Attachment-Informed Counselling: Implications for Alliance, Engagement, and Therapeutic Practice

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dc.contributor.authorLu, Rachel
dc.date.accessioned2025-12-10T01:20:55Z
dc.date.available2025-12-10T01:20:55Z
dc.date.issued2025-11-28
dc.description.abstractThis capstone research project examines the relevance of attachment theory to current approaches in counselling. It emphasizes how learned attachment patterns influence the development of the therapeutic alliance, client engagement in treatment, and the emergence of countertransference within the counsellor. The discussion integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, illustrating how having an attachment-informed perspective can guide clinical practice and support counsellors in responding to clients with greater sensitivity, knowledge, and adaptability. Ethical considerations are discussed, highlighting the importance of applying attachment theory in ways that are responsive to diverse client populations. This project demonstrates that applying attachment-informed practices can strengthen the therapeutic alliance, enhance treatment outcomes, and promote counsellor reflection and growth. It concludes by offering a practical guide for counsellors to integrate attachment theory into practice.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/5069
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.subjectattachment
dc.subjectattachment theory
dc.subjectattachment-informed practices
dc.subjecttherapeutic alliance
dc.subjectengagement
dc.titleAttachment-Informed Counselling: Implications for Alliance, Engagement, and Therapeutic Practice
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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