Attachment-based Counselling in Bethnal Green, London

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James Angel
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bethnal Green, London E2
I am an attachment-based psychotherapist based in Old Street, Islington.
​I believe that psychotherapy has the potential to get to the root of distress. Through a safe and confidential therapeutic relationship, we can come to understand ourselves better and live with more fulfilment, freedom and self-acceptance. Having been in therapy myself, I know first-hand that the process and effects can be profound. Part of this means looking at how experiences and relationships from earlier in your life are affecting things now. And part of this means learning to be with your present-day experience in a different way – becoming more mindful and curious about your emotions, your mind and your body.
I am an attachment-based psychotherapist based in Old Street, Islington.
​I believe that psychotherapy has the potential to get to the root of distress. Through a safe and confidential therapeutic relationship, we can come to understand ourselves better and live with more fulfilment, freedom and self-acceptance. Having been in therapy myself, I know first-hand that the process and effects can be profound. Part of this means looking at how experiences and relationships from earlier in your life are affecting things now. And part of this means learning to be with your present-day experience in a different way – becoming more mindful and curious about your emotions, your mind and your body.
020 4538 2960 View 020 4538 2960
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Dr Lana Renny
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bethnal Green, London E2  (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have over 15 years of experience in the NHS working therapeutically with adults, young people and families. In my current NHS role as a Lead Psychologist, I offer therapy to staff (including experiences of burnout and trauma) in addition to providing consultation, training and supervision. If you are struggling with your mood, feeling stuck, or perhaps low self esteem and relationship problems, I am here to support you.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have over 15 years of experience in the NHS working therapeutically with adults, young people and families. In my current NHS role as a Lead Psychologist, I offer therapy to staff (including experiences of burnout and trauma) in addition to providing consultation, training and supervision. If you are struggling with your mood, feeling stuck, or perhaps low self esteem and relationship problems, I am here to support you.
020 3322 2419 View 020 3322 2419
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Yasmin Rahman
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bethnal Green, London E2
It is often when we feel the most comfortable and at ease, does our authentic-self seep out. This is you unfiltered, unapologetic and unscripted. However, how many times do we allow ourselves to experience this? Not very often, right? Many of us wonder through life wearing a mask, trying to uphold the image we have learnt to create for ourselves - whether it’s the ‘trying-to-keep-it-together parent/partner’, the ‘reliable, always there for you friend’ or the ‘ambitious, life-goals-in-hand determined individual’.
It is often when we feel the most comfortable and at ease, does our authentic-self seep out. This is you unfiltered, unapologetic and unscripted. However, how many times do we allow ourselves to experience this? Not very often, right? Many of us wonder through life wearing a mask, trying to uphold the image we have learnt to create for ourselves - whether it’s the ‘trying-to-keep-it-together parent/partner’, the ‘reliable, always there for you friend’ or the ‘ambitious, life-goals-in-hand determined individual’.
020 4538 7112 View 020 4538 7112
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Mandi Martin
Counsellor, MBBS, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethnal Green, London E2
Waitlist for new clients
If you are reading this, you have already begun the process of finding a therapist and I understand that this is a courageous step. A step towards change and commitment to yourself. Maybe you are wanting to understand yourself better? Looking for an opportunity to have a deeper knowledge of yourself and your behaviour? You might want more satisfaction in your career or be struggling with a personal or business relationship? Experiencing a loss? Recent diagnosis of life limiting illness? Or seeking a professional relationship with someone that will allow space for talking about your problems/challenges and explore these experiences?
If you are reading this, you have already begun the process of finding a therapist and I understand that this is a courageous step. A step towards change and commitment to yourself. Maybe you are wanting to understand yourself better? Looking for an opportunity to have a deeper knowledge of yourself and your behaviour? You might want more satisfaction in your career or be struggling with a personal or business relationship? Experiencing a loss? Recent diagnosis of life limiting illness? Or seeking a professional relationship with someone that will allow space for talking about your problems/challenges and explore these experiences?
020 3994 7614 View 020 3994 7614
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Michelle Mclean
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
Bethnal Green, London E2
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist working with a wide range of emotional difficulties, mental health challenges and relationship issues. I offer a non-judgmental, confidential, safe and welcoming space for you to talk about any issues that may be troubling you. I am trauma informed and I have experience of working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. People come to see me for all sorts of reasons including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and relationship or family difficulties.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist working with a wide range of emotional difficulties, mental health challenges and relationship issues. I offer a non-judgmental, confidential, safe and welcoming space for you to talk about any issues that may be troubling you. I am trauma informed and I have experience of working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. People come to see me for all sorts of reasons including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and relationship or family difficulties.
020 3984 8263 View 020 3984 8263
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Henrietta Priddie
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Bethnal Green, London E2
I am a UKCP-qualified integrative child, adolescent and adult psychotherapist working across a wide range of areas and interests and have over 20 years of experience working in the mental health sector. I offer a safe space to allow clients the opportunity to explore presenting issues freely and in depth. I believe that compassion, empathy and the alliance between the therapist and client are the keys to therapeutic change. I am also passionate about supporting women in their journey through life and parents struggling with the complexities of raising a child in an ever-changing world.
I am a UKCP-qualified integrative child, adolescent and adult psychotherapist working across a wide range of areas and interests and have over 20 years of experience working in the mental health sector. I offer a safe space to allow clients the opportunity to explore presenting issues freely and in depth. I believe that compassion, empathy and the alliance between the therapist and client are the keys to therapeutic change. I am also passionate about supporting women in their journey through life and parents struggling with the complexities of raising a child in an ever-changing world.
020 3987 1816 View 020 3987 1816
Neil Farrelly
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Verified Verified
Bethnal Green, London E2
At various points in our lives we can experience distressing events or feelings which seem overwhelming. They can result from particular circumstance such as difficulties in our work lives, relationships, bereavement, illness or dealing with painful memories from our childhood. Sometimes we are unsure as to what is making us feel the way we do. All we know is that life may have become directionless, distressing, or even intolerable. It might be at these times psychotherapy might be helpful.
At various points in our lives we can experience distressing events or feelings which seem overwhelming. They can result from particular circumstance such as difficulties in our work lives, relationships, bereavement, illness or dealing with painful memories from our childhood. Sometimes we are unsure as to what is making us feel the way we do. All we know is that life may have become directionless, distressing, or even intolerable. It might be at these times psychotherapy might be helpful.
020 4538 8490 View 020 4538 8490
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Georgia Powell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bethnal Green, London E2  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work as an adolescent and adult Counsellor based in East London. As well as my own private practice, I work in schools, universities and in the domestic abuse sector with victim-survivors of domestic abuse. I am a fully registered BACP member and integrate a variety of different therapeutic modalities, including person-centred and humanistic therapy, body therapy, art/play therapy, mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to meet each person’s specific needs.
I work as an adolescent and adult Counsellor based in East London. As well as my own private practice, I work in schools, universities and in the domestic abuse sector with victim-survivors of domestic abuse. I am a fully registered BACP member and integrate a variety of different therapeutic modalities, including person-centred and humanistic therapy, body therapy, art/play therapy, mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to meet each person’s specific needs.
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Diana Ivankovic
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethnal Green, London E2
We all have aims and ambitions for ourselves but life events can often leave us in places and situations that are unhelpful to us in finding our true selves and realising our full potential. I know, I've been there myself... We know that we are our own agents of change but occasionally we may need a helping hand. Metaphorically speaking, we need to adjust our sail so we can catch the wind that will take us to those unexplored waters. Do you feel like you are stuck or just unable to make what may feel like the simplest of decisions? The causes for this may not be so simple or obvious and this is where counselling can help.
We all have aims and ambitions for ourselves but life events can often leave us in places and situations that are unhelpful to us in finding our true selves and realising our full potential. I know, I've been there myself... We know that we are our own agents of change but occasionally we may need a helping hand. Metaphorically speaking, we need to adjust our sail so we can catch the wind that will take us to those unexplored waters. Do you feel like you are stuck or just unable to make what may feel like the simplest of decisions? The causes for this may not be so simple or obvious and this is where counselling can help.
020 3984 8194 View 020 3984 8194
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Adam Davidi
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bethnal Green, London E2
Waitlist for new clients
I work as an integrative therapist. Therapy offers you a space to think about where you are in your life and where you’d like to be. I believe that therapy can help you live a more authentic and meaningful life. I offer a warm and supportive space where you can share what has brought you to therapy. People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons; all are valid. Perhaps you are feeling depressed, anxious, angry, stuck or suffering from low self-esteem. You might be struggling with your sexuality or gender identity. Perhaps you are feeling dissatisfied with your relationships with friends, partners or work colleagues.
I work as an integrative therapist. Therapy offers you a space to think about where you are in your life and where you’d like to be. I believe that therapy can help you live a more authentic and meaningful life. I offer a warm and supportive space where you can share what has brought you to therapy. People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons; all are valid. Perhaps you are feeling depressed, anxious, angry, stuck or suffering from low self-esteem. You might be struggling with your sexuality or gender identity. Perhaps you are feeling dissatisfied with your relationships with friends, partners or work colleagues.
020 3376 7959 View 020 3376 7959
Photo of Samantha Dewhurst, Psychologist in Bethnal Green, London, England
Samantha Dewhurst
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bethnal Green, London E2
I am a Counselling Psychologist with more than 10 years of experience both within the NHS and private sectors working to the highest level with a wide range of psychological challenges and client demographics. My integrative approach to therapy ensures that I am able to offer bespoke treatment plans based on an individual's requirements rather than offer a 'one-size fits all' approach. I draw on humanistic cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic psychotherapeutic perspectives depending on the needs and wishes of clients. I provide an open, sensitive and confidential space where you will be met with warmth, respect and acceptance.
I am a Counselling Psychologist with more than 10 years of experience both within the NHS and private sectors working to the highest level with a wide range of psychological challenges and client demographics. My integrative approach to therapy ensures that I am able to offer bespoke treatment plans based on an individual's requirements rather than offer a 'one-size fits all' approach. I draw on humanistic cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic psychotherapeutic perspectives depending on the needs and wishes of clients. I provide an open, sensitive and confidential space where you will be met with warmth, respect and acceptance.
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Anna Cope
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Bethnal Green, London E2
I have a well established psychotherapy practice working with a range of clients and couples, from an integrative, relational perspective. I also specialise in working with the LGBTQi+ community. I offer face to face and online as well as psychotherapy groups. Please look at my website for further information, https://www.annacopepsychotherapy.co.uk/
I have a well established psychotherapy practice working with a range of clients and couples, from an integrative, relational perspective. I also specialise in working with the LGBTQi+ community. I offer face to face and online as well as psychotherapy groups. Please look at my website for further information, https://www.annacopepsychotherapy.co.uk/
020 3962 0275 View 020 3962 0275
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Paula Clarke-Little
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bethnal Green, London E2
Seeking therapy is a sign of courage in the depths of conflict. Currently, you may be troubled or overwhelmed, not knowing what is happening either within you, your partner or communicatively between your couple. To be understood and appreciated while conveying the same qualities to another person is an essential component of any satisfying relationship, but it is one that takes an emotional commitment from those involved in finding a resolution. The question I often ask my clients is, "Can you bear the difference of the other, or even tolerate the possibility that they may have a different perspective to the one in your mind?"
Seeking therapy is a sign of courage in the depths of conflict. Currently, you may be troubled or overwhelmed, not knowing what is happening either within you, your partner or communicatively between your couple. To be understood and appreciated while conveying the same qualities to another person is an essential component of any satisfying relationship, but it is one that takes an emotional commitment from those involved in finding a resolution. The question I often ask my clients is, "Can you bear the difference of the other, or even tolerate the possibility that they may have a different perspective to the one in your mind?"
020 8103 3878 View 020 8103 3878
Photo of Jamie Bloch, Psychotherapist in Bethnal Green, London, England
Jamie Bloch
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bethnal Green, London E2
My name is Jamie (she/her). I moved to London from Toronto to further my education in counselling and psychotherapy. I'm a compassionate integrative counsellor, trained psychodynamically, who consistently provides a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment where my clients feel comfortable sharing their innermost thoughts and feelings. By maintaining an empathic, trauma-informed stance, I create a space where clients can feel held. By bringing unconscious thoughts and feelings into conscious awareness, clients can learn to better understand themselves.
My name is Jamie (she/her). I moved to London from Toronto to further my education in counselling and psychotherapy. I'm a compassionate integrative counsellor, trained psychodynamically, who consistently provides a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment where my clients feel comfortable sharing their innermost thoughts and feelings. By maintaining an empathic, trauma-informed stance, I create a space where clients can feel held. By bringing unconscious thoughts and feelings into conscious awareness, clients can learn to better understand themselves.
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Bia Padilha
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Bethnal Green, London E2  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome. Starting therapy can feel daunting but also incredibly liberating once you get started. I offer a warm and welcoming environment where together we can explore what is troubling you and seek to ultimately find relief through this process. With nine years of experience working with clients who have sought to make sense of their life, I am able to help by walking alongside you in your journey, whether this is for a short while or longer-term. In our time together, we will uncover what lies behind your anxieties and try out strategies that may support you as you work through the challenges you are facing.
Hello and welcome. Starting therapy can feel daunting but also incredibly liberating once you get started. I offer a warm and welcoming environment where together we can explore what is troubling you and seek to ultimately find relief through this process. With nine years of experience working with clients who have sought to make sense of their life, I am able to help by walking alongside you in your journey, whether this is for a short while or longer-term. In our time together, we will uncover what lies behind your anxieties and try out strategies that may support you as you work through the challenges you are facing.
020 3389 9686 View 020 3389 9686
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Brick Lane counselling
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Bethnal Green, London E2
I am a BACP accredited psychotherapist, counsellor and clinical supervisor with experience counselling people with a wide range of emotional and mental health issues in various settings in the public sector, sexual health organisations and psychiatric units. My main specialities are sexual health, sexual identity, gender issues and depression. I work primarily via Skype.
I am a BACP accredited psychotherapist, counsellor and clinical supervisor with experience counselling people with a wide range of emotional and mental health issues in various settings in the public sector, sexual health organisations and psychiatric units. My main specialities are sexual health, sexual identity, gender issues and depression. I work primarily via Skype.
020 3962 2061 View 020 3962 2061
Photo of Kelly Royer, Psychotherapist in Bethnal Green, London, England
Kelly Royer
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethnal Green, London E2  (Online Only)
Life is full of unexpected changes and challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and emotionally strained. In times like these, talking to the right person can make a world of difference. That's where counselling comes in. It provides a safe and confidential space where you can have your concerns listened to and gain clarity on what you're experiencing. As a qualified and experienced psychotherapist, I understand the importance of having a supportive and empathetic environment for exploration and healing. With over 6 years of clinical practice and 12 years of experience in the mental health field.
Life is full of unexpected changes and challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and emotionally strained. In times like these, talking to the right person can make a world of difference. That's where counselling comes in. It provides a safe and confidential space where you can have your concerns listened to and gain clarity on what you're experiencing. As a qualified and experienced psychotherapist, I understand the importance of having a supportive and empathetic environment for exploration and healing. With over 6 years of clinical practice and 12 years of experience in the mental health field.
01992 940723 View 01992 940723
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Shehra Ali
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bethnal Green, London E2
Looking for a change in your life? Feeling low, anxious, or stressed? Do you struggle with your relationships? Is there trauma or difficult experience in your past that you would like to process? Would you like to understand your thoughts and behaviours in greater depth?
Looking for a change in your life? Feeling low, anxious, or stressed? Do you struggle with your relationships? Is there trauma or difficult experience in your past that you would like to process? Would you like to understand your thoughts and behaviours in greater depth?
020 3856 3056 View 020 3856 3056
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Maggie Tambala
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bethnal Green, London E2  (Online Only)
I work with clients presenting a wide range of issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, phobias, bereavement, loss, relationships, mental health. As an integrative counsellor I use a variety of different therapeutic methods designed to meet your personal needs whilst allowing me to gain an understanding of the world from your unique perspective. Together we are able to build a confidential relationship in which you can feel safe, heard and understood, where you can share your problems, see them more clearly and develop better ways of coping with them.
I work with clients presenting a wide range of issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, phobias, bereavement, loss, relationships, mental health. As an integrative counsellor I use a variety of different therapeutic methods designed to meet your personal needs whilst allowing me to gain an understanding of the world from your unique perspective. Together we are able to build a confidential relationship in which you can feel safe, heard and understood, where you can share your problems, see them more clearly and develop better ways of coping with them.
020 4538 4918 View 020 4538 4918
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Alessandra Palazzetti
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bethnal Green, London E2
I believe that every individual has the capacity to live a nourishing life and deserves to feel fulfilled. However because of past or present experiences, as well as learnt behaviour, we can find ourselves stuck with unwanted feelings, desperately wishing that partners, parents, friends or situations were different. In these moments we can feel powerless and unable to speak our truth, so it is important to have an external guide, who can help us navigate through the storm and find our voice. I am committed to helping my clients reach a place of empowerment and well-being, by becoming the best versions of themselves that they can be.
I believe that every individual has the capacity to live a nourishing life and deserves to feel fulfilled. However because of past or present experiences, as well as learnt behaviour, we can find ourselves stuck with unwanted feelings, desperately wishing that partners, parents, friends or situations were different. In these moments we can feel powerless and unable to speak our truth, so it is important to have an external guide, who can help us navigate through the storm and find our voice. I am committed to helping my clients reach a place of empowerment and well-being, by becoming the best versions of themselves that they can be.
020 3893 2464 View 020 3893 2464

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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.