Attachment-based Counselling in South West London, London
If you answered yes to some or all of these questions, perhaps attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapy might help.
Attachment-based psychotherapy works from the understanding that our earliest relationships (even before we learn to talk) shape how we feel about ourselves, the people around us, and the world we live in. As an attachment therapist, I am interested in exploring all of this with you and helping you lay past ghosts to rest.
If you answered yes to some or all of these questions, perhaps attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapy might help.
Attachment-based psychotherapy works from the understanding that our earliest relationships (even before we learn to talk) shape how we feel about ourselves, the people around us, and the world we live in. As an attachment therapist, I am interested in exploring all of this with you and helping you lay past ghosts to rest.
No matter how dark things feel, I believe passionately in your potential to heal and grow, and would love to work with you. I am a warm, highly effective, trauma informed therapist with over 25yrs clinical experience in the NHS. I will gently yet firmly work alongside you to explore the origins of your emotional difficulties and help you develop valuable coping mechanism's. By processing and making sense of your experiences, we can provide you with relief in the present, and a foundation on which to create a future in which you are thriving not simply surviving.
No matter how dark things feel, I believe passionately in your potential to heal and grow, and would love to work with you. I am a warm, highly effective, trauma informed therapist with over 25yrs clinical experience in the NHS. I will gently yet firmly work alongside you to explore the origins of your emotional difficulties and help you develop valuable coping mechanism's. By processing and making sense of your experiences, we can provide you with relief in the present, and a foundation on which to create a future in which you are thriving not simply surviving.
I use an integrative approach, drawing on person-centred, attachment-based, and psychodynamic theories.
My approach is relational and I aim to support you whether you are a teenager navigating identity, friendships, and emotional challenges, a parent looking to improve family dynamics, or an adult processing life transitions.
If it feels right for you, I incorporate creative tools in our work such as art therapy, mindfulness, meditation and dream work.
I use an integrative approach, drawing on person-centred, attachment-based, and psychodynamic theories.
My approach is relational and I aim to support you whether you are a teenager navigating identity, friendships, and emotional challenges, a parent looking to improve family dynamics, or an adult processing life transitions.
If it feels right for you, I incorporate creative tools in our work such as art therapy, mindfulness, meditation and dream work.
I am an integrative psychotherapist and couple counselor. I work with a range of approaches to suit your individual needs. I have over 20 year’s experience of working in various settings including the NHS with clients from different cultures and backgrounds.
I am an integrative psychotherapist and couple counselor. I work with a range of approaches to suit your individual needs. I have over 20 year’s experience of working in various settings including the NHS with clients from different cultures and backgrounds.
Dr Fatoumata Jatta (Online Therapy)
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
South West London, London SW13
My approach is evidence-based, consisting primarily of Schema Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy ( attachment-based approaches) complimented by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Coaching.
Seeking support can be a challenging step to take. I am here to help. As a chartered clinical psychologist registered with the HCPC, I am trained to provide individuals, couples, and groups with evidence-based psychological treatments for a range of difficulties that can affect general well-being and quality of life. You may struggle with low mood and anxiety, and may be affected by issues such as relationship problems, low self-esteem, loss and bereavement, trauma, sexual problems, or substance misuse. It is also common to experience a number of issues at once, making problems seem insurmountable.
My approach is evidence-based, consisting primarily of Schema Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy ( attachment-based approaches) complimented by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Coaching.
Seeking support can be a challenging step to take. I am here to help. As a chartered clinical psychologist registered with the HCPC, I am trained to provide individuals, couples, and groups with evidence-based psychological treatments for a range of difficulties that can affect general well-being and quality of life. You may struggle with low mood and anxiety, and may be affected by issues such as relationship problems, low self-esteem, loss and bereavement, trauma, sexual problems, or substance misuse. It is also common to experience a number of issues at once, making problems seem insurmountable.
Dr Keren Smith worked for the NHS at South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust from 2009 until 2022 where she and her colleagues set up the pioneering National and Specialist Dialectical Behaviour Therapy service for adolescents. Keren has seen clients independently since 2012, working with both adults and adolescents with a range of difficulties. She has a particular interest in working with people with a history of trauma and symptoms associated with PTSD and CPTSD; she has completed further training in specialist trauma focused models including EMDR and DBT-PE.
Dr Keren Smith worked for the NHS at South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust from 2009 until 2022 where she and her colleagues set up the pioneering National and Specialist Dialectical Behaviour Therapy service for adolescents. Keren has seen clients independently since 2012, working with both adults and adolescents with a range of difficulties. She has a particular interest in working with people with a history of trauma and symptoms associated with PTSD and CPTSD; she has completed further training in specialist trauma focused models including EMDR and DBT-PE.
Dr Lola Olukotun
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
South West London, London SW1W
As an integrative practitioner, the range of approaches I use include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT); Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT); Attachment-based Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy; Mindfulness Interventions; Family Therapy; and Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT).
I have worked as a therapist for many years and enjoy helping people make sense of their experiences. I value hearing each person's story and supporting them to find inner calm, understanding, and change unhelpful patterns of thinking, behaving and relating to others. There are many reasons why people seek therapy and would like someone to talk to. I have specialist interest and experience in working with a variety of difficulties, primarily depression, anxiety, OCD, low self-esteem, stress &burnout, relationship issues and insecure attachment styles.
As an integrative practitioner, the range of approaches I use include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT); Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT); Attachment-based Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy; Mindfulness Interventions; Family Therapy; and Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT).
I have worked as a therapist for many years and enjoy helping people make sense of their experiences. I value hearing each person's story and supporting them to find inner calm, understanding, and change unhelpful patterns of thinking, behaving and relating to others. There are many reasons why people seek therapy and would like someone to talk to. I have specialist interest and experience in working with a variety of difficulties, primarily depression, anxiety, OCD, low self-esteem, stress &burnout, relationship issues and insecure attachment styles.
I am particularly influenced by attachment-based and psychodynamic theories which help us understand how current feelings and behaviour are shaped by past experiences, often unconsciously.
My aim is to help you make sense of your experiences so that with awareness you can start to make conscious choices and decisions that will help you to achieve what you want out of life. I believe that the collaborative journey of therapy is helpful in times of distress but also appropriate for those who would simply like to explore their circumstances, behaviours and worldview in order to lead a more fulfilling life.
I am particularly influenced by attachment-based and psychodynamic theories which help us understand how current feelings and behaviour are shaped by past experiences, often unconsciously.
My aim is to help you make sense of your experiences so that with awareness you can start to make conscious choices and decisions that will help you to achieve what you want out of life. I believe that the collaborative journey of therapy is helpful in times of distress but also appropriate for those who would simply like to explore their circumstances, behaviours and worldview in order to lead a more fulfilling life.
Parenting a child who struggles with emotional or behavioural problems such as anxiety, low mood, or aggression is hard. They may have ADHD or behaviour issues, needing you to adapt your parenting - but you feel you've tried everything and nothing has worked. This will understandably be affecting your home life, relationships, mood and confidence. It is isolating and lonely dealing with these challenges. A safe, non-judgmental space with an experienced clinician can be transformative for both you and your child.
Parenting a child who struggles with emotional or behavioural problems such as anxiety, low mood, or aggression is hard. They may have ADHD or behaviour issues, needing you to adapt your parenting - but you feel you've tried everything and nothing has worked. This will understandably be affecting your home life, relationships, mood and confidence. It is isolating and lonely dealing with these challenges. A safe, non-judgmental space with an experienced clinician can be transformative for both you and your child.
I work from an attachment-based perspective and my practice is located in Berkshire however I am also able to offer sessions in London.
Psychotherapy can help people to work through array of difficulties such as life events and emotional challenges in a safe and confidential space. It may be that you find your self repeating unhelpful patterns of behaviours from the past or may be feeling stuck unable to move forward. Psychotherapy can provide an opportunity to make sense of these.
I work from an attachment-based perspective and my practice is located in Berkshire however I am also able to offer sessions in London.
Psychotherapy can help people to work through array of difficulties such as life events and emotional challenges in a safe and confidential space. It may be that you find your self repeating unhelpful patterns of behaviours from the past or may be feeling stuck unable to move forward. Psychotherapy can provide an opportunity to make sense of these.
I take a trauma informed and attachment-based approach to understanding the roots of these difficulties, and how they continue to impact in the present.
I am a Clinical Psychologist. I specialise in treating trauma, PTSD, and attachment related difficulties. I also provide therapy for a range of depression and anxiety related issues. I am registered with the HCPC and have over 10 years experience of working in mental health settings across the NHS and private practice. I have specialist training in relational and trauma therapies including Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Everyone has their own unique challenges and struggles and so I provide a tailored approach to suit your individual needs.
I take a trauma informed and attachment-based approach to understanding the roots of these difficulties, and how they continue to impact in the present.
I am a Clinical Psychologist. I specialise in treating trauma, PTSD, and attachment related difficulties. I also provide therapy for a range of depression and anxiety related issues. I am registered with the HCPC and have over 10 years experience of working in mental health settings across the NHS and private practice. I have specialist training in relational and trauma therapies including Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Everyone has their own unique challenges and struggles and so I provide a tailored approach to suit your individual needs.
My practice draws on a diverse range of modalities, including Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Attachment-based theories, CBT, Gestalt, amongst others, which I tailor to your unique needs.
I am a trauma informed experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist who is able to support you with a range of issues. I am also trained in supporting adults impacted by adoption. My integrative approach creates a compassionate, non-judgemental, safe space where you can freely explore your thoughts, feelings and past experiences. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties or the effects of trauma or abuse, I am here to help you navigate these challenges. The goal is to help you achieve greater emotional balance and clarity by developing long-term practical strategies.
My practice draws on a diverse range of modalities, including Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Attachment-based theories, CBT, Gestalt, amongst others, which I tailor to your unique needs.
I am a trauma informed experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist who is able to support you with a range of issues. I am also trained in supporting adults impacted by adoption. My integrative approach creates a compassionate, non-judgemental, safe space where you can freely explore your thoughts, feelings and past experiences. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties or the effects of trauma or abuse, I am here to help you navigate these challenges. The goal is to help you achieve greater emotional balance and clarity by developing long-term practical strategies.
Do you feel fed up and struggling to achieve your goals? Are you looking for movement and change? Would you like a therapist or supervisor who is understanding and able to help you progress forwards in the direction you would like to move in? I am Dr Zara Hosany, a Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience working in mental health. I offer a range of interventions: individual work with adults, young people, parents, couples, family therapy; supervision for qualified professionals and trainees; coaching and mentoring, consultation work with organisations, and reflective spaces for groups.
Do you feel fed up and struggling to achieve your goals? Are you looking for movement and change? Would you like a therapist or supervisor who is understanding and able to help you progress forwards in the direction you would like to move in? I am Dr Zara Hosany, a Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience working in mental health. I offer a range of interventions: individual work with adults, young people, parents, couples, family therapy; supervision for qualified professionals and trainees; coaching and mentoring, consultation work with organisations, and reflective spaces for groups.
I provide a confidential, non-judgemental and accepting space for you to explore your emotions, issues and difficulties and express your thoughts and feelings. My aim is to help my client gain a better understanding of their situation. I have experience working with people from all different backgrounds and dealing with a wide variety of issues.
I provide a confidential, non-judgemental and accepting space for you to explore your emotions, issues and difficulties and express your thoughts and feelings. My aim is to help my client gain a better understanding of their situation. I have experience working with people from all different backgrounds and dealing with a wide variety of issues.
Taking the first steps toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but a trusting, compassionate, and non-judgmental relationship is at the heart of my approach. I offer tailored psychological therapy to help you explore challenges, connect with your strengths, and move toward holistic wellbeing. I understand the role cultural and social contexts play in shaping mental health and wellbeing, and I am dedicated to creating an affirming space for clients of diverse backgrounds, sexualities, and identities. Together, we’ll work to overcome obstacles and foster growth in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Taking the first steps toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but a trusting, compassionate, and non-judgmental relationship is at the heart of my approach. I offer tailored psychological therapy to help you explore challenges, connect with your strengths, and move toward holistic wellbeing. I understand the role cultural and social contexts play in shaping mental health and wellbeing, and I am dedicated to creating an affirming space for clients of diverse backgrounds, sexualities, and identities. Together, we’ll work to overcome obstacles and foster growth in a supportive, inclusive environment.
If you are someone trying to navigate overwhelming emotions, heal trauma wounds, understand intrusive thoughts, or correct repeating relational patterns, then let me tell you that you don't have to do it alone. Through Internal Family Systems (IFS), as well as additional attachment based theories and trauma-lens approaches, together we can work toward goals of gaining insight into your internal system, heal from past wounds, encourage self-compassion, grow in self-leadership, and feel unburdened from feelings of hopelessness and overwhelm.
If you are someone trying to navigate overwhelming emotions, heal trauma wounds, understand intrusive thoughts, or correct repeating relational patterns, then let me tell you that you don't have to do it alone. Through Internal Family Systems (IFS), as well as additional attachment based theories and trauma-lens approaches, together we can work toward goals of gaining insight into your internal system, heal from past wounds, encourage self-compassion, grow in self-leadership, and feel unburdened from feelings of hopelessness and overwhelm.
I have a First Class Honours BA from Birkbeck University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Attachment-Based Counselling.
Are you struggling in your relationships? Do you find yourself falling into the same unhelpful patterns of relating? Perhaps you wish to feel less needy and anxious in relationships, or be more assertive and figure out boundaries. It might be that you are tired of push-pull dynamics, or that you are frustrated by dating and longing for a healthy connection that never seems to work out. Maybe you'd like to change your family interactions, feel more respected or stop the conflict. Perhaps it's the way you treat yourself that's weighing you down and you'd like to feel more at peace with self and others but don't know where to start.
I have a First Class Honours BA from Birkbeck University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Attachment-Based Counselling.
Are you struggling in your relationships? Do you find yourself falling into the same unhelpful patterns of relating? Perhaps you wish to feel less needy and anxious in relationships, or be more assertive and figure out boundaries. It might be that you are tired of push-pull dynamics, or that you are frustrated by dating and longing for a healthy connection that never seems to work out. Maybe you'd like to change your family interactions, feel more respected or stop the conflict. Perhaps it's the way you treat yourself that's weighing you down and you'd like to feel more at peace with self and others but don't know where to start.
I work from a psychoanalytic perspective with an attachment-based focus, providing my clients a space to explore how their past might be influencing their life at present, as well as the ways they relate and connect to others.
My extensive experience involves working therapeutically with adults, adolescents and children in NHS, charities and private settings. I specialise in relational difficulties, which can be closely linked to other psychological issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and eating disorders.
I work from a psychoanalytic perspective with an attachment-based focus, providing my clients a space to explore how their past might be influencing their life at present, as well as the ways they relate and connect to others.
My extensive experience involves working therapeutically with adults, adolescents and children in NHS, charities and private settings. I specialise in relational difficulties, which can be closely linked to other psychological issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and eating disorders.
With couples, I work from an attachment-based perspective, focusing on helping you understand and heal ruptures, make space for understanding each other's emotional needs, and finding a new way forward.
Perhaps you cope well in some areas of life but have been troubled by difficult feelings, thoughts or life patterns for a while. Maybe loss, trauma, PTSD, or other difficult life events are impacting you. There are many times when speaking with a trained professional can help. I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, certified MBT and Schema Therapist, and Supervisor with extensive experience in providing and leading therapy services in the NHS and private practice. I work with adolescents, adults and couples presenting with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, which may be rooted in adverse childhood experiences.
With couples, I work from an attachment-based perspective, focusing on helping you understand and heal ruptures, make space for understanding each other's emotional needs, and finding a new way forward.
Perhaps you cope well in some areas of life but have been troubled by difficult feelings, thoughts or life patterns for a while. Maybe loss, trauma, PTSD, or other difficult life events are impacting you. There are many times when speaking with a trained professional can help. I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, certified MBT and Schema Therapist, and Supervisor with extensive experience in providing and leading therapy services in the NHS and private practice. I work with adolescents, adults and couples presenting with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, which may be rooted in adverse childhood experiences.
Hello and welcome! I'm Philippa, an experienced and qualified therapist specialising in working with Autistic/ADHD adults (age 21+). Therapy is not a one-size-fits all, and being openly Neurodivergent myself means you'll experience therapy with someone who shares your language. Clients often tell me that it's refreshingly different to past therapy because "I just get it".
I can help with:
- Anxiety
- Autistic Burn out
- Family/issues/conflict
- Low confidence
- Late diagnosis
- Masking
- Perfectionism
- People pleasing
- Parental support for ND families
- Rejection Sensitivity
Hello and welcome! I'm Philippa, an experienced and qualified therapist specialising in working with Autistic/ADHD adults (age 21+). Therapy is not a one-size-fits all, and being openly Neurodivergent myself means you'll experience therapy with someone who shares your language. Clients often tell me that it's refreshingly different to past therapy because "I just get it".
I can help with:
- Anxiety
- Autistic Burn out
- Family/issues/conflict
- Low confidence
- Late diagnosis
- Masking
- Perfectionism
- People pleasing
- Parental support for ND families
- Rejection Sensitivity
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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.