Attachment-based Counselling in Repton

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Karin Scott
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello! I am a registered member of the BACP with an MA in Integrative Counselling offering counselling and therapy to individuals, couples and young people. I feel that we all need help sometimes and talking in a safe and confidential space can help you to make changes in your life that will benefit you and your family.
Hello! I am a registered member of the BACP with an MA in Integrative Counselling offering counselling and therapy to individuals, couples and young people. I feel that we all need help sometimes and talking in a safe and confidential space can help you to make changes in your life that will benefit you and your family.
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Emily Jones
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor working with children and teenagers, from differing ages and levels of understanding, using creative interventions like art and play. Topics and concerns that have been explored include self esteem, worries, anxiety, low mood, self harm, and identity, amongst others.
I am an experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor working with children and teenagers, from differing ages and levels of understanding, using creative interventions like art and play. Topics and concerns that have been explored include self esteem, worries, anxiety, low mood, self harm, and identity, amongst others.
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Bobby Bradstock
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
How do you prioritise self care when it doesn’t even make it onto the list most days? How do you retain your relationships and emotional connections with the people you love, when you can’t bring yourself to answer the phone for millionth time that day? I’m not a business coach. I’m a Psychotherapist in business, who has done the 4 years of weekly therapy, returns to therapy when I need to screw my head back on, in a world that continues to be organised chaos. People like us don’t go to therapy because we just don’t have the time. So flexibility, patience and straight talking therapists, like me, are necessary, for people like us.
How do you prioritise self care when it doesn’t even make it onto the list most days? How do you retain your relationships and emotional connections with the people you love, when you can’t bring yourself to answer the phone for millionth time that day? I’m not a business coach. I’m a Psychotherapist in business, who has done the 4 years of weekly therapy, returns to therapy when I need to screw my head back on, in a world that continues to be organised chaos. People like us don’t go to therapy because we just don’t have the time. So flexibility, patience and straight talking therapists, like me, are necessary, for people like us.
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Dawn White - Relationship Living
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
As a sex and relationship therapist I aim to provide an open space where people can discuss, and explore their intimate concerns and experiences in a non judgemental way. I work with both couples, individuals and multiple partnered people, whilst honouring all sexual orientations and practices. People that are experiencing sexual, emotional or deeper relationship issues, such as high conflict or are separated contact me to explore and understand what they can change and control, and also what patterns are repeating in their relationships. I am a sex positive therapist and have over 20 years extensive experience as a therapist.
As a sex and relationship therapist I aim to provide an open space where people can discuss, and explore their intimate concerns and experiences in a non judgemental way. I work with both couples, individuals and multiple partnered people, whilst honouring all sexual orientations and practices. People that are experiencing sexual, emotional or deeper relationship issues, such as high conflict or are separated contact me to explore and understand what they can change and control, and also what patterns are repeating in their relationships. I am a sex positive therapist and have over 20 years extensive experience as a therapist.
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Helen Gillies
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whatever you're carrying right now, you don't have to carry it alone. Through therapy, we can explore parts of yourself that you feel unable to share with others; in a space where you really feel heard and seen. Perhaps you have experienced trauma or you are facing difficulties in relationships. If you're ready to feel lighter, we can start with a 15 minute chat to see if we're a good fit. I offer face to face and online sessions. Being integrative means I am trained in more than one approach to counselling, allowing flexibility for what works for you
Whatever you're carrying right now, you don't have to carry it alone. Through therapy, we can explore parts of yourself that you feel unable to share with others; in a space where you really feel heard and seen. Perhaps you have experienced trauma or you are facing difficulties in relationships. If you're ready to feel lighter, we can start with a 15 minute chat to see if we're a good fit. I offer face to face and online sessions. Being integrative means I am trained in more than one approach to counselling, allowing flexibility for what works for you
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Karen Shaw
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
People often come feeling stuck in patterns that feel confusing or painful, sometimes linked to earlier experiences that still shape how they feel or relate today. They may be living with anxiety, trauma, shame, or difficulties around trust, intimacy, or communication. Many are looking for a space where they can feel understood, make sense of what they are carrying, and move towards greater emotional ease, self-understanding, and more fulfilling relationships. Often, they are seeking change that feels meaningful and lasting, rather than another short-term solution, and a greater sense of feeling at home in themselves and their lives
People often come feeling stuck in patterns that feel confusing or painful, sometimes linked to earlier experiences that still shape how they feel or relate today. They may be living with anxiety, trauma, shame, or difficulties around trust, intimacy, or communication. Many are looking for a space where they can feel understood, make sense of what they are carrying, and move towards greater emotional ease, self-understanding, and more fulfilling relationships. Often, they are seeking change that feels meaningful and lasting, rather than another short-term solution, and a greater sense of feeling at home in themselves and their lives
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The one 2 C Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
4 Endorsed
Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, or held back by past trauma, including sexual abuse, domestic abuse, or experiences with the justice system, as well as challenges related to faith, spirituality, or cultural expectations. Using a trauma-informed, relational approach, I combine parts work, inner child exploration, and somatic awareness to help you process experiences, understand emotions, and reconnect with your needs. Together, we create a safe space to heal, shift patterns, and live more authentically and grounded.
Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, or held back by past trauma, including sexual abuse, domestic abuse, or experiences with the justice system, as well as challenges related to faith, spirituality, or cultural expectations. Using a trauma-informed, relational approach, I combine parts work, inner child exploration, and somatic awareness to help you process experiences, understand emotions, and reconnect with your needs. Together, we create a safe space to heal, shift patterns, and live more authentically and grounded.
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Dominic McCabe
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Has life begun to feel like a constant cycle of getting through the day, only to wake up and do it all again? Does your mind feel stuck on repeat, replaying conversations, worrying about what comes next, or struggling to switch off even when you are exhausted? Has work started to feel like a prison of stress and anxiety, while people and social situations leave you irritated, drained, or wanting to be left alone? Over time, this can begin to affect relationships, confidence, boundaries, and how you feel about yourself.
Has life begun to feel like a constant cycle of getting through the day, only to wake up and do it all again? Does your mind feel stuck on repeat, replaying conversations, worrying about what comes next, or struggling to switch off even when you are exhausted? Has work started to feel like a prison of stress and anxiety, while people and social situations leave you irritated, drained, or wanting to be left alone? Over time, this can begin to affect relationships, confidence, boundaries, and how you feel about yourself.
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Dr Mark Hudson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
I am passionate about working with parents and carers who want to understand the needs of their child, particularly where they might have concerns about their child's development e.g. learning or social skills. Many parents that I work with find that their child is struggling to regulate emotions, which can be shown through behavioural distress. This can have a significant impact on families, and parents may be unsure how to adapt their response. Often, parents have tried the approaches that they are familiar with, which might have worked for siblings, but don't seem to have the same effect for their child with additional needs.
I am passionate about working with parents and carers who want to understand the needs of their child, particularly where they might have concerns about their child's development e.g. learning or social skills. Many parents that I work with find that their child is struggling to regulate emotions, which can be shown through behavioural distress. This can have a significant impact on families, and parents may be unsure how to adapt their response. Often, parents have tried the approaches that they are familiar with, which might have worked for siblings, but don't seem to have the same effect for their child with additional needs.
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Vanessa East
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you feeling stuck in life or lost and don't know where to turn? Maybe you are feeling hopeless or helpless and require some support? Do you isolate or surround yourself with others, but feel alone? Maybe you are on a journey of healing or self-discovery? It is likely that I can support with whatever is bringing you to therapy. My style is warm, empathic and deeply soulful. I help you connect to yourself by providing a space where all of you and your experiences can be seen and heard. I work intuitively ensuring that the right questions are asked and empower you to connect with your internal knowing, strength and resolve.
Are you feeling stuck in life or lost and don't know where to turn? Maybe you are feeling hopeless or helpless and require some support? Do you isolate or surround yourself with others, but feel alone? Maybe you are on a journey of healing or self-discovery? It is likely that I can support with whatever is bringing you to therapy. My style is warm, empathic and deeply soulful. I help you connect to yourself by providing a space where all of you and your experiences can be seen and heard. I work intuitively ensuring that the right questions are asked and empower you to connect with your internal knowing, strength and resolve.
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Niko Karachaliou
Psychotherapist, MA
Hello, my name is Niko (they/them). I am a Creative Arts Psychotherapist (accredited Dance Movement Psychotherapist and registered with ADMP UK - Association for Dance Movement Psychotherapy UK), based in Nottingham. I am deeply passionate about the healing power of relationships and believe that community and collective care play an integral role in recovery. As a queer therapist navigating neurodivergence and disability, I am committed to offering a compassionate, holding space where clients are met exactly where they are. I welcome and honour each person’s experiences, stories, identities, and needs with respect and care.
Hello, my name is Niko (they/them). I am a Creative Arts Psychotherapist (accredited Dance Movement Psychotherapist and registered with ADMP UK - Association for Dance Movement Psychotherapy UK), based in Nottingham. I am deeply passionate about the healing power of relationships and believe that community and collective care play an integral role in recovery. As a queer therapist navigating neurodivergence and disability, I am committed to offering a compassionate, holding space where clients are met exactly where they are. I welcome and honour each person’s experiences, stories, identities, and needs with respect and care.
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Laura Atkins
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Whether you know what problems you want to address or if things just don’t feel right, talking to someone can help. Together we can identify and work to overcome the issues that are creating difficulties or distress. As an integrative therapist I use a variety of trusted therapeutic modalities, which are tailored to your personal needs, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), attachment theory and person centred therapy. I provide a safe environment where you can talk openly without judgement, with a friendly down to earth therapist to achieve emotional and psychological wellbeing.
Whether you know what problems you want to address or if things just don’t feel right, talking to someone can help. Together we can identify and work to overcome the issues that are creating difficulties or distress. As an integrative therapist I use a variety of trusted therapeutic modalities, which are tailored to your personal needs, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), attachment theory and person centred therapy. I provide a safe environment where you can talk openly without judgement, with a friendly down to earth therapist to achieve emotional and psychological wellbeing.
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Nazia Hussain
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You might appear to be coping on the outside, while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained underneath. You may find yourself overthinking, second-guessing yourself, or repeating patterns in your relationships that are hard to change. You might also notice that past experiences are still shaping how you feel, think, or relate to others.
You might appear to be coping on the outside, while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained underneath. You may find yourself overthinking, second-guessing yourself, or repeating patterns in your relationships that are hard to change. You might also notice that past experiences are still shaping how you feel, think, or relate to others.
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Carly Radford
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Has a recent or past negative experience left you feeling lost or stuck? Maybe you’ve tried to just get on with life but inside you still feel broken, replaying events in your mind and asking yourself why or how this happened. Perhaps you know what happened to you was traumatic or maybe you’ve told yourself it “wasn’t that bad”. Some days you seem to feel all the emotions all at once, and other days you feel nothing at all. Other people simply don’t understand, which may leave you feeling alone and like you don’t matter. You are not alone and you do matter. You deserve freedom and peace from your past experiences.
Has a recent or past negative experience left you feeling lost or stuck? Maybe you’ve tried to just get on with life but inside you still feel broken, replaying events in your mind and asking yourself why or how this happened. Perhaps you know what happened to you was traumatic or maybe you’ve told yourself it “wasn’t that bad”. Some days you seem to feel all the emotions all at once, and other days you feel nothing at all. Other people simply don’t understand, which may leave you feeling alone and like you don’t matter. You are not alone and you do matter. You deserve freedom and peace from your past experiences.
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Lily Wang
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Life can be incredibly heavy, and sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just aren't enough anymore. Whether you are navigating the suffocating fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complex layers of identity and trauma, I am here to hold space for you. Our journey begins by gently identifying the specific hurdles you are facing. Then, we will create a personalised treatment plan—one designed specifically to help you reclaim your life and feel like "you" again. I believe therapy should be more than just talk; it should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of their symptom.
Life can be incredibly heavy, and sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just aren't enough anymore. Whether you are navigating the suffocating fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complex layers of identity and trauma, I am here to hold space for you. Our journey begins by gently identifying the specific hurdles you are facing. Then, we will create a personalised treatment plan—one designed specifically to help you reclaim your life and feel like "you" again. I believe therapy should be more than just talk; it should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of their symptom.
0114 697 7432 View 0114 697 7432
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3Thinking Therapies
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Lichfield WS13
I work with adults and teenagers who may look as though they are coping on the outside but feel overwhelmed within. Many clients come to me struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, low self-worth, intrusive thoughts or emotional exhaustion. I offer specialist therapy in Lichfield and online, blending EMDR, counselling, hypnotherapy and NLP to help you understand the root cause of how you feel and create lasting change. My approach is warm, compassionate and tailored to you, offering a safe space, practical tools and deeper therapeutic work to help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
I work with adults and teenagers who may look as though they are coping on the outside but feel overwhelmed within. Many clients come to me struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, low self-worth, intrusive thoughts or emotional exhaustion. I offer specialist therapy in Lichfield and online, blending EMDR, counselling, hypnotherapy and NLP to help you understand the root cause of how you feel and create lasting change. My approach is warm, compassionate and tailored to you, offering a safe space, practical tools and deeper therapeutic work to help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
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Graham Hill
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Life is a challenging adventure on the ‘road less travelled’. I provide helpful guidance in an atmosphere of confidence, openness, trust, care, vigilance & respect. It is Ok to accept help; you will grow stronger, feel freer & more joyful. It is my vocation & honour to offer you all the space & time you need to share, vent, grieve, forgive and invigorate your Life! It will help you feel ‘seen’, ‘heard’, ‘valued’ & to ‘trust’ there is always support available to overcome challenges! I am committed to help you ground deep in your heart & soul, the resilience love & acceptance you need to move forward & be happy with yourself Now!
Life is a challenging adventure on the ‘road less travelled’. I provide helpful guidance in an atmosphere of confidence, openness, trust, care, vigilance & respect. It is Ok to accept help; you will grow stronger, feel freer & more joyful. It is my vocation & honour to offer you all the space & time you need to share, vent, grieve, forgive and invigorate your Life! It will help you feel ‘seen’, ‘heard’, ‘valued’ & to ‘trust’ there is always support available to overcome challenges! I am committed to help you ground deep in your heart & soul, the resilience love & acceptance you need to move forward & be happy with yourself Now!
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The Eyris Practice
Psychotherapist, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
The impact of difficult life experiences can adversely affect our mental well-being or interpersonal relationships at any time in our lives.Such life occurances may include trauma, a bereavement or experiencing anxiety and depression. I use a person centred approach to develop a therapeutic relationship with you. This helps over time to support you in gaining insight and understanding of the emotional and mental difficulties you're experiencing. I provide a safe space to listen to you and identify the best therapeutic approach to meet your needs.I offer both face to face and online therapy to suit your individual needs.
The impact of difficult life experiences can adversely affect our mental well-being or interpersonal relationships at any time in our lives.Such life occurances may include trauma, a bereavement or experiencing anxiety and depression. I use a person centred approach to develop a therapeutic relationship with you. This helps over time to support you in gaining insight and understanding of the emotional and mental difficulties you're experiencing. I provide a safe space to listen to you and identify the best therapeutic approach to meet your needs.I offer both face to face and online therapy to suit your individual needs.
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Claire Kleynhans
Counsellor, MBACP
Welcome, I am a degree qualified Humanistic and Integrative psychotherapist offering you a compassionate and safe space to explore the challenges you are facing. If you would like to gain a deeper understanding and awareness of yourself, your relationships or the difficulties you experience then we can work together to explore these and find a way forward. Sometimes when we are struggling in life we can take on unhealthy thoughts and behaviours to help us cope with whatever we are going through
Welcome, I am a degree qualified Humanistic and Integrative psychotherapist offering you a compassionate and safe space to explore the challenges you are facing. If you would like to gain a deeper understanding and awareness of yourself, your relationships or the difficulties you experience then we can work together to explore these and find a way forward. Sometimes when we are struggling in life we can take on unhealthy thoughts and behaviours to help us cope with whatever we are going through
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Are you feeling hopeless, low, anxious, lost or just not quite right? Struggling with imposter syndrome, overwhelmed or unfulfilled? I can offer you a calm, compassionate, non-judgemental space to explore whatever's on your mind or in your heart. I believe that you deserve an approach to therapy that's truly as unique as you are, so I never use 'a one size fits all' approach. Instead, I draw from a wide array of tools, approaches and theories - always working alongside you to find out what's best for you. Whether there's a certain event that's brought you to counselling, or things just don't feel 'quite right', counselling can help.
Are you feeling hopeless, low, anxious, lost or just not quite right? Struggling with imposter syndrome, overwhelmed or unfulfilled? I can offer you a calm, compassionate, non-judgemental space to explore whatever's on your mind or in your heart. I believe that you deserve an approach to therapy that's truly as unique as you are, so I never use 'a one size fits all' approach. Instead, I draw from a wide array of tools, approaches and theories - always working alongside you to find out what's best for you. Whether there's a certain event that's brought you to counselling, or things just don't feel 'quite right', counselling can help.
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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.