Attachment-based Counselling in Liverpool

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Liz Nothof
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L17
Waitlist for new clients
As an integrative therapist, I am trained to use a range of different therapeutic approaches including trauma informed, relational, attachment-based and compassion-focused models.
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Are you facing relationship difficulties? Or are you experiencing other challenges and want to talk about them in a warm, accepting environment? I offer a non-judgemental and compassionate space for you to work through any difficult thoughts, feelings and life events at your own pace. Together we can get to the bottom of what is happening for you and look at how both past and current events are affecting you. Therapy is not a quick fix, but speaking to someone who really understands can help to explore different ways in which you can grow and become more fulfilled.
As an integrative therapist, I am trained to use a range of different therapeutic approaches including trauma informed, relational, attachment-based and compassion-focused models.
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Are you facing relationship difficulties? Or are you experiencing other challenges and want to talk about them in a warm, accepting environment? I offer a non-judgemental and compassionate space for you to work through any difficult thoughts, feelings and life events at your own pace. Together we can get to the bottom of what is happening for you and look at how both past and current events are affecting you. Therapy is not a quick fix, but speaking to someone who really understands can help to explore different ways in which you can grow and become more fulfilled.
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Julie Ruth Anderson
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L1
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lost, or low? Repeating unhelpful patterns in behaviour, and feeling disconnected? Is your relationship with food taking over your life, or does it worsen from time to time when you’re experiencing difficulties? I can help.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lost, or low? Repeating unhelpful patterns in behaviour, and feeling disconnected? Is your relationship with food taking over your life, or does it worsen from time to time when you’re experiencing difficulties? I can help.
0151 305 4308 View 0151 305 4308
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Just Human Therapies
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L8
I am a fully qualified, person-centred counsellor and a clinical hypnotherapist, registered with the BACP. I always work with my clients in a way that allows them to feel safe, valued and respected. I facilitate spaces that allow my clients to lead sessions and explore their feelings in a non judgemental and confidential environment. Together we work to reach their best self, both psychologically and physiologically, no matter what their concerns are.
I am a fully qualified, person-centred counsellor and a clinical hypnotherapist, registered with the BACP. I always work with my clients in a way that allows them to feel safe, valued and respected. I facilitate spaces that allow my clients to lead sessions and explore their feelings in a non judgemental and confidential environment. Together we work to reach their best self, both psychologically and physiologically, no matter what their concerns are.
0151 318 0469 View 0151 318 0469
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Karen Elizabeth Delves-Hay
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Are you feeling misunderstood, not having your concerns heard, confused or unhappy with how you're feeling, and/or thoughts that are intrusive, lost your sense of self, low confidence, experiencing anxiety and/or panic attacks, low mood, chronic pain - all these different aspects may be affecting you from living the life you truly desire. I am a Psychotherapist of 26 years experience, and have helped thousands of people, to be able to live the life they would like to lead, through my caring, professional approach to therapy. You will be listened to, and I have the skills and experience to help you achieve your goals.
Are you feeling misunderstood, not having your concerns heard, confused or unhappy with how you're feeling, and/or thoughts that are intrusive, lost your sense of self, low confidence, experiencing anxiety and/or panic attacks, low mood, chronic pain - all these different aspects may be affecting you from living the life you truly desire. I am a Psychotherapist of 26 years experience, and have helped thousands of people, to be able to live the life they would like to lead, through my caring, professional approach to therapy. You will be listened to, and I have the skills and experience to help you achieve your goals.
0151 453 3604 View 0151 453 3604
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George Maxwell
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool L1
I offer evidence-based CBT, EMDR and Positive Psychology Coaching to support clients across the full range of the wellbeing spectrum. As an accredited CBT Therapist, I will help you to overcome your anxiety and depression problems using active, effective treatments that will change your life. I specialise in OCD (and its many subtypes), PTSD and Social Anxiety. As a Coaching Psychologist, I can teach you how to flourish, achieve your life goals, and live a life full of meaning and value. I work with clients internationally via Zoom and offer in-person therapy at my office in Rodney Street in Liverpool.
I offer evidence-based CBT, EMDR and Positive Psychology Coaching to support clients across the full range of the wellbeing spectrum. As an accredited CBT Therapist, I will help you to overcome your anxiety and depression problems using active, effective treatments that will change your life. I specialise in OCD (and its many subtypes), PTSD and Social Anxiety. As a Coaching Psychologist, I can teach you how to flourish, achieve your life goals, and live a life full of meaning and value. I work with clients internationally via Zoom and offer in-person therapy at my office in Rodney Street in Liverpool.
0151 318 0866 View 0151 318 0866
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Rachael Radford
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Liverpool L22
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel stuck or unable to move on from your past? Perhaps you notice patterns in your relationships or behaviour that feel impossible to change. Are you coping in ways that are no longer serving you? Painful experiences can often lead to us feeling lost and disconnected, which can impact on how we feel about ourselves, our relationships and the world around us. Shame or fear might be getting in the way of you asking for what you need, creating boundaries and telling people how you feel, which might lead to more stuckness. We all get stuck at times, that's very human! And we all need to feel seen, heard & understood.
Do you feel stuck or unable to move on from your past? Perhaps you notice patterns in your relationships or behaviour that feel impossible to change. Are you coping in ways that are no longer serving you? Painful experiences can often lead to us feeling lost and disconnected, which can impact on how we feel about ourselves, our relationships and the world around us. Shame or fear might be getting in the way of you asking for what you need, creating boundaries and telling people how you feel, which might lead to more stuckness. We all get stuck at times, that's very human! And we all need to feel seen, heard & understood.
0151 675 0276 View 0151 675 0276
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Dr Ged Smith
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool L18
Effective and practical help for anyone suffering from a range of issues, particularly family, couple and relationship matters. This is for individuals, families, couples and children. I also work with: anxiety - depression/low mood - stress - anger problems - panic attacks - low self-esteem - self-harming - addiction - relationship problems. I provide safe, reliable and practical help for emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
Effective and practical help for anyone suffering from a range of issues, particularly family, couple and relationship matters. This is for individuals, families, couples and children. I also work with: anxiety - depression/low mood - stress - anger problems - panic attacks - low self-esteem - self-harming - addiction - relationship problems. I provide safe, reliable and practical help for emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
01923 961909 View 01923 961909
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Mohammad Midan-Shahi
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L7
fight or flight? I am offering you (youth and adults) no judgement and assumption, if you need to talk of anxiety, abuse, lose of self, lowself-esteem or you dont know of your character, there are times in our life that we need to confined-in because we are human being, so using life experiences and knowledges of sophisticated people whom they spent their life to take the knowledge and give it to others for a better life, and what ever is concerning you or to whom it may concern.
fight or flight? I am offering you (youth and adults) no judgement and assumption, if you need to talk of anxiety, abuse, lose of self, lowself-esteem or you dont know of your character, there are times in our life that we need to confined-in because we are human being, so using life experiences and knowledges of sophisticated people whom they spent their life to take the knowledge and give it to others for a better life, and what ever is concerning you or to whom it may concern.
0151 329 2736 View 0151 329 2736
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Kelly Sartorius
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Liverpool L32
Seeking counselling is a brave step toward self-discovery and healing. Counselling is most sought after for a variety of reasons, such as anxiety or depression navigating life transitions, stress, trauma and bereavement also relationship enhancement, and promoting self-awareness and personal development. I am compassionate and understanding. I offer a tailored approach to therapy. Do you want to feel heard, validated, and supported in a safe, non-judgmental space, then look know further. I combine various psychological models, including CBT, person-centred therapy and psychdynamic. I work weekdays, weekends, evenings & late nights
Seeking counselling is a brave step toward self-discovery and healing. Counselling is most sought after for a variety of reasons, such as anxiety or depression navigating life transitions, stress, trauma and bereavement also relationship enhancement, and promoting self-awareness and personal development. I am compassionate and understanding. I offer a tailored approach to therapy. Do you want to feel heard, validated, and supported in a safe, non-judgmental space, then look know further. I combine various psychological models, including CBT, person-centred therapy and psychdynamic. I work weekdays, weekends, evenings & late nights
0151 453 4516 View 0151 453 4516
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Dr Lorraine Haye
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Liverpool L1
I am a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist with over 15 years of experience in mental and physical health services with a range of presenting difficulties. I also have specialist training and experience in providing neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. I offer a free 15 minute telephone call as an opportunity to ask any questions to identify if we could work together. This can then be followed by a more detailed assessment appointment. After this regular weekly sessions can be arranged to work on your identified goals.
I am a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist with over 15 years of experience in mental and physical health services with a range of presenting difficulties. I also have specialist training and experience in providing neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. I offer a free 15 minute telephone call as an opportunity to ask any questions to identify if we could work together. This can then be followed by a more detailed assessment appointment. After this regular weekly sessions can be arranged to work on your identified goals.
01707 954068 View 01707 954068
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Miriam Sakwa
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L17
Art Psychotherapist with ten years’ experience of working with Children, Young People and Adults. I have a strong belief in the transformative role of creativity in healing our most difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a client, you are able to direct the sessions and gain agency in your healing process through creative expression. Art therapy can be helpful for a wide range of difficulties, and you do not need any prior experience of making art.
Art Psychotherapist with ten years’ experience of working with Children, Young People and Adults. I have a strong belief in the transformative role of creativity in healing our most difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a client, you are able to direct the sessions and gain agency in your healing process through creative expression. Art therapy can be helpful for a wide range of difficulties, and you do not need any prior experience of making art.
01923 961745 View 01923 961745
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Clare Chambers
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Liverpool L18
Hi I'm Clare, thankyou for visiting my profile. I am a person centred integrative counsellor and hypnotherapist based in Liverpool. I'm also a supervisor. I have experience of mental health difficulties and I'm passionate about helping others to understand their experiences of life's ups and downs. Life is hard and for some of us, it is harder still. Relationship difficulties, adverse childhood experiences, abuse (past or present), addiction, displacement, poor mental or physical health, feeling burnt out, being bullied or exhausted by the many demands of family and modern life. If you have felt such issues I can help you.
Hi I'm Clare, thankyou for visiting my profile. I am a person centred integrative counsellor and hypnotherapist based in Liverpool. I'm also a supervisor. I have experience of mental health difficulties and I'm passionate about helping others to understand their experiences of life's ups and downs. Life is hard and for some of us, it is harder still. Relationship difficulties, adverse childhood experiences, abuse (past or present), addiction, displacement, poor mental or physical health, feeling burnt out, being bullied or exhausted by the many demands of family and modern life. If you have felt such issues I can help you.
01923 961172 View 01923 961172
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Dr Thomas Clarke
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Online Only
Navigating life's challenges can be difficult. My aim is to help you to start to understand and address the difficulties you are encountering whilst living a life that feels meaningful. I am confident that the integrated psychological approach I provide, informed by nearly two decades of working within the NHS across various specialisms will be able to help you find a way forward.
Navigating life's challenges can be difficult. My aim is to help you to start to understand and address the difficulties you are encountering whilst living a life that feels meaningful. I am confident that the integrated psychological approach I provide, informed by nearly two decades of working within the NHS across various specialisms will be able to help you find a way forward.
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Heidi Larner
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with 15 years of work experience in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience with complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and feelings of fear, anger, shame, and low self-esteem. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, sad, or confused, and it seems too much to face alone. I am here to help you develop self-understanding, and encourage you to adopt new feelings, attitudes, and behaviours towards life situations. My integrative approach is therapeutically adaptive to your unique individual needs, and empowers you to develop trust and confidence in your own inner guidance.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with 15 years of work experience in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience with complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and feelings of fear, anger, shame, and low self-esteem. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, sad, or confused, and it seems too much to face alone. I am here to help you develop self-understanding, and encourage you to adopt new feelings, attitudes, and behaviours towards life situations. My integrative approach is therapeutically adaptive to your unique individual needs, and empowers you to develop trust and confidence in your own inner guidance.
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Eva Nogales - EN - sex and relationship therapy
Counsellor, MSc, COSRT General
Verified Verified
Liverpool L3
Hi! I'm Eva, I am a psychologist specializing in Sex and Relationship therapy. Over the years, I've been helping people resolve conflicts related to their sexuality and their relationships. Whether you are single or in a relationship, we can work together. In our sessions, you'll find a safe space to express and explore your inner self. I'd love to accompany you in the process of growing, learning-unlearning, and healing.
Hi! I'm Eva, I am a psychologist specializing in Sex and Relationship therapy. Over the years, I've been helping people resolve conflicts related to their sexuality and their relationships. Whether you are single or in a relationship, we can work together. In our sessions, you'll find a safe space to express and explore your inner self. I'd love to accompany you in the process of growing, learning-unlearning, and healing.
01767 669826 View 01767 669826
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Lex Integrative Therapy
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L17
With an extensive background of working in mental health I have worked with issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, and abuse. Ive worked with those who have had circumstantial problems such as loss, relationship issues/breakdowns, historical and current relationship breakdowns, adverse childhood experiences, isolation and complex mental health needs. No issue is too much or too overwhelming, as I believe with the right support, patience and care, we can both find the solution. Together unravelling and making sense of the problem to know what steps to take to move forward.
With an extensive background of working in mental health I have worked with issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, and abuse. Ive worked with those who have had circumstantial problems such as loss, relationship issues/breakdowns, historical and current relationship breakdowns, adverse childhood experiences, isolation and complex mental health needs. No issue is too much or too overwhelming, as I believe with the right support, patience and care, we can both find the solution. Together unravelling and making sense of the problem to know what steps to take to move forward.
01923 961998 View 01923 961998
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Eilish Cameron
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool L17
Waitlist for new clients
I am a HCPC registered arts psychotherapist experienced in working with diverse stories, challenges and experiences. I offer a welcoming, non-judgemental and compassionate space that utilises your innate creativity to connect with and explore your inner experience. We will embark on a journey to build understanding and perspective on challenges you face. This may include exploring past experiences and how this may be influencing the present. Throughout the process we will focus on individual strengths fostering resilience, personal growth and wellbeing.
I am a HCPC registered arts psychotherapist experienced in working with diverse stories, challenges and experiences. I offer a welcoming, non-judgemental and compassionate space that utilises your innate creativity to connect with and explore your inner experience. We will embark on a journey to build understanding and perspective on challenges you face. This may include exploring past experiences and how this may be influencing the present. Throughout the process we will focus on individual strengths fostering resilience, personal growth and wellbeing.
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Polly Winstanley
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L18
Do you feel overwhelmed at the moment ? Or feel that past , present or future thoughts are affecting your day to day life? Do you lack the space and time to explore these issues , in an environment where you feel able to speak freely without judgement ? Could you benefit from an impartial, supportive , listening ear?
Do you feel overwhelmed at the moment ? Or feel that past , present or future thoughts are affecting your day to day life? Do you lack the space and time to explore these issues , in an environment where you feel able to speak freely without judgement ? Could you benefit from an impartial, supportive , listening ear?
01923 311297 View 01923 311297
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Simon Lewis
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am passionate about trauma informed practice: making every effort to understand the impact of people’s lived experiences on their daily lives. My approach is based on psychological formulation, to make sense of what a person is experiencing, and then using a range of integrated approaches to help people to make changes. I care about empowering individuals to live the lives they want to live, and take a very human and empathic approach to working with people's distress.
I am passionate about trauma informed practice: making every effort to understand the impact of people’s lived experiences on their daily lives. My approach is based on psychological formulation, to make sense of what a person is experiencing, and then using a range of integrated approaches to help people to make changes. I care about empowering individuals to live the lives they want to live, and take a very human and empathic approach to working with people's distress.
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Naomi Bateren
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi! Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Perhaps you have had difficult life experiences that you've never processed. Maybe you just want to be heard. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to come and chat. The work is led by you, with me as a companion guide. My aim is to help you help yourself to find what you need - whether that be peace, understanding, answers or space to just be. We may explore the past and how that influences the present. Throughout the work we will build on your strengths, finding resilience and wellbeing through our conversations and the actions you put into place to look after yourself.
Hi! Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Perhaps you have had difficult life experiences that you've never processed. Maybe you just want to be heard. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to come and chat. The work is led by you, with me as a companion guide. My aim is to help you help yourself to find what you need - whether that be peace, understanding, answers or space to just be. We may explore the past and how that influences the present. Throughout the work we will build on your strengths, finding resilience and wellbeing through our conversations and the actions you put into place to look after yourself.
01767 669810 View 01767 669810
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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.