Free Attachment Style Test
Discover your attachment style and how it affects your relationships.
I worry about being abandoned by people I'm close to
What is Attachment Theory?
Attachment theory, developed by psychologist John Bowlby, explains how early relationships with caregivers shape our expectations and behaviours in adult relationships. Your attachment style—developed in childhood—influences how you relate to romantic partners, friends, and even work colleagues.
There are four main attachment styles: Secure (comfortable with intimacy and independence), Anxious-Preoccupied (fear of abandonment, need for reassurance), Dismissive-Avoidant (uncomfortable with closeness, value independence), and Fearful-Avoidant (desire closeness but fear rejection).
Important: This free attachment style test provides insight into your relationship patterns. Understanding your attachment style can transform how you relate to others. The excellent news is that attachment styles can change—therapy can help you develop more secure attachment patterns at any age.
The Four Attachment Styles
Secure Attachment
Comfortable with intimacy and autonomy. Trust others, communicate needs effectively, and handle conflict well. Formed when caregivers were consistently responsive and attuned.
Anxious-Preoccupied Attachment
Fear of abandonment, need frequent reassurance, worry about relationships. May be clingy or overly dependent. Often formed when caregivers were inconsistently available.
Dismissive-Avoidant Attachment
Uncomfortable with closeness, value independence highly, suppress emotions. May appear distant or emotionally unavailable. Often stems from emotionally unavailable caregivers.
Fearful-Avoidant Attachment
Want closeness but fear rejection and hurt. Mixed signals in relationships, difficulty trusting. Often stems from trauma, abuse, or severely inconsistent caregiving.
Therapy for Attachment Issues
Attachment-focused therapy helps you understand relationship patterns and develop more secure ways of relating:
Attachment-Based Therapy
Explores how early experiences shaped your attachment style and helps you develop more secure patterns. The therapeutic relationship itself becomes a space to practice secure attachment.
Learn about attachment therapySchema Therapy
Schema therapy addresses core beliefs and patterns developed in childhood, including attachment wounds. Particularly effective for deep-rooted relationship difficulties.
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Develop Secure, Fulfilling Relationships
Understanding your attachment style is the first step. Our therapists help you develop more secure attachment patterns, improve relationship satisfaction, and build the connections you deserve.