Therapy for Attachment Issues
If you cling when you feel afraid of losing someone, pull away when people get close, or swing between the two, you may be living out an attachment pattern. These patterns form early, but they are not fixed. The Meeting Matters offers attachment-informed therapy for individuals and couples in Islamabad and online across Pakistan.
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What Attachment Patterns Are
Attachment describes how we learned to seek closeness and safety from the people we depend on. An anxious pattern often brings fear of abandonment, need for reassurance and jealousy. An avoidant pattern brings discomfort with closeness, self-reliance and withdrawal when things get intense. A fearful pattern mixes both. Most people lean one way, and these are patterns, not diagnoses.
How It Shows Up
Common signs are overanalysing messages and silences, difficulty trusting a partner, repeated relationships that end the same way, shutting down in conflict, fear of being left, or feeling smothered. It also appears in friendships, family and with in-laws, and can be shaped by childhood loss, inconsistent caregiving or past betrayal.
How Therapy Helps
Individual therapy helps you understand where your pattern comes from, notice it in the moment and respond differently. Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples works directly on the bond, helping partners recognise the cycle they fall into and reach each other more safely. Psychodynamic and CBT-based work can support both.
For Individuals and Couples
You can come alone to work on your own pattern, or with your partner when the pattern is playing out between you. Our therapists will help you decide which fits.
Attachment Concerns in Children
If you are worried about a child's separation anxiety, clinginess or difficulty bonding after a loss or major change, our child psychology and play-based services can help, with parent guidance.
Meet Therapists Who Can Help
Muhammad Naushad Anjum
Founder & Lead Psychologist — Couples, Marriage & Relationship Counselling
Tasmia Asghar
Clinical Psychologist, CBT, DBT & NLP Therapist
Ayesha Tariq
Clinical Psychologist — Relationship, Couples & Marriage Counselor
What Our Clients Say
“I had a really great experience at Meeting Matters Clinic in F-11. The therapists here are highly professional aur unka ravaiya bohat supportive hai. It's not easy to find a safe space for mental health, but yahan ka mahol bohat pur-sakoon…”
Muhammad Subhan Azeem · Google Review
“I am truly grateful to Ms. Tasmiya Asghar and the team at Meeting Matters. I reached out during one of the most difficult periods of my life while dealing with grief and trying to be the best parent I could be for my children. Ms. Tasmiya's…”
Hashir Kiani · Google Review
“I was experiencing gender dysphoria, and my father took me to see Dr. Ayesha Tariq for therapy. So far, I have completed 15 sessions with her. During this time, she has helped me understand and process my emotions in a healthier way and has…”
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15+ Years of Experience You Can Trust
The Meeting Matters has been providing professional counseling, therapy and training since 2010 — over fifteen years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples and families across Pakistan and around the world. Our psychologists are trained in evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR and psychodynamic therapy, delivered through confidential online counseling and online therapy as well as in-person sessions at our Islamabad clinic.
Explore Our Full Range of Services
Alongside specialist support for this concern, you have access to our full range of services — the same experienced team, available online or in person:
Individual Therapy
One-to-one online counseling and therapy for anxiety, depression, stress and personal growth.
Couples Counseling
Online relationship counseling for communication, conflict and rebuilding trust.
Marriage Counseling
Online marriage counseling for couples working through distress or disconnection.
Premarital Counseling
Guided conversations before marriage, available online.
Family Therapy
Family counseling for communication, parenting and conflict resolution.
Child Psychology
Child and adolescent therapy with parent guidance.
Online Therapy
Secure online therapy sessions from anywhere.
Corporate Mental Health Workshops
Workplace wellbeing programs for organisations.
Career Counseling
Support for career transitions and workplace stress.
Key Benefits
- Understand where your relationship patterns come from
- Individual and couples options, including EFT
- Practical ways to respond differently in the moment
- Confidential and judgement-free
- In-person in Islamabad or online across Pakistan
- Evening and weekend appointments
Frequently Asked Questions
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Take the first step toward better mental health. Our compassionate team is here to support you.