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Secure attachment is a healthy and balanced way of relating to others. It develops when a person experiences consistent love, support, and emotional security from caregivers in early life, and these early experiences often shape how we relate to people throughout our adult lives. In counselling, understanding secure attachment can help people build stronger, more fulfilling relationships and develop emotional resilience.
People with secure attachment typically:
– Feel comfortable expressing emotions and needs
– Trust others and form stable relationships
– Balance independence with emotional closeness
– Communicate openly and effectively
– Handle conflict in a healthy way
– Have a strong sense of self-worth and the skill to regulate emotions
Can Secure Attachment Be Developed?
Yes! Even if you did not experience secure attachment in childhood, we can work toward developing it through:
- Self-Awareness – Recognizing past attachment patterns and how they affect relationships.
- Therapy & Support – A counsellor can help process past wounds and develop healthier relationship skills.
- Emotional Regulation – Practicing mindfulness, self-compassion, and coping strategies.
- Healthy Relationships – Building trust with supportive, secure individuals.
- Effective Communication – Learning to express emotions, set boundaries, and resolve conflicts in a positive way.
Healing Through Counselling
Counselling can provide a safe space to explore attachment styles and work toward security. Together, we can understand past experiences that shaped your attachment style, work towards developing self-confidence and emotional security, learn how to form and maintain secure relationships and seek to heal from past attachment wounds. Secure attachment is key to healthy relationships and emotional well-being. Whether you naturally have a secure attachment style or are working toward it, counselling can help you build stronger connections and lead a more fulfilling life.