Attachment-based Counselling in Burton-on-Trent
Alex is a mental health nurse consultant who specialises in mental health treatment of children and young adults (up to 25). She is able to work with individuals who are having difficulties with a range of mild to severe mental health conditions and also those with ADHD and/or Autism. Mental health conditions might include anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, suicidal thoughts. She is also able to work with families and support networks around an individual.
Alex is a mental health nurse consultant who specialises in mental health treatment of children and young adults (up to 25). She is able to work with individuals who are having difficulties with a range of mild to severe mental health conditions and also those with ADHD and/or Autism. Mental health conditions might include anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, suicidal thoughts. She is also able to work with families and support networks around an individual.
How do you prioritise self care when it doesn’t even make it onto the list most days? How do you retain your relationships and emotional connections with the people you love, when you can’t bring yourself to answer the phone for millionth time that day? I’m not a business coach. I’m a Psychotherapist in business, who has done the 4 years of weekly therapy, returns to therapy when I need to screw my head back on, in a world that continues to be organised chaos. People like us don’t go to therapy because we just don’t have the time. So flexibility, patience and straight talking therapists, like me, are necessary, for people like us.
How do you prioritise self care when it doesn’t even make it onto the list most days? How do you retain your relationships and emotional connections with the people you love, when you can’t bring yourself to answer the phone for millionth time that day? I’m not a business coach. I’m a Psychotherapist in business, who has done the 4 years of weekly therapy, returns to therapy when I need to screw my head back on, in a world that continues to be organised chaos. People like us don’t go to therapy because we just don’t have the time. So flexibility, patience and straight talking therapists, like me, are necessary, for people like us.
Whether you know what problems you want to address or if things just don’t feel right, talking to someone can help. Together we can identify and work to overcome the issues that are creating difficulties or distress. As an integrative therapist I use a variety of trusted therapeutic modalities, which are tailored to your personal needs, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), attachment theory and person centred therapy. I provide a safe environment where you can talk openly without judgement, with a friendly down to earth therapist to achieve emotional and psychological wellbeing.
Whether you know what problems you want to address or if things just don’t feel right, talking to someone can help. Together we can identify and work to overcome the issues that are creating difficulties or distress. As an integrative therapist I use a variety of trusted therapeutic modalities, which are tailored to your personal needs, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), attachment theory and person centred therapy. I provide a safe environment where you can talk openly without judgement, with a friendly down to earth therapist to achieve emotional and psychological wellbeing.
Psychodynamic counselling or psychotherapy is effective in allowing you to make positive changes to your life, so you can deal with any overwhelming issues that are causing you emotional pain, unhappiness, or stress now. Perhaps you're feeling trapped or blocked by the past, feeling stuck in survival mode with old patterns that keep resurfacing. Maybe you are recently grieving from a loss of some kind, or can’t make sense of a general flatness or despair with feelings of depression, and anxiety. I provide a non-judgemental, inclusive space to explore these difficult parts, thoughts and feelings to gain greater understanding.
Psychodynamic counselling or psychotherapy is effective in allowing you to make positive changes to your life, so you can deal with any overwhelming issues that are causing you emotional pain, unhappiness, or stress now. Perhaps you're feeling trapped or blocked by the past, feeling stuck in survival mode with old patterns that keep resurfacing. Maybe you are recently grieving from a loss of some kind, or can’t make sense of a general flatness or despair with feelings of depression, and anxiety. I provide a non-judgemental, inclusive space to explore these difficult parts, thoughts and feelings to gain greater understanding.
Sarah Hopton
Psychotherapist, MSc, SNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Burton-on-Trent DE13
Waitlist for new clients
I’m Sarah Hopton, an integrative, trauma-informed psychotherapist offering real support for real people. I work with adults navigating burnout, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, and the quiet ache of feeling lost or disconnected. You don’t need the right words or a polished version of yourself—just curiosity and the willingness to begin. My style is down-to-earth and relational, helping you make sense of what’s brought you here and what’s possible next. Sessions available online, in-person, or outdoors with walk-and-talk therapy.
I’m Sarah Hopton, an integrative, trauma-informed psychotherapist offering real support for real people. I work with adults navigating burnout, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, and the quiet ache of feeling lost or disconnected. You don’t need the right words or a polished version of yourself—just curiosity and the willingness to begin. My style is down-to-earth and relational, helping you make sense of what’s brought you here and what’s possible next. Sessions available online, in-person, or outdoors with walk-and-talk therapy.
Sometimes we experience difficulties in our lives, whether that be individually or in our relationship. As an Integrative Therapist working with individuals and couples, we can work together to explore those individual or relationship difficulties at whatever pace you feel comfortable with. Working in an integrative way means your therapy sessions are tailored to your needs and goals combining a variety of modalities including, Person-Centred Approach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment Theory.
Sometimes we experience difficulties in our lives, whether that be individually or in our relationship. As an Integrative Therapist working with individuals and couples, we can work together to explore those individual or relationship difficulties at whatever pace you feel comfortable with. Working in an integrative way means your therapy sessions are tailored to your needs and goals combining a variety of modalities including, Person-Centred Approach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment Theory.
I am an experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor working with children and teenagers, from differing ages and levels of understanding, using creative interventions like art and play. Topics and concerns that have been explored include self esteem, worries, anxiety, low mood, self harm, and identity, amongst others.
I am an experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor working with children and teenagers, from differing ages and levels of understanding, using creative interventions like art and play. Topics and concerns that have been explored include self esteem, worries, anxiety, low mood, self harm, and identity, amongst others.
My therapy room is full of resources that inspire creativity and communication for young people of all ages. I specialise in working with children and adolescents who are facing emotional or behavioural challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or school-related stress. They need a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment to express themselves and feel understood. Their goals might include improving emotional regulation, building healthy relationships, and enhancing their overall well-being. If they are seeking therapy for guidance and support in navigating life's challenges then theyre in the right place.
My therapy room is full of resources that inspire creativity and communication for young people of all ages. I specialise in working with children and adolescents who are facing emotional or behavioural challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or school-related stress. They need a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment to express themselves and feel understood. Their goals might include improving emotional regulation, building healthy relationships, and enhancing their overall well-being. If they are seeking therapy for guidance and support in navigating life's challenges then theyre in the right place.
I am an experienced integrative therapist, holding a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT, in addition to my core therapeutic training. Having an integrative approach enables me to draw from multiple therapeutic modalities, combining evidence based practice with warmth and curiosity.
Alongside private practice, I work as a Psychotherapist and Training Lead at one of the UK’s largest eating disorder charities. Here I provide specialist therapy, deliver professional training, develop and facilitate group programmes, and represent the organisation at external events.
I am an experienced integrative therapist, holding a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT, in addition to my core therapeutic training. Having an integrative approach enables me to draw from multiple therapeutic modalities, combining evidence based practice with warmth and curiosity.
Alongside private practice, I work as a Psychotherapist and Training Lead at one of the UK’s largest eating disorder charities. Here I provide specialist therapy, deliver professional training, develop and facilitate group programmes, and represent the organisation at external events.
Life can become too much sometimes. Maybe you’ve tried to carry on as normal, pushing things down or telling yourself “others have it worse.” But the truth is, if something is hurting you, it matters.
I work with people who want to understand themselves better, especially how their early life or relationships have shaped how they show up in the world today. Perhaps you’ve reached a point where you’re asking, “Why do I feel like this?” or “Why does it keep happening?”—and you’re ready to find out.
Life can become too much sometimes. Maybe you’ve tried to carry on as normal, pushing things down or telling yourself “others have it worse.” But the truth is, if something is hurting you, it matters.
I work with people who want to understand themselves better, especially how their early life or relationships have shaped how they show up in the world today. Perhaps you’ve reached a point where you’re asking, “Why do I feel like this?” or “Why does it keep happening?”—and you’re ready to find out.
I have focused extensively on assisting individuals in overcoming eating disorders, emphasizing the crucial initial steps towards recovery. Additionally, my experience extends to working with survivors of sexual trauma and assault at SARAC, where I provided a safe haven for healing. I've addressed a spectrum of mental health challenges, including depression, phobias, and relationship issues. My journey in the field of mental health began with a Bachelor's in Psychology, which laid the foundation for my subsequent specialized training.
I have focused extensively on assisting individuals in overcoming eating disorders, emphasizing the crucial initial steps towards recovery. Additionally, my experience extends to working with survivors of sexual trauma and assault at SARAC, where I provided a safe haven for healing. I've addressed a spectrum of mental health challenges, including depression, phobias, and relationship issues. My journey in the field of mental health began with a Bachelor's in Psychology, which laid the foundation for my subsequent specialized training.
Work with me is guided by you - I’m keen to have initial conversations with potential clients to understand where you are in life, what you’re looking to achieve or explore, and what your hopes are for working with a therapist.
I work with adults, teenagers, and children, both 1:1 and in group settings. I often work with clients who have faced complex life events and trauma, who are looking to make sense of their experiences in a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.
I have strong clinical experiences working with clients who have faced complex trauma, loss, and relationship difficulties, both as adults and young people.
Work with me is guided by you - I’m keen to have initial conversations with potential clients to understand where you are in life, what you’re looking to achieve or explore, and what your hopes are for working with a therapist.
I work with adults, teenagers, and children, both 1:1 and in group settings. I often work with clients who have faced complex life events and trauma, who are looking to make sense of their experiences in a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.
I have strong clinical experiences working with clients who have faced complex trauma, loss, and relationship difficulties, both as adults and young people.
I am an accredited psychotherapist (MSc, MBACP Accred., EMDR Europe trained) with extensive experience working across NHS, private, and voluntary sectors since 2008. My background includes inpatient, community, and specialist settings, supporting adults from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds. I have worked as a psychotherapist since 2019 and have helped hundreds of clients navigate difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and work-related stress. I am an approved therapist with a range of organisations including the Police Firearms Officers’ Association and Derby City Council.
I am an accredited psychotherapist (MSc, MBACP Accred., EMDR Europe trained) with extensive experience working across NHS, private, and voluntary sectors since 2008. My background includes inpatient, community, and specialist settings, supporting adults from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds. I have worked as a psychotherapist since 2019 and have helped hundreds of clients navigate difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and work-related stress. I am an approved therapist with a range of organisations including the Police Firearms Officers’ Association and Derby City Council.
If you need relationship/couples counselling, family therapy, individual therapy, or sex therapy, you've come to the right place. I work in person and via webcam/phone with couples, partners, families and individuals to help clients improve communication, manage conflict, deal with family problems, improve sex lives, cope with separation/divorce, and manage fallout from infidelity or affairs. All of these can cause anxiety and depression. I work with adults of all ages, up to and beyond retirement, offering a safe space where you can talk confidentially about any relationships, with partners, friends, work colleagues or family.
If you need relationship/couples counselling, family therapy, individual therapy, or sex therapy, you've come to the right place. I work in person and via webcam/phone with couples, partners, families and individuals to help clients improve communication, manage conflict, deal with family problems, improve sex lives, cope with separation/divorce, and manage fallout from infidelity or affairs. All of these can cause anxiety and depression. I work with adults of all ages, up to and beyond retirement, offering a safe space where you can talk confidentially about any relationships, with partners, friends, work colleagues or family.
I work with clients to understand how their early experiences shape the way they feel, connect, and cope today. I am an integrative psychotherapist with a Master’s degree, specialising in attachment-focused therapy. My approach brings together ideas from psychodynamic, humanistic, and CBT therapy, always grounded in empathy, cultural awareness, and a genuine respect for each person’s individuality
I work with clients to understand how their early experiences shape the way they feel, connect, and cope today. I am an integrative psychotherapist with a Master’s degree, specialising in attachment-focused therapy. My approach brings together ideas from psychodynamic, humanistic, and CBT therapy, always grounded in empathy, cultural awareness, and a genuine respect for each person’s individuality
I blend different therapeutic approaches to suit your needs, combining techniques from person-centred, attachment-based, and cognitive-behavioural therapy with trauma-informed soothing and mindfulness to help heal trauma.
I specialise in helping people to explore the emotional connection between the past and the present. By gently and safely helping you to discover the deeper meanings of experiences, explore early social bonds and learn about how they might influence your sense of self and responses in daily life. Recognising trauma held physically can release the tension.
I blend different therapeutic approaches to suit your needs, combining techniques from person-centred, attachment-based, and cognitive-behavioural therapy with trauma-informed soothing and mindfulness to help heal trauma.
I specialise in helping people to explore the emotional connection between the past and the present. By gently and safely helping you to discover the deeper meanings of experiences, explore early social bonds and learn about how they might influence your sense of self and responses in daily life. Recognising trauma held physically can release the tension.
I am an experienced and highly qualified art psychotherapist. I offer in person and online psychotherapy, clinical supervision, parent and professional consultation. I work with young people and adults in person from Derby or online from where ever you live, work or travel to. Contact me to arrange a free Introductory Meeting to talk through your needs and agree on the best plan forward before committing to any work.
I am an experienced and highly qualified art psychotherapist. I offer in person and online psychotherapy, clinical supervision, parent and professional consultation. I work with young people and adults in person from Derby or online from where ever you live, work or travel to. Contact me to arrange a free Introductory Meeting to talk through your needs and agree on the best plan forward before committing to any work.
I’m Kezia, a BABCP-accredited CBT & EMDR therapist and RMN with over 15 years’ experience supporting people experiencing depression, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, low self-esteem, eating concerns, and life stress. I have a special interest in perinatal, attachment and medical trauma, particularly around fertility (including PCOS & Endometriosis), pregnancy, post partum and early parenthood, and have supported people in high stress roles such as the military, first responders, and prison professionals.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, I’m here to work alongside you - one step at a time.
I’m Kezia, a BABCP-accredited CBT & EMDR therapist and RMN with over 15 years’ experience supporting people experiencing depression, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, low self-esteem, eating concerns, and life stress. I have a special interest in perinatal, attachment and medical trauma, particularly around fertility (including PCOS & Endometriosis), pregnancy, post partum and early parenthood, and have supported people in high stress roles such as the military, first responders, and prison professionals.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, I’m here to work alongside you - one step at a time.
Hi, I’m Liz — a warm, compassionate, outdoor-loving integrative psychotherapist. I work holistically to offer you the therapy you need and deserve.
Therapy doesn’t have to take place in a room or online. Walk and Talk therapy is a meaningful alternative that blends conversation, psychotherapy, movement and nature. It can support a wide range of mental health needs, with the added benefits of reduced stress and improved emotional regulation.
I’m trauma-informed and offer a safe, non-judgemental space for all ages and identities, with experience supporting neurodivergent, SEND and LGBTQIA+ clients. I offer Short and long term therapy.
Hi, I’m Liz — a warm, compassionate, outdoor-loving integrative psychotherapist. I work holistically to offer you the therapy you need and deserve.
Therapy doesn’t have to take place in a room or online. Walk and Talk therapy is a meaningful alternative that blends conversation, psychotherapy, movement and nature. It can support a wide range of mental health needs, with the added benefits of reduced stress and improved emotional regulation.
I’m trauma-informed and offer a safe, non-judgemental space for all ages and identities, with experience supporting neurodivergent, SEND and LGBTQIA+ clients. I offer Short and long term therapy.
You may feel stuck in patterns that keep repeating in your relationships, whether that’s people-pleasing, overthinking, or the same conflicts playing out again and again. Relationships can feel confusing, painful, or distant, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or not quite “enough.” I work with individuals and couples to understand and break free from these patterns, helping you feel more secure, respond differently, and build more connected, fulfilling relationships.
You may feel stuck in patterns that keep repeating in your relationships, whether that’s people-pleasing, overthinking, or the same conflicts playing out again and again. Relationships can feel confusing, painful, or distant, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or not quite “enough.” I work with individuals and couples to understand and break free from these patterns, helping you feel more secure, respond differently, and build more connected, fulfilling relationships.
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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.