Tina Abbott Counselling
Exploring the Dynamics of Attachment in Adult Life
I offer experiential workshops Exploring the Dynamics of Attachment in Adult Life. These can be delivered as CPD workshops, talks, or experiential learning sessions for organisations and professional groups.
About the Experiential Approach
These powerful experiential workshops offer participants a unique opportunity to explore their own attachment dynamics within the safety of a confidential, closed group. Participants often find that this method of group work quickly establishes a sense of safety and trust, creating an environment that supports deep exploration and meaningful reflection.
The experientials draw on the McCluskey “Exploring the Dynamics of Attachment in Adult Life” model, which proposes that attachment is a dynamic process involving seven goal-corrected systems:
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Careseeking
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Caregiving
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Sexuality
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Exploratory interest sharing with peers
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The personal system for self-defence
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The internal supportive or unsupportive environment
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The personally created external supportive environment (home/lifestyle)
This model suggests that these systems operate together as a single, integrated restorative process contributing to and maintaining maximum wellbeing.
Each session includes a brief theoretical input on the attachment system being explored, followed by experiential group work. The group setting provides a collaborative learning space, where each person’s exploration offers opportunities for reflection and learning for others.
Course Formats
These experientials can be offered in several formats to suit different needs:
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Three consecutive Saturdays
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Eight weekly evening sessions
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Three-day intensive weekend
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Monthly evening group over eight months
They are available privately, for organisations, in person, or online via Zoom.
Who They’re For
These workshops are suitable for anyone interested in self-reflection, personal growth, and enhancing wellbeing and relationships. They are particularly relevant for those in caring, helping, or therapy professions, and can support vitality, creativity, and the prevention or recovery from burnout — challenges that are increasingly common in today’s working world.
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For organisations - Exploring the Dynamics of Attachment in Work Settings - This experiential workshop is designed to help teams and organisations explore how attachment dynamics play out in the workplace. By examining the unconscious patterns that shape how people relate, communicate, and collaborate, participants gain deeper insight into group relationships and team culture.
The experience can be transformative, offering a powerful opportunity for teams to build trust, improve communication, and enhance their capacity for connection and resilience at work.
The workshop can be offered in a variety of formats to suit your organisation’s needs — from half-day sessions to multi-day programmes.
Please contact me to discuss the best format for your group.
Upcoming Events & Workshops
🌿 Ongoing Attachment Group – Starts October 2026
Venue: Saint Michael’s Centre, Abergavenny
Time: First Wednesday of each month, 6:00–8:15pm
Cost: £288 (£36 per session)
This closed ongoing evening group offers the opportunity to explore each of the seven attachment systems sequentially, with a final reflection session in month eight. The group provides a safe and supportive environment for deep personal exploration and growth.
The next intake for new members will open in October 2026.
Please contact me to enquire or join the waiting list.
💫 Introductory Sessions
These shorter sessions provide a chance to dip your toe into exploring your careseeking and caregiving attachment systems, or to deepen your understanding if you’ve already experienced this work. Each session takes place in a supportive group setting.
Online via Zoom
With Sharan Collins
📅 November 29, 2025 — 9.30am–2pm — £35
📅 January 17, 2026 — 9.30am–2pm — £35
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In Person – Abergavenny
With Tina Abbott
📅 December 13, 2025 — 9.30am–2pm — £35
📅 January 24, 2026 (provisional) — 9.30am–2pm — £35
📍 Venue: St Michael’s Centre, Abergavenny
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🌄 Three-Day Experiential – March 6–8, 2026
Venue: Black Mountains Barns, Cloddock, set in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside within the Black Mountains.
Cost: £300 — Early bird £280 if paid by the end of December 2025
Join us for a three-day experiential workshop exploring all seven attachment systems within a small, supportive group. The weekend includes time for exploration, reflection, and rest — supported by delicious lunches and snacks prepared by our chef, Emily, and surrounded by stunning views.
An optional dip and sauna will be available on Saturday evening.
Local, reasonably priced accommodation is available nearby, with the option to bring your own caravan.
Facilitators: Tina Abbott & Sharan Collins
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