Attachment-Based Family Therapy

Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) is a family therapy approach that specifically addresses depression in adolescents. It’s built  on the premise that when teens who are suffering from depression or anxiety don’t seek out the support of a parent (or other attachment figure), their difficulties tend to get worse. ABFT takes a look at why communication between parents and teens may have broken down, and aims to rebuild trust in their relationship.

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If you’re unsure about whether you should be worried, please contact your GP or other healthcare professional.

If you are under 18, or the parent/carer of a young person under 18, live in the boroughs of Lewisham, Bromley, Southwark, Greenwich, Croydon, Bexley or Lambeth, please seek a referral from your GP or other healthcare professional.

We accept referrals from age 8 to 18 except for ARFID service that accepts referrals from age 5.

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