. Traditional or pathology-oriented approaches often start with “What is wrong with you?”, which assumes the person is the problem — that our symptoms or behaviours reflect some internal defect or illness. Trauma-informed therapy, on the other hand, asks: “What happened to you?”.
There is a question I have for you. Are you tired? Tired of reoccurring difficult or painful events? Tired of being in a situation, that has been draining you? Maybe you hold a weight that is so familiar, and yet there is a sense like it is starting to slowly break you. Maybe you are overwhelmed with events of the past, or present, or a combination of both.
If you are looking to unravel ongoing confusion, find a sense of stability and inner resourcefulness to create a forward movement, however big or small, I am happy to walk alongside you and use my expertise to create the best outcomes for you.
There is a question I have for you. Are you tired? Tired of reoccurring difficult or painful events? Tired of being in a situation, that has been draining you? Maybe you hold a weight that is so familiar, and yet there is a sense like it is starting to slowly break you. Maybe you are overwhelmed with events of the past, or present, or a combination of both.
If you are looking to unravel ongoing confusion, find a sense of stability and inner resourcefulness to create a forward movement, however big or small, I am happy to walk alongside you and use my expertise to create the best outcomes for 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.
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.
It can be a great relief to be able to share your worries and stress with someone. We all struggle at times and as much as we would like to talk to our friends or family we feel unable to let them in. Sometimes we feel stuck, alone and not able to find the solution to the problem that's making us unhappy. Being able to talk openly with someone who can support you, without judgement, as you explore your feelings and the circumstances that are causing you stress can make a big difference. You will start to feel in control, see things more clearly and feel more confident to make the changes you want to in your life.
It can be a great relief to be able to share your worries and stress with someone. We all struggle at times and as much as we would like to talk to our friends or family we feel unable to let them in. Sometimes we feel stuck, alone and not able to find the solution to the problem that's making us unhappy. Being able to talk openly with someone who can support you, without judgement, as you explore your feelings and the circumstances that are causing you stress can make a big difference. You will start to feel in control, see things more clearly and feel more confident to make the changes you want to in your life.
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.
New November availability, in-person: Bournemouth & West Parley & online in UK & internationally. Build the life that feels authentically you. You might be struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, burnout, or the lasting impact of difficult experiences. Shame, self-doubt, & disconnection often lie beneath the surface, making it harder to trust yourself or others. Begin to understand what’s holding you back, to rebuild your sense of self, & move towards lasting emotional wellbeing & meaningful change. You’ll reclaim your self-worth, reconnect with your internal clarity & confidence, & create a life that feels truly your own.
New November availability, in-person: Bournemouth & West Parley & online in UK & internationally. Build the life that feels authentically you. You might be struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, burnout, or the lasting impact of difficult experiences. Shame, self-doubt, & disconnection often lie beneath the surface, making it harder to trust yourself or others. Begin to understand what’s holding you back, to rebuild your sense of self, & move towards lasting emotional wellbeing & meaningful change. You’ll reclaim your self-worth, reconnect with your internal clarity & confidence, & create a life that feels truly your own.
Internationally recognised psychotherapist, and FRSA, 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, and FRSA, 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.
Hi, my name is Adriana Taylor, I am a certified PTUK Play Therapist specializing in helping children express, heal and grow through play and creative activities. I believe that play is a child's natural language - a powerful way to make sense of their big feelings, life changes, difficult life experiences and challenges they can't put into words. I offer play therapy to children 4 to 12 years old. I create a safe, supportive and playful space where children can explore their emotions, build confidence, selfesteem and strenghten relationships with important people in their lives.
Hi, my name is Adriana Taylor, I am a certified PTUK Play Therapist specializing in helping children express, heal and grow through play and creative activities. I believe that play is a child's natural language - a powerful way to make sense of their big feelings, life changes, difficult life experiences and challenges they can't put into words. I offer play therapy to children 4 to 12 years old. I create a safe, supportive and playful space where children can explore their emotions, build confidence, selfesteem and strenghten relationships with important people in their lives.
Do you want to feel better? Are you in need of help with your mental health? Struggling with negative thoughts and unhealthy behaviours? Stuck in a cycle of procrastination and short-term gratification, over long-term domination of your emotions?
My name Is Richard Dolan and I've helped hundreds of people over thousands of hours, to overcome challenges, build resilience, resolve trauma, and lead happier, healthier lives. I work with anyone brave enough to ask for help, but specialise in men's mental health, relationship issues, divorce trauma, anger management, and neurodiversity.
Do you want to feel better? Are you in need of help with your mental health? Struggling with negative thoughts and unhealthy behaviours? Stuck in a cycle of procrastination and short-term gratification, over long-term domination of your emotions?
My name Is Richard Dolan and I've helped hundreds of people over thousands of hours, to overcome challenges, build resilience, resolve trauma, and lead happier, healthier lives. I work with anyone brave enough to ask for help, but specialise in men's mental health, relationship issues, divorce trauma, anger management, and neurodiversity.
Hello, my name is Sarah. I’m a qualified & professional counsellor and psychotherapist. I’m fully insured, DBS checked & registered with The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). If you are visiting my profile, then maybe life has brought up some difficulties which are challenging for you to cope with. I work in an empathic and non-judgemental way to support you to make sense of what you are going through. Seeking therapy is the first step in beginning the process of achieving your goals and improving your wellbeing.
Hello, my name is Sarah. I’m a qualified & professional counsellor and psychotherapist. I’m fully insured, DBS checked & registered with The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). If you are visiting my profile, then maybe life has brought up some difficulties which are challenging for you to cope with. I work in an empathic and non-judgemental way to support you to make sense of what you are going through. Seeking therapy is the first step in beginning the process of achieving your goals and improving your wellbeing.
Life can deliver challenges, both for us as individuals and as a couple. Are you struggling with changes, feeling stuck perhaps or finding things hard to manage? Are you looking for help in managing daily stressors or perhaps longer term issues that have affected you or your relationships? I am here to help.
Life can deliver challenges, both for us as individuals and as a couple. Are you struggling with changes, feeling stuck perhaps or finding things hard to manage? Are you looking for help in managing daily stressors or perhaps longer term issues that have affected you or your relationships? I am here to help.
Monika Burzykowska, MA, is a Dramatherapist and Family Support Worker with a creative and compassionate approach to healing. She works with children, adolescents, and families, providing a safe and empowering space for individuals to grow. Monika offers sessions in both Polish and English, and is deeply committed to supporting migrants, asylum seekers, and other minority groups.
Her work is holistic, honoring the connection between somatic (body) and psychological processes. She uses creative methods to help clients express and process difficult experiences, and believes in the value of nature as a therapeutic tool.
Monika Burzykowska, MA, is a Dramatherapist and Family Support Worker with a creative and compassionate approach to healing. She works with children, adolescents, and families, providing a safe and empowering space for individuals to grow. Monika offers sessions in both Polish and English, and is deeply committed to supporting migrants, asylum seekers, and other minority groups.
Her work is holistic, honoring the connection between somatic (body) and psychological processes. She uses creative methods to help clients express and process difficult experiences, and believes in the value of nature as a therapeutic tool.
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.
As a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist I have experience working with adults with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression and low mood, trauma and low self-esteem. Everybody experiences psychological distress but sometimes this can get in the way of us living our lives. When this happens, talking therapy can help us to reflect on how we got to where we are and explore ways of moving forward. I can help you to identify goals for therapy, offer emotional support, increase understanding and acceptance of self and provide practical strategies to help you make long lasting, meaningful change in your life.
As a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist I have experience working with adults with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression and low mood, trauma and low self-esteem. Everybody experiences psychological distress but sometimes this can get in the way of us living our lives. When this happens, talking therapy can help us to reflect on how we got to where we are and explore ways of moving forward. I can help you to identify goals for therapy, offer emotional support, increase understanding and acceptance of self and provide practical strategies to help you make long lasting, meaningful change in your life.
I am a fully qualified professional Counsellor who has a range of experience from working with children and young people to adults ranging from 18-60+. I provide a safe environment where you can come and explore any issues or feelings you have, without the fear of being judged or told what to do. I believe we all have the tools to solve our own problems or at least find some acceptance around them; sometimes things are just too hazy and jumbled to see clearly. In my own experience I have found that having the space to explore what is going on with another human being outside your personal life can work wonders. I am not saying I can
I am a fully qualified professional Counsellor who has a range of experience from working with children and young people to adults ranging from 18-60+. I provide a safe environment where you can come and explore any issues or feelings you have, without the fear of being judged or told what to do. I believe we all have the tools to solve our own problems or at least find some acceptance around them; sometimes things are just too hazy and jumbled to see clearly. In my own experience I have found that having the space to explore what is going on with another human being outside your personal life can work wonders. I am not saying I can
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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.