Attachment-based Counselling in London

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Tanya McDonnaugh
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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My name is Dr Tanya McDonnaugh and I am a chartered Clinical Psychologist (CPsychol), registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I am experienced at assessing, formulating and treating a variety of psychological, emotional, behavioural and relationship difficulties, big and small. You might be struggling with a specific problem like anxiety or low mood, or maybe you have the sense that you are just not functioning at your best. Perhaps you have noticed difficulties in relationships, with your self-esteem, or in your ability to engage with daily tasks.
07498 205173
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London W4
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Rhiana Nelson
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
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However, I frequently use attachment-based theory and Gestalt practices as therapeutic tools.
Hello, I'm Rhiana. I am an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor. We all have times when we need someone impartial, caring and present to listen to us. Therefore, I endeavour to co-create clear therapeutic goals that will help to elicit change. I work with a variety of clients who are looking for someone to help them understand their concerns, from a place of non-judgment. I specialise in working with depression, relationship issues, social isolation and identity confusion.
020 3835 3645
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London NW5
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Shokoufeh Basset
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
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Besides, I draw on theories from different schools of thought, including interpersonal, object relations and attachment-based principles to psychotherapy.
As an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist, I provide counselling to adults and couples. I describe myself as an Integrative Clinical Psychotherapist; My experience and training have enabled me to develop expertise in various treatment models which enables me to draw on different approaches and techniques that suit the person you are and the issues that you are presented with. I am trained in Psychodynamic, Existential and Person-Centred therapies. My theoretical approach is predominantly informed by psychoanalytic/psychodynamic therapy, which explores how the unconscious mind influences thoughts and behaviours.
020 7870 3160
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London NW3
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Dr Melissa Barry
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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I draw on several models in my clinical practice, such as CBT (including CFT and ACT), Systemic and attachment-based theory.
Being a parent/caregiver can sometimes feel very challenging, especially if your child is experiencing difficulties. Are you left wondering whether you are getting it right? It may be that you want to strengthen your relationship with your child and think about how you communicate with each other. We may also think about how you are taking care of your own needs and how to self-regulate your emotions in a healthy manner. Perhaps you are concerned about your child’s mental health and are looking for a way to help your child feel like themselves again. No matter what you are both going through, things can get better.
020 4538 0073
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London WC2H
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Jacqueline Samuel
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
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If you find yourself stuck in the same old repetitive patterns, and your relationships, (personal, professional and others) falling into the "same old, same old" self-defeating groove, attachment-based therapy may help you make the difference you are looking for. Together, in the safe, empathic space of an attachment therapy, we look "under the bonnet" of your life, to help you gain more self-awareness and a stronger sense of self. We will make meaning out of your story and help you get unstuck and find ways to start living in a more personally fulfilling way.
020 3973 9259
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London EC2A
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Anita Freeman
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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I am a Clinical Psychologist with 15 years’ experience helping people of all ages (adults, children, and families) who are feeling emotionally overwhelmed or anxious. I can provide individualised psychological support to help if you have experienced traumatic life events or bereavement, or are living with long term health condition. In my current NHS role, I work within a specialist children’s hospital providing psychological support to children and families with the emotional impact of adjusting to and living with life-limiting or long-term physical health conditions.
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London E9
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Dr Helen Devonshire
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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I am trained in applying Systemic, Cognitive-behaviour Therapy, PBS, and Attachment-based approaches into my work.
Seeking therapy can feel confusing and overwhelming. I am focussed on making this process as comfortable as possible for my clients. I am an experienced, relationally trained, clinical psychologist with a particular interest in understanding problems from a systemic and family perspective. I work to create a non-judgemental, and empathic space for difficulties to be explored. I am keen to support clients to develop their own therapy goals and collaborate to find solutions to achieving these. I have over 12 years experience of working in Psychology and disability services in the NHS.
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London W5
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Dr Cat Douglas
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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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 Chartered Clinical Psychologist (CPsychol), registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have over 10 years experience of working in mental health settings across the NHS and private practice. I have additional training in specialist modalities 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 therapy, drawing from a range of evidence-based models, to suit your individual needs.
01992 929925
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London N1
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Salwa Jayyusi
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
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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.
020 3974 1566
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London SW7
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The Eating Disorder Psychologist
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, AFBPSsS
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Our therapeutic approach encompasses the following models of therapy: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Schema Therapy: Attachment-based Therapy; MANTRA, SSCM and Integrative Psychotherapy.
Recovery from an eating disorder is hard work. Working through daily challenges takes courage, strength and persistence. We are a team of eating disorder specialists consisting of psychologists, psychotherapists, dietitians, recovery workers and body movement therapists who provide holistic evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, adults and families. We employ a virtual treatment platform that enables our partnerships to grow and work together effortlessly. Through the use of technology, we are able to implement solutions to help clients access specialist treatment and support at any locality.
020 4538 5627
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London N1
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Raffaella Hilty
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
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I am an Analytical Psychologist and an Attachment-based Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist.
The choice to start psychotherapy may come for a variety of reasons. Becoming aware of repeating patterns of behaviour, struggling in personal and professional relationships, coming to terms with a particular traumatic event, or with feelings of depression, lack of purpose and meaning. Ultimately, there will be a unique reason for each person. Whilst my work takes into account the influence of the past onto the present, it also places as much attention to the future and to the fact that in the present psychological suffering there may be the potential for a meaningful new direction.
020 8629 5259
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London NW8
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Dr Hannah Alghali
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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Taking the initial steps to seeking therapy can be daunting. Therefore, building a trusting therapeutic relationship, in a safe and empathetic environment, is key to my approach. I am committed to providing bespoke psychological therapy that is tailored to the individual, and focuses on clients’ strengths and skills in order to help them overcome challenges they face and work towards holistic wellbeing. I am experienced in working with clients from a range of cultural backgrounds and sexualities, and I tailor the support I offer accordingly.
020 8059 2610
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London SE1
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Dr Rachel van Schaick
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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I draw heavily from attachment-based approaches, which means there is a focus on safety in close relationships.
I am specialist in supporting children, adolescents, parents and families. I offer a range of psychological services, including child assessments, child treatment and help for parents. Whatever your child's need and stage of development, I can help to make sense of current challenges, dilemmas and strengths. I will utilise evidence-based approaches to tailor a bespoke package of intervention. I have over 12 years experience of working in children's mental-health services in the NHS, local authority, third sector and independent settings. I am the founder of Raising Minds Child and Family Psychology.
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London W1U
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Julie Friend
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol
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I have a special interest in attachment-based psychotherapy, which focuses on early relationships and their impact on current state of mind and interactions with others.
What's on your mind? Perhaps you have suffered a loss, or you are experiencing a low mood which seems to have appeared out of the blue. It might be that anxious feelings are overwhelming you, or that your relationships feel challenging or even destructive. Painful childhood experiences could be impacting your current life and your relationships in a way that feels unmanageable. Or perhaps none of the above - you just can't quite identify what you're feeling and would like to understand yourself better. Whatever your struggles I am happy to meet with you to discuss how I can help.
020 4530 8414
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London SE4
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Rayna Denitsova
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
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If you are struggling with intimate relationships, it feels difficult to find and keep a partner, a recent break-up is keeping you hostage or your relationships are following the same pattern, it might be crucial to find someone you can talk to instead of bottling everything up. I use a combination of psychodynamic, attachment-based and Jungian approaches to help individuals think about their relationships in a safe and non-judgemental space. We can also explore issues around sexual identity, desire, sexuality, sexual abuse, affairs and betrayal. I also work with anxiety, depression, and disordered eating patterns.
01748 902419
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London W11
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James Austin
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
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1 Endorsed
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I was helped tremendously by my own experience of therapy, and have been influenced by a variety of approaches to it. I know a thing or two about depression, not caring much for oneself and struggling to understand one’s feelings; I come at it as one who has seen for himself that a better life and a better relationship with the self is both possible and worthwhile. If you would like to know more about me, how I understand therapy and how I work, you might want to visit my website, where I write about all at some depth. For the purposes of this profile, I will try to be succinct.
020 4530 8254
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London SE1
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Beth Cleveland
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
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I am an attachment based psychotherapist who works in Southwest London. At the heart of attachment therapy lies the consideration of your relational experiences, how they effect your ability to maintain relationships in adult life and how they can effect your ability to live well. Psychotherapy can help you understand yourself better. The role of a psychotherapist is not to tell you what to do, but to provide a different experience of being seen, understood and relating. Psychotherapy provides a confidential space to express yourself and reflect on problems and their underlying causes.
01929 500548
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London SW19
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CBT & Coaching for Couples & Individuals
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
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Getting the right help at the right time can change your life. I offer evidence-based therapy & coaching, which draws on the latest research into what works. Whatever issues you are facing, my aim is to help relieve your distress in the most effective way possible. I do that by drawing on approaches backed by decades of research, as well as recent developments in neuroscience. I am Chair of The Bowlby Centre, the leading body in the UK for attachment-based therapy. I am also an ILM-accredited Coach and the co-Director of The London Centre for Applied Psychology - which provides evidence-based training to mental health professionals.
020 4538 1117
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London N10
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Dr Kate Madden
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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My first step in therapy with both adults and children is to build a relationship where you feel safe and listened to. I believe that therapy is most useful when we are working on what is important to you, so I draw on a range of therapeutic models depending on your goals. This includes narrative therapy, EMDR, systemic therapy, ACT, compassion focused therapy, attachment-based therapy, trauma-informed therapy, CBT and mindfulness.
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London SE26
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Dr Lola Olukotun
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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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, relationship issues and insecure attachment styles. I am experienced in working with people of all ages, as well as couples, families and groups.
020 4538 3982
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London E14
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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.