Attachment-based Counselling in Leicester Forest East

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Shelley Smith - Sunrise Wellbeing
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
I am passionate about providing a therapeutic service to help people of all ages with their presenting issues, to support their mental health and wellbeing and to assist them with strategies and skills that can prevent their troubles from escalating. We are all just trying our best in this busy world but sometimes need a little support along the way, especially in times of difficulty. I developed Sunrise Wellbeing to provide a bespoke emotional support service, tailored to meet each individual’s needs. Through a friendly integrative approach, we can work together to understand emotions and develop healthy coping strategies.
I am passionate about providing a therapeutic service to help people of all ages with their presenting issues, to support their mental health and wellbeing and to assist them with strategies and skills that can prevent their troubles from escalating. We are all just trying our best in this busy world but sometimes need a little support along the way, especially in times of difficulty. I developed Sunrise Wellbeing to provide a bespoke emotional support service, tailored to meet each individual’s needs. Through a friendly integrative approach, we can work together to understand emotions and develop healthy coping strategies.
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Katie Robinson
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Person-Centred Counselling can help you work through your emotions and the areas of your life that are causing you concerns in the here and now.  I am trained to work in a trauma informed way. I believe that it is what has happened to you that creates the way you view the world, the way you view yourself and ultimately the way that you behave and feel. This can impact all parts of your life, from your sense of self, to your relationships and your self esteem.
Person-Centred Counselling can help you work through your emotions and the areas of your life that are causing you concerns in the here and now.  I am trained to work in a trauma informed way. I believe that it is what has happened to you that creates the way you view the world, the way you view yourself and ultimately the way that you behave and feel. This can impact all parts of your life, from your sense of self, to your relationships and your self esteem.
01509 279488 View 01509 279488
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Kaneez Osman
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer compassionate, faith-sensitive therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationships, identity, and life transitions. My approach blends professional counselling with Islamic values, providing a safe, confidential space to reflect, heal, and build practical tools for emotional balance and personal growth.
I offer compassionate, faith-sensitive therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationships, identity, and life transitions. My approach blends professional counselling with Islamic values, providing a safe, confidential space to reflect, heal, and build practical tools for emotional balance and personal growth.
0116 502 3254 View 0116 502 3254

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Fiona Harris
Psychotherapist
Hi, I’m Fiona, an integrative therapist. I work in a flexible way, tailoring therapy to suit you and what you’re going through. My aim is to help you feel comfortable and supported from the very beginning. I really value building a strong, trusting relationship and offering a safe, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard. We’ll work together at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you and helping you move forward in a way that feels right for you.
Hi, I’m Fiona, an integrative therapist. I work in a flexible way, tailoring therapy to suit you and what you’re going through. My aim is to help you feel comfortable and supported from the very beginning. I really value building a strong, trusting relationship and offering a safe, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard. We’ll work together at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you and helping you move forward in a way that feels right for you.
0116 216 3674 View 0116 216 3674
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Karin Scott
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Derby DE65
Hello! I am a registered member of the BACP with an MA in Integrative Counselling offering counselling and therapy to individuals, couples and young people. I feel that we all need help sometimes and talking in a safe and confidential space can help you to make changes in your life that will benefit you and your family.
Hello! I am a registered member of the BACP with an MA in Integrative Counselling offering counselling and therapy to individuals, couples and young people. I feel that we all need help sometimes and talking in a safe and confidential space can help you to make changes in your life that will benefit you and your family.
01332 325337 View 01332 325337
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Joanna Hassan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Derby DE65
Many of the people I work with are used to managing things on their own while privately feeling emotionally overwhelmed, exhausted or disconnected. From the outside, they may appear capable and coping well, yet internally something feels heavy or difficult to sustain. I work with adults navigating stress, burnout, anxiety, trauma, relational difficulties and life transitions. Many are in caring, professional or high responsibility roles and are used to supporting others while struggling to prioritise themselves. Therapy offers a calm, reflective space to slow things down, make sense of what is happening beneath the surface.
Many of the people I work with are used to managing things on their own while privately feeling emotionally overwhelmed, exhausted or disconnected. From the outside, they may appear capable and coping well, yet internally something feels heavy or difficult to sustain. I work with adults navigating stress, burnout, anxiety, trauma, relational difficulties and life transitions. Many are in caring, professional or high responsibility roles and are used to supporting others while struggling to prioritise themselves. Therapy offers a calm, reflective space to slow things down, make sense of what is happening beneath the surface.
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Jon King
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with experience working within the NHS, private and charitable sectors. I offer a safe and confidential space in Birmingham and Coventry where clients are able to explore themselves free from judgement. I have extensive experience working within the field of addiction and have also been working within my own private practice for a number of years where i have enjoyed working with clients that present with a variety of different issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, sex issues, anger issues, personality disorders and also bereavement.
I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with experience working within the NHS, private and charitable sectors. I offer a safe and confidential space in Birmingham and Coventry where clients are able to explore themselves free from judgement. I have extensive experience working within the field of addiction and have also been working within my own private practice for a number of years where i have enjoyed working with clients that present with a variety of different issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, sex issues, anger issues, personality disorders and also bereavement.
0121 285 8149 View 0121 285 8149
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Siobhan Grace McDonald
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Hello, I’m Siobhan (said Shiv-on). I provide therapy for children and young people experiencing anxiety and depressive disorders. In our work together, the focus is not only on reducing the impact of these difficulties, but also on setting personalised therapy goals that reflect each young person’s individual hopes, strengths, and aspirations for the future. I believe that timely, supportive intervention can make a meaningful difference to a young person’s emotional wellbeing. Alongside therapeutic work for specific difficulties, I also support children and adolescents who would like to build resilience, strengthen
Hello, I’m Siobhan (said Shiv-on). I provide therapy for children and young people experiencing anxiety and depressive disorders. In our work together, the focus is not only on reducing the impact of these difficulties, but also on setting personalised therapy goals that reflect each young person’s individual hopes, strengths, and aspirations for the future. I believe that timely, supportive intervention can make a meaningful difference to a young person’s emotional wellbeing. Alongside therapeutic work for specific difficulties, I also support children and adolescents who would like to build resilience, strengthen
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Hannah Graham
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for a counsellor who celebrates you for who you are and respects you as an expert in your own experience? As a humanistic, integrative counsellor, I'll put your unique self at the very heart of our work and draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to find out what works best for you. I aim to use kindness, warmth and humour to create a space where you can be yourself and achieve your goals. Inclusivity is central to my practice: I'm neurodiversity affirming; and committed to supporting LGBQT+ clients, including trans and gender diverse clients, and those in non-monogamous or non-traditional relationships.
Are you looking for a counsellor who celebrates you for who you are and respects you as an expert in your own experience? As a humanistic, integrative counsellor, I'll put your unique self at the very heart of our work and draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to find out what works best for you. I aim to use kindness, warmth and humour to create a space where you can be yourself and achieve your goals. Inclusivity is central to my practice: I'm neurodiversity affirming; and committed to supporting LGBQT+ clients, including trans and gender diverse clients, and those in non-monogamous or non-traditional relationships.
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Kerry Mattock
Psychotherapist, PTUK
Serves Area
Hello, thank you for looking at my profile. I am a PTUK registered play therapist, specialising in offering creative therapy for children and young people. I am experienced in working with clients who have experienced trauma, loss, separation anxiety, low or conflicted self esteem, challenging behaviours, social and peer difficulties, reluctant talkers (mutism), pre/post adoption and attachment disorders. If you’d like to chat about your child’s/families needs please do contact me. NB- CHECK SPAM as reply emails from me can go straight there. For more you can visit my website: www.theconnectedtherapist.co.uk
Hello, thank you for looking at my profile. I am a PTUK registered play therapist, specialising in offering creative therapy for children and young people. I am experienced in working with clients who have experienced trauma, loss, separation anxiety, low or conflicted self esteem, challenging behaviours, social and peer difficulties, reluctant talkers (mutism), pre/post adoption and attachment disorders. If you’d like to chat about your child’s/families needs please do contact me. NB- CHECK SPAM as reply emails from me can go straight there. For more you can visit my website: www.theconnectedtherapist.co.uk
01933 823290 View 01933 823290
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Melanie Padron Golding
Counsellor, MBACP
I work with people from all walks of life. I help my clients overcome a variety of concerns experienced and develop strategies to self-manage. I specialise in working with young adults and people in the arts but am not limited to this group. My recent work includes helping people who face transgender challenges, sexual orientation, eating disorders, substance and alcohol abuse, social disengagement, low self-esteem, confidence, trauma, family conflicts, loss, separation & divorce, suicidal tendencies, and self-harm.
I work with people from all walks of life. I help my clients overcome a variety of concerns experienced and develop strategies to self-manage. I specialise in working with young adults and people in the arts but am not limited to this group. My recent work includes helping people who face transgender challenges, sexual orientation, eating disorders, substance and alcohol abuse, social disengagement, low self-esteem, confidence, trauma, family conflicts, loss, separation & divorce, suicidal tendencies, and self-harm.
024 7542 2410 View 024 7542 2410
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Rachael O’Brien
Counsellor, BACP
I am a level 7 qualified integrative counsellor MBACP registered. I have been working within mental health services for over 10 years both in secure hospital settings and 3 years as a counsellor in community charities. I have studied BSc psychology and counselling and recently Post Graduate Diploma in counselling. I work integratively with a passion for identity and authenticity work. I aim to explore the inner self , positive self-worth , meaningful relationships and trauma focused experiences. I understand how it feels to be lost, confused and unsure of “who am I anymore?” . I want to get to know you and help you know yourself too
I am a level 7 qualified integrative counsellor MBACP registered. I have been working within mental health services for over 10 years both in secure hospital settings and 3 years as a counsellor in community charities. I have studied BSc psychology and counselling and recently Post Graduate Diploma in counselling. I work integratively with a passion for identity and authenticity work. I aim to explore the inner self , positive self-worth , meaningful relationships and trauma focused experiences. I understand how it feels to be lost, confused and unsure of “who am I anymore?” . I want to get to know you and help you know yourself too
01604 913293 View 01604 913293
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Dr Katrina Lake
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
When you need support, accessing the right help is important. Whether you’re concerned about your mental health, seeking to address past traumas, or noticing unhelpful patterns in your relationships, I am here to help. I offer both brief and longer term therapy, drawing on my specialist training and extensive experience in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, CBT, and IFS. Together, we can identify the most effective approach, or a combination of approaches, tailored to your needs. Therapy sessions are flexible, scheduled weekly or bi-weekly, at a time that suits you.
When you need support, accessing the right help is important. Whether you’re concerned about your mental health, seeking to address past traumas, or noticing unhelpful patterns in your relationships, I am here to help. I offer both brief and longer term therapy, drawing on my specialist training and extensive experience in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, CBT, and IFS. Together, we can identify the most effective approach, or a combination of approaches, tailored to your needs. Therapy sessions are flexible, scheduled weekly or bi-weekly, at a time that suits you.
01273 092800 View 01273 092800
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Daniel Heath
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
2 Endorsed
Please do get in touch if you are experiencing relationship or personal difficulties. I’ve been helping those suffering psychological problems for over a decade. Primarily an Adult & Young person Counsellor / Psychotherapist, I’m frequently approached by people in creative or performance roles, the Arts, TV, Sport, etc. While specific issues often bring us to counselling, I work at depth from a psychoanalytically informed vantage where the broader landscape of emotional life is brought into frame. From comfortable rooms in London Bridge, SE1 & Stamford, PE9, I can also work with you online, a popular but no less effective format.
Please do get in touch if you are experiencing relationship or personal difficulties. I’ve been helping those suffering psychological problems for over a decade. Primarily an Adult & Young person Counsellor / Psychotherapist, I’m frequently approached by people in creative or performance roles, the Arts, TV, Sport, etc. While specific issues often bring us to counselling, I work at depth from a psychoanalytically informed vantage where the broader landscape of emotional life is brought into frame. From comfortable rooms in London Bridge, SE1 & Stamford, PE9, I can also work with you online, a popular but no less effective format.
020 4538 1678 View 020 4538 1678
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Denise Heritage
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Beeston NG9
Waitlist for new clients
You may be experiencing anxiety or depression, facing significant life events such as bereavement, redundancy or divorce. You may want to explore relationship patterns that are keeping you unfilled or understand how your childhood affects your life now. Whatever it is I offer a safe and supportive space where we can explore what you are finding difficult. Your experience is unique to you and together we will increase awareness of your feelings and understanding of what your needs are to encourage healing, change and growth. Life can be difficult and sometimes we need support to help us navigate through the challenges we face.
You may be experiencing anxiety or depression, facing significant life events such as bereavement, redundancy or divorce. You may want to explore relationship patterns that are keeping you unfilled or understand how your childhood affects your life now. Whatever it is I offer a safe and supportive space where we can explore what you are finding difficult. Your experience is unique to you and together we will increase awareness of your feelings and understanding of what your needs are to encourage healing, change and growth. Life can be difficult and sometimes we need support to help us navigate through the challenges we face.
0115 647 3451 View 0115 647 3451
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Georga Gorrell is a Psychotherapist (MNCPS Acc.) and Fertility Counsellor (BICA) specialising in fertility counselling, IVF, infertility and miscarriage. Her work supports individuals and couples through every stage of the fertility journey, including diagnosis, treatment (IVF, IUI, ICSI, donor conception, egg freezing and fertility preservation), decision-making around treatment and family building, solo motherhood, and the complex emotions these experiences can evoke. She offers a calm, supportive space to explore the emotional, psychological and relational aspects of fertility and reproductive life.
Georga Gorrell is a Psychotherapist (MNCPS Acc.) and Fertility Counsellor (BICA) specialising in fertility counselling, IVF, infertility and miscarriage. Her work supports individuals and couples through every stage of the fertility journey, including diagnosis, treatment (IVF, IUI, ICSI, donor conception, egg freezing and fertility preservation), decision-making around treatment and family building, solo motherhood, and the complex emotions these experiences can evoke. She offers a calm, supportive space to explore the emotional, psychological and relational aspects of fertility and reproductive life.
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Jeanette Barratt
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Ripley DE5
If you have found your way here I appreciate you are reaching out for support. Taking the first step to reaching out to someone; especially a stranger takes courage. Maybe you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, experiencing a life transition: divorce, grief, becoming a parent, children leaving home. Unable to find the strength to cope with change and difficult decisions. Counselling can be a life changing experience; our present struggles and feelings can be a turning point towards a new direction. Counselling is a collaborative task and it is my endeavour to travel alongside you on your journey as you discover new ways to move forward
If you have found your way here I appreciate you are reaching out for support. Taking the first step to reaching out to someone; especially a stranger takes courage. Maybe you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, experiencing a life transition: divorce, grief, becoming a parent, children leaving home. Unable to find the strength to cope with change and difficult decisions. Counselling can be a life changing experience; our present struggles and feelings can be a turning point towards a new direction. Counselling is a collaborative task and it is my endeavour to travel alongside you on your journey as you discover new ways to move forward
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Donna Marie Periam
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Nuneaton CV10
Hello my name is Donna. The decision to see a counsellor can be very frightening, but if you are reading this, then you have made a very brave step with your own self care. There are times in our lives, especially in current times when we are instructed to self Isolate, when it is even more important to have someone to talk too. I will make every attempt to provide you with a safe and comfortable space in which to explore whatever may be concerning you. My main aim is provide a safe, non- judgemental space where we can build an open & honest relationship.
Hello my name is Donna. The decision to see a counsellor can be very frightening, but if you are reading this, then you have made a very brave step with your own self care. There are times in our lives, especially in current times when we are instructed to self Isolate, when it is even more important to have someone to talk too. I will make every attempt to provide you with a safe and comfortable space in which to explore whatever may be concerning you. My main aim is provide a safe, non- judgemental space where we can build an open & honest relationship.
01455 242980 View 01455 242980
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Therapy Centre Services
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Therapy Centre Services provides affordable and accessible counselling sessions for clients across the UK via Zoom or telephone. We know how difficult it can be to reach out for help, or to think about counselling, and provide a confidential and safe place for you to talk to one of our Counsellors. All of our team work in a non-judgemental way, listening to you, hearing you and helping you to work through the issues that you are experiencing.
Therapy Centre Services provides affordable and accessible counselling sessions for clients across the UK via Zoom or telephone. We know how difficult it can be to reach out for help, or to think about counselling, and provide a confidential and safe place for you to talk to one of our Counsellors. All of our team work in a non-judgemental way, listening to you, hearing you and helping you to work through the issues that you are experiencing.
01386 576960 View 01386 576960
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Adam Yusufali Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Hi my name is Adam. I am qualified and registered with the BACP. I am Reiki Attuned and also a certified meditation teacher. Sometimes life can get overwhelming or we may experience things that can impact negatively on our general way of being. I want you to know that it is really OK not to be OK and that it is OK to ask for help. If you find yourself struggling with your own sense of self or others around you, then please do reach out, I would like to help you. We can discover the light from within, when we explore and navigate the darkness.
Hi my name is Adam. I am qualified and registered with the BACP. I am Reiki Attuned and also a certified meditation teacher. Sometimes life can get overwhelming or we may experience things that can impact negatively on our general way of being. I want you to know that it is really OK not to be OK and that it is OK to ask for help. If you find yourself struggling with your own sense of self or others around you, then please do reach out, I would like to help you. We can discover the light from within, when we explore and navigate the darkness.
0115 697 1319 View 0115 697 1319
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.