Attachment-based Counselling in Northampton

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Edak E Effiom
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
I work with systemic principles integrated with aspects from other models such as DBT , attachment-based, trauma-focused, and Solution-focused therapy.
When you make the decision to talk to a total stranger about your difficulties, it can sometimes provoke anxiety. However, as your therapist, my goal is to not make you feel judged, by providing a safe, confidential space for you to express those difficult feelings that you may never have been able to do. My aim is for you to feel connected with aspects of your self, which might make you feel more able to explore more complex issues of your life experience, so that you can make better sense of your world and your way of being and interacting with the connections you make within that world.
I work with systemic principles integrated with aspects from other models such as DBT , attachment-based, trauma-focused, and Solution-focused therapy.
When you make the decision to talk to a total stranger about your difficulties, it can sometimes provoke anxiety. However, as your therapist, my goal is to not make you feel judged, by providing a safe, confidential space for you to express those difficult feelings that you may never have been able to do. My aim is for you to feel connected with aspects of your self, which might make you feel more able to explore more complex issues of your life experience, so that you can make better sense of your world and your way of being and interacting with the connections you make within that world.
01788 228348 View 01788 228348
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Strideahead
Counsellor, MBACP
Welcome. I'm Annie and since 2007, I have had the privilege of supporting young people from 11- 18 years of age as a School Counsellor. My experience enables me to fully grasp the challenges young people can face and continues to allow me to witness how young people can grow through counselling. Adolescence is a time of significant change and for some can be very demanding, experiencing stresses around relationships, school, identity, sexuality, gender and transitions. In addition, challenging life events can often leave trauma and prove difficult to cope with and the goal of moving safely into adulthood harder to achieve.
Welcome. I'm Annie and since 2007, I have had the privilege of supporting young people from 11- 18 years of age as a School Counsellor. My experience enables me to fully grasp the challenges young people can face and continues to allow me to witness how young people can grow through counselling. Adolescence is a time of significant change and for some can be very demanding, experiencing stresses around relationships, school, identity, sexuality, gender and transitions. In addition, challenging life events can often leave trauma and prove difficult to cope with and the goal of moving safely into adulthood harder to achieve.
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Kathryn D Hardy
Psychologist, MA, GMBPsS
Online Only
Welcome to Kathryn Diana's Developmental therapy (KDDT). My practice provides a space for young people to focus on childhood experiences, unpick unhelpful thought processes, reframe self-esteem, build self-confidence, and develop self-awareness and happiness. I have 10 years of experience working with children and young people, specialising in working with domestic abuse, alcohol exposure, children in care, children with SEN and neurodiversity. Aside from my private practice I enjoy being in the outdoors, scuba diving and working on creative projects.
Welcome to Kathryn Diana's Developmental therapy (KDDT). My practice provides a space for young people to focus on childhood experiences, unpick unhelpful thought processes, reframe self-esteem, build self-confidence, and develop self-awareness and happiness. I have 10 years of experience working with children and young people, specialising in working with domestic abuse, alcohol exposure, children in care, children with SEN and neurodiversity. Aside from my private practice I enjoy being in the outdoors, scuba diving and working on creative projects.
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Nicoleta Stoian
Verified Verified
Online Only
Psychotherapy is a tool for self-discovery and understanding of self and others. Life is a continuous journey of ups and downs. Understanding ourselves and others better brings resilience and gives us the strength to face challenges. Perhaps you feel you want to discover yourself. Or you are facing new challenges that you want to overcome, control, get a better outcome from them, or get over them. Or maybe you want to make some sense of some old matters that still influence your life, or to take control of some ongoing ones.
Psychotherapy is a tool for self-discovery and understanding of self and others. Life is a continuous journey of ups and downs. Understanding ourselves and others better brings resilience and gives us the strength to face challenges. Perhaps you feel you want to discover yourself. Or you are facing new challenges that you want to overcome, control, get a better outcome from them, or get over them. Or maybe you want to make some sense of some old matters that still influence your life, or to take control of some ongoing ones.
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Cathy McMorrow Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Are you struggling to cope with difficult feelings, thoughts or behaviours? Looking for ways to manage difficult past or present life events or relationships? Or maybe you just want to understand yourself better? As your counsellor, I will offer you a safe, confidential, and comfortable space to explore your difficulties without judging you or telling you what to do. There will be no distractions; an opportunity to be fully heard and valued. Whether you want to explore through talking or other creative means like art work, movement or acting out, it is your choice. Whatever works for you!
Are you struggling to cope with difficult feelings, thoughts or behaviours? Looking for ways to manage difficult past or present life events or relationships? Or maybe you just want to understand yourself better? As your counsellor, I will offer you a safe, confidential, and comfortable space to explore your difficulties without judging you or telling you what to do. There will be no distractions; an opportunity to be fully heard and valued. Whether you want to explore through talking or other creative means like art work, movement or acting out, it is your choice. Whatever works for you!
01234 864647 View 01234 864647
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the therapy room
Psychotherapist, MBACP
At The Therapy Room, we want to help you to get back to good. A Northamptonshire-based practice, we offer psychotherapy for men, women, couples and families of all ages. Fully qualified (NCS &BACP) professional support for therapists as a Supervisor.
At The Therapy Room, we want to help you to get back to good. A Northamptonshire-based practice, we offer psychotherapy for men, women, couples and families of all ages. Fully qualified (NCS &BACP) professional support for therapists as a Supervisor.
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Yomi Segun
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
The prospect of having counselling could be daunting. I offer a warm, safe, non-judgmental and confidential space where you are accepted and together, we are able to explore and understand any problems or concerns that you may have. My aim is to help you discover your authentic self and to enjoy your life.
The prospect of having counselling could be daunting. I offer a warm, safe, non-judgmental and confidential space where you are accepted and together, we are able to explore and understand any problems or concerns that you may have. My aim is to help you discover your authentic self and to enjoy your life.
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Photo of Deena Singh - Reach out Remedy: Children & Young People, Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
It's OK not to be OK! Many of us experience low mood, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loss and are victims of trauma, sexual abuse and more. These experiences can have an huge impact on our daily lives. We are living through pressing times but remember, your mental health is important. It is really difficult to talk about you feel and what you have experienced in life. I am able to adapt and tailor sessions to your individual needs. Please reach out.
It's OK not to be OK! Many of us experience low mood, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loss and are victims of trauma, sexual abuse and more. These experiences can have an huge impact on our daily lives. We are living through pressing times but remember, your mental health is important. It is really difficult to talk about you feel and what you have experienced in life. I am able to adapt and tailor sessions to your individual needs. Please reach out.
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Rebecca Vivash & Associates
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
You’ve spent years second-guessing yourself, and now you’re trying to remember who you were before all the self-doubt. Maybe you've been made to feel like you're the problem - too sensitive, too emotional, too much. You second guess yourself constantly and feel responsible for everyone else’s wellbeing. Over time, that can take a real toll on your self-worth and leave you carrying a level of anxiety that’s hard to switch off, even when things are "fine." My clients are insightful and caring, but often stuck in survival mode. I offer a calm, trauma-informed space where you can explore what’s really going on beneath all the coping.
You’ve spent years second-guessing yourself, and now you’re trying to remember who you were before all the self-doubt. Maybe you've been made to feel like you're the problem - too sensitive, too emotional, too much. You second guess yourself constantly and feel responsible for everyone else’s wellbeing. Over time, that can take a real toll on your self-worth and leave you carrying a level of anxiety that’s hard to switch off, even when things are "fine." My clients are insightful and caring, but often stuck in survival mode. I offer a calm, trauma-informed space where you can explore what’s really going on beneath all the coping.
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A&F Psychological Services Ltd
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
We understand that everyday life is stressful and have worked to make our services as flexible as possible, and adapted to your needs. Our aim is to provide quality assessment, support and psychology services for individuals and their families, to improve mental and emotional well-being. We're a collection of chartered and HCPC registered Psychologists experienced in working with adult and adolescent clients. Our clinicians can support you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, phobias, and OCD.
We understand that everyday life is stressful and have worked to make our services as flexible as possible, and adapted to your needs. Our aim is to provide quality assessment, support and psychology services for individuals and their families, to improve mental and emotional well-being. We're a collection of chartered and HCPC registered Psychologists experienced in working with adult and adolescent clients. Our clinicians can support you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, phobias, and OCD.
01536 907319 View 01536 907319
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Darren Clayson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
My goal is to help you experience the life-change you're looking for. This could be lower levels of distress, depression or anxiety. Or maybe you just feel your life lacks meaning right now. You want to change your future and find new direction. I help all kinds of people with all kinds of issues and you should never think that what you're feeling is unworthy of therapy. If you're looking at this site and feeling you need help, you have made the right decision and have made the first step toward realising the change in your life that you long for.
My goal is to help you experience the life-change you're looking for. This could be lower levels of distress, depression or anxiety. Or maybe you just feel your life lacks meaning right now. You want to change your future and find new direction. I help all kinds of people with all kinds of issues and you should never think that what you're feeling is unworthy of therapy. If you're looking at this site and feeling you need help, you have made the right decision and have made the first step toward realising the change in your life that you long for.
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Carole Scarlett
Psychotherapist, MBACP
At times we need a place, independent of family & friends, to explore any fears/anxieties we have. Do you have a safe space to explore how your feeling? How can I help? I offer a safe, confidential & non-judgemental space for you to do so talking through any issues you may have. My expertise is extensive, working with issues such as e.g. Abuse, Anxiety/Worrying, Bereavement, Depression, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Self-esteem/Confidence, Low Moods, Neuro-diversity & Self-harm. This makes me unique and experienced to work successfully with clients to overcome these setbacks and to build upon your inner resources to move forward.
At times we need a place, independent of family & friends, to explore any fears/anxieties we have. Do you have a safe space to explore how your feeling? How can I help? I offer a safe, confidential & non-judgemental space for you to do so talking through any issues you may have. My expertise is extensive, working with issues such as e.g. Abuse, Anxiety/Worrying, Bereavement, Depression, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Self-esteem/Confidence, Low Moods, Neuro-diversity & Self-harm. This makes me unique and experienced to work successfully with clients to overcome these setbacks and to build upon your inner resources to move forward.
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Dr Alex Satchwell
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Hello, I'm Alex. I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist . I work predominantly in mental health services with people who have a number of difficult experiences (including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and emotion regulation). Although I'd be happy to discuss with you any presenting difficulties you may be experiencing.
Hello, I'm Alex. I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist . I work predominantly in mental health services with people who have a number of difficult experiences (including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and emotion regulation). Although I'd be happy to discuss with you any presenting difficulties you may be experiencing.
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Serendipity Psychology Services Ltd
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serendipity Psychology is a team of professionally registered, highly qualified psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and occupational therapists working across Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Leicestershire, Coventry & Warwickshire and many other areas of the UK. Our team aspire to deliver exceptional, personalised psychological treatment and care throughout the time you need us. We offer a range of specialist support and pathways of care, including a neurodivergence pathway for the assessment and support of ASD and ADHD, and a lower-fee pathway for those who may struggle to access independent therapy because of the cost.
Serendipity Psychology is a team of professionally registered, highly qualified psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and occupational therapists working across Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Leicestershire, Coventry & Warwickshire and many other areas of the UK. Our team aspire to deliver exceptional, personalised psychological treatment and care throughout the time you need us. We offer a range of specialist support and pathways of care, including a neurodivergence pathway for the assessment and support of ASD and ADHD, and a lower-fee pathway for those who may struggle to access independent therapy because of the cost.
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Photo of Shaheen Walker - Counsellor - Relationship And Psychosexual Specialist, Counsellor, MBACP
Hi - are you feeling stuck? Repeating the same patterns of behaviour again and again in your life or relationship and going around in circles? Do you feel a lack of love/respect from your partner or someone close to you? Is sex/intimacy or compulsive sexual behaviour an issue? Perhaps trauma, life changes, neurodiversity (adhd/asc) or difficult times have led to anxiety/depression, the trust has gone, or you're feeling sad, angry, lonely, numb, or not sure what you feel anymore? I provide a safe, non-judgmental space supporting individuals, couples, neurodiverse and enm relationships gain confidence to change and improve wellbeing.
Hi - are you feeling stuck? Repeating the same patterns of behaviour again and again in your life or relationship and going around in circles? Do you feel a lack of love/respect from your partner or someone close to you? Is sex/intimacy or compulsive sexual behaviour an issue? Perhaps trauma, life changes, neurodiversity (adhd/asc) or difficult times have led to anxiety/depression, the trust has gone, or you're feeling sad, angry, lonely, numb, or not sure what you feel anymore? I provide a safe, non-judgmental space supporting individuals, couples, neurodiverse and enm relationships gain confidence to change and improve wellbeing.
01895 545137 View 01895 545137
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BodhiSpace Ltd
Psychotherapist, MA
Serves Area
Welcome to BodhiSpace. When modern life takes its toll on our emotional and mental health, you or someone you care about may experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma or other distress. These may be new symptoms which have suddenly emerged or they may be familiar symptoms originating in past experiences. Our services cater for adults, children, young people and families, and our therapists offer a range of different techniques to suit individual needs. If reaching out feels difficult and costly, our free initial phone consultation will allow you to explore what you need at your own pace and make an informed choice.
Welcome to BodhiSpace. When modern life takes its toll on our emotional and mental health, you or someone you care about may experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma or other distress. These may be new symptoms which have suddenly emerged or they may be familiar symptoms originating in past experiences. Our services cater for adults, children, young people and families, and our therapists offer a range of different techniques to suit individual needs. If reaching out feels difficult and costly, our free initial phone consultation will allow you to explore what you need at your own pace and make an informed choice.
07723 445038 View 07723 445038
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Linda Harris
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have been working within the field of mental health for almost 30 years, predominantly within the NHS, and have a wealth of training and experience. I provide both long and short term counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples, and work to an exceptional standard of confidentiality. I work with a variety of problems and issues such as anxiety, depression, childhood trauma and relationship difficulties. However, if you'd like to discuss what is troubling you, you are very welcome to call or e-mail me before committing to making an appointment.
I have been working within the field of mental health for almost 30 years, predominantly within the NHS, and have a wealth of training and experience. I provide both long and short term counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples, and work to an exceptional standard of confidentiality. I work with a variety of problems and issues such as anxiety, depression, childhood trauma and relationship difficulties. However, if you'd like to discuss what is troubling you, you are very welcome to call or e-mail me before committing to making an appointment.
01933 426197 View 01933 426197
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Embracing Change
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling overwhelmed and your emotions are holding you back from leading a happy and fulfilling life? Maybe you’ve tried everything to cope but feel like you're running out of steam. Or perhaps family relationships feel strained or distant, leaving you uncertain about what to do next. If this resonates, I’m here to help you begin a journey toward clarity, resilience and healing. By walking alongside you and seeing things from your perspective, I can support you in processing these challenges and piecing things back together. Together, we’ll create space for healing, healthy relationships, and a renewed sense of direction.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and your emotions are holding you back from leading a happy and fulfilling life? Maybe you’ve tried everything to cope but feel like you're running out of steam. Or perhaps family relationships feel strained or distant, leaving you uncertain about what to do next. If this resonates, I’m here to help you begin a journey toward clarity, resilience and healing. By walking alongside you and seeing things from your perspective, I can support you in processing these challenges and piecing things back together. Together, we’ll create space for healing, healthy relationships, and a renewed sense of direction.
01487 801953 View 01487 801953
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Dr Jon Bowen
Psychotherapist, PhD, UKCP Trainee
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Jon, I work with people navigating emotional challenges, bringing deep empathy, personal insight and real-world therapeutic experience. Before training as a therapist, I spent years working in psychology research, the arts, education, senior leadership and engineering, a background that helps me meet clients from all walks of life with insight, warmth, and care. I'm in the final stages of a 5-year UKCP-accredited training, a programme of self-examination and skills development. My work is closely supervised by senior UKCP-registered clinicians, ensuring you benefit from both fresh thinking and experienced oversight.
Hi, I'm Jon, I work with people navigating emotional challenges, bringing deep empathy, personal insight and real-world therapeutic experience. Before training as a therapist, I spent years working in psychology research, the arts, education, senior leadership and engineering, a background that helps me meet clients from all walks of life with insight, warmth, and care. I'm in the final stages of a 5-year UKCP-accredited training, a programme of self-examination and skills development. My work is closely supervised by senior UKCP-registered clinicians, ensuring you benefit from both fresh thinking and experienced oversight.
020 4572 2884 View 020 4572 2884
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Joanne Kastern
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Joanne, a certified Play Therapist, registered with PTUK. I provide Play Therapy in primary schools across Northamptonshire. I offer 1:1 Play Therapy and Therapeutic Group sessions, tailored to each child's needs.
Hi, I'm Joanne, a certified Play Therapist, registered with PTUK. I provide Play Therapy in primary schools across Northamptonshire. I offer 1:1 Play Therapy and Therapeutic Group sessions, tailored to each child's needs.
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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.