WHAT DOES 'ATTACHMENT BASED PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY' MEAN?
Attachment based therapy believes that as human beings we are born neurologically wired to connect with other people and that it is within the context of safe, secure and trusting relationships that we most thrive.
Psychoanalytic and attachment based therapy has this relational focus, placing the relationship with the client and the therapist at its heart; it looks both at current and past relationships, to discover how they may be shaping our lives and particularly the issues which may have brought us to therapy. (This way of working is adapted to children and adolescents through the use of play and creative materials in addition to talking).
Why we come to therapy may not necessarily at first appear connected to relationships in our lives past or present. What often becomes evident however is that the relationship we have with ourselves, such as with our thoughts, feelings, desires, worries and concerns may be a source of difficulty for us. Looking at this relationship together offers a route to transformation.
I am a member of The Bowlby Centre in London. You can find out more about attachment based psychotherapy through their website: thebowlbycentre.org.uk/psychotherapy
Attachment based therapy believes that as human beings we are born neurologically wired to connect with other people and that it is within the context of safe, secure and trusting relationships that we most thrive.
Psychoanalytic and attachment based therapy has this relational focus, placing the relationship with the client and the therapist at its heart; it looks both at current and past relationships, to discover how they may be shaping our lives and particularly the issues which may have brought us to therapy. (This way of working is adapted to children and adolescents through the use of play and creative materials in addition to talking).
Why we come to therapy may not necessarily at first appear connected to relationships in our lives past or present. What often becomes evident however is that the relationship we have with ourselves, such as with our thoughts, feelings, desires, worries and concerns may be a source of difficulty for us. Looking at this relationship together offers a route to transformation.
I am a member of The Bowlby Centre in London. You can find out more about attachment based psychotherapy through their website: thebowlbycentre.org.uk/psychotherapy
HOW LONG WILL I NEED TO COME FOR?
We begin with several assessment sessions (up to 3) to enable us both to get a sense of what I offer and if it feels right for you. We may then contract for open ended ongoing work together which means we do not start with an end date in mind. How long people come for very much depends on their circumstances in a practical sense and also what is needed. Some people may come for several months, others for much longer. Sometimes seeing each other 2x per week can feel helpful too, however that is not for everyone. You are very much a partner in the process so we work out these things together as they evolve.
The assessment process is very similar with children and adolescents, in that their experience is taken very much into account but this is also done alongside involvement of parents/carers, so that in addition to me seeing a young person alone I meet with parents/carers. Young people come both briefly and for much longer periods of time depending on their needs.
HOW LONG ARE SESSIONS AND WHAT DO THEY COST?
Each session is 50 minutes long. The first initial session is usually longer (1.5hrs) and therefore costs more.
We discuss fees for the assessment in advance of the first meeting (via email) and then we agree fees for any ongoing sessions.
(Mentalization Based Family Treatment fees are higher than weekly psychotherapy sessions for adults/ children).
Each session is 50 minutes long. The first initial session is usually longer (1.5hrs) and therefore costs more.
We discuss fees for the assessment in advance of the first meeting (via email) and then we agree fees for any ongoing sessions.
(Mentalization Based Family Treatment fees are higher than weekly psychotherapy sessions for adults/ children).