Relationship Issues Counselling in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

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Dr Michael Gurr
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039
If you are reading this page, it is likely that you, or someone you love, are experiencing frustration, worry, anger, stress, disconnection, or pain. Reaching out to a therapist can be difficult and uncertain but as humans, we all need support from others. You have already taken a powerful step towards healing. You can begin to recognize, communicate, and meet your needs through connection and relationship.
If you are reading this page, it is likely that you, or someone you love, are experiencing frustration, worry, anger, stress, disconnection, or pain. Reaching out to a therapist can be difficult and uncertain but as humans, we all need support from others. You have already taken a powerful step towards healing. You can begin to recognize, communicate, and meet your needs through connection and relationship.
(03) 7003 2098 View (03) 7003 2098
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Mechelen Maria D'Souza
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Mechelen is a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about supporting people with a range of presenting concerns. Mechelen has experience supporting clients who have experienced trauma, grief, loneliness, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, conflict, personality disorders, and relationship conflicts. Mech has a special interest in improving communication with her clients and empowering them to manage a variety of stressors that may emerge across their lives. Mech employs a variety of therapeutic approaches that are tailored to each individual client, ensuring that her clients remain the experts of their own lives.
Mechelen is a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about supporting people with a range of presenting concerns. Mechelen has experience supporting clients who have experienced trauma, grief, loneliness, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, conflict, personality disorders, and relationship conflicts. Mech has a special interest in improving communication with her clients and empowering them to manage a variety of stressors that may emerge across their lives. Mech employs a variety of therapeutic approaches that are tailored to each individual client, ensuring that her clients remain the experts of their own lives.
(02) 9100 0660 View (02) 9100 0660
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Nirvana Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Murrumbeena, VIC 3163
My clients have come to me for a wide range of issues - relationship counselling, grief and loss, others with depression and anxiety and many for wellbeing.
I have a naturally warm and empathic nature. I intuitively know how to bring out the best in people. I have a firm belief that everyone has the potential to rise above what they are experiencing to reach the highest version of themselves. I see clients with a broad range of concerns, who come from diverse backgrounds. I offer clients the experience of being heard & having their feelings validated. I am focused on supporting individuals, couples and families in accepting that they have everything they need to thrive, and they just need help accessing that part of themselves or their relationship.
My clients have come to me for a wide range of issues - relationship counselling, grief and loss, others with depression and anxiety and many for wellbeing.
I have a naturally warm and empathic nature. I intuitively know how to bring out the best in people. I have a firm belief that everyone has the potential to rise above what they are experiencing to reach the highest version of themselves. I see clients with a broad range of concerns, who come from diverse backgrounds. I offer clients the experience of being heard & having their feelings validated. I am focused on supporting individuals, couples and families in accepting that they have everything they need to thrive, and they just need help accessing that part of themselves or their relationship.
(03) 7500 5006 View (03) 7500 5006
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Dr Justin Tomyn
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist with 10 years experience, including in a senior position in a dynamic public sector role at Eastern Health. I have a relaxed but professional approach. I work with adults and adolescents who are experiencing emotional difficulties such as anxiety, low mood and depression, life stress and adjustment difficulties, low self-esteem, self-criticism, trauma and chronic effects from adversity early in life (e.g., family separation, emotional abuse, bullying), ongoing family problems, relationship work & study problems, ADHD, and problems with addictive behaviours.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist with 10 years experience, including in a senior position in a dynamic public sector role at Eastern Health. I have a relaxed but professional approach. I work with adults and adolescents who are experiencing emotional difficulties such as anxiety, low mood and depression, life stress and adjustment difficulties, low self-esteem, self-criticism, trauma and chronic effects from adversity early in life (e.g., family separation, emotional abuse, bullying), ongoing family problems, relationship work & study problems, ADHD, and problems with addictive behaviours.
(03) 7500 5783 View (03) 7500 5783
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Anugrah Bhagwat - Yellow Brick Counseling
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
I work primarily with trauma and relationship counselling – I have a vast tool kit filled with many interesting, creative and effective resources which I integrate from different approaches and modalities using them as best suited to each client and their needs.
I'm truly interested in what my clients have to say. I am a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, person-centered psychologist. I have practiced since 2011 - working with individuals, couples, families and groups. Using a EMDR, a trauma-informed approach, I walk beside clients on their healing journey. I use many creative Arts therapy, movement and bodywork techniques to process and expel trauma stored in the body. This keeps therapy gentle and non-threatening, whilst deepening the process at the same time. I empower and equip my clients to navigate the uncertainties of life and achieve the goals they set for themselves.
I work primarily with trauma and relationship counselling – I have a vast tool kit filled with many interesting, creative and effective resources which I integrate from different approaches and modalities using them as best suited to each client and their needs.
I'm truly interested in what my clients have to say. I am a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, person-centered psychologist. I have practiced since 2011 - working with individuals, couples, families and groups. Using a EMDR, a trauma-informed approach, I walk beside clients on their healing journey. I use many creative Arts therapy, movement and bodywork techniques to process and expel trauma stored in the body. This keeps therapy gentle and non-threatening, whilst deepening the process at the same time. I empower and equip my clients to navigate the uncertainties of life and achieve the goals they set for themselves.
(02) 4504 0193 View (02) 4504 0193
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Sudhir Dean
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Northcote, VIC 3070
I honour the idea that the client is the one who heals themselves and that my job is to create an atmosphere and a therapeutic relationship that facilitates, evokes and inspires this.
I have worked with clients with a broad range of issues and with a broad range of backgrounds (substance use, homelessness, mental health, existential enquiry and much more). No matter what solution each person seeks, the starting point is always towards self-acceptance and increased awareness.
I honour the idea that the client is the one who heals themselves and that my job is to create an atmosphere and a therapeutic relationship that facilitates, evokes and inspires this.
I have worked with clients with a broad range of issues and with a broad range of backgrounds (substance use, homelessness, mental health, existential enquiry and much more). No matter what solution each person seeks, the starting point is always towards self-acceptance and increased awareness.
(03) 7003 2419 View (03) 7003 2419
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Ceara Nelson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Donvale, VIC 3111
I am mindful of the difficulty of taking that step and offer warmth, clear communication, and a safe space for you to navigate your way toward a trusting therapeutic relationship.
I provide personalised evidence-based assessment and psychotherapy in a warm, collaborative and compassionate environment. I firmly believe that everyone has different goals for therapy and I tailor my approach to individual needs and preferences. I work with a wide range of mental health concerns such as anxiety and anxiety related disorders, depression, trauma, emotion regulation issues, relationship issues, grief and life transitions. I am experienced working with specific issues and mood disturbances that occur in the context of ASD and ADHD.
I am mindful of the difficulty of taking that step and offer warmth, clear communication, and a safe space for you to navigate your way toward a trusting therapeutic relationship.
I provide personalised evidence-based assessment and psychotherapy in a warm, collaborative and compassionate environment. I firmly believe that everyone has different goals for therapy and I tailor my approach to individual needs and preferences. I work with a wide range of mental health concerns such as anxiety and anxiety related disorders, depression, trauma, emotion regulation issues, relationship issues, grief and life transitions. I am experienced working with specific issues and mood disturbances that occur in the context of ASD and ADHD.
(03) 7500 5332 View (03) 7500 5332
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Gillian Fernandes
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Relationship counselling with me is an opportunity to build back security, safety and connection.
I am Gillian, I am a couples and relationship counsellor. I work with relationships, supporting each person to feel understood, held, and connected. I specialise in working with people who want to cut through the noise to really connect with their partner/s. The grind of daily life or a big issue can cause ruptures in the relationship. I work with folks to have important, sometimes painful and often vulnerable, conversations to re-establish connection. When there is ambiguity, I specialise in helping people find clarity on a way to move forward, together, or apart.
Relationship counselling with me is an opportunity to build back security, safety and connection.
I am Gillian, I am a couples and relationship counsellor. I work with relationships, supporting each person to feel understood, held, and connected. I specialise in working with people who want to cut through the noise to really connect with their partner/s. The grind of daily life or a big issue can cause ruptures in the relationship. I work with folks to have important, sometimes painful and often vulnerable, conversations to re-establish connection. When there is ambiguity, I specialise in helping people find clarity on a way to move forward, together, or apart.
(03) 8338 4369 View (03) 8338 4369
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Helen Telfer
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
My focus is Relationship Counselling.
Better relationships are life giving but figuring out how to relate can be tricky. We oscillate between feeling connected, then disconnected and we often get stuck in a cycle of misunderstanding. Want to improve your interaction and be understood? Need help to address uncertainty and clarify need? Want insight into why you're getting stuck? Need help to brainstorm options and change the way you relate? We all struggle and we all have issues that we need to address, so let's do it... 0404 480 316
My focus is Relationship Counselling.
Better relationships are life giving but figuring out how to relate can be tricky. We oscillate between feeling connected, then disconnected and we often get stuck in a cycle of misunderstanding. Want to improve your interaction and be understood? Need help to address uncertainty and clarify need? Want insight into why you're getting stuck? Need help to brainstorm options and change the way you relate? We all struggle and we all have issues that we need to address, so let's do it... 0404 480 316
(08) 9126 9357 View (08) 9126 9357
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Alexandra Heynatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
This includes relationship, sexuality and identity concerns; healing from trauma, stress and loss; navigating significant transitions and stepping into increased agency, empowerment and connection.
Working with me is a collaborative process, oriented by curiosity, acceptance and choice. Sessions provide opportunity to rekindle awareness for what you most need and want, build trust in your wisest impulses, and reconnect with ways of living that disrupt harm, promote healing and support ease of being.
This includes relationship, sexuality and identity concerns; healing from trauma, stress and loss; navigating significant transitions and stepping into increased agency, empowerment and connection.
Working with me is a collaborative process, oriented by curiosity, acceptance and choice. Sessions provide opportunity to rekindle awareness for what you most need and want, build trust in your wisest impulses, and reconnect with ways of living that disrupt harm, promote healing and support ease of being.
(03) 8338 4265 View (03) 8338 4265
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Sarah Lawson
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Parkdale, VIC 3195
Do you find it difficult setting boundaries at work, feel unheard in your relationship or struggle to find joy in activities that once brought you happiness? No matter how hard you try, you’re always second-guessing your decisions and struggling to feel content with your accomplishments. These patterns can feel like a heavy burden, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, isolated and exhausted. Often, the roots of these feelings trace back to our childhoods, where patterns and beliefs about ourselves were formed. You are not alone. Many people find themselves caught in a cycle where their past impacts their daily lives.
Do you find it difficult setting boundaries at work, feel unheard in your relationship or struggle to find joy in activities that once brought you happiness? No matter how hard you try, you’re always second-guessing your decisions and struggling to feel content with your accomplishments. These patterns can feel like a heavy burden, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, isolated and exhausted. Often, the roots of these feelings trace back to our childhoods, where patterns and beliefs about ourselves were formed. You are not alone. Many people find themselves caught in a cycle where their past impacts their daily lives.
(03) 8771 5856 View (03) 8771 5856
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Hiskins Arts Therapy & Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Northcote, VIC 3070
Our clients deal with tough challenges like sadness, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
If you're an individual or couple seeking a holistic approach to enhance your mental well-being, you've found the right place. Whether you're dealing with feelings of sadness, stress, or facing challenges in your relationships, we're here to help. Consider incorporating arts therapy into your healing process – a creative way to explore your feelings and experiences, with the goal of personal growth and increased happiness. Our approach is warm, friendly, and crafted to make therapy a comfortable and transformative experience for all.
Our clients deal with tough challenges like sadness, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
If you're an individual or couple seeking a holistic approach to enhance your mental well-being, you've found the right place. Whether you're dealing with feelings of sadness, stress, or facing challenges in your relationships, we're here to help. Consider incorporating arts therapy into your healing process – a creative way to explore your feelings and experiences, with the goal of personal growth and increased happiness. Our approach is warm, friendly, and crafted to make therapy a comfortable and transformative experience for all.
(03) 6145 0259 View (03) 6145 0259
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Rosie Burgess - Grow Together Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Do you want to rebuild connection in your relationship, drop the conflict and revive the spark? Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, stress, life-overwhelm? I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and I work collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their personal and relationship goals. Whether you're facing challenges in your relationship, or struggling with individual issues such as anxiety, depression, or trauma, I'm here to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your emotions, gain insight, and develop the skills and strategies you need to create healing and growth.
Do you want to rebuild connection in your relationship, drop the conflict and revive the spark? Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, stress, life-overwhelm? I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and I work collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their personal and relationship goals. Whether you're facing challenges in your relationship, or struggling with individual issues such as anxiety, depression, or trauma, I'm here to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your emotions, gain insight, and develop the skills and strategies you need to create healing and growth.
(03) 7500 5815 View (03) 7500 5815
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Kara Maree Yeske
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Relationship therapy can help you shift rigid patterns (e.
Marriage Counselling/ Couples Counselling, Adult Relationship Counselling, Parenting support, and Adult Therapy for a range of emotional challenges and life stressors. A Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience and skill: 18 years experience in the field of psychology. 15 years practicing as a Clinical Psychologist. More than a decade of offering relationship therapy. An engaging treatment framework that incorporates guiding theory, science, and evidence-based treatment. Thoroughly enjoys purposefully working side by side with you, on the goals that matter most to you.
Relationship therapy can help you shift rigid patterns (e.
Marriage Counselling/ Couples Counselling, Adult Relationship Counselling, Parenting support, and Adult Therapy for a range of emotional challenges and life stressors. A Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience and skill: 18 years experience in the field of psychology. 15 years practicing as a Clinical Psychologist. More than a decade of offering relationship therapy. An engaging treatment framework that incorporates guiding theory, science, and evidence-based treatment. Thoroughly enjoys purposefully working side by side with you, on the goals that matter most to you.
(03) 8771 5664 View (03) 8771 5664
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Martha Roumanis
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Kew, VIC 3101
I value and believe that establishing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship and rapport with the client/s within a respectful and empathic environment allows for a collaborative approach & facilitates personal wellness.
Thank you for taking time to read my profile. I am an AHPRA registered and endorsed clinical psychologist and I have over 17 years experience in both the public sector and private setting. I practice from a holistic, empathic and humble approach and have an understanding that each client is a unique individual and treatment is tailored to meet their needs. My person-centered approach is one that facilitates a collaborative therapeutic relationship with a client/s and will assist the person to navigate through life by facilitating hope, meaning and reward in a supportive and therapeutic setting.
I value and believe that establishing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship and rapport with the client/s within a respectful and empathic environment allows for a collaborative approach & facilitates personal wellness.
Thank you for taking time to read my profile. I am an AHPRA registered and endorsed clinical psychologist and I have over 17 years experience in both the public sector and private setting. I practice from a holistic, empathic and humble approach and have an understanding that each client is a unique individual and treatment is tailored to meet their needs. My person-centered approach is one that facilitates a collaborative therapeutic relationship with a client/s and will assist the person to navigate through life by facilitating hope, meaning and reward in a supportive and therapeutic setting.
(02) 4810 0663 View (02) 4810 0663
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Nelly Uhlenkott
Psychotherapist, MA, AASW
Verified Verified
Brunswick, VIC 3056
Therapy is about much more than just talking; it is about having new experiences, which allow you to develop a different relationship with yourself, others & the world.
People come to see me for a lot of different reasons. For instance, you might be experiencing depression or anxiety, having relationship difficulties (whether you're single or partnered), going through a major life transition or loss, or wondering about the overall direction of your life. You may have a sense that there's something more to life -- that you could be living a richer life, and thriving more than you are right now. I'm here to support you and examine what's working and not, whether you're seeking a major transformation, or simply a deeper understanding of your life patterns.
Therapy is about much more than just talking; it is about having new experiences, which allow you to develop a different relationship with yourself, others & the world.
People come to see me for a lot of different reasons. For instance, you might be experiencing depression or anxiety, having relationship difficulties (whether you're single or partnered), going through a major life transition or loss, or wondering about the overall direction of your life. You may have a sense that there's something more to life -- that you could be living a richer life, and thriving more than you are right now. I'm here to support you and examine what's working and not, whether you're seeking a major transformation, or simply a deeper understanding of your life patterns.
(03) 8595 5018 View (03) 8595 5018
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Laura Petrie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Ivanhoe, VIC 3079
Do you experience aspects of your life as dissatisfying or distressing, this may feel like depression, anxiety, hopelessness or a pervasive self criticism? Such dissatisfaction and distress can be supported through Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Laura's focus is the development of a safe, trusting and reliable relationship which becomes the basis for exploring your thoughts and feelings, and generating insights about the sources of your personal struggles. Generating insights open new opportunities for more satisfying connections to self and others, and greater life choices.
Do you experience aspects of your life as dissatisfying or distressing, this may feel like depression, anxiety, hopelessness or a pervasive self criticism? Such dissatisfaction and distress can be supported through Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Laura's focus is the development of a safe, trusting and reliable relationship which becomes the basis for exploring your thoughts and feelings, and generating insights about the sources of your personal struggles. Generating insights open new opportunities for more satisfying connections to self and others, and greater life choices.
(03) 8797 5226 View (03) 8797 5226
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Connect with Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wheelers Hill, VIC 3150
I am a person-centred counsellor with expertise in working with people from diverse backgrounds. I have a passion for supporting individuals and couples resolve their relationship issues and interpersonal conflicts, identify underlying issues, discover lost passion, rekindle friendship, and heal from betrayal. I will support you to navigate challenging situations so you can understand your thoughts and emotions better & work toward the outcome you want. I help couples repair after loss of intimacy through helping them build connection with compassion. I provide face-to-face and video counselling sessions after hours and on weekends.
I am a person-centred counsellor with expertise in working with people from diverse backgrounds. I have a passion for supporting individuals and couples resolve their relationship issues and interpersonal conflicts, identify underlying issues, discover lost passion, rekindle friendship, and heal from betrayal. I will support you to navigate challenging situations so you can understand your thoughts and emotions better & work toward the outcome you want. I help couples repair after loss of intimacy through helping them build connection with compassion. I provide face-to-face and video counselling sessions after hours and on weekends.
(03) 9068 5946 View (03) 9068 5946
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Bixia Ke Bxk Psychology
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nunawading, VIC 3131
Bixia works with a wide range of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, traumas and relationship difficulties.
Bixia is a clinical psychologist with considerable experiences in private practice, university and community mental health settings. She is a warm, caring and genuine psychologist who’s practice values are based upon empathy, safety and authenticity. Bixia firmly believes that establishing a robust client-therapist relationship is crucial for successful therapy outcomes. She works to create a secure and non-judgmental environment where her clients feel comfortable expressing their challenges. Bixia assists them in gaining insight into their inner world and exploring how their early experiences impact their current difficulties.
Bixia works with a wide range of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, traumas and relationship difficulties.
Bixia is a clinical psychologist with considerable experiences in private practice, university and community mental health settings. She is a warm, caring and genuine psychologist who’s practice values are based upon empathy, safety and authenticity. Bixia firmly believes that establishing a robust client-therapist relationship is crucial for successful therapy outcomes. She works to create a secure and non-judgmental environment where her clients feel comfortable expressing their challenges. Bixia assists them in gaining insight into their inner world and exploring how their early experiences impact their current difficulties.
(03) 8797 2580 View (03) 8797 2580
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Cassia Kelsall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056
Therapy can support in difficulties we experience internally and externally and understand the connections between our relationship with ourselves and with others.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) with post graduate qualifications in Narrative Therapy. I have worked as a counsellor for over 13 years and have worked with multiple themes and client groups, including family violence, complex trauma, grief and loss, family and social relationships, and life transitions. My work is trauma informed and uses a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Internal Family Systems. I am committed to developing and maintaining a non-judgmental, safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.
Therapy can support in difficulties we experience internally and externally and understand the connections between our relationship with ourselves and with others.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) with post graduate qualifications in Narrative Therapy. I have worked as a counsellor for over 13 years and have worked with multiple themes and client groups, including family violence, complex trauma, grief and loss, family and social relationships, and life transitions. My work is trauma informed and uses a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Internal Family Systems. I am committed to developing and maintaining a non-judgmental, safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.
(03) 7003 2755 View (03) 7003 2755
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Relationship Issues Counsellors
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.