Attachment-based Counselling in Brighton
Hello, I love working as a therapist. I offer a 'down to earth' gentle process which aims to meet you where you are right now. I hope that over time we can come to understand how past events and now issues are interlinked. I help you to uncover insights into yourself, your relationships and your thoughts and feelings. I'm a good fit for you if you want an affirmative counsellor who understands the realities of living with trauma, living with autism and neurodivergence, anxiety or panic. I'm interested in supporting you to live more comfortably.
Hello, I love working as a therapist. I offer a 'down to earth' gentle process which aims to meet you where you are right now. I hope that over time we can come to understand how past events and now issues are interlinked. I help you to uncover insights into yourself, your relationships and your thoughts and feelings. I'm a good fit for you if you want an affirmative counsellor who understands the realities of living with trauma, living with autism and neurodivergence, anxiety or panic. I'm interested in supporting you to live more comfortably.
I am emotionally focussed and attachment based in my outlook and I work with individuals and couples. I can help you make sense of difficult feelings about yourself, your life, or your partner. With couples, I incorporate Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy which is based in attachment theory.
I am emotionally focussed and attachment based in my outlook and I work with individuals and couples. I can help you make sense of difficult feelings about yourself, your life, or your partner. With couples, I incorporate Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy which is based in attachment theory.
I would image you find yourself here after looking at quite a few other profiles, or you are just starting off your initial search for a counsellor. Whatever your situation, I'm sure you're just hoping that someone's profile speaks to you in some way. Therapy is a big step; you’re realising you want to make changes to your life and that takes courage. My role is to be alongside you, to explore what is important to you right now without pressure or interruption.
I would image you find yourself here after looking at quite a few other profiles, or you are just starting off your initial search for a counsellor. Whatever your situation, I'm sure you're just hoping that someone's profile speaks to you in some way. Therapy is a big step; you’re realising you want to make changes to your life and that takes courage. My role is to be alongside you, to explore what is important to you right now without pressure or interruption.
My approach is evidence-based, consisting primarily of Schema Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy ( attachment-based approaches) complimented by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Coaching.
Seeking support can be a challenging step to take. I am here to help. As a chartered clinical psychologist registered with the HCPC, I am trained to provide individuals, couples, and groups with evidence-based psychological treatments for a range of difficulties that can affect general well-being and quality of life. You may struggle with low mood and anxiety, and may be affected by issues such as relationship problems, low self-esteem, loss and bereavement, trauma, sexual problems, or substance misuse. It is also common to experience a number of issues at once, making problems seem insurmountable.
My approach is evidence-based, consisting primarily of Schema Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy ( attachment-based approaches) complimented by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Coaching.
Seeking support can be a challenging step to take. I am here to help. As a chartered clinical psychologist registered with the HCPC, I am trained to provide individuals, couples, and groups with evidence-based psychological treatments for a range of difficulties that can affect general well-being and quality of life. You may struggle with low mood and anxiety, and may be affected by issues such as relationship problems, low self-esteem, loss and bereavement, trauma, sexual problems, or substance misuse. It is also common to experience a number of issues at once, making problems seem insurmountable.
I specialise in trauma-informed therapy, recognising how abuse and neglect can deeply impact the mind, emotions, and nervous system. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or more complex mental health challenges, trauma-informed care is essential for healing.
My approach focuses on understanding relational patterns shaped by past trauma. We’ll explore how current triggers connect to past experiences, helping you reframe memories in a way that promotes healing. This process allows you to access difficult emotions and integrate them in a healthy way.
I specialise in trauma-informed therapy, recognising how abuse and neglect can deeply impact the mind, emotions, and nervous system. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or more complex mental health challenges, trauma-informed care is essential for healing.
My approach focuses on understanding relational patterns shaped by past trauma. We’ll explore how current triggers connect to past experiences, helping you reframe memories in a way that promotes healing. This process allows you to access difficult emotions and integrate them in a healthy way.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist and I draw on a broad range of models in my therapeutic work including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment-based therapies and more holistic approaches that look at how to support the nervous system.
My main focus is always on creating a safe therapeutic relationship where we can think creatively together about the difficulties you might be facing. I particularly enjoy working with neurodivergent young people and adults, exploring together how they experience the world. I work predominantly from a trauma-informed perspective and a lot of my work with neurodivergent families focusses on the parent-child relationship.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist and I draw on a broad range of models in my therapeutic work including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment-based therapies and more holistic approaches that look at how to support the nervous system.
My main focus is always on creating a safe therapeutic relationship where we can think creatively together about the difficulties you might be facing. I particularly enjoy working with neurodivergent young people and adults, exploring together how they experience the world. I work predominantly from a trauma-informed perspective and a lot of my work with neurodivergent families focusses on the parent-child relationship.
Hello, I'm an experienced integrative counsellor, working in charities and services in London and Brighton over the past eight years. I have particular experience and interest in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, with gender, sexuality and relationship diversity, trauma, attachment histories and relationships, addictions, existential concerns, anxiety and depression, chronic shame, loss and bereavement, ageing, menopause, life transitions and somatic presentations.
Hello, I'm an experienced integrative counsellor, working in charities and services in London and Brighton over the past eight years. I have particular experience and interest in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, with gender, sexuality and relationship diversity, trauma, attachment histories and relationships, addictions, existential concerns, anxiety and depression, chronic shame, loss and bereavement, ageing, menopause, life transitions and somatic presentations.
I work with individuals and couples who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling to cope, whether due to anxiety, low mood, grief, or relationship difficulties. Many of my clients want to understand themselves better, feel more grounded, and improve how they cope with life’s challenges.
I work with individuals and couples who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling to cope, whether due to anxiety, low mood, grief, or relationship difficulties. Many of my clients want to understand themselves better, feel more grounded, and improve how they cope with life’s challenges.
Firstly, welcome to my profile. The start of our counselling relationship together begins here. Here you can read about me, as your future counsellor. Are you feeling you would like to make some changes in your life ? I can offer you a place to take some time-out to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviour to unpick your issues. Counselling allows you to discuss your issue/s and any difficult feelings and emotions you may encounter in a safe, confidential environment. Simply, it is reflecting on who you are & want to be, exploring your thoughts, feelings & difficulties in more depth, whilst I support you achieving your goals
Firstly, welcome to my profile. The start of our counselling relationship together begins here. Here you can read about me, as your future counsellor. Are you feeling you would like to make some changes in your life ? I can offer you a place to take some time-out to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviour to unpick your issues. Counselling allows you to discuss your issue/s and any difficult feelings and emotions you may encounter in a safe, confidential environment. Simply, it is reflecting on who you are & want to be, exploring your thoughts, feelings & difficulties in more depth, whilst I support you achieving your goals
Hi I'm Jo, I am here to support you on your journey towards emotional wellbeing and personal growth. I have an interest in working with anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem and attachment issues and have also with clients who are struggling with depression, loss and grief and suicidal thoughts. I use Person Centred and Somatic approaches which means that I work on the basis of what you decide bring to each session with compassion and warmth and I may also work with bodily experiencing as a way to help to regulate the nervous system when thoughts and emotions feel overwhelming.
Hi I'm Jo, I am here to support you on your journey towards emotional wellbeing and personal growth. I have an interest in working with anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem and attachment issues and have also with clients who are struggling with depression, loss and grief and suicidal thoughts. I use Person Centred and Somatic approaches which means that I work on the basis of what you decide bring to each session with compassion and warmth and I may also work with bodily experiencing as a way to help to regulate the nervous system when thoughts and emotions feel overwhelming.
Hello! A very warm welcome to you. As we face these uncertain times in our world, we find ourselves coming up against many challenges that may be exacerbating our existing internal struggles. It feels more important than ever to find some sense of certainty and purpose in these difficult times. The very idea of isolation can bring on fear and anxiety, uncertainty around our livelihoods can trigger old and new coping strategies that may feel damaging to one’s self.
Hello! A very warm welcome to you. As we face these uncertain times in our world, we find ourselves coming up against many challenges that may be exacerbating our existing internal struggles. It feels more important than ever to find some sense of certainty and purpose in these difficult times. The very idea of isolation can bring on fear and anxiety, uncertainty around our livelihoods can trigger old and new coping strategies that may feel damaging to one’s self.
It's not always an easy decision to come for therapy and you may decide to come to seek additional support for something that has been worrying you for a while or due to a current upset such as a relationship breakdown or bereavement. I am a professionally qualified therapist with over 15 years experience. The therapeutic relationship allows you the time and space to explore things that are causing you distress and/or anxiety. I can help you to explore your past and how it may help you to understand your current situation. I give you the opportunity to explore the way you are feeling and gain a more empowered sense of self.
It's not always an easy decision to come for therapy and you may decide to come to seek additional support for something that has been worrying you for a while or due to a current upset such as a relationship breakdown or bereavement. I am a professionally qualified therapist with over 15 years experience. The therapeutic relationship allows you the time and space to explore things that are causing you distress and/or anxiety. I can help you to explore your past and how it may help you to understand your current situation. I give you the opportunity to explore the way you are feeling and gain a more empowered sense of self.
I am based at the Practice Rooms, Brighton and my office in Wilmington, East Sussex. I have a life long fascination in the nature of us as humans and in particular our emotional lives. I am interested in how complicated we all are. Sometimes it can help to take time out to try to understand ourselves better, and how we are in the world, for example, ‘Why do I keep making the same mistakes?’, ‘’Why am I so fearful, stressed or unhappy?' or ‘How did I get here?’. Therapy can help to work through some of the complexities in our lives or to make sense of and mourn painful experiences and to keep a sense of creativity and meaning alive.
I am based at the Practice Rooms, Brighton and my office in Wilmington, East Sussex. I have a life long fascination in the nature of us as humans and in particular our emotional lives. I am interested in how complicated we all are. Sometimes it can help to take time out to try to understand ourselves better, and how we are in the world, for example, ‘Why do I keep making the same mistakes?’, ‘’Why am I so fearful, stressed or unhappy?' or ‘How did I get here?’. Therapy can help to work through some of the complexities in our lives or to make sense of and mourn painful experiences and to keep a sense of creativity and meaning alive.
Hello and welcome. I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist, and have worked for over 15 years as a therapist, including in the NHS, the charity sector and in private practice. I feel privileged to share in my clients’ life journeys and to support them in a flexible way. This often involves a combination of the main therapeutic approaches and an emphasis on experiential work, and the use of art and creativity. I can help you with a wide range of issues including low mood, depression, anxiety, stress, disability, relationship issues, identity issues, family problems and difficulties you may be facing in moving forward in life.
Hello and welcome. I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist, and have worked for over 15 years as a therapist, including in the NHS, the charity sector and in private practice. I feel privileged to share in my clients’ life journeys and to support them in a flexible way. This often involves a combination of the main therapeutic approaches and an emphasis on experiential work, and the use of art and creativity. I can help you with a wide range of issues including low mood, depression, anxiety, stress, disability, relationship issues, identity issues, family problems and difficulties you may be facing in moving forward in life.
I've been counselling since 1989, and have extensive experience of working with sexual abuse and trauma, parenting and attachment difficulties, identity and relationship issues, depression and anxiety, bereavement and loss. I don’t claim to be an ‘expert’ in any of these areas because everyone's response is different and what matters is you and your own unique experience of these difficulties. I am committed to collaborating with you to find the resilient, hopeful part of yourself that becomes expert in managing your challenges and is motivated by the smallest signs of progress towards your preferred future.
I've been counselling since 1989, and have extensive experience of working with sexual abuse and trauma, parenting and attachment difficulties, identity and relationship issues, depression and anxiety, bereavement and loss. I don’t claim to be an ‘expert’ in any of these areas because everyone's response is different and what matters is you and your own unique experience of these difficulties. I am committed to collaborating with you to find the resilient, hopeful part of yourself that becomes expert in managing your challenges and is motivated by the smallest signs of progress towards your preferred future.
Whether you are managing a life event or would like some help improving your emotional health, I provide a safe space to explore present or historical issues, to look at specific problems, psychological patterns, or to manage life in general. My specialism is EMDR for PTSD/ complex trauma, which includes depression, anxiety disorders, relational issues and problems with emotional regulation. I work for the NHS as a psychotherapist at The Royal Sussex County Hospital, and for 2 years was the young person's therapist for survivors of sexual violence/ abuse at Survivors Network
Whether you are managing a life event or would like some help improving your emotional health, I provide a safe space to explore present or historical issues, to look at specific problems, psychological patterns, or to manage life in general. My specialism is EMDR for PTSD/ complex trauma, which includes depression, anxiety disorders, relational issues and problems with emotional regulation. I work for the NHS as a psychotherapist at The Royal Sussex County Hospital, and for 2 years was the young person's therapist for survivors of sexual violence/ abuse at Survivors Network
I offer therapy through a multi-approach lens – because one size doesn't fit all.
Each of us is shaped by personal experiences, which influence how we make sense of ourselves, others, and the world around us. What feels supportive or helpful can differ from person to person — as well as from one moment to another.
I offer therapy through a multi-approach lens – because one size doesn't fit all.
Each of us is shaped by personal experiences, which influence how we make sense of ourselves, others, and the world around us. What feels supportive or helpful can differ from person to person — as well as from one moment to another.
I'm a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and dual qualified as a UKCP-registered Systemic Family/Couples Psychotherapist and Systemic Supervisor. I have nearly 30 years’ experience working in the NHS and private practice. I have worked extensively with individuals, couples and families experiencing complex mental health difficulties, adult autism and ADHD, and with people adjusting to life transitions, challenges and uncertainty in their personal lives or at work. I have specialist training in various therapies including EMDR and Internal Family Systems Therapy, and a Diploma in Systemic Leadership, Consultation and Coaching.
I'm a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and dual qualified as a UKCP-registered Systemic Family/Couples Psychotherapist and Systemic Supervisor. I have nearly 30 years’ experience working in the NHS and private practice. I have worked extensively with individuals, couples and families experiencing complex mental health difficulties, adult autism and ADHD, and with people adjusting to life transitions, challenges and uncertainty in their personal lives or at work. I have specialist training in various therapies including EMDR and Internal Family Systems Therapy, and a Diploma in Systemic Leadership, Consultation and Coaching.
We all need space to heal from time to time in life, and with the fast paced and complex world we live in it can be easy to forget to prioritise our mental well-being. Anxiety, stress and low mood are part of human nature, but when it becomes over bearing, perhaps it is time to address it. People come to therapy for many different reasons, weather these be based in the past, present or future. Having someone listen and accept you wholly, without judgement can be invaluable. Whatever your current feelings or issues are, we can explore them together to allow you space to process them, and create change however works best for you.
We all need space to heal from time to time in life, and with the fast paced and complex world we live in it can be easy to forget to prioritise our mental well-being. Anxiety, stress and low mood are part of human nature, but when it becomes over bearing, perhaps it is time to address it. People come to therapy for many different reasons, weather these be based in the past, present or future. Having someone listen and accept you wholly, without judgement can be invaluable. Whatever your current feelings or issues are, we can explore them together to allow you space to process them, and create change however works best for you.
I work with children, adolescents and adults (CAMHS-experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist). I help people reconnect with themselves using various techniques such as CBT, Mindfulness, Talk Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapies.
I help people embrace their learning styles (ADHD, ASD), build confidence, manage anxiety, and work through traumas. I am a holistic humanistic psychologist who provides a person-centred approach.
I am a highly experienced report writer who assists in Medico-legal reports that may include asylum seeking, human trafficking, automobile accidents, and domestic violence reports.
I work with children, adolescents and adults (CAMHS-experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist). I help people reconnect with themselves using various techniques such as CBT, Mindfulness, Talk Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapies.
I help people embrace their learning styles (ADHD, ASD), build confidence, manage anxiety, and work through traumas. I am a holistic humanistic psychologist who provides a person-centred approach.
I am a highly experienced report writer who assists in Medico-legal reports that may include asylum seeking, human trafficking, automobile accidents, and domestic violence reports.
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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.