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Attachment & Codependency

Humans are wired for connection, but feeling safe in those connections is something we learn. Healing begins when you understand the patterns that shaped you.

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Why you might be here

When Caring for Others Comes at the Cost of Yourself

Early childhood relationships shape a person's beliefs about themselves, others, and the world. These relationships can be the root of comfort and the source of our healthy love patterns. Understanding and repairing early attachment wounds can lead to deep emotional healing and nervous system restabilization.

If you find yourself:

  • Struggling to say no & set boundaries.
  • Losing sight of your own needs while in relationship.
  • Avoiding commitment and closeness.
  • Self-sabotaging and pushing people away.
  • Struggling to prioritize relationships yet wanting love.
  • Feeling shutdown or anxious in relationships- Experiencing reactivity and patterns with love.

Healing starts with kindness and curiosity, giving yourself the space to understand your story and your patterns.

You don’t have
to navigate this alone.

It starts with a conversation.

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How therapy at G&G Helps

Untangling Patterns and Finding Security

Together, we gently explore the patterns that keep you stuck and while moving you closer to secure and healthy love. We all have an attachment style and our goal is to help you identify and navigate through it.

You’ll learn to:

  • Communicate your needs in a healthy way.
  • Build trust and safety within yourself.
  • Recognize your emotional triggers and patterns.
  • Set boundaries that honor both you and others.
  • Say yes when it feels right, and no when it doesn’t.
  • Increase resiliency with relational challenges and set backs.
  • Balance independence and connection.
  • Ease relationship anxiety.
  • Create space for closeness and intimacy.

The Outcome

Discover your Relationship Roadmap & release self-sabotaging patterns.

Healing means stepping into your full self: strengths, flaws, and all.

Over time, you’ll begin to:

  • Feel safe in relationships
  • Build long lasting and secure connections
  • Break intergenerational patterns
  • Feel calm, connected, and content in love
  • Create a foundation to build a lasting partnership

This security has always existed within you and the clinicians at gather & ground would like to guide you back to it.

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Understanding How We Connect and Depend
Understanding How We Connect and Depend
Understanding How We Connect and Depend
Understanding How We Connect and Depend
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What you might walk away with

Freedom from people-pleasing and over-giving.

Confidence to say no without guilt.

A stronger sense of self in relationships.

Healthier boundaries that honor your needs.

Tools to break free from draining patterns.

Deeper trust in your own voice and choices.

Connections that feel mutual, safe, and nourishing.

Healing attachment wounds with compassion and care.

The belief that you are enough, just as you are.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is attachment and codependency therapy?

Attachment and codependency therapy helps people understand how early attachment styles and unhealthy relationship patterns impact their present lives and relationships. It focuses on healing attachment wounds, reducing codependency, and building secure connections with the people closest to them.

What are the signs of codependency in relationships?

Some clinical signs include people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, fear of abandonment, and relying on others for self-worth. Codependency therapy at Gather & Ground helps you recognize these patterns and replace them with healthier behaviours.

How long does therapy for codependency usually take?

The length of counselling depends on your personalized goals. Some notice progress within months, while deeper patterns may take longer-term therapy.

How are attachment styles linked to codependency?

Insecure attachment styles, such as anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, or disorganized attachment can contribute to codependent dynamics. Attachment therapy at Gather & Ground helps you explore these patterns and develop secure attachment and connections in your life.

How do you recover from codependency?

Codependency and attachment recovery involves learning to set healthy boundaries, strengthen self-esteem, and build independence while maintaining loving connection in your life. Our attachment therapists provide tools to reach security in your relationships while maintaining your sense of self.

Who can benefit from attachment therapy?

Anyone struggling with dependency, avoidance or anxiety in relationships will benefit from attachment therapy. People who experience people-pleasing, or unresolved attachment wounds can also see great benefits.

Does attachment and codependency therapy work?

Yes. Research supports attachment-focused approaches for reducing codependent behaviours and improving relationship satisfaction. Our clients often report stronger self-worth, healthier boundaries, and more fulfilling relationships.

Is attachment and codependency therapy available in Vancouver and BC?

Yes. Our Vancouver counselling clinic offers secure online counselling across BC, including Victoria, Kelowna, and Kamloops. We believe counselling should be convenient and accessible.

How do I find a therapist for attachment and codependency in BC?

To find an Vancouver attachment counsellor you can look for a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Psychologist, or Social Worker trained in evidence-based attachment treatments. Our Vancouver counselling practice specializes in this support!

Is therapy for attachment and codependency covered by insurance in BC?

Many extended health plans in British Columbia cover sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC), and Registered Social Workers (RSW). It’s best to confirm directly with your provider. Our Vancouver clinic issues detailed receipts to make the reimbursement process simple and stress-free.

What techniques are used in attachment and codependency therapy?

Attachment therapists may use attachment-based counselling, inner child work, DBT, EFT, and somatic techniques to guide clients towards their goals. These approaches help attachment clients heal early wounds and unpack their relationship patterns.

What issues can attachment and codependency therapy help with?

Attachment therapy helps with low self-worth, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, and difficulty trusting others. Many clients of our clients in Vancouver and across BC use it to feel more secure and confident in the relationships that are most important to them.

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