I carry out attachment and family assessments that build a full understanding of family history and relationships. The assessments give an in-depth analysis of individual and family functioning, and they show what kind of help is likely to work.
Why assess attachment?
To help someone well, we first need to understand how they process information, and how things came to be the way they are. This understanding informs the intervention. Without it, interventions are likely to be ineffective.
Assessment procedures
I have completed extensive training in a number of validated assessment procedures. The procedures are developmentally sensitive, and they include:
- The Adult Attachment Interview (AAI). A semi-structured interview about a person's childhood relationships and experiences. It shows how the adult now thinks and feels about attachment, which can affect their own relationships and parenting.
- The Parent Development Interview (PDI). An interview about a parent's relationship with a specific child. It explores how the parent understands their child's thoughts, feelings and needs, and their own experience of being a parent.
Who the assessments are for
- parents and families who want to understand difficulties in their relationships
- adults who want to understand how early experiences affect them now
Please contact me to talk about what you need. I will explain the process, how long it takes and the fee before we start.
Attachment-based interventions
An assessment is often the first step. Based on what we learn, I offer attachment-based interventions for individuals and families. The aim is to build on strengths and to help change patterns in relationships.
Training and experience
I hold an MSc in Attachment Studies from the University of Roehampton, and I have over 25 years' experience as a psychotherapist. I am a BACP registered member and an NCPS accredited registrant. I have an enhanced criminal records check, and I am fully insured.