Attachment-based Counselling in Edinburgh
Are you feeling overwhelmed and in need of help to navigate some challenges? Whether you're feeling anxious, depression, struggling with ADHD and ASD symptoms, masking and low self-esteem, you don't have to do it alone. Therapy is non-judgmental, it encourages you to make your own choices in life to become complete. I offer creative approaches like sand play and art to help communicate emotions when words are hard to find. Available in both English and Portuguese, I offer counselling face-to-face and online to support your journey towards healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and in need of help to navigate some challenges? Whether you're feeling anxious, depression, struggling with ADHD and ASD symptoms, masking and low self-esteem, you don't have to do it alone. Therapy is non-judgmental, it encourages you to make your own choices in life to become complete. I offer creative approaches like sand play and art to help communicate emotions when words are hard to find. Available in both English and Portuguese, I offer counselling face-to-face and online to support your journey towards healing.
I am an integrative counsellor working in person in Edinburgh and online nationwide with adults, children and offering parental consultations. Whether in person or online we will work together to build a warm, safe and confidential space for you to address your present concerns. I have experience of working with and not limited to in adults: anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, family separation, grief, loss, bullying, refugee status, the impact of the menstrual cycle on mental health, agoraphobia, work stress, self-harm and low self-esteem, including that stemming from the impact of social media and online platforms.
I am an integrative counsellor working in person in Edinburgh and online nationwide with adults, children and offering parental consultations. Whether in person or online we will work together to build a warm, safe and confidential space for you to address your present concerns. I have experience of working with and not limited to in adults: anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, family separation, grief, loss, bullying, refugee status, the impact of the menstrual cycle on mental health, agoraphobia, work stress, self-harm and low self-esteem, including that stemming from the impact of social media and online platforms.
Have you received a diagnosis of ASC and/or ADHD and are struggling to make sense of your experiences? Are you looking for an assessment for ASC and/or ADHD for yourself? Is your family struggling? Do you feel stuck in your relationship? I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist and I practice in London and Edinburgh. I run an independent practice, ClinPsychConsulting, based in London, specialising in neurodiverse children, young people and families experiencing difficulties.
Have you received a diagnosis of ASC and/or ADHD and are struggling to make sense of your experiences? Are you looking for an assessment for ASC and/or ADHD for yourself? Is your family struggling? Do you feel stuck in your relationship? I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist and I practice in London and Edinburgh. I run an independent practice, ClinPsychConsulting, based in London, specialising in neurodiverse children, young people and families experiencing difficulties.
Lorraine Sorley, counsellor/psychotherapist, PG Dip, Registered Member MBACP (Accred).
My passion is working with you to help with your journey in the world. I have been a psychotherapist for 23 years and my specialism is working with adults who have experienced childhood trauma and developmental attachment issues. Although this is my specialist area I also work with anxiety, depression, bereavement etc
Lorraine Sorley, counsellor/psychotherapist, PG Dip, Registered Member MBACP (Accred).
My passion is working with you to help with your journey in the world. I have been a psychotherapist for 23 years and my specialism is working with adults who have experienced childhood trauma and developmental attachment issues. Although this is my specialist area I also work with anxiety, depression, bereavement etc
Sometimes life throws challenges in front of us which we may struggle to cope with. This could be a sudden and unexpected change like a loss or bereavement. It could be something that we have always struggled with that is making it challenging to move forward with life. Situations such as these can be stressful, and sometimes we can't shake off the anxiety and depression or we may even experience anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure in usually pleasurable activities). It might also be a past trauma or abuse that is causing the challenges in the present life, revealing itself as panic for example.
Sometimes life throws challenges in front of us which we may struggle to cope with. This could be a sudden and unexpected change like a loss or bereavement. It could be something that we have always struggled with that is making it challenging to move forward with life. Situations such as these can be stressful, and sometimes we can't shake off the anxiety and depression or we may even experience anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure in usually pleasurable activities). It might also be a past trauma or abuse that is causing the challenges in the present life, revealing itself as panic for example.
I know that the decision to seek therapy and to find a suitable therapist can be daunting, so my approach is to never forget what it is like to sit in the client’s chair. Whether you're going through separation and divorce, experiencing abuse, depression, trauma, generally feeling sad or struggling with other emotional issues, I can help. I am here for You.
I know that the decision to seek therapy and to find a suitable therapist can be daunting, so my approach is to never forget what it is like to sit in the client’s chair. Whether you're going through separation and divorce, experiencing abuse, depression, trauma, generally feeling sad or struggling with other emotional issues, I can help. I am here for You.
Do you struggle to find words for your thoughts, feelings and experiences? Do you feel anxious or have low mood? Do you feel stuck or confused by events, experiences or relationships in your life? Do you feel a need to change something but you are not sure what? Do you want to feel more confident and have greater self esteem?
I have over 20 years experience of building therapeutic relationships with people with enduring mental health issues, adults with learning disabilities and children and young people. I am interested in the connection between mental health and creativity, and how art making can support our journey together.
Do you struggle to find words for your thoughts, feelings and experiences? Do you feel anxious or have low mood? Do you feel stuck or confused by events, experiences or relationships in your life? Do you feel a need to change something but you are not sure what? Do you want to feel more confident and have greater self esteem?
I have over 20 years experience of building therapeutic relationships with people with enduring mental health issues, adults with learning disabilities and children and young people. I am interested in the connection between mental health and creativity, and how art making can support our journey together.
Deciding to come to therapy can feel like a big step, sometimes fuelled by a discomfort in everyday living, a sense that things aren't quite right, anxiety that doesn't dissipate. There may be problems in relationships, issues of self-worth, trauma, feelings of loss and grief. In the midst of every day life many of these feelings can be difficult to properly grasp; they may arise 'out of the blue', feel unacceptable, they shift around; at times feeling more pressing than at others. In our sessions, my intention is to create a safe space, developing a relationship which is open and trustful and where all feelings are legitimate.
Deciding to come to therapy can feel like a big step, sometimes fuelled by a discomfort in everyday living, a sense that things aren't quite right, anxiety that doesn't dissipate. There may be problems in relationships, issues of self-worth, trauma, feelings of loss and grief. In the midst of every day life many of these feelings can be difficult to properly grasp; they may arise 'out of the blue', feel unacceptable, they shift around; at times feeling more pressing than at others. In our sessions, my intention is to create a safe space, developing a relationship which is open and trustful and where all feelings are legitimate.
When we are trying to make sense of our situation or understand ourselves, we may feel we need someone to hear us. It could be something in particular that is causing you difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, low self confidence, relationship issues (couples, family, personal or work). Or it can be a feeling of uncertainty, something about how you are feeling isn't quite right. We are all part of an interconnected world influenced by and influencing our relationships and situations. For this reason I give attention to what is happening now, your personal history, life situation and narrative.
When we are trying to make sense of our situation or understand ourselves, we may feel we need someone to hear us. It could be something in particular that is causing you difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, low self confidence, relationship issues (couples, family, personal or work). Or it can be a feeling of uncertainty, something about how you are feeling isn't quite right. We are all part of an interconnected world influenced by and influencing our relationships and situations. For this reason I give attention to what is happening now, your personal history, life situation and narrative.
The end of the year can feel emotionally heavy. I'm an accredited therapist with experience supporting people who feel things deeply, especially those living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), navigating intense emotions, or trying to make sense of painful relationship dynamics.
The end of the year can feel emotionally heavy. I'm an accredited therapist with experience supporting people who feel things deeply, especially those living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), navigating intense emotions, or trying to make sense of painful relationship dynamics.
Hello, my name is Anna Planedin and my main approach is psychodynamic but I am also trained in person-centered and emotionally focused therapies. I help people find relief and movement from a place of feeling 'stuck.' I specialize in working with chronic pain, loss, trauma and sex/sexuality. I view therapy as a process of helping you listen to your gut feelings, find safety and containment and feel less alone in overwhelming experiences. It is my hope that through speaking about difficult or taboo feelings with me, you will feel understood and accepted, and that over time you feel more durable in how you respond to difficulty.
Hello, my name is Anna Planedin and my main approach is psychodynamic but I am also trained in person-centered and emotionally focused therapies. I help people find relief and movement from a place of feeling 'stuck.' I specialize in working with chronic pain, loss, trauma and sex/sexuality. I view therapy as a process of helping you listen to your gut feelings, find safety and containment and feel less alone in overwhelming experiences. It is my hope that through speaking about difficult or taboo feelings with me, you will feel understood and accepted, and that over time you feel more durable in how you respond to difficulty.
Whatever has motivated you to seek therapy, I can offer you a confidential space in which to explore your feelings, thoughts, relationships, and sense of self.
Whether you are dealing with loss, feeling low, or like you have lost your way, then therapy can help. Through collaborative working, you will gain a better understanding of yourself – your feelings and your relationships – which, in turn, will facilitate personal growth and change. We will consider past experiences and relationships; how they have shaped you; and how they influence your feelings, actions, and motivations in the present.
Whatever has motivated you to seek therapy, I can offer you a confidential space in which to explore your feelings, thoughts, relationships, and sense of self.
Whether you are dealing with loss, feeling low, or like you have lost your way, then therapy can help. Through collaborative working, you will gain a better understanding of yourself – your feelings and your relationships – which, in turn, will facilitate personal growth and change. We will consider past experiences and relationships; how they have shaped you; and how they influence your feelings, actions, and motivations in the present.
Do you want to process events, find balance, face challenges, or instigate change? Get in touch to explore what's going on for you in a private and tranquil space. Together, we can work to understand your situation, facilitating positive change or simply finding acceptance.
Do you want to process events, find balance, face challenges, or instigate change? Get in touch to explore what's going on for you in a private and tranquil space. Together, we can work to understand your situation, facilitating positive change or simply finding acceptance.
I am a highly experienced individual psychotherapist focusing on relational attachments and childhood trauma while working with themes like trauma, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, sexuality, relationship challenges and everyday struggles. As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw on the Person-centred and Psychodynamic approaches, placing you and your experiences at the centre of the therapeutic process. Together, we will collaboratively decide on the path of therapy to meet your unique needs. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore and gain deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences.
I am a highly experienced individual psychotherapist focusing on relational attachments and childhood trauma while working with themes like trauma, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, sexuality, relationship challenges and everyday struggles. As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw on the Person-centred and Psychodynamic approaches, placing you and your experiences at the centre of the therapeutic process. Together, we will collaboratively decide on the path of therapy to meet your unique needs. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore and gain deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences.
My job as a therapist is to help you to live life better. The purpose of therapy is to help you to identify what is holding you back or getting in the way of you living your life how you want to. Whether this is cycles of thoughts, persistent feelings, repetitive behaviours or being stuck in relationships or situations that aren’t fulfilling you. Therapy can help you to explore these, gain understanding and develop solutions that make sense to you.
My job as a therapist is to help you to live life better. The purpose of therapy is to help you to identify what is holding you back or getting in the way of you living your life how you want to. Whether this is cycles of thoughts, persistent feelings, repetitive behaviours or being stuck in relationships or situations that aren’t fulfilling you. Therapy can help you to explore these, gain understanding and develop solutions that make sense to you.
Many of my clients are adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in low self-esteem, or emotionally drained by relationship difficulties. Some are going through big life transitions or struggling to set healthy boundaries. They want to feel more balanced, confident, and able to cope. Often, they’re looking for a calm, supportive space where they can make sense of their thoughts and feelings – in a way that feels safe, respectful and non-judgmental.
Many of my clients are adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in low self-esteem, or emotionally drained by relationship difficulties. Some are going through big life transitions or struggling to set healthy boundaries. They want to feel more balanced, confident, and able to cope. Often, they’re looking for a calm, supportive space where they can make sense of their thoughts and feelings – in a way that feels safe, respectful and non-judgmental.
Hi, I'm Kirsti, an autistic Art Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Consultant. I offer neuro- and LGBTQIA+ affirming, warm, safe, trauma informed and empowering counselling and art psychotherapy to neurodivergent people (12+, no diagnosis required). I also offer advice on the parenting of neurodivergent children/young people.
My clients often feel very anxious and overstimulated, which leads to meltdowns/shutdowns, as well as, eventually, in low mood. Relationships can be a struggle. My clients are also very likely to be traumatised and feel stuck/hopeless. However, with the right support, any situation can be changed for the better.
Hi, I'm Kirsti, an autistic Art Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Consultant. I offer neuro- and LGBTQIA+ affirming, warm, safe, trauma informed and empowering counselling and art psychotherapy to neurodivergent people (12+, no diagnosis required). I also offer advice on the parenting of neurodivergent children/young people.
My clients often feel very anxious and overstimulated, which leads to meltdowns/shutdowns, as well as, eventually, in low mood. Relationships can be a struggle. My clients are also very likely to be traumatised and feel stuck/hopeless. However, with the right support, any situation can be changed for the better.
You may not have anyone you feel you can talk to, or maybe you do but they don’t understand you. I am experienced in offering psychological help to individuals who have mental health issues. I try to create a safe space for each of my clients - a strong relationship is the core of effective therapy! We can either work with your current issues or go a bit deeper into unresolved childhood situations which need working through. I can help you to heal from childhood trauma and neglect, PTSD and complex PTSD, overcome difficulties in relationships and burnout, anxiety, and depression — often linked to long-term emotional stress.
You may not have anyone you feel you can talk to, or maybe you do but they don’t understand you. I am experienced in offering psychological help to individuals who have mental health issues. I try to create a safe space for each of my clients - a strong relationship is the core of effective therapy! We can either work with your current issues or go a bit deeper into unresolved childhood situations which need working through. I can help you to heal from childhood trauma and neglect, PTSD and complex PTSD, overcome difficulties in relationships and burnout, anxiety, and depression — often linked to long-term emotional stress.
Dr Rhiannon King Couples & Relationship Therapy
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Your relationship matters! Are you struggling with relationship, marital or family issues? Are you wanting to improve or enhance your relationship? Perhaps you’re both at a crossroads where your future as a couple seems uncertain? Maybe you’re considering separating or divorce? Are you feeling hurt, disconnected, stuck, anxious, frustrated, angry, lonely, misunderstood, overwhelmed, sad or scared? Are you struggling to communicate, connect, manage conflicts or difficult emotions, heal from loss of trust or an infidelity, establish or maintain healthy boundaries, manage family issues or adapt to change, life events or transitions?
Your relationship matters! Are you struggling with relationship, marital or family issues? Are you wanting to improve or enhance your relationship? Perhaps you’re both at a crossroads where your future as a couple seems uncertain? Maybe you’re considering separating or divorce? Are you feeling hurt, disconnected, stuck, anxious, frustrated, angry, lonely, misunderstood, overwhelmed, sad or scared? Are you struggling to communicate, connect, manage conflicts or difficult emotions, heal from loss of trust or an infidelity, establish or maintain healthy boundaries, manage family issues or adapt to change, life events or transitions?
Later life can bring many changes. Dementia, illness, grief or retirement may feel overwhelming. You do not need to be good at art to take part. As a resident therapist at Creative Arts Therapies Space (CATS) in Leith, I offer one-to-one art therapy for older adults and carers in a safe and creative setting.
Later life can bring many changes. Dementia, illness, grief or retirement may feel overwhelming. You do not need to be good at art to take part. As a resident therapist at Creative Arts Therapies Space (CATS) in Leith, I offer one-to-one art therapy for older adults and carers in a safe and creative setting.
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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.