Attachment-based Counselling in Nailsea

Photo of Katinka Elisabeth Karin Friedrich - Maple Studio Therapy , MA, HCPC-Art Therap., Psychotherapist
Maple Studio Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nailsea BS48
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I'm Katinka and I offer Art Therapy/Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). I put my heart and soul into my work, and aspire to form a genuine human connection with each person that I see. With a gentle and caring approach, I can work with you to process your past or current experiences. You may want to learn new ways of coping, gain a deeper understanding of your inner world, or simply have a space where you can reflect and be heard. I personalise and adapt my approach depending on your needs and goals.
Hello, I'm Katinka and I offer Art Therapy/Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). I put my heart and soul into my work, and aspire to form a genuine human connection with each person that I see. With a gentle and caring approach, I can work with you to process your past or current experiences. You may want to learn new ways of coping, gain a deeper understanding of your inner world, or simply have a space where you can reflect and be heard. I personalise and adapt my approach depending on your needs and goals.
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Andrea Herbert
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nailsea BS48
I work with people experiencing difficulties such as comple trauma/PTSD, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, inner self critics, stress/burnout & depression; including Veterans. These symptoms can be associated with traumatic events in childhood/adulthood; sexual abuse, personal injury, loss & bereavement, abuse, bullying & domestic violence, active service. I aim to help people recover from the effects of these stressful events on personal functioning & relationships. I also help adjustment to life challenges including health conditions & life transitions; adolescence, parenting, relationship beginning/ending & divorce, & retirement.
I work with people experiencing difficulties such as comple trauma/PTSD, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, inner self critics, stress/burnout & depression; including Veterans. These symptoms can be associated with traumatic events in childhood/adulthood; sexual abuse, personal injury, loss & bereavement, abuse, bullying & domestic violence, active service. I aim to help people recover from the effects of these stressful events on personal functioning & relationships. I also help adjustment to life challenges including health conditions & life transitions; adolescence, parenting, relationship beginning/ending & divorce, & retirement.
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Paul Chadburn
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Nailsea BS48
Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and we need to be heard to begin to heal. Having had my own personal struggles and found therapy life changing, I have trained and dedicated my career to help others find peace, stability or achieve new personal goals. Portishead, Bristol, and surrounding areas. Face-to-face, online, phone or outreach. Free initial call to see if we fit and look at how might work together.
Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and we need to be heard to begin to heal. Having had my own personal struggles and found therapy life changing, I have trained and dedicated my career to help others find peace, stability or achieve new personal goals. Portishead, Bristol, and surrounding areas. Face-to-face, online, phone or outreach. Free initial call to see if we fit and look at how might work together.
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Emily Hall
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Nailsea BS48
Everyone needs to feel valued, understood and connected, and yet throughout life there can be times when we face challenges, struggles, or difficulties. These are the times when counselling can offer a safe and confidential place where you have the chance to share and explore your feelings. I offer a calm, welcoming, and compassionate space where you will be listened to without judgement, and with empathy and understanding. Led by you, we can work together, using reflection and exploration to help develop and enhance your own unique strengths and create opportunities for growth and positive change.
Everyone needs to feel valued, understood and connected, and yet throughout life there can be times when we face challenges, struggles, or difficulties. These are the times when counselling can offer a safe and confidential place where you have the chance to share and explore your feelings. I offer a calm, welcoming, and compassionate space where you will be listened to without judgement, and with empathy and understanding. Led by you, we can work together, using reflection and exploration to help develop and enhance your own unique strengths and create opportunities for growth and positive change.
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Hannah Raine-Smith
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bristol BS1
I am an integrative therapist specialising in using eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to treat a wide range of psychological issues. I am highly trained in psychotherapy, neuroscience and trauma and believe that our current issues can often be traced back to early adverse experiences in childhood. Compared to standard talking therapy EMDR generally takes a shorter amount of time to get to the root cause of the issue. Rather than just dealing with symptom management (like CBT), EMDR therapy works directly with the cause of your distress.
I am an integrative therapist specialising in using eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to treat a wide range of psychological issues. I am highly trained in psychotherapy, neuroscience and trauma and believe that our current issues can often be traced back to early adverse experiences in childhood. Compared to standard talking therapy EMDR generally takes a shorter amount of time to get to the root cause of the issue. Rather than just dealing with symptom management (like CBT), EMDR therapy works directly with the cause of your distress.
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Lynette Brice (In Safe Hands Counselling)
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Weston-super-Mare BS22  (Online Only)
I specialise with the LGBT+ community, including their family and friends. I can offer a non-judgemental, gentle, accepting confidential space for you to share your issues and concerns, knowing you will not be rejected or discriminated against. I have lived experience of transgender identities, as my son is transgender. I have witnessed the high mental health conditions, suicidal ideation, including self-harm, and loss faced by LGBT+ individuals that I have counselled, along with the hurdles my son has encountered during his transition. I would like to walk with you along your pathway, and consider myself privileged to do so.
I specialise with the LGBT+ community, including their family and friends. I can offer a non-judgemental, gentle, accepting confidential space for you to share your issues and concerns, knowing you will not be rejected or discriminated against. I have lived experience of transgender identities, as my son is transgender. I have witnessed the high mental health conditions, suicidal ideation, including self-harm, and loss faced by LGBT+ individuals that I have counselled, along with the hurdles my son has encountered during his transition. I would like to walk with you along your pathway, and consider myself privileged to do so.
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Photo of Joanne King Art Therapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap., Psychotherapist
Joanne King Art Therapist
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Weston-super-Mare BS22
What is art therapy? Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication. Within this context, art is not used as diagnostic tool but as a medium to address emotional issues which may be confusing and distressing. Art therapists work with children, young people, adults and the elderly. Clients may have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities or diagnoses. These include emotional, behavioural or mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities, life-limiting conditions, neurological conditions and physical illnesses. Art therapy is provided in groups or individual
What is art therapy? Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication. Within this context, art is not used as diagnostic tool but as a medium to address emotional issues which may be confusing and distressing. Art therapists work with children, young people, adults and the elderly. Clients may have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities or diagnoses. These include emotional, behavioural or mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities, life-limiting conditions, neurological conditions and physical illnesses. Art therapy is provided in groups or individual
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brighter pathways
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS11
I am a qualified counsellor and teacher, I have studied Counselling and Substance Misuse at FdSc level and have a Diploma in Social Work, as well as having a wide range of work and life experience. My down to earth nature empowers me to be accessible, approachable and non-judgmental which is an essential part of a successful working therapeutic relationship. Aiding people to work through their own life challenges is my absolute passion and driving force behind Brighter Pathways Counselling.
I am a qualified counsellor and teacher, I have studied Counselling and Substance Misuse at FdSc level and have a Diploma in Social Work, as well as having a wide range of work and life experience. My down to earth nature empowers me to be accessible, approachable and non-judgmental which is an essential part of a successful working therapeutic relationship. Aiding people to work through their own life challenges is my absolute passion and driving force behind Brighter Pathways Counselling.
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Dr Coral Westaway
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS40  (Online Only)
Do you find yourself reacting instead of calmly responding to life's challenges. Are you struggling to reach your full potential, feeling there's a better way forward but unsure how to get there? Do you sense these issues may not have started with you? Are you looking to incorporate body, mind and energy to enhance therapy? I help you understand what's keeping you out of flow, how to heal and clear blocks, enabling you to show up in the way that you want to in your relationships. This work connects you more deeply to your inner wisdom, improves connection with self and others, and brings you back to ease and joy.
Do you find yourself reacting instead of calmly responding to life's challenges. Are you struggling to reach your full potential, feeling there's a better way forward but unsure how to get there? Do you sense these issues may not have started with you? Are you looking to incorporate body, mind and energy to enhance therapy? I help you understand what's keeping you out of flow, how to heal and clear blocks, enabling you to show up in the way that you want to in your relationships. This work connects you more deeply to your inner wisdom, improves connection with self and others, and brings you back to ease and joy.
01275 403078 View 01275 403078
Photo of Noemia Ventura Purcell, MBACP, Counsellor
Noemia Ventura Purcell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS8
Counselling provides a confidential and safe space to talk about anything that may be worrying you. It can often help you to understand more about the difficult or troubling thoughts that can be a common experience at any time in our lives. My aim is to listen attentively, in confidence, and to be non-judgemental. I offer personal support to enable my clients to explore their inner-selves and their feelings in order to help them to achieve personal growth.
Counselling provides a confidential and safe space to talk about anything that may be worrying you. It can often help you to understand more about the difficult or troubling thoughts that can be a common experience at any time in our lives. My aim is to listen attentively, in confidence, and to be non-judgemental. I offer personal support to enable my clients to explore their inner-selves and their feelings in order to help them to achieve personal growth.
0117 456 5531 View 0117 456 5531
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Dr Lorna Stewart
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS1
I am an experienced multi-trained Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Management Consultant, with 30 years in the NHS and private sector, and 18 years in private practice. I have offered consultation to executive teams in improvement and negotiation, delivering large scale change, and setting up mental health services. I have worked for Court undertaking medicolegal assessments and psychological interventions. I have assessed neurodivergence (Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD), and worked clinically with people with the full range of mental health difficulties, significant trauma, learning disabilities, and acquired brain injury.
I am an experienced multi-trained Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Management Consultant, with 30 years in the NHS and private sector, and 18 years in private practice. I have offered consultation to executive teams in improvement and negotiation, delivering large scale change, and setting up mental health services. I have worked for Court undertaking medicolegal assessments and psychological interventions. I have assessed neurodivergence (Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD), and worked clinically with people with the full range of mental health difficulties, significant trauma, learning disabilities, and acquired brain injury.
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Dr Shem Hillman (Clinical Psychologist)
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS1
I am a Clinical Psychologist and accredited Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) psychotherapist, using a range of approaches to help clients navigate life's challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, or stress, I offer a supportive, warm, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. Through evidence-based techniques, I support my clients in developing practical skills to understand and manage negative thinking patterns, build resilience, and nurture self-compassion.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and accredited Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) psychotherapist, using a range of approaches to help clients navigate life's challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, or stress, I offer a supportive, warm, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. Through evidence-based techniques, I support my clients in developing practical skills to understand and manage negative thinking patterns, build resilience, and nurture self-compassion.
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Michelle Thatcher
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS14
What would you like to change? I am a highly experienced Counselling Psychologist and offer a warm, pragmatic approach to therapy in the belief that with the right help and support, we are all capable of making positive changes. I have learned from long experience, both my own and my clients, that one size can never fit all so have trained in a broad range of approaches including CBT, humanistic, emdr, schema therapy and ISTDP. I have many ways of helping you to understand your difficulties and tools for us to work together to change them. I am a big believer in the collaborative process. Therapy is something done best as a team
What would you like to change? I am a highly experienced Counselling Psychologist and offer a warm, pragmatic approach to therapy in the belief that with the right help and support, we are all capable of making positive changes. I have learned from long experience, both my own and my clients, that one size can never fit all so have trained in a broad range of approaches including CBT, humanistic, emdr, schema therapy and ISTDP. I have many ways of helping you to understand your difficulties and tools for us to work together to change them. I am a big believer in the collaborative process. Therapy is something done best as a team
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Photo of Samantha Jones, MBACP Accred, Psychotherapist
Samantha Jones
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bristol BS7  (Online Only)
I am passionate about trauma informed work and believe that it is relevant to treating many conditions, from anxiety and depression to more severe complex mental health issues. Past and current abuse and neglect can leave a lasting imprint in the mind, emotions and nervous system. My method of working addresses the complex relational patterns that form as a result of this and we will work to resolve these using trauma informed strategies and build emotional processing skills.
I am passionate about trauma informed work and believe that it is relevant to treating many conditions, from anxiety and depression to more severe complex mental health issues. Past and current abuse and neglect can leave a lasting imprint in the mind, emotions and nervous system. My method of working addresses the complex relational patterns that form as a result of this and we will work to resolve these using trauma informed strategies and build emotional processing skills.
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Ana Garcia
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Weston-super-Mare BS22
Hi I’m Ana, an accredited CBT Therapist working with children, young people and adults. I have worked in mental health for almost two decades. Are you feeling stuck, lost or finding things difficult to manage? This may include struggling with waiting lists for support or guidance around Autism and/or ADHD? Are you unsure on what direction to go next or what choices to make? I would encourage you to reach out and get in touch with me. I work with a range of mental health difficulties, and I will work with you to help adapt our work to focus on your own individual needs and experiences, supporting you to achieve your goals.
Hi I’m Ana, an accredited CBT Therapist working with children, young people and adults. I have worked in mental health for almost two decades. Are you feeling stuck, lost or finding things difficult to manage? This may include struggling with waiting lists for support or guidance around Autism and/or ADHD? Are you unsure on what direction to go next or what choices to make? I would encourage you to reach out and get in touch with me. I work with a range of mental health difficulties, and I will work with you to help adapt our work to focus on your own individual needs and experiences, supporting you to achieve your goals.
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Discovery Counselling and Wellbeing Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Weston-super-Mare BS22
With extensive experience working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, I have developed an interest and expertise in working with children and young people, especially teenagers and neurodiverse clients. I understand the unique challenges they face and am dedicated to supporting them through their journey.
With extensive experience working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, I have developed an interest and expertise in working with children and young people, especially teenagers and neurodiverse clients. I understand the unique challenges they face and am dedicated to supporting them through their journey.
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Vikki Joy Fear
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Clevedon BS21
Waitlist for new clients
I am a down to earth and approachable counsellor for children, young people and adults. I have 27 years experience working with young people in care struggling with CPTSD, ADHD and ASD. At times, emotions and behaviours can become difficult. Past trauma affects us physically as well as mentally and emotionally, sometimes blocking lifes natural progression. We often underestimate the impact an event or events has on us. I can help you make sense of your emotions and behaviours and manage your responses to triggers, allowing progression towrards your desired goals.
I am a down to earth and approachable counsellor for children, young people and adults. I have 27 years experience working with young people in care struggling with CPTSD, ADHD and ASD. At times, emotions and behaviours can become difficult. Past trauma affects us physically as well as mentally and emotionally, sometimes blocking lifes natural progression. We often underestimate the impact an event or events has on us. I can help you make sense of your emotions and behaviours and manage your responses to triggers, allowing progression towrards your desired goals.
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Photo of Clare Wilkins - Oak Tree Therapy Ltd, MBACP, Counsellor
Oak Tree Therapy Ltd
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Weston-super-Mare BS22
Hello and welcome to my Profile. You may be wondering is counselling for me? It may have been suggested to you that you need to get some counselling but you're unsure what it is and if it will work for me?! To begin with i always say to my clients 'for counselling to work you need to find the right counsellor for you. It's like finding your favourite chocolate bar, you may have to try a few before you find the one you like!' Are you someone who is feeling they are struggling with day to day living but not sure why, is it hard to talk about, are you confused or are you embarrassed or ashamed to talk about it even to loved ones.
Hello and welcome to my Profile. You may be wondering is counselling for me? It may have been suggested to you that you need to get some counselling but you're unsure what it is and if it will work for me?! To begin with i always say to my clients 'for counselling to work you need to find the right counsellor for you. It's like finding your favourite chocolate bar, you may have to try a few before you find the one you like!' Are you someone who is feeling they are struggling with day to day living but not sure why, is it hard to talk about, are you confused or are you embarrassed or ashamed to talk about it even to loved ones.
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Rose Sadowski
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS1
Waitlist for new clients
At some point in life we all need some extra support. A caring and non-judgemental space to feel seen and heard in our experience. Someone to walk alongside us on our journey who is separate from our everyday lives, offering professional guidance & reflection. As a therapist, I aim to offer this in a way that feels congruent and helpful for you. I offer a space for you to process and understand your experience safely. When the world around us can often feel confusing and turbulent, the combination of Psychotherapy and creativity can offer containment, insight and the potential for positive change.
At some point in life we all need some extra support. A caring and non-judgemental space to feel seen and heard in our experience. Someone to walk alongside us on our journey who is separate from our everyday lives, offering professional guidance & reflection. As a therapist, I aim to offer this in a way that feels congruent and helpful for you. I offer a space for you to process and understand your experience safely. When the world around us can often feel confusing and turbulent, the combination of Psychotherapy and creativity can offer containment, insight and the potential for positive change.
0117 463 1778 View 0117 463 1778
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Jade Luck
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Bristol BS2
Life can be full of unexpected challenges that can leave us feeling low, anxious or disconnected from ourselves. Having a safe, confidential space to explore what’s going on in our lives can help us to feel less alone and find a way forward. My approach incorporates mindfulness with psychodynamic theory. I can support you to work through past and present issues that are currently impacting on you in your life.
Life can be full of unexpected challenges that can leave us feeling low, anxious or disconnected from ourselves. Having a safe, confidential space to explore what’s going on in our lives can help us to feel less alone and find a way forward. My approach incorporates mindfulness with psychodynamic theory. I can support you to work through past and present issues that are currently impacting on you in your life.
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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.