Attachment-based Counselling in Durham
When we are struggling with the people closest to us, it can lead to feelings of uneasiness, anxiety or depression. Whether it's difficulties with or changes in relationships, or struggling with endings or new beginnings, it can help to talk to an impartial person to find some clarity. Sometimes change is driven by others, or maybe you need something to change but don't know the best way to go about it. Perhaps you’re finding that you’re stuck in a destructive communication pattern and feel like you’re going round in circles. Maybe you don’t really know what you want, but would like to find out. I can help.
When we are struggling with the people closest to us, it can lead to feelings of uneasiness, anxiety or depression. Whether it's difficulties with or changes in relationships, or struggling with endings or new beginnings, it can help to talk to an impartial person to find some clarity. Sometimes change is driven by others, or maybe you need something to change but don't know the best way to go about it. Perhaps you’re finding that you’re stuck in a destructive communication pattern and feel like you’re going round in circles. Maybe you don’t really know what you want, but would like to find out. I can help.
Hiya, I'm Amanda a therapist dedicated to empowering adults on their path to recovery from trauma. If you've landed here, you may have frequent anxiety, depression, complex emotions, or challenges in your relationships. Traumatic events and abusive relationships at any age can effect your identity and leave you feeling stuck in the past. If life feels like it keeps repeating the same cycles, it may be time for change.
Hiya, I'm Amanda a therapist dedicated to empowering adults on their path to recovery from trauma. If you've landed here, you may have frequent anxiety, depression, complex emotions, or challenges in your relationships. Traumatic events and abusive relationships at any age can effect your identity and leave you feeling stuck in the past. If life feels like it keeps repeating the same cycles, it may be time for change.
Alison is a qualified and experienced Mental Health Practitioner, Adult Trained Psychotherapist and Child Psychotherapist.
She offers a range of approaches to help support your emotional journey. Alison is trained to use the Arts, to help children and adults who find words difficult. She has extensive experience working with mental health conditions, is trauma trained to help both children and adults who have been affected by life events, offering a range of approaches to help you make changes in your life and relationships
Alison is trained to offer Dyadic Psychotherapy, working with the child and parents together.
Alison is a qualified and experienced Mental Health Practitioner, Adult Trained Psychotherapist and Child Psychotherapist.
She offers a range of approaches to help support your emotional journey. Alison is trained to use the Arts, to help children and adults who find words difficult. She has extensive experience working with mental health conditions, is trauma trained to help both children and adults who have been affected by life events, offering a range of approaches to help you make changes in your life and relationships
Alison is trained to offer Dyadic Psychotherapy, working with the child and parents together.
IN-PERSON sessions in DURHAM. I’m a highly qualified and experienced psychotherapist who works with a diverse range of people and the whole of their issues. I understand that everyone can go through difficult times and can benefit from support in handling these challenges. I can help by offering you a relaxed, safe and confidential therapeutic space to explore issues troubling you in a caring, accepting and non-judgemental way. People I have worked with tell me their therapeutic experience with me has increased their confidence, self-awareness, personal growth and they have gained a deeper sense of meaning, purpose and contentment.
IN-PERSON sessions in DURHAM. I’m a highly qualified and experienced psychotherapist who works with a diverse range of people and the whole of their issues. I understand that everyone can go through difficult times and can benefit from support in handling these challenges. I can help by offering you a relaxed, safe and confidential therapeutic space to explore issues troubling you in a caring, accepting and non-judgemental way. People I have worked with tell me their therapeutic experience with me has increased their confidence, self-awareness, personal growth and they have gained a deeper sense of meaning, purpose and contentment.
I use an integrative approach, drawing on person-centred, relational, attachment-based, CBT, ACT, transactional analysis, existential, transpersonal and trauma-focused therapies.
I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, or questions around spirituality, identity and purpose. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in repeating patterns or unsure how to move forward. I offer a warm, collaborative and non-judgemental space, using an integrative approach tailored to your needs. Together, we can explore your experiences, understand unhelpful patterns, develop practical coping strategies and support meaningful, lasting change.
I use an integrative approach, drawing on person-centred, relational, attachment-based, CBT, ACT, transactional analysis, existential, transpersonal and trauma-focused therapies.
I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, or questions around spirituality, identity and purpose. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in repeating patterns or unsure how to move forward. I offer a warm, collaborative and non-judgemental space, using an integrative approach tailored to your needs. Together, we can explore your experiences, understand unhelpful patterns, develop practical coping strategies and support meaningful, lasting change.
Hello, I am a UKCP & The General Psychotherapy Council, Registered Psychotherapist offering in-person and remote psychotherapy. I work in a psychodynamic way using several integrated modalities. I offer longer term, depth psychotherapy and short term counselling.
My approach is warm, caring with a non-judgemental curiosity. Confidentiality and professionalism are at the forefront of my work. I offer a safe and tranquil space for you to explore yourself, and the thoughts and feelings attached.
Hello, I am a UKCP & The General Psychotherapy Council, Registered Psychotherapist offering in-person and remote psychotherapy. I work in a psychodynamic way using several integrated modalities. I offer longer term, depth psychotherapy and short term counselling.
My approach is warm, caring with a non-judgemental curiosity. Confidentiality and professionalism are at the forefront of my work. I offer a safe and tranquil space for you to explore yourself, and the thoughts and feelings attached.
I am an HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist and EMDR therapist offering one to one integrated EMDR therapy to adults. My belief is that the relationship between client and therapist is the most important part of therapy and I strive to build a connection based on trust, warmth, acceptance, and integrity. I have a naturally warm and empathic style which allows clients to feel comfortable and safe. My passion is helping people overcome the bad things that have happened to them in a compassionate, non-judgemental way.
I am an HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist and EMDR therapist offering one to one integrated EMDR therapy to adults. My belief is that the relationship between client and therapist is the most important part of therapy and I strive to build a connection based on trust, warmth, acceptance, and integrity. I have a naturally warm and empathic style which allows clients to feel comfortable and safe. My passion is helping people overcome the bad things that have happened to them in a compassionate, non-judgemental way.
You might be here because something in your life feels heavy, tangled, or out of balance. Maybe you’ve been coping for a long time, but the cost is starting to show in your body, your relationships, or the quiet moments when everything catches up with you.
I’m Jamie, a psychotherapeutic counsellor, I help people make sense of what’s happening inside them, especially when the old ways of coping stop working.
I bring over two decades of leadership and coaching into my therapeutic work this includes, years of supporting people through; pressure, transition, and quiet overwhelm. Alongside this, my counselling experience ac
You might be here because something in your life feels heavy, tangled, or out of balance. Maybe you’ve been coping for a long time, but the cost is starting to show in your body, your relationships, or the quiet moments when everything catches up with you.
I’m Jamie, a psychotherapeutic counsellor, I help people make sense of what’s happening inside them, especially when the old ways of coping stop working.
I bring over two decades of leadership and coaching into my therapeutic work this includes, years of supporting people through; pressure, transition, and quiet overwhelm. Alongside this, my counselling experience ac
Empathy, warmth, and curiosity are human qualities I dearly value. They inform our therapy together, enabling us to build strong therapeutic relationships in a safe, confidential space where you can feel understood and supported. I work collaboratively with my you, helping you gain deeper understanding of your experiences, difficulties and processes. Together we can facilitate an authentic engagement with the process of growth and meaningful change. In recognition that your lived experience is unique, I seek to maintain an open and curious attitude, not guided by assumptions.
For your free 20-30 minute chat call 07527248911
Empathy, warmth, and curiosity are human qualities I dearly value. They inform our therapy together, enabling us to build strong therapeutic relationships in a safe, confidential space where you can feel understood and supported. I work collaboratively with my you, helping you gain deeper understanding of your experiences, difficulties and processes. Together we can facilitate an authentic engagement with the process of growth and meaningful change. In recognition that your lived experience is unique, I seek to maintain an open and curious attitude, not guided by assumptions.
For your free 20-30 minute chat call 07527248911
My work is to empower you to understand and manage your own and your family's psychological wellbeing. From initial confusion and hopelessness the end game is enlightenment and clarity. I rely on data, clear aims, objectives, and objective measurement.
My work is to empower you to understand and manage your own and your family's psychological wellbeing. From initial confusion and hopelessness the end game is enlightenment and clarity. I rely on data, clear aims, objectives, and objective measurement.
You might feel stuck, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you’re grieving, questioning your identity or sexuality, managing complex relationships, or feeling caught between cultures, family and who you really are. You may be LGBTQIA+ or GSRD and want a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard, make sense of painful experiences and feel more grounded and hopeful.
You might feel stuck, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you’re grieving, questioning your identity or sexuality, managing complex relationships, or feeling caught between cultures, family and who you really are. You may be LGBTQIA+ or GSRD and want a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard, make sense of painful experiences and feel more grounded and hopeful.
I’m a HCPC registered counselling psychologist and EMDR therapist with a specialism in eating disorders, trauma and dissociation. I work with adolescents and adults both in person and online tailoring the approach to your needs drawing on trauma focused and relational approaches. I offer adult ADHD assessments and diagnosis, and tailor my therapy to work with neurodiversity. I work across the breadth of eating disorders including ARFID, disordered eating, binge eating disorder, obesity, anorexia and bulimia. I enjoy trauma focused work as well as relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief and OCD.
I’m a HCPC registered counselling psychologist and EMDR therapist with a specialism in eating disorders, trauma and dissociation. I work with adolescents and adults both in person and online tailoring the approach to your needs drawing on trauma focused and relational approaches. I offer adult ADHD assessments and diagnosis, and tailor my therapy to work with neurodiversity. I work across the breadth of eating disorders including ARFID, disordered eating, binge eating disorder, obesity, anorexia and bulimia. I enjoy trauma focused work as well as relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief and OCD.
I believe therapy gives people a regular and confidential space to talk about their worries, problems or a chance to explore more about themselves; to gain a new or different perspective. This can lead to positive and proactive changes in how they feel about themselves, their relationships, as well as future-proofing their thinking and behaviour.
I am a UKCP accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and also a UKCP Accredited Integartive Child Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have worked with children and adults since 2017.
I believe therapy gives people a regular and confidential space to talk about their worries, problems or a chance to explore more about themselves; to gain a new or different perspective. This can lead to positive and proactive changes in how they feel about themselves, their relationships, as well as future-proofing their thinking and behaviour.
I am a UKCP accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and also a UKCP Accredited Integartive Child Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have worked with children and adults since 2017.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with clients struggling with relational difficulties, trauma and other emotional and other psychological difficulties such as complex grief, low mood and anxiety. Working with male, female and non-binary clients, my aim is to personalise all therapeutic approaches to each individual client's specific needs. Over the years, I have worked in a wide variety of settings including acute and secure hospitals, community mental health services as well as in custodial settings with experience supporting adults, adolescents and families.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with clients struggling with relational difficulties, trauma and other emotional and other psychological difficulties such as complex grief, low mood and anxiety. Working with male, female and non-binary clients, my aim is to personalise all therapeutic approaches to each individual client's specific needs. Over the years, I have worked in a wide variety of settings including acute and secure hospitals, community mental health services as well as in custodial settings with experience supporting adults, adolescents and families.
Hello and welcome - I’m really glad you’re here. I’m Louise, an experienced Clinical Psychologist. I support people with mental health difficulties, life changes, and adjusting to physical health conditions.
I qualified in Newcastle in 2006 and have over 20 years’ experience in NHS community and hospital settings. I now run a private clinic in Jesmond and offer face-to-face, online, and telephone appointments for those aged 16+, so you can access support in a way that feels most comfortable for you. Concessionary rates are available for NHS and Blue Light workers.
Hello and welcome - I’m really glad you’re here. I’m Louise, an experienced Clinical Psychologist. I support people with mental health difficulties, life changes, and adjusting to physical health conditions.
I qualified in Newcastle in 2006 and have over 20 years’ experience in NHS community and hospital settings. I now run a private clinic in Jesmond and offer face-to-face, online, and telephone appointments for those aged 16+, so you can access support in a way that feels most comfortable for you. Concessionary rates are available for NHS and Blue Light workers.
Whether working through significant change, life event or trying to manage/resolve longer term issues which prevent you from thriving and reaching your fullest potential in life, relationships, family or work – I can work with you in a fully supportive, non-judgemental, empathic way. I am a warm, relational and person-centred integrative psychotherapist and EMDR specialist Dip Psych & DPC (child and adolescent), also clinical hypnotherapist (Adult). Additionally -Dip CBT, EFT, Mindfulness, Art and Couples Therapies. I lecture in psychotherapy, psychology and counselling and have worked with clients 5 yrs old to 80yrs+.
Whether working through significant change, life event or trying to manage/resolve longer term issues which prevent you from thriving and reaching your fullest potential in life, relationships, family or work – I can work with you in a fully supportive, non-judgemental, empathic way. I am a warm, relational and person-centred integrative psychotherapist and EMDR specialist Dip Psych & DPC (child and adolescent), also clinical hypnotherapist (Adult). Additionally -Dip CBT, EFT, Mindfulness, Art and Couples Therapies. I lecture in psychotherapy, psychology and counselling and have worked with clients 5 yrs old to 80yrs+.
Are you struggling with life? Perhaps you are tired of feeling anxious, low or have experienced a difficult life event which you are struggling to cope with. Do you find yourself consumed by worries and unable to break out of a negative cycle? Would you like a safe non-judgmental confidential space to be heard, understood and find new ways of coping? If so, then counselling, CBT or EMDR may be able to help you find your way forward. I have experience of working with both adults and young people who experience difficulties ranging from anxiety, panic, OCD, worry, low-mood, grief, trauma to relationship difficulties.
Are you struggling with life? Perhaps you are tired of feeling anxious, low or have experienced a difficult life event which you are struggling to cope with. Do you find yourself consumed by worries and unable to break out of a negative cycle? Would you like a safe non-judgmental confidential space to be heard, understood and find new ways of coping? If so, then counselling, CBT or EMDR may be able to help you find your way forward. I have experience of working with both adults and young people who experience difficulties ranging from anxiety, panic, OCD, worry, low-mood, grief, trauma to relationship difficulties.
Many of my clients are adults who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or unsure how to make sense of their inner world. Some are exploring neurodiversity or wondering whether autism may be part of their experience, while others simply want a space where they don’t have to mask or perform. I offer a calm, accepting environment where you can express yourself freely and move at your own pace. Together, we gently explore what’s been weighing on you, build clarity, and support you in creating a life that feels more manageable and authentic.
Many of my clients are adults who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or unsure how to make sense of their inner world. Some are exploring neurodiversity or wondering whether autism may be part of their experience, while others simply want a space where they don’t have to mask or perform. I offer a calm, accepting environment where you can express yourself freely and move at your own pace. Together, we gently explore what’s been weighing on you, build clarity, and support you in creating a life that feels more manageable and authentic.
Something feels not right for you at the moment and you’re feel ready to do something about it. Maybe it’s anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, self-esteem, parenting stress, or navigating a major life change or illness.
I’m Lauren, a HCPC registered psychologist working with individuals, couples, and families. My approach is warm and collaborative, drawing on both psychology and systemic thinking. That means I’m interested not just in what’s happening inside you, but in the relationships and contexts that shape your experience.
If this resonates, let’s start with a chat to see if we’re a good fit.
Something feels not right for you at the moment and you’re feel ready to do something about it. Maybe it’s anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, self-esteem, parenting stress, or navigating a major life change or illness.
I’m Lauren, a HCPC registered psychologist working with individuals, couples, and families. My approach is warm and collaborative, drawing on both psychology and systemic thinking. That means I’m interested not just in what’s happening inside you, but in the relationships and contexts that shape your experience.
If this resonates, let’s start with a chat to see if we’re a good fit.
North East Counselling Services provide counselling to anyone aged 4+ using our team of experienced counsellors. We provide counselling for couples in addition to individuals. We believe that getting you the right counsellor is important to your progress which is why we carry out an assessment then allocate you to the most appropriate counsellor, not just whoever is available. We've got a team of around 50 counsellors and 98% of our clients have said that our counselling helped them.
North East Counselling Services provide counselling to anyone aged 4+ using our team of experienced counsellors. We provide counselling for couples in addition to individuals. We believe that getting you the right counsellor is important to your progress which is why we carry out an assessment then allocate you to the most appropriate counsellor, not just whoever is available. We've got a team of around 50 counsellors and 98% of our clients have said that our counselling helped them.
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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.