Attachment-based Counselling in South West London

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Dr April Haesler
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
South West London, London SW5
I am a qualified Counselling Psychologist with experience in private practice, specialist charities and the NHS. I am an integrative practitioner, which means I draw on different therapeutic models to tailor the therapy to you and your goals. Therapy should be a collaborative experience where we work together to enable you to become the person you want to be. I have experience working with a diverse range of presentations and difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, depression, narcissism, addiction, relationship difficulties, etc. I offer a safe and reflective space where you can explore your inner and external experiences.
I am a qualified Counselling Psychologist with experience in private practice, specialist charities and the NHS. I am an integrative practitioner, which means I draw on different therapeutic models to tailor the therapy to you and your goals. Therapy should be a collaborative experience where we work together to enable you to become the person you want to be. I have experience working with a diverse range of presentations and difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, depression, narcissism, addiction, relationship difficulties, etc. I offer a safe and reflective space where you can explore your inner and external experiences.
020 3667 9675 View 020 3667 9675
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Valeria David
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
South West London, London SW19
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties or a challenging life transition. At times you may feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that are hard to change, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy offers a supportive space to explore what may be happening beneath the surface. As an integrative counsellor, I tailor therapy to your individual needs, drawing from psychodynamic, humanistic and solution-focused approaches. I may also use trauma-informed methods such as IEMT and Brainspotting to help process difficult experiences.
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties or a challenging life transition. At times you may feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that are hard to change, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy offers a supportive space to explore what may be happening beneath the surface. As an integrative counsellor, I tailor therapy to your individual needs, drawing from psychodynamic, humanistic and solution-focused approaches. I may also use trauma-informed methods such as IEMT and Brainspotting to help process difficult experiences.
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Susan Reilly
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW4
It's entirely reasonable for us all, at some point, to be anxious and confused by life, challenged by relationships, family life and or the direction of our career. Life can be difficult, there's no denying that, you just don't have to suffer in silence. Really, the only qualification in seeking therapy is to be a normal human being. I could go on 'selling' the benefits, but ultimately I assure you, if you try, things will change, and quite possibly for the better.
It's entirely reasonable for us all, at some point, to be anxious and confused by life, challenged by relationships, family life and or the direction of our career. Life can be difficult, there's no denying that, you just don't have to suffer in silence. Really, the only qualification in seeking therapy is to be a normal human being. I could go on 'selling' the benefits, but ultimately I assure you, if you try, things will change, and quite possibly for the better.
020 3962 2497 View 020 3962 2497
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Dr Esther Cole
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
14 Endorsed
South West London, London SW19
Are you feeling exhausted, stressed and overwhelmed? Are you in physical or emotional pain, working relentlessly in different areas of your life: at work, home or study, in relationships, caring or parental roles? Do you need to make sense of, and overcome trauma, feelings of sadness, low-self esteem or burnout? As a third generation British Jamaican Psychologist, managing long-term conditions whilst being a mother of three, I warmly welcome clients of all ages and walks of life, and have a passion for supporting people living alongside mental, physical or neurological difficulties and trauma.
Are you feeling exhausted, stressed and overwhelmed? Are you in physical or emotional pain, working relentlessly in different areas of your life: at work, home or study, in relationships, caring or parental roles? Do you need to make sense of, and overcome trauma, feelings of sadness, low-self esteem or burnout? As a third generation British Jamaican Psychologist, managing long-term conditions whilst being a mother of three, I warmly welcome clients of all ages and walks of life, and have a passion for supporting people living alongside mental, physical or neurological difficulties and trauma.
01798 305040 View 01798 305040
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Anthony Furlong
Psychotherapist, PhD, BACP
South West London, London SW9
Hello, I'm Tony and I'm an integrative therapist originally from Yorkshire. I pride myself on my warm, present and calm nature. I am passionate about working in a way that allows you to explore your relationships with yourself and others, and healing in the process. I work integratively, which essentially means that I'm trained to use different approaches and tools based on you and your needs. This brings flexibility to our collaborative online therapy sessions. I am trained to work across different areas such as anxiety, depression, OCD, attachment, sexual health, sexual addiction, gender, sexuality, body image and relationships.
Hello, I'm Tony and I'm an integrative therapist originally from Yorkshire. I pride myself on my warm, present and calm nature. I am passionate about working in a way that allows you to explore your relationships with yourself and others, and healing in the process. I work integratively, which essentially means that I'm trained to use different approaches and tools based on you and your needs. This brings flexibility to our collaborative online therapy sessions. I am trained to work across different areas such as anxiety, depression, OCD, attachment, sexual health, sexual addiction, gender, sexuality, body image and relationships.
020 4538 8527 View 020 4538 8527
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Catherine Weston
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am an Integrative CBT/CFT/EMDR psychotherapist, and I work through a compassion focused lens to best suit each individual. I have a fascination with the role of birth, the transition to parenthood, and the themes of loss on mental health. Please contact me if you are experiencing issues relating to: fertility, pregnancy, birth or the transition to parenthood / trauma and loss.
I am an Integrative CBT/CFT/EMDR psychotherapist, and I work through a compassion focused lens to best suit each individual. I have a fascination with the role of birth, the transition to parenthood, and the themes of loss on mental health. Please contact me if you are experiencing issues relating to: fertility, pregnancy, birth or the transition to parenthood / trauma and loss.
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Caroline Osifo
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
South West London, London SW6
You have now taken the first step to living a 'whole' life. Whatever your reasons for seeking support, nothing is too big or too small to explore. Our sessions may be about a specific issue or transition you may be going through such as relationship or work challenges, a bereavement or loss or about exploring feeling 'stuck' and a lack of motivation or energy to move forward in life. Alternatively, you may want to take the time to explore a little deeper, particularly around initial attachments and past experiences or events and how these may be impacting you in this present time. The greatest agent of change is self awareness.
You have now taken the first step to living a 'whole' life. Whatever your reasons for seeking support, nothing is too big or too small to explore. Our sessions may be about a specific issue or transition you may be going through such as relationship or work challenges, a bereavement or loss or about exploring feeling 'stuck' and a lack of motivation or energy to move forward in life. Alternatively, you may want to take the time to explore a little deeper, particularly around initial attachments and past experiences or events and how these may be impacting you in this present time. The greatest agent of change is self awareness.
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Dr Hannah Jenkins
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My name is Hannah and I offer a kind, safe, highly specialised space for couples therapy and individual clients. Lots of my clients struggle with low mood, anxiety, relationships, self esteem and exploring and understanding these is the key to change. My couples are often stuck having the the same types of arguments, trapped in cycles causing distress and a breakdown in the relationship. The aim of my work is to help you explore, understand and break the patterns making you unhappy. I want you to move on from therapy feeling empowered - with new understanding, resilience and better skills to manage what has so far been difficult.
My name is Hannah and I offer a kind, safe, highly specialised space for couples therapy and individual clients. Lots of my clients struggle with low mood, anxiety, relationships, self esteem and exploring and understanding these is the key to change. My couples are often stuck having the the same types of arguments, trapped in cycles causing distress and a breakdown in the relationship. The aim of my work is to help you explore, understand and break the patterns making you unhappy. I want you to move on from therapy feeling empowered - with new understanding, resilience and better skills to manage what has so far been difficult.
01639 506731 View 01639 506731
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Siena Rose Dwonczyk
Psychotherapist, COSRT Reg.
4 Endorsed
South West London, London SW11
Are you struggling with painful sex, erectile dysfunction, low desire, or the impact of sexual trauma? Perhaps you're feeling stuck in relationship patterns – unable to connect as deeply as you'd like, or caught in recurring conflict. These issues can feel isolating – but they’re more common than you think, and you don’t have to face them alone. Therapy offers a safe, compassionate space to explore what’s going on, understand where these difficulties come from, and begin to move toward meaningful change.
Are you struggling with painful sex, erectile dysfunction, low desire, or the impact of sexual trauma? Perhaps you're feeling stuck in relationship patterns – unable to connect as deeply as you'd like, or caught in recurring conflict. These issues can feel isolating – but they’re more common than you think, and you don’t have to face them alone. Therapy offers a safe, compassionate space to explore what’s going on, understand where these difficulties come from, and begin to move toward meaningful change.
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Sibylla Dajani Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
South West London, London SW11
My work is often guided by an attachment-based approach.
For me, the collaborative relationship between us is at the heart of the therapy. We work together, yet you are the expert on you. You decide what we discuss. We go at your pace. We may explore your early attachments and patterns in your life story. We may look at how these impact your relationships and how you communicate (or not) with those you love.
My work is often guided by an attachment-based approach.
For me, the collaborative relationship between us is at the heart of the therapy. We work together, yet you are the expert on you. You decide what we discuss. We go at your pace. We may explore your early attachments and patterns in your life story. We may look at how these impact your relationships and how you communicate (or not) with those you love.
020 4538 9839 View 020 4538 9839
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Anthea Benjamin
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW16
I am a psychotherapist and Group analyst running groups in person groups in south London and an online group for global majority women. Group are an amazing way of addressing interpersonal and relational difficulties as the group offer an opportunity to work through relational difficulties with your self and other with the help of a group committed to growth and transformation. Groups can feel intimidating at first but are a powerful healing opportunity and life changing experience that can change long held rigid beliefs about self and stuck patterns you struggle to change.
I am a psychotherapist and Group analyst running groups in person groups in south London and an online group for global majority women. Group are an amazing way of addressing interpersonal and relational difficulties as the group offer an opportunity to work through relational difficulties with your self and other with the help of a group committed to growth and transformation. Groups can feel intimidating at first but are a powerful healing opportunity and life changing experience that can change long held rigid beliefs about self and stuck patterns you struggle to change.
020 8092 2628 View 020 8092 2628
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Caroline Velarde
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
2 Endorsed
South West London, London SW4
I’m Caroline, a bilingual French–English counsellor based in South West London. I support adults who are struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, separation, life transitions and the emotional impact of caregiving or disability. As an integrative counsellor and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), my approach is warm, collaborative, and non‑judgemental. I adapt my way of working to each person, supporting clients in a way that feels authentic and meaningful to them.
I’m Caroline, a bilingual French–English counsellor based in South West London. I support adults who are struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, separation, life transitions and the emotional impact of caregiving or disability. As an integrative counsellor and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), my approach is warm, collaborative, and non‑judgemental. I adapt my way of working to each person, supporting clients in a way that feels authentic and meaningful to them.
01689 664671 View 01689 664671
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Secil Usta
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW5
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’ve been holding things in for a while. I offer a warm, encouraging space for adolescents and adults to explore anxiety, low mood, trauma, burnout, and life transitions. Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. My approach is relational and trauma-informed, integrating talking therapy with creative and body-based techniques. We work together at your pace to uncover what’s going on underneath and gently move toward clarity, emotional ease, and self-trust. You’re welcome here — just as you are.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’ve been holding things in for a while. I offer a warm, encouraging space for adolescents and adults to explore anxiety, low mood, trauma, burnout, and life transitions. Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. My approach is relational and trauma-informed, integrating talking therapy with creative and body-based techniques. We work together at your pace to uncover what’s going on underneath and gently move toward clarity, emotional ease, and self-trust. You’re welcome here — just as you are.
020 4572 4112 View 020 4572 4112
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Frankie Johnson
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW17
Hi, welcome to my profile - let’s see if you think I can help. I believe that in order to overcome life’s challenges and achieve the sense of well-being you desire in life, developing a strong self-awareness is essential. I have an interest in helping you understand how your early relationships with parents, carers, family and peers can shape how you relate to the world around you at present. I have experience of helping those who have faced depression, anxiety, low self-worth; identity issues, drug addiction and anger problems understand how they can be connected to thoughts and feelings that developed in early life.
Hi, welcome to my profile - let’s see if you think I can help. I believe that in order to overcome life’s challenges and achieve the sense of well-being you desire in life, developing a strong self-awareness is essential. I have an interest in helping you understand how your early relationships with parents, carers, family and peers can shape how you relate to the world around you at present. I have experience of helping those who have faced depression, anxiety, low self-worth; identity issues, drug addiction and anger problems understand how they can be connected to thoughts and feelings that developed in early life.
07480 488237 View 07480 488237
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Becky Parker
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
South West London, London SW15
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Dealing with the same relationship dynamics over and over again? Struggling with over-thinking, feeling unseen or misunderstood? Has your relationship run into difficulties? I specialise in working with motivated, insightful clients, individuals and couples, who want to better understand how their past has impacted them and to find new ways of being and relating. My goal is to offer exploratory but compassionate therapy to heal you from the inside out. I have a wealth of counselling experience in different settings, using both short term and long term models.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Dealing with the same relationship dynamics over and over again? Struggling with over-thinking, feeling unseen or misunderstood? Has your relationship run into difficulties? I specialise in working with motivated, insightful clients, individuals and couples, who want to better understand how their past has impacted them and to find new ways of being and relating. My goal is to offer exploratory but compassionate therapy to heal you from the inside out. I have a wealth of counselling experience in different settings, using both short term and long term models.
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Reconnect Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
South West London, London SW20
I work with adults and young people (16+) whose sense of self, emotional balance, or relationships have been shaped by difficult or traumatic relational experiences. This may include the effects of emotionally harmful relationships, including those involving narcissistic patterns. Many clients come seeking understanding, stability, and a way to move forward. Often, confusion about what happened, unhelpful beliefs, and unprocessed memories stand in the way of clarity, peace, and self-compassion. I support clients in understanding these obstacles so that greater clarity and lightness can emerge.
I work with adults and young people (16+) whose sense of self, emotional balance, or relationships have been shaped by difficult or traumatic relational experiences. This may include the effects of emotionally harmful relationships, including those involving narcissistic patterns. Many clients come seeking understanding, stability, and a way to move forward. Often, confusion about what happened, unhelpful beliefs, and unprocessed memories stand in the way of clarity, peace, and self-compassion. I support clients in understanding these obstacles so that greater clarity and lightness can emerge.
020 3960 5356 View 020 3960 5356
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Francesca Lassman
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW1X
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with 10+ years of private and NHS experience, working with adults, children and families. I have a particular interest in co-researching identity with people at significant transition points in their lives. This includes, but is not limited to, loss and bereavement, the challenges of a health condition, parenting, life-stage transitions, fertility issues, trauma. People may be experiencing low mood, anxiety & hopelessness and I offer a space to navigate these challenges and help people live in line with their values.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with 10+ years of private and NHS experience, working with adults, children and families. I have a particular interest in co-researching identity with people at significant transition points in their lives. This includes, but is not limited to, loss and bereavement, the challenges of a health condition, parenting, life-stage transitions, fertility issues, trauma. People may be experiencing low mood, anxiety & hopelessness and I offer a space to navigate these challenges and help people live in line with their values.
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Zoe Jackson
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
South West London, London SW19
I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and I provide a safe, collaborative and non-judgmental space where you are placed at the centre. I am dedicated to help individuals develop their sense of selves, understand their wants and needs and increase their self-agency and reflective capacities. Asking for psychological help is one of the most courageous and empowering steps to create a healthier and more peaceful state of mind. When someone truly listens to you, it helps you make sense of your past and present, gain deeper insight into your emotions, and move forward with renewed confidence and self-awareness. This is my true focus.
I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and I provide a safe, collaborative and non-judgmental space where you are placed at the centre. I am dedicated to help individuals develop their sense of selves, understand their wants and needs and increase their self-agency and reflective capacities. Asking for psychological help is one of the most courageous and empowering steps to create a healthier and more peaceful state of mind. When someone truly listens to you, it helps you make sense of your past and present, gain deeper insight into your emotions, and move forward with renewed confidence and self-awareness. This is my true focus.
07946 058793 View 07946 058793
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Sabrina Williams
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Online Only
The greatest difficulty most of us face is finding the strength and resilience to be the best version of ourselves despite life struggles. My work is to facilitate growth towards authenticity, empower freedom of expression (feelings, thoughts and emotions) and provide an empathetic, non-judgemental and confidential listening ear. I Provide an environment to gain mental space, explore thoughts, feelings, choices and consequences. You deserve to feel better, having the space to be real, authentic and free to express your thoughts, feelings and emotions.
The greatest difficulty most of us face is finding the strength and resilience to be the best version of ourselves despite life struggles. My work is to facilitate growth towards authenticity, empower freedom of expression (feelings, thoughts and emotions) and provide an empathetic, non-judgemental and confidential listening ear. I Provide an environment to gain mental space, explore thoughts, feelings, choices and consequences. You deserve to feel better, having the space to be real, authentic and free to express your thoughts, feelings and emotions.
020 4538 9942 View 020 4538 9942
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Elisabeth Roger
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
South West London, London SW19
Sometimes, some aspects of our lives can be overwhelming, and some life events can be stressful and traumatic, leaving us feeling stuck and unable to cope. Whether you are dealing with a past event or a present challenge, I can help you not to feel alone and help you identify unhealthy patterns and better understand yourself and the relationships in your life. The therapeutic space I offer is safe and non-judgmental, allowing you to explore your thoughts and feelings at a pace that is convenient and respectful. I am committed to providing a supportive environment that empowers you to make significant changes in your life.
Sometimes, some aspects of our lives can be overwhelming, and some life events can be stressful and traumatic, leaving us feeling stuck and unable to cope. Whether you are dealing with a past event or a present challenge, I can help you not to feel alone and help you identify unhealthy patterns and better understand yourself and the relationships in your life. The therapeutic space I offer is safe and non-judgmental, allowing you to explore your thoughts and feelings at a pace that is convenient and respectful. I am committed to providing a supportive environment that empowers you to make significant changes in your life.
020 3772 6830 View 020 3772 6830

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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.