From 2021 to 2023 I trained at IATE (https://artspsychotherapy.org) and I am now a qualified, certified and accredited by the BACP as a Professional Integrative Counsellor with the Arts (Level 5).  I am currently studying Prevention of self harm and suicide (Level 2).

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​How does it work?

The Arts are a very powerful means of tapping into the unconscious.  We could include drawing/painting, clay, puppetry, sand-tray, music, drama and movement. Creative and therapeutic writing is also incredibly powerful.  

I use a gentle, holistic and humanistic approach, including person centred and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), integrating the Arts when and where appropriate.

 

I have a growing interest and knowledge in other therapies such as Somatic Experiencing (https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/somatic-therapy.html) and The Polyvagal Theory (https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/memberarticles/an-introduction-to-polyvagal-theory). I have had 2.5 years experience working with all ages in care homes, with refugees and their children, for charities, in schools, etc.  I also work with people individually (1:1) from home (in my art room / office), remotely (ie. zoom/FaceTime) and within groups.  Either way, we can discuss other options to suit both our needs.

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Our time together will be completely confidential, gentle and compassionate.  I have a good supply of art materials to experiment and explore with, however if the arts feel uncomfortable to use we can use alternative methods or simply talk.

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Other options - Group Therapy sessions are currently held in the local village hall and online.

 

Please call me 07900 562762 for more information or contact me via my website.