Attachment-based Counselling in Cambridge

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Kathy Rose
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
I am an integrative Therapist with over 24 years of experience and an MA in Psychotherapy and counselling and am an accredited member of the BACP. I am passionate about the healing power of counselling, psychotherapy and the capacity of the human psyche to heal, develop and grow. This belief, coupled with my training and experience, underpins how I work with adults one-to-one. I can help with many areas of mental health and associated physical symptoms of: anxiety disorders, depression; underlying causes of emotional pain or distress. The process of counselling or psychotherapy can be life changing and enriching.
I am an integrative Therapist with over 24 years of experience and an MA in Psychotherapy and counselling and am an accredited member of the BACP. I am passionate about the healing power of counselling, psychotherapy and the capacity of the human psyche to heal, develop and grow. This belief, coupled with my training and experience, underpins how I work with adults one-to-one. I can help with many areas of mental health and associated physical symptoms of: anxiety disorders, depression; underlying causes of emotional pain or distress. The process of counselling or psychotherapy can be life changing and enriching.
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Chesterton Counselling&Psychotherapy, MSc MPhil MA
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Individual and Couple Therapy! If you suffer from anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma or at times you do not feel like yourself I can help you find a “better place”. Together, we can explore challenges in your life; why there is a struggle and what potential changes you may wish to make. Together, we can embrace decisions about your current situation, your needs and your goals.
Individual and Couple Therapy! If you suffer from anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma or at times you do not feel like yourself I can help you find a “better place”. Together, we can explore challenges in your life; why there is a struggle and what potential changes you may wish to make. Together, we can embrace decisions about your current situation, your needs and your goals.
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Kostis Tsoumpris
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
When you contact me initially I will walk you through some of the options and if we decide to work together I will meet you (or you and your family/significant people in your life) ‘where you are’ in life. We may decide to focus on getting a better understanding of the ways that your early experiences have influenced the ways you perceive the world and relate to people around you. We may focus purely on the present and your goals for the future. Based on your circumstances we may decide to do some time limited or long term therapy.
When you contact me initially I will walk you through some of the options and if we decide to work together I will meet you (or you and your family/significant people in your life) ‘where you are’ in life. We may decide to focus on getting a better understanding of the ways that your early experiences have influenced the ways you perceive the world and relate to people around you. We may focus purely on the present and your goals for the future. Based on your circumstances we may decide to do some time limited or long term therapy.
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Anthony Harris
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Living with a mind or body that feels "out of sync" can be exhausting. Whether you are navigating the daily fog of ADHD, the frustration of Dyslexia, or the relentless nature of chronic pain, it often feels like the world wasn't built for your way of being. I provide a warm, humanistic space where we can untangle these experiences together.
Living with a mind or body that feels "out of sync" can be exhausting. Whether you are navigating the daily fog of ADHD, the frustration of Dyslexia, or the relentless nature of chronic pain, it often feels like the world wasn't built for your way of being. I provide a warm, humanistic space where we can untangle these experiences together.
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Dr Jonathan O'Keeffe - Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Hi, I’m Jonathan. I offer compassionate support for a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, feelings of shame, and low self‑esteem. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your sense of purpose, I provide a safe space to explore what’s happening and move toward meaningful change. Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, grappling with identity, sexuality, or aspects of neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism - I can support you to make sense and overcome pain. As a foster carer, I also bring unique insight into the emotional impact of fostering and adoption.
Hi, I’m Jonathan. I offer compassionate support for a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, feelings of shame, and low self‑esteem. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your sense of purpose, I provide a safe space to explore what’s happening and move toward meaningful change. Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, grappling with identity, sexuality, or aspects of neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism - I can support you to make sense and overcome pain. As a foster carer, I also bring unique insight into the emotional impact of fostering and adoption.
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Janice Tong
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Cambridge CB23
Something inside feels held back? Long to live more fully, yet find yourself staying at the edges? Perhaps you worry that you take up too much space, or that you are difficult to understand. If any of this feels familiar, I want you to know that you are welcome here. If words feel tangled, we can turn to images, poetry, music, sound, story, or shared quiet. When your inner critic grows loud, we can create space for your softer voice to speak. Therapy is a place designed for you, a kind of gentle laboratory set up for you to safely explore different ways of living and being yourself.
Something inside feels held back? Long to live more fully, yet find yourself staying at the edges? Perhaps you worry that you take up too much space, or that you are difficult to understand. If any of this feels familiar, I want you to know that you are welcome here. If words feel tangled, we can turn to images, poetry, music, sound, story, or shared quiet. When your inner critic grows loud, we can create space for your softer voice to speak. Therapy is a place designed for you, a kind of gentle laboratory set up for you to safely explore different ways of living and being yourself.
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Cambridge Therapies
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Cambridge CB22
Why we come to therapy may not necessarily at first appear connected to relationships in our lives past or present. What often becomes evident however, is that the relationship we have with ourselves, such as with our thoughts, feelings, desires, worries and concerns may be a source of difficulty for us. Looking at this relationship together offers a route to transformation.
Why we come to therapy may not necessarily at first appear connected to relationships in our lives past or present. What often becomes evident however, is that the relationship we have with ourselves, such as with our thoughts, feelings, desires, worries and concerns may be a source of difficulty for us. Looking at this relationship together offers a route to transformation.
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Anita Sommers
Counsellor, MA, MUKCP
Online Only
I am a Systemic Psychotherapist with extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families in a variety of settings. I hold a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Edgewood College (Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A) and am currently UKCP Registered. Before starting my private practice, I was employed for six years as a Specialist Clinician for Children’s Social Care by the Cambridgeshire County Council. Prior to this, I ran an outpatient program for individuals struggling with an eating disorder and their families. I work with individuals, couples and families,
I am a Systemic Psychotherapist with extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families in a variety of settings. I hold a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Edgewood College (Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A) and am currently UKCP Registered. Before starting my private practice, I was employed for six years as a Specialist Clinician for Children’s Social Care by the Cambridgeshire County Council. Prior to this, I ran an outpatient program for individuals struggling with an eating disorder and their families. I work with individuals, couples and families,
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GoldMinds Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Why GoldMinds? Our Mission We want to help you live your best life. Our mission is to help you find your gold within and guide you on your path to self acceptance. When we feel better about ourselves, we act better both toward ourselves and others, which improves our lives exponentially. Our Goals To help each individual we meet to live their best life, free from worry or fear. Our goal is to help you to have the courage to take risks in your relationships as well as in your career. GoldMinds Therapy believes that you are the author of you own book, and that you get to write the pages of the story you want to tell.
Why GoldMinds? Our Mission We want to help you live your best life. Our mission is to help you find your gold within and guide you on your path to self acceptance. When we feel better about ourselves, we act better both toward ourselves and others, which improves our lives exponentially. Our Goals To help each individual we meet to live their best life, free from worry or fear. Our goal is to help you to have the courage to take risks in your relationships as well as in your career. GoldMinds Therapy believes that you are the author of you own book, and that you get to write the pages of the story you want to tell.
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Rachael Forder
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Music Therap.
Cambridge CB23
I am a creative therapist registered with the HCPC and have been practicing for several years. I primarily work with children and adults who have experienced trauma, or are experiencing poor mental health. The client may be coming to therapy to work on processing their trauma, exploring their emotions, working towards finding the root cause, or finding ways to express their feelings and delve into their unconscious in creative, non-directive ways. Mainly, they want to explore their issues and create a better life for themselves.
I am a creative therapist registered with the HCPC and have been practicing for several years. I primarily work with children and adults who have experienced trauma, or are experiencing poor mental health. The client may be coming to therapy to work on processing their trauma, exploring their emotions, working towards finding the root cause, or finding ways to express their feelings and delve into their unconscious in creative, non-directive ways. Mainly, they want to explore their issues and create a better life for themselves.
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Dr Farasat Sadia
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work as an integrative psychotherapist. The bulk of my training has been focussed on existential phenomenological approach. Existential therapy looks at the here and now, exploring the human condition as a whole and what it means for an individual. I am able to use different approaches based on the needs of the client including psychodynamic and humanistic
I work as an integrative psychotherapist. The bulk of my training has been focussed on existential phenomenological approach. Existential therapy looks at the here and now, exploring the human condition as a whole and what it means for an individual. I am able to use different approaches based on the needs of the client including psychodynamic and humanistic
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I work IN-PERSON and on ZOOM in central Cambridge and Central London (Euston) mainly with couples bringing the following issues:​ O Communication difficulties and chronic recurring conflict. O Infidelity, broken trust, and secrecy. O Parenting challenges and life transitions. O Intimacy issues, including changes in sexual connection. O The impact of neurodivergent traits on individuals and relationships. O Dynamics within blended or extended families. O Unresolved trauma or recurring patterns. O Domestic abuse and coercive control. You'll find client testimonials and more at my website
I work IN-PERSON and on ZOOM in central Cambridge and Central London (Euston) mainly with couples bringing the following issues:​ O Communication difficulties and chronic recurring conflict. O Infidelity, broken trust, and secrecy. O Parenting challenges and life transitions. O Intimacy issues, including changes in sexual connection. O The impact of neurodivergent traits on individuals and relationships. O Dynamics within blended or extended families. O Unresolved trauma or recurring patterns. O Domestic abuse and coercive control. You'll find client testimonials and more at my website
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Luke Reynolds
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
My main areas of experience are in addiction, Trauma, destructive relationships, anxiety, low self esteem and lack of meaning. These are all behaviours that uncover deeper issues of what is going on. I use existential therapy and deep brain reorienting (DBR, a specialist trauma therapy) to work with you to do move away from the things that are causing you pain.
My main areas of experience are in addiction, Trauma, destructive relationships, anxiety, low self esteem and lack of meaning. These are all behaviours that uncover deeper issues of what is going on. I use existential therapy and deep brain reorienting (DBR, a specialist trauma therapy) to work with you to do move away from the things that are causing you pain.
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Dr Bella Riccio
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi I’m Bella and I am an experienced therapist and have worked within the NHS for over 9 years, more recently qualifying as a clinical psychologist, registered with the HCPC. I have experience providing support to individuals, couples and families facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges and/or neurodiversity. I provide specialist therapy including CBT and DBT to all ages and I offer a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space where you can truly be heard. I strongly believe that no one should ever feel alone in their struggles, and I am here to support you, no matter what you are going through.
Hi I’m Bella and I am an experienced therapist and have worked within the NHS for over 9 years, more recently qualifying as a clinical psychologist, registered with the HCPC. I have experience providing support to individuals, couples and families facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges and/or neurodiversity. I provide specialist therapy including CBT and DBT to all ages and I offer a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space where you can truly be heard. I strongly believe that no one should ever feel alone in their struggles, and I am here to support you, no matter what you are going through.
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Amy Kong
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
Struggling to feel understood or connected in your relationships? Or feel like your mind never shuts off, replaying conversations, worrying about the past or future? Working with me means together we’ll uncover what’s been blocking you and move forward with greater ease, trust, and connection. Clients value my insightful approach, and often feel that they can look forward to our sessions. I offer therapy in Cambridge and online, tailored to your needs. I work with challenges such as relationship and communication issues, navigating between cultures, anxiety, stress, neurodiversity, low self-esteem, grief, and life transitions.
Struggling to feel understood or connected in your relationships? Or feel like your mind never shuts off, replaying conversations, worrying about the past or future? Working with me means together we’ll uncover what’s been blocking you and move forward with greater ease, trust, and connection. Clients value my insightful approach, and often feel that they can look forward to our sessions. I offer therapy in Cambridge and online, tailored to your needs. I work with challenges such as relationship and communication issues, navigating between cultures, anxiety, stress, neurodiversity, low self-esteem, grief, and life transitions.
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Cambridgeshirecbt
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
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Please visit cambridgeshirecbt.com
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Sophie Lucas
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Cambridge CB23
I am an HCPC registered art therapist based in Cambridgeshire. I offer in-person sessions or creative virtual sessions. I provide a safe, trauma informed and neuro-affirmative space for children, young people and adults to explore emotions via creativity and play. With over 20 years of experience working with young people I build trusting and effective therapeutic relationships and tailor support to each individual’s needs. Building a space within which they can work through experiences and difficulties.
I am an HCPC registered art therapist based in Cambridgeshire. I offer in-person sessions or creative virtual sessions. I provide a safe, trauma informed and neuro-affirmative space for children, young people and adults to explore emotions via creativity and play. With over 20 years of experience working with young people I build trusting and effective therapeutic relationships and tailor support to each individual’s needs. Building a space within which they can work through experiences and difficulties.
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CBT & Coaching for Couples & Individuals
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
I am a previous Chair of The Bowlby Centre (leading body in the UK for attachment-based therapy) and the co-Director of The London Centre for Applied Psychology (providing training to other mental health professional and consulting to business about wellbeing in the workplace).
Good therapy focusses on what will relieve your distress in the most effective way - meaning your time and money is well spent. What will work best for you depends on what you need help with. No two people are the same. That's why I draw from a range of approaches (from CBT to attachment theory to couple-counselling) to provide the right support to suit you.
I am a previous Chair of The Bowlby Centre (leading body in the UK for attachment-based therapy) and the co-Director of The London Centre for Applied Psychology (providing training to other mental health professional and consulting to business about wellbeing in the workplace).
Good therapy focusses on what will relieve your distress in the most effective way - meaning your time and money is well spent. What will work best for you depends on what you need help with. No two people are the same. That's why I draw from a range of approaches (from CBT to attachment theory to couple-counselling) to provide the right support to suit you.
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Suki Batth
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Cambridge CB22
I am a fully qualified individual psychotherapist and group psychoanalyst working with individuals and groups, in-person and online. I offer short-term, and medium-term therapy, as well as more open-ended therapy. I work with individuals and groups in private practice with a variety of issues with people from diverse backgrounds. These include relationship issues, depression, anger, social isolation, self-esteem, loneliness, life-stage difficulties, stress, loss, trauma, abuse, cultural adaption issues, women's issues.
I am a fully qualified individual psychotherapist and group psychoanalyst working with individuals and groups, in-person and online. I offer short-term, and medium-term therapy, as well as more open-ended therapy. I work with individuals and groups in private practice with a variety of issues with people from diverse backgrounds. These include relationship issues, depression, anger, social isolation, self-esteem, loneliness, life-stage difficulties, stress, loss, trauma, abuse, cultural adaption issues, women's issues.
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Alyssa Millbrook
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Online Only
It isn’t easy being the cycle breaker. Have you ever heard that you are ‘too sensitive’ or felt that your feelings are ‘too much’? Have you ever felt like you are the only one willing to acknowledge what makes everyone else put their heads in the sand? In your family, there may have been abuse, a lack of acceptance for who you are, or even just no space for talking about emotions. There may be historic traumas no one will talk about or patterns that go unacknowledged, and you are left holding the ball on everyone’s behalf. You may experience feelings of perfectionism, disconnection, or guilt about resting or caring for yourself.
It isn’t easy being the cycle breaker. Have you ever heard that you are ‘too sensitive’ or felt that your feelings are ‘too much’? Have you ever felt like you are the only one willing to acknowledge what makes everyone else put their heads in the sand? In your family, there may have been abuse, a lack of acceptance for who you are, or even just no space for talking about emotions. There may be historic traumas no one will talk about or patterns that go unacknowledged, and you are left holding the ball on everyone’s behalf. You may experience feelings of perfectionism, disconnection, or guilt about resting or caring for yourself.
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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.