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What is anxious attachment?

What is anxious attachment?

Complex with Kimberley Wilson
Apr 1, 2026 27 min
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<p>Kimberley and her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Fatoumata Jatta, explore how anxious attachment shows up in our relationships – with friends, partners, even at work, and how we can manage it. You can also catch up with their episode on avoidant attachment – look for it in the Complex feed on BBC Sounds.</p><p>Please email complex@bbc.co.uk if there’s anything you would like Kimberley to explore. We might use what you tell us in the show, but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, please remember to let us know. Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for some of the issues discussed.</p><p>Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds. Producer: Kirsten Lass Assistant Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke Researcher: Grace Revill Science Editor: Rami Tzabar Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey Digital Lead: Richard Berry Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene And for BBC Sounds: Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts</p>

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