Our earliest relationships shape the way we connect with others in adulthood. Known as attachment styles, these patterns of relating— which are formed during childhood—can significantly influence how we experience closeness, trust, and intimacy.
When these patterns become rigid or unhelpful, they can lead to difficulties in adult relationships, often without us realising why.
At Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling, we offer specialist attachment therapy in Newcastle designed to help individuals understand and overcome these patterns, supporting healthier relationships and emotional wellbeing.
What Are Adult Attachment Styles?
Attachment theory, first developed by psychologist John Bowlby, suggests that the emotional bonds we form with caregivers in childhood lay the foundation for future relationships. These bonds develop into attachment styles, typically classified as:
- Secure: Comfortable with intimacy and independence
- Anxious: Worries about being abandoned or unloved
- Avoidant: Struggles with closeness and may suppress emotions
- Disorganised : A combination of both anxious and avoidant behaviours
While these styles aren’t fixed, they often continue into adult life, especially if early emotional needs weren’t consistently met.
Signs of Adult Attachment Difficulties
Attachment issues can show up in various ways, such as:
- Difficulty trusting others
- Fear of rejection or abandonment
- Pulling away from closeness or intimacy
- Conflict in romantic relationships
- Emotional highs and lows in partnerships
- Trouble expressing needs and emotions
These behaviours are often unconscious responses developed as protection from emotional pain or unmet needs in early life.
Why Attachment Therapy Can Help
Recognising your attachment style is the first step in making meaningful changes. Therapy offers a space to explore these patterns and understand where they come from.
Attachment-based therapy can help you build healthier and more secure relationships by identifying unhelpful patterns of behaviour. It can also improve your ability to communicate and regulate your emotions effectively.
Over time, therapy can help strengthen your sense of self-worth and confidence in relationships. Most importantly, it provides a supportive environment to heal unresolved emotional wounds from the past.
Adult Attachment Therapy in Newcastle
At Newcastle Psychologist, our therapists are experienced in working with adult attachment issues. Whether you’re struggling in your relationships, dealing with emotional triggers, or seeking greater self-understanding, we offer specialist attachment therapy tailored to your needs.
Call us today on 07966645198, or send us a message using the box below to learn more about how we can support you on your path to healthier relationships and emotional resilience.
Best wishes,
Dr Stuart Sadler
Lead Clinical Psychologist
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