I have a Master’s Degree in Integrative Psychotherapy using the Arts, and I am a member of the Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). I am also part way through my accreditation for the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
I specialise in working with adults who have experienced sexual violence, childhood abuse, and complex trauma. Alongside my private practice, I work for a specialist charity supporting survivors of sexual violence, giving me extensive experience in trauma-informed therapy. I also have experience supporting neurodivergent adults, people with learning disabilities, and individuals affected by addiction. I recognise that every person’s experiences are unique, so I tailor therapy to meet your individual needs, strengths, and goals.
My training is integrative, meaning I draw from different traditions to inform my practice, including psychodynamic and humanistic, as well as more recent developments in neuroscience and trauma-theory. Authenticity, communication, collaboration and finding ways to be in the present moment together form the foundation of the work.
As an integrative psychotherapist and trained art psychotherapist, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to create a way of working that feels right for you. While talking therapy is at the heart of my practice, I can also incorporate creative methods when words feel difficult. There is never any expectation to use art—it is simply another option if it feels helpful.
The British Association of Art Therapists have a great description of what Art Psychotherapy is in the link below:
https://baat.org/art-therapy/what-is-art-therapy
Sessions are usually 50mn and cost £60 but I have some low cost places available.
Please get in touch if you would like to know more. I offer a free 20mn conversation online or over the phone.
creativepsychotherapist@proton.me
Creative Psychotherapist 