Attachment-based Counselling in Swindon

Jakki Doust
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Swindon SN2
If you are facing challenges in your life or feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find a way through, I would like to help and support you through these difficult times. I have been a counsellor for 18 years, I work in a relational way, drawing on the training and experience that I have gained through the years to support you to find a way forward. My aim is to provide you with a confidential and safe space where you can talk through your problems freely and where we can work through your difficulties together. The therapy can be either short or long-term, I am committed to working in the best way for you.
If you are facing challenges in your life or feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find a way through, I would like to help and support you through these difficult times. I have been a counsellor for 18 years, I work in a relational way, drawing on the training and experience that I have gained through the years to support you to find a way forward. My aim is to provide you with a confidential and safe space where you can talk through your problems freely and where we can work through your difficulties together. The therapy can be either short or long-term, I am committed to working in the best way for you.
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Restoring Minds
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Swindon SN1
Overwhelming emotions. Disconnection. Anxiety. Difficult relationships. If any of this feels familiar, therapy can help. I work with adults experiencing a wide range of complex emotional and mental health difficulties, offering a safe, non-judgmental space to understand yourself better and create meaningful change.
Overwhelming emotions. Disconnection. Anxiety. Difficult relationships. If any of this feels familiar, therapy can help. I work with adults experiencing a wide range of complex emotional and mental health difficulties, offering a safe, non-judgmental space to understand yourself better and create meaningful change.
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Maxine O'Brien Sex & Relationship Therapist
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Swindon SN2
This is an extremely troubling time, I am experienced in working online. I work with Individuals and couples with anxiety, depression and finding ways of coping. Talking about sex, sexuality and relationships can be extremely difficult. Our own feelings of shame can keep us feeling trapped and feel that there is nowhere to go. I offer a non judgemental space to be able to talk sensitively working to resolve issues. We will agree the focus of the work from the outset and keep this in mind throughout the journey together. We will work together to facilitate change in the areas you feel are needed.
This is an extremely troubling time, I am experienced in working online. I work with Individuals and couples with anxiety, depression and finding ways of coping. Talking about sex, sexuality and relationships can be extremely difficult. Our own feelings of shame can keep us feeling trapped and feel that there is nowhere to go. I offer a non judgemental space to be able to talk sensitively working to resolve issues. We will agree the focus of the work from the outset and keep this in mind throughout the journey together. We will work together to facilitate change in the areas you feel are needed.
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Naomi Ackland
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Online evenings and weekends available. I work with people who look like they’re coping on the outside, but inside feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what direction they’re heading in. Many of my clients are busy professionals juggling work, relationships, and expectations, often feeling like they should be managing better than they are. I offer online sessions across the UK, so therapy can fit around a busy schedule.
Online evenings and weekends available. I work with people who look like they’re coping on the outside, but inside feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what direction they’re heading in. Many of my clients are busy professionals juggling work, relationships, and expectations, often feeling like they should be managing better than they are. I offer online sessions across the UK, so therapy can fit around a busy schedule.
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Barbara Lorusso
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, BACP
Swindon SN2
Counselling can help you to work through thoughts, feelings and/or behaviours that concern you. I am non judgemental, open and accepting of you as a person and will work with you to help you to improve your future. I am a fully qualified psychotherapist/counsellor with many years experience. As an integrative counsellor I draw from various theoretical approaches which enables me to adapt the therapy to fit each individual and their specific needs. My hours of work are Monday,Tuesday from 12 until 9pm and Friday afternoons, for Face to Face. Thursdays 12-9 and Friday mornings on Zoom(can be flexible).
Counselling can help you to work through thoughts, feelings and/or behaviours that concern you. I am non judgemental, open and accepting of you as a person and will work with you to help you to improve your future. I am a fully qualified psychotherapist/counsellor with many years experience. As an integrative counsellor I draw from various theoretical approaches which enables me to adapt the therapy to fit each individual and their specific needs. My hours of work are Monday,Tuesday from 12 until 9pm and Friday afternoons, for Face to Face. Thursdays 12-9 and Friday mornings on Zoom(can be flexible).
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Joanne Harris
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Swindon SN2
I’ve adopted an integrative approach to counselling, this enables me to work with the whole you. I strive to provide you with a friendly, confidential and reflective place, helping you to unravel your experience and understand true deep-rooted feelings in order to resolve them. Coupled with person centred ideology, the focus is on you. Mental-health holds no barrier, I hold current Enhanced DBS enabling me to work with Young People in addition to Adults.
I’ve adopted an integrative approach to counselling, this enables me to work with the whole you. I strive to provide you with a friendly, confidential and reflective place, helping you to unravel your experience and understand true deep-rooted feelings in order to resolve them. Coupled with person centred ideology, the focus is on you. Mental-health holds no barrier, I hold current Enhanced DBS enabling me to work with Young People in addition to Adults.
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Theresa Bell
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Swindon SN4
I offer Clinical Supervision and Counselling. My background is in education, providing support for students from Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form/College, and University. While working with a diverse range of people, I have received specialist training for working with students and adults with Autism, ADHD, Asperger's and challenging behaviour. I have also previously worked in a Specialist Autistic (SRP) unit. I also work with adults and those that have received a late diagnosis to help accept, adjust and make sense of this impact on their lives and that of their family.
I offer Clinical Supervision and Counselling. My background is in education, providing support for students from Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form/College, and University. While working with a diverse range of people, I have received specialist training for working with students and adults with Autism, ADHD, Asperger's and challenging behaviour. I have also previously worked in a Specialist Autistic (SRP) unit. I also work with adults and those that have received a late diagnosis to help accept, adjust and make sense of this impact on their lives and that of their family.
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Tanya Orr
Counsellor, SNCPS Acc.
Swindon SN4
Hello, my name is Tanya. As a counsellor- psychotherapist for over 25 years and a supervisor for 15, I continue to see how helpful counselling can be. Are you finding life tough, trying to deal with stress, anxiety, loss, feeling low or depressed or the impact of spiritual issues, chronic health conditions, or abuse and trauma? I am sorry you are having to struggle - life can get us down and sometimes the most courageous thing we can do is to seek some support. In our first session you can tell me what you are dealing with and see if it feels ok to work with me. I am a somatic and trauma counsellor.
Hello, my name is Tanya. As a counsellor- psychotherapist for over 25 years and a supervisor for 15, I continue to see how helpful counselling can be. Are you finding life tough, trying to deal with stress, anxiety, loss, feeling low or depressed or the impact of spiritual issues, chronic health conditions, or abuse and trauma? I am sorry you are having to struggle - life can get us down and sometimes the most courageous thing we can do is to seek some support. In our first session you can tell me what you are dealing with and see if it feels ok to work with me. I am a somatic and trauma counsellor.
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Natasha Woodfine
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Swindon SN4
Hello, My name is Natasha, I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor, welcoming you is an acknowledgement to understanding yourself in a deeper relational way. You might be struggling to understand your own feelings with what is going on for you at this moment. You may be experiencing distress, anxiety, emotion about a situation or trying to manage a crisis or life changing event. It may be that you feel lost, uncertain about a situation, person or relationship, have low self esteem or depressed and are struggling to understand how or why you feel this way.
Hello, My name is Natasha, I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor, welcoming you is an acknowledgement to understanding yourself in a deeper relational way. You might be struggling to understand your own feelings with what is going on for you at this moment. You may be experiencing distress, anxiety, emotion about a situation or trying to manage a crisis or life changing event. It may be that you feel lost, uncertain about a situation, person or relationship, have low self esteem or depressed and are struggling to understand how or why you feel this way.
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Denise Brent
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Swindon SN2
I am an experienced and accredited counsellor who feels passionately about the transformative change that can emerge from good quality therapeutic support and the positive impact it can have on one's life. I work with adult clients experiencing a wide range of symptoms and difficulties. Some may find they are struggling to manage life and/or their emotions, and may experience feelings of overwhelm. Other clients come to therapy following an upsetting, difficult, or traumatic experience that has recently occurred, or that has happened in the past but continues to cause upset or unease in the here and now.
I am an experienced and accredited counsellor who feels passionately about the transformative change that can emerge from good quality therapeutic support and the positive impact it can have on one's life. I work with adult clients experiencing a wide range of symptoms and difficulties. Some may find they are struggling to manage life and/or their emotions, and may experience feelings of overwhelm. Other clients come to therapy following an upsetting, difficult, or traumatic experience that has recently occurred, or that has happened in the past but continues to cause upset or unease in the here and now.
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Melanie Holland Tucker Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Swindon SN25
When you are feeling overwhelmed by difficult past or present experiences, thoughts and feelings talking to someone who will listen can help. Are you feeling alone in this? you don't have to. I offer a confidential, empathic and non-judgemental space in which together we can explore what is causing your distress and a way forward at your pace. Whilst fostering clarity and self-awareness, I bring a warm, calm and compassionate approach to my work in which my client feels supported and empowered. I have a passionate belief in the human capacity for change and growth and in the power of therapy to nurture this for my clients.
When you are feeling overwhelmed by difficult past or present experiences, thoughts and feelings talking to someone who will listen can help. Are you feeling alone in this? you don't have to. I offer a confidential, empathic and non-judgemental space in which together we can explore what is causing your distress and a way forward at your pace. Whilst fostering clarity and self-awareness, I bring a warm, calm and compassionate approach to my work in which my client feels supported and empowered. I have a passionate belief in the human capacity for change and growth and in the power of therapy to nurture this for my clients.
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Talk It Out Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Swindon SN5
Thank you for taking the time to read and visit my profile today. I offer clients, Face to Face, Online and Walk and Talk sessions. Having had previous counselling experience myself, I truly understand the importance of navigating this process looking at many profiles. Working with you I will be helping support you with your struggles, stresses, worries, concerns and whatever you are experiencing together. By us building trust together enables you to identify new key focus areas whilst continually adapting myself and focusing on your individual changing needs.
Thank you for taking the time to read and visit my profile today. I offer clients, Face to Face, Online and Walk and Talk sessions. Having had previous counselling experience myself, I truly understand the importance of navigating this process looking at many profiles. Working with you I will be helping support you with your struggles, stresses, worries, concerns and whatever you are experiencing together. By us building trust together enables you to identify new key focus areas whilst continually adapting myself and focusing on your individual changing needs.
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Susan Jennings
Counsellor, MBACP
Swindon SN25
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety or just not feeling yourself? Counselling can ease the depression and unlock any distress you are feeling. My style of counselling can also help you to change any patterns of behaviour that are not working for you and improve your relationships with friends, colleagues, partners or family members. I have over 25 years experience in the social and charity sector. I am DBS checked and a member of the BACP. I hope I would put you at ease if we worked together.
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety or just not feeling yourself? Counselling can ease the depression and unlock any distress you are feeling. My style of counselling can also help you to change any patterns of behaviour that are not working for you and improve your relationships with friends, colleagues, partners or family members. I have over 25 years experience in the social and charity sector. I am DBS checked and a member of the BACP. I hope I would put you at ease if we worked together.
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Ron Hammond
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Swindon SN3
Are you okay? But are you really okay? Have things been hard lately? Do you think speaking about it might help?
Are you okay? But are you really okay? Have things been hard lately? Do you think speaking about it might help?
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Caroline Hukins
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Swindon SN6
You may be thinking about counselling for many reasons, eg: You’re trying to come to terms with a loss, or illness. You're going through a significant life change (e.g., retirement, kids leaving home, career change, relationship breakdown, relocation, becoming a parent). You may feel angry, sad, depressed, anxious, confused, stuck – and perhaps not know why, or what to do about it. You may want to make sense of things that happened in the past, or improve a relationship. Whatever your reason for seeking counselling, it can help you to understand yourself better, and feel more confident to make the changes that are important to you.
You may be thinking about counselling for many reasons, eg: You’re trying to come to terms with a loss, or illness. You're going through a significant life change (e.g., retirement, kids leaving home, career change, relationship breakdown, relocation, becoming a parent). You may feel angry, sad, depressed, anxious, confused, stuck – and perhaps not know why, or what to do about it. You may want to make sense of things that happened in the past, or improve a relationship. Whatever your reason for seeking counselling, it can help you to understand yourself better, and feel more confident to make the changes that are important to you.
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Mamie McIntyre
Counsellor, BACP
Swindon SN4
You may feel disconnected from yourself or lonely within your relationships. Perhaps you keep repeating the same arguments, reach for reassurance, withdraw when things feel too much, or struggle to express what you need. I work with individuals and couples who want to understand what is happening within themselves and between them, including patterns of attachment, connection and the ways we learn to protect ourselves when closeness or vulnerability feels difficult.
You may feel disconnected from yourself or lonely within your relationships. Perhaps you keep repeating the same arguments, reach for reassurance, withdraw when things feel too much, or struggle to express what you need. I work with individuals and couples who want to understand what is happening within themselves and between them, including patterns of attachment, connection and the ways we learn to protect ourselves when closeness or vulnerability feels difficult.
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Isabel Martins
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Swindon SN1
I have experience in counsel adults in a clinical setting who are feeling distressed, where mental health issues arise when a difficult circumstance of their lives happens. I have experience in working with clients who recovering from alcohol and substances addictions.
I have experience in counsel adults in a clinical setting who are feeling distressed, where mental health issues arise when a difficult circumstance of their lives happens. I have experience in working with clients who recovering from alcohol and substances addictions.
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Flo Atkins
Counsellor, MBACP
Swindon SN3
My approach is rooted in psychodynamic and attachment-based models.
You don't have to face life's challenges alone, I offer compassionate personalised therapy in a safe and welcoming space supporting individuals, couples and parents through times of emotional difficulty, trauma and transition. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, grief, early parenting or simply feeling lost, you are welcome here.
My approach is rooted in psychodynamic and attachment-based models.
You don't have to face life's challenges alone, I offer compassionate personalised therapy in a safe and welcoming space supporting individuals, couples and parents through times of emotional difficulty, trauma and transition. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, grief, early parenting or simply feeling lost, you are welcome here.
01793 569374 View 01793 569374
I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and work with clients within a safe and confidential space where you will be supported to express and explore what is troubling you without being judged. Importantly you will be valued and respected for you own capacity to decide on what feels right for you. My previous experience includes, working for the mental health charity Mind, an addiction charity, social work and the NHS.
I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and work with clients within a safe and confidential space where you will be supported to express and explore what is troubling you without being judged. Importantly you will be valued and respected for you own capacity to decide on what feels right for you. My previous experience includes, working for the mental health charity Mind, an addiction charity, social work and the NHS.
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Debbie Ryman
Counsellor, MBACP
Swindon SN2
After 10 years working as an integrative counsellor with individuals, my passion for understanding relationships and the ways we connect with one another led me to specialise in relationship and couples counselling. I believe every relationship has its own story, and therapy should be shaped around the people sitting in front of me—not around a predetermined model. My work is informed by attachment theory, an understanding of trauma and a focus on communication. You can expect a tailored, integrative approach in a warm safe space. I will offer thoughtful exploration and challenge with a focus on meaningful change.
After 10 years working as an integrative counsellor with individuals, my passion for understanding relationships and the ways we connect with one another led me to specialise in relationship and couples counselling. I believe every relationship has its own story, and therapy should be shaped around the people sitting in front of me—not around a predetermined model. My work is informed by attachment theory, an understanding of trauma and a focus on communication. You can expect a tailored, integrative approach in a warm safe space. I will offer thoughtful exploration and challenge with a focus on meaningful change.
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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.