ATTACHMENT-BASED THERAPY
Healing the past by strengthening connections in the present. Secure relationships are the foundation of emotional well-being and resilience.
WHAT IS ATTACHMENT-BASED THERAPY
Attachment-based therapy is a counselling approach that focuses on healing past traumas and attachment wounds rooted in childhood. Grounded in attachment theory, this method recognizes the impact of early interactions between children and caregivers in shaping lifelong emotional health and relationships. It is used with children, families, couples, and adults struggling with mental health challenges or relationship difficulties, particularly those with a history of childhood trauma or family dysfunction.
Developed by psychologists John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth in the 1960s, attachment theory emphasizes the importance of strong, secure relationships in childhood for healthy development. When secure attachments are not formed, individuals may develop emotional, behavioural, and relational challenges.
Attachment-based therapy is a trauma-informed approach designed to help clients heal past wounds, regulate emotions, improve communication skills, and form healthier relationships. While outcomes vary, individuals with unresolved trauma or dysfunctional early relationships often experience profound benefits from this therapy.
BENEFITS OF ATTACHMENT-BASED THERAPY
Attachment-based therapy can support individuals experiencing:
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Mood and anxiety disorders
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Unresolved childhood trauma
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Relationship difficulties
This approach helps address the root causes of psychological and relational struggles. By working through past trauma and attachment wounds, individuals can develop a more secure attachment style and build healthier connections.
Some key benefits of attachment-based therapy include:
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Healing Past Wounds – This therapy helps clients recognize and process early attachment injuries, providing the opportunity for deep emotional healing.
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Strengthening Relationships – By fostering trust, intimacy, and emotional availability, attachment-based therapy helps individuals and families develop stronger, healthier relationships.
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Shifting Insecure Attachment Styles – Clients work with therapists to identify negative patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that hinder secure attachments, creating the foundation for lasting change.
SIGNS OF ATTACHMENT CHALLENGES
People struggling with attachment-related issues may experience:
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Difficulty managing conflict
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Tendency to use manipulation or hostility in relationships
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Impulsive or reckless behaviour
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Trouble expressing or controlling emotions
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Difficulty giving or receiving love
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Feelings of isolation or emotional detachment
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Lack of empathy or difficulty showing remorse
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Avoidance of responsibility in conflicts
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Destructive or argumentative tendencies
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Addictive behaviours
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Persistent feelings of helplessness
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Difficulty concentrating or staying present
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Hypervigilance and heightened anxiety
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Frequent interpersonal conflicts
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Emotional distress, including inconsolable crying
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Struggles to form or maintain trusting relationships
While attachment wounds often begin in childhood, they do not have to define a person’s future. With the right tools, support, and coping mechanisms, individuals can develop a more secure attachment style. Therapy—whether in person or online—can help unlearn maladaptive patterns and cultivate healthier relationships.
COME HOME TO YOURSELF
We believe in curiosity, collaboration, and the innate ability of every person to grow and change. Our role is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel seen, heard, and accepted.
A healing relationship built on empathy and attunement enhances our capacity for self-compassion and transformation. When we are met with care and understanding, we learn to extend the same kindness to ourselves.
We are here to walk you home to yourself.
Together, we will create safety, tend to what is wounded, and honour what needs to be expressed. Through this process, we will restore balance to your nervous system and help you reconnect with a sense of peace in your body. Gradually, we will rebuild your inner home—your life—in a way that feels deeply nourishing to you.
THE FOUNDATION OF OUR WORK
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Trauma is stored and re-lived in the body. Neuroscience shows that talk therapy alone is often not enough. Through somatic tools and embodiment practices, we focus on releasing stored trauma and restoring nervous system regulation.
SAFETY
A secure therapeutic relationship is the foundation of healing. We are committed to holding your story with compassion and without judgment. Nothing you share will be "too much." Your unfiltered self is welcome here.
EMBODIMENT
Feel at home in your body again. Many of us have learned to disconnect from our physical selves. We guide you in rebuilding a connection with your body’s needs, sensations, and inner
wisdom.
EMPOWERMENT
You are not broken. You do not need to be "fixed." Our work is about helping you trust yourself again. Through mindful self-exploration, we support you in reclaiming your inner strength and sense of self.
SELF-COMPASSION
Many people feel trapped in a cycle of self-criticism and "not enough-ness." Healing begins with developing a loving, accepting relationship with yourself. We will help you embrace all parts of who you are with kindness.
RECLAIMING JOY
Healing is about more than just reducing symptoms. It’s about reconnecting with what makes you feel alive, aligned, and fulfilled. Together, we will help you cultivate a life that brings you joy and meaning.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Your privacy is our priority. We ensure strict confidentiality, except in cases where safety concerns arise (e.g., risk of harm, abuse, or neglect). Confidentiality policies will be fully discussed in your first session to ensure you understand your rights and privacy protections.
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