Attachment-based Counselling in Liverpool

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Naomi Bateren
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool L8  (Online Only)
Hi! Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Perhaps you have had difficult life experiences that you've never processed. Maybe you just want to be heard. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to come and chat. The work is led by you, with me as a companion guide. My aim is to help you help yourself to find what you need - whether that be peace, understanding, answers or space to just be. We may explore the past and how that influences the present. Throughout the work we will build on your strengths, finding resilience and wellbeing through our conversations and the actions you put into place to look after yourself.
Hi! Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Perhaps you have had difficult life experiences that you've never processed. Maybe you just want to be heard. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to come and chat. The work is led by you, with me as a companion guide. My aim is to help you help yourself to find what you need - whether that be peace, understanding, answers or space to just be. We may explore the past and how that influences the present. Throughout the work we will build on your strengths, finding resilience and wellbeing through our conversations and the actions you put into place to look after yourself.
01767 669810 View 01767 669810
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Eilish Cameron
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool L8  (Online Only)
I am a HCPC registered arts psychotherapist experienced in working with diverse stories, challenges and experiences. I offer a welcoming, non-judgemental and compassionate space that utilises your innate creativity to connect with and explore your inner experience. We will embark on a journey to build understanding and perspective on challenges you face. This may include exploring past experiences and how this may be influencing the present. Throughout the process we will focus on individual strengths fostering resilience, personal growth and wellbeing.
I am a HCPC registered arts psychotherapist experienced in working with diverse stories, challenges and experiences. I offer a welcoming, non-judgemental and compassionate space that utilises your innate creativity to connect with and explore your inner experience. We will embark on a journey to build understanding and perspective on challenges you face. This may include exploring past experiences and how this may be influencing the present. Throughout the process we will focus on individual strengths fostering resilience, personal growth and wellbeing.
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Georgina Harvey
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool L23
Waitlist for new clients
I am a fully qualified and accredited Systemic Psychotherapist (Family Therapist) and am registered with The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy and The Association of Family Therapy. I have over 20 years of experience of working with families, couples and individuals who are facing difficulties with their mental health, self-esteem and relationships with themselves and others. I have experience of working in the NHS adult and child & adolescent community services as well as the charitable sector and I currently work for NHS Child & Adolescent Service.
I am a fully qualified and accredited Systemic Psychotherapist (Family Therapist) and am registered with The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy and The Association of Family Therapy. I have over 20 years of experience of working with families, couples and individuals who are facing difficulties with their mental health, self-esteem and relationships with themselves and others. I have experience of working in the NHS adult and child & adolescent community services as well as the charitable sector and I currently work for NHS Child & Adolescent Service.
0151 453 6741 View 0151 453 6741
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Clare Chambers
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Liverpool L18
Hi I'm Clare, thankyou for visiting my profile. I am a person centred integrative counsellor and hypnotherapist based in Liverpool. I'm a supervisor in training. I have experience of mental health difficulties and I'm passionate about helping others to understand their experiences of life's ups and downs. Life is hard and for some of us, it is harder still. Relationship difficulties, adverse childhood experiences, abuse (past or present), addiction, displacement, poor mental or physical health, feeling burnt out, being bullied or exhausted by the many demands of family and modern life. If you have felt such issues I can help you.
Hi I'm Clare, thankyou for visiting my profile. I am a person centred integrative counsellor and hypnotherapist based in Liverpool. I'm a supervisor in training. I have experience of mental health difficulties and I'm passionate about helping others to understand their experiences of life's ups and downs. Life is hard and for some of us, it is harder still. Relationship difficulties, adverse childhood experiences, abuse (past or present), addiction, displacement, poor mental or physical health, feeling burnt out, being bullied or exhausted by the many demands of family and modern life. If you have felt such issues I can help you.
01923 961172 View 01923 961172
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Dr Ged Smith
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L18
Effective and practical help for anyone suffering from a range of issues, particularly family, couple and relationship matters. This is for individuals, families, couples and children. I also work with: anxiety - depression/low mood - stress - anger problems - panic attacks - low self-esteem - self-harming - addiction - relationship problems. I provide safe, reliable and practical help for emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
Effective and practical help for anyone suffering from a range of issues, particularly family, couple and relationship matters. This is for individuals, families, couples and children. I also work with: anxiety - depression/low mood - stress - anger problems - panic attacks - low self-esteem - self-harming - addiction - relationship problems. I provide safe, reliable and practical help for emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
01923 961909 View 01923 961909
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Eva Nogales - EN - sex and relationship therapy
Counsellor, MSc, COSRT General
Verified Verified
Liverpool L3
Hi! I'm Eva, I am a psychologist specializing in Sex and Relationship therapy. Over the years, I've been helping people resolve conflicts related to their sexuality and their relationships. Whether you are single or in a relationship, we can work together. In our sessions, you'll find a safe space to express and explore your inner self. I'd love to accompany you in the process of growing, learning-unlearning, and healing.
Hi! I'm Eva, I am a psychologist specializing in Sex and Relationship therapy. Over the years, I've been helping people resolve conflicts related to their sexuality and their relationships. Whether you are single or in a relationship, we can work together. In our sessions, you'll find a safe space to express and explore your inner self. I'd love to accompany you in the process of growing, learning-unlearning, and healing.
01767 669826 View 01767 669826
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Dr Lorraine Haye
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Liverpool L1
I am a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist with over 15 years of experience in mental and physical health services with a range of presenting difficulties. I also have specialist training and experience in providing neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. I offer a free 15 minute telephone call as an opportunity to ask any questions to identify if we could work together. This can then be followed by a more detailed assessment appointment. After this regular weekly sessions can be arranged to work on your identified goals.
I am a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist with over 15 years of experience in mental and physical health services with a range of presenting difficulties. I also have specialist training and experience in providing neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. I offer a free 15 minute telephone call as an opportunity to ask any questions to identify if we could work together. This can then be followed by a more detailed assessment appointment. After this regular weekly sessions can be arranged to work on your identified goals.
01707 954068 View 01707 954068
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Rachael Radford
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Liverpool L22
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel stuck or unable to move on from your past? Perhaps you notice patterns in your relationships or behaviour that feel impossible to change. Are you coping in ways that are no longer serving you? Painful experiences can often lead to us feeling lost and disconnected, which can impact on how we feel about ourselves, our relationships and the world around us. Shame or fear might be getting in the way of you asking for what you need, creating boundaries and telling people how you feel, which might lead to more stuckness. We all get stuck at times, that's very human! And we all need to feel seen, heard & understood.
Do you feel stuck or unable to move on from your past? Perhaps you notice patterns in your relationships or behaviour that feel impossible to change. Are you coping in ways that are no longer serving you? Painful experiences can often lead to us feeling lost and disconnected, which can impact on how we feel about ourselves, our relationships and the world around us. Shame or fear might be getting in the way of you asking for what you need, creating boundaries and telling people how you feel, which might lead to more stuckness. We all get stuck at times, that's very human! And we all need to feel seen, heard & understood.
0151 675 0276 View 0151 675 0276
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Miriam Sakwa
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L17
Art Psychotherapist with ten years’ experience of working with Children, Young People and Adults. I have a strong belief in the transformative role of creativity in healing our most difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a client, you are able to direct the sessions and gain agency in your healing process through creative expression. Art therapy can be helpful for a wide range of difficulties, and you do not need any prior experience of making art.
Art Psychotherapist with ten years’ experience of working with Children, Young People and Adults. I have a strong belief in the transformative role of creativity in healing our most difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a client, you are able to direct the sessions and gain agency in your healing process through creative expression. Art therapy can be helpful for a wide range of difficulties, and you do not need any prior experience of making art.
01923 961745 View 01923 961745
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Mary Jane Garner
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Liverpool L1
I believe therapy is a life-affirming process which can support you through difficult times and enable you face your future with greater insight, confidence and preparedness. I work with people to help them to find their way, make changes and move forward. I am committed to identifying and working with what it is that blocks us and what it is that helps us to change and cope with the losses, hardships and conflicts internally and in our relationships with others and the world. Troubles and problems may arise when we are stuck or feel overwhelmed and isolated.
I believe therapy is a life-affirming process which can support you through difficult times and enable you face your future with greater insight, confidence and preparedness. I work with people to help them to find their way, make changes and move forward. I am committed to identifying and working with what it is that blocks us and what it is that helps us to change and cope with the losses, hardships and conflicts internally and in our relationships with others and the world. Troubles and problems may arise when we are stuck or feel overwhelmed and isolated.
0151 317 7535 View 0151 317 7535
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Anthony Lacey Psychotherapy
Verified Verified
Liverpool L28
Are you not feeling like you are getting the most out of life and feel somewhat stuck in some way? Maybe you notice that your over-reacting with certain people or when in certain places or situations? Do you avoid doing certain things due to overwhelming feelings? Are you feeling unhelpful amounts of guilt/shame, feel unsafe in someway or out of control? If so, I can help you work through these by tailoring your sessions to your individual needs so that you learn about your self, start working towards your goal(s) and then start become self-sufficient with regard to what life throws at you.
Are you not feeling like you are getting the most out of life and feel somewhat stuck in some way? Maybe you notice that your over-reacting with certain people or when in certain places or situations? Do you avoid doing certain things due to overwhelming feelings? Are you feeling unhelpful amounts of guilt/shame, feel unsafe in someway or out of control? If so, I can help you work through these by tailoring your sessions to your individual needs so that you learn about your self, start working towards your goal(s) and then start become self-sufficient with regard to what life throws at you.
0151 318 0431 View 0151 318 0431
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Just Human Therapies
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L8
I am a fully qualified, person-centred counsellor and a clinical hypnotherapist, registered with the BACP. I always work with my clients in a way that allows them to feel safe, valued and respected. I facilitate spaces that allow my clients to lead sessions and explore their feelings in a non judgemental and confidential environment. Together we work to reach their best self, both psychologically and physiologically, no matter what their concerns are.
I am a fully qualified, person-centred counsellor and a clinical hypnotherapist, registered with the BACP. I always work with my clients in a way that allows them to feel safe, valued and respected. I facilitate spaces that allow my clients to lead sessions and explore their feelings in a non judgemental and confidential environment. Together we work to reach their best self, both psychologically and physiologically, no matter what their concerns are.
0151 318 0469 View 0151 318 0469
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Nourish Your Mind Counselling Services
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Liverpool L17
I’m Julie, a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; here to offer you a warm safe and in-depth service, designed to select what is best suited for your needs. Together we can work on what is happening for you and create a personalised toolbox to help you move forward to a more fulfilling, meaningful life
I’m Julie, a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; here to offer you a warm safe and in-depth service, designed to select what is best suited for your needs. Together we can work on what is happening for you and create a personalised toolbox to help you move forward to a more fulfilling, meaningful life
01923 961834 View 01923 961834
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Dr Thomas Clarke
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Liverpool L17  (Online Only)
Navigating life's challenges can be difficult. My aim is to help you to start to understand and address the difficulties you are encountering whilst living a life that feels meaningful. I am confident that the integrated psychological approach I provide, informed by nearly two decades of working within the NHS across various specialisms will be able to help you find a way forward.
Navigating life's challenges can be difficult. My aim is to help you to start to understand and address the difficulties you are encountering whilst living a life that feels meaningful. I am confident that the integrated psychological approach I provide, informed by nearly two decades of working within the NHS across various specialisms will be able to help you find a way forward.
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Heidi Larner
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Liverpool L3  (Online Only)
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with 15 years of work experience in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience with complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and feelings of fear, anger, shame, and low self-esteem. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, sad, or confused, and it seems too much to face alone. I am here to help you develop self-understanding, and encourage you to adopt new feelings, attitudes, and behaviours towards life situations. My integrative approach is therapeutically adaptive to your unique individual needs, and empowers you to develop trust and confidence in your own inner guidance.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with 15 years of work experience in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience with complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and feelings of fear, anger, shame, and low self-esteem. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, sad, or confused, and it seems too much to face alone. I am here to help you develop self-understanding, and encourage you to adopt new feelings, attitudes, and behaviours towards life situations. My integrative approach is therapeutically adaptive to your unique individual needs, and empowers you to develop trust and confidence in your own inner guidance.
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Lewis Marston
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Liverpool L19  (Online Only)
I'm Lewis, a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience in the NHS and Private Practice. I offer assessment and therapy for people of all ages. I do try to stay away from labels and diagnoses and look to work with you as a person. I will endeavour to meet you where you are at and offer you support that we both agree will be helpful.
I'm Lewis, a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience in the NHS and Private Practice. I offer assessment and therapy for people of all ages. I do try to stay away from labels and diagnoses and look to work with you as a person. I will endeavour to meet you where you are at and offer you support that we both agree will be helpful.
01923 961185 View 01923 961185
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Perspective Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L26
I'm an experienced UKCP accredited, psychotherapist and have been practising for 28years. I have  worked  in a diverse range of settings and I am able to apply my psycho therapeutic skills appropriately and draw on a range of psycho therapeutic models to inform my work. I employ an integrative approach utilising Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Cognitive Analytical Therapy with an earlier background in Person Centred Therapy. I have completed a Diploma in Clinical Supervision and offer clinical supervision. I have particular strengths in occupational stress, anxiety, depression management, eating disorders.
I'm an experienced UKCP accredited, psychotherapist and have been practising for 28years. I have  worked  in a diverse range of settings and I am able to apply my psycho therapeutic skills appropriately and draw on a range of psycho therapeutic models to inform my work. I employ an integrative approach utilising Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Cognitive Analytical Therapy with an earlier background in Person Centred Therapy. I have completed a Diploma in Clinical Supervision and offer clinical supervision. I have particular strengths in occupational stress, anxiety, depression management, eating disorders.
01923 961690 View 01923 961690
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Simon Lewis
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool L26  (Online Only)
I am passionate about trauma informed practice: making every effort to understand the impact of people’s lived experiences on their daily lives. My approach is based on psychological formulation, to make sense of what a person is experiencing, and then using a range of integrated approaches to help people to make changes. I care about empowering individuals to live the lives they want to live, and take a very human and empathic approach to working with people's distress.
I am passionate about trauma informed practice: making every effort to understand the impact of people’s lived experiences on their daily lives. My approach is based on psychological formulation, to make sense of what a person is experiencing, and then using a range of integrated approaches to help people to make changes. I care about empowering individuals to live the lives they want to live, and take a very human and empathic approach to working with people's distress.
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Peter Craig Dinsmore
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool L1
I am a very experienced and professional therapist with over twelve thousand client contact hours behind me in individual, couples and group work. I feel my experience coupled with my life experiences makes me the person and the therapist I am today. My training in the person-centred approach (three years) and in Transactional Analysis (seven years) together with continuing professional and personal development and supervision give me a strong theoretical and experiential focus to bring to my client work. I work very much in a relational way (research indicates that the therapeutic relationship is key to positive therapy outcomes)
I am a very experienced and professional therapist with over twelve thousand client contact hours behind me in individual, couples and group work. I feel my experience coupled with my life experiences makes me the person and the therapist I am today. My training in the person-centred approach (three years) and in Transactional Analysis (seven years) together with continuing professional and personal development and supervision give me a strong theoretical and experiential focus to bring to my client work. I work very much in a relational way (research indicates that the therapeutic relationship is key to positive therapy outcomes)
0151 541 2512 View 0151 541 2512
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Kelly Sartorius
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Liverpool L32
Seeking counselling is a brave step toward self-discovery and healing. Counselling is most sought after for a variety of reasons, such as anxiety or depression navigating life transitions, stress, trauma and bereavement also relationship enhancement, and promoting self-awareness and personal development. I am compassionate and understanding. I offer a tailored approach to therapy. Do you want to feel heard, validated, and supported in a safe, non-judgmental space, then look know further. I combine various psychological models, including CBT, person-centred therapy and psychdynamic. I work weekdays, weekends, evenings & late nights
Seeking counselling is a brave step toward self-discovery and healing. Counselling is most sought after for a variety of reasons, such as anxiety or depression navigating life transitions, stress, trauma and bereavement also relationship enhancement, and promoting self-awareness and personal development. I am compassionate and understanding. I offer a tailored approach to therapy. Do you want to feel heard, validated, and supported in a safe, non-judgmental space, then look know further. I combine various psychological models, including CBT, person-centred therapy and psychdynamic. I work weekdays, weekends, evenings & late nights
0151 453 4516 View 0151 453 4516
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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.