Creative Therapy Counselling in Bournemouth
I work in a creative way, using a wide range of techniques including mindfulness, somatic body yoga movement and art techniques with a person centred way.
Is your life very overwhelming and challenging at times? Do you feel sometimes out of control and lost? Do you suffer from trauma? I help you find place within yourself which is untouched by the chaos. Within our therapeutic relationship, we explore together how life is for you. I provide a confidential,non-judgemental safe space. I will help you develop your relationship with yourself, to raise your self-esteem and well being. You are the master of your own ship, I will work with you to find your way. I am a yoga teacher and meditation facilitator, and qualified life coach which can help you in your healing process.
I work in a creative way, using a wide range of techniques including mindfulness, somatic body yoga movement and art techniques with a person centred way.
Is your life very overwhelming and challenging at times? Do you feel sometimes out of control and lost? Do you suffer from trauma? I help you find place within yourself which is untouched by the chaos. Within our therapeutic relationship, we explore together how life is for you. I provide a confidential,non-judgemental safe space. I will help you develop your relationship with yourself, to raise your self-esteem and well being. You are the master of your own ship, I will work with you to find your way. I am a yoga teacher and meditation facilitator, and qualified life coach which can help you in your healing process.
I am a qualified Art Therapist & Ecotherapist offering walk & talk therapy at a coastal nature reserve - Hengistbury Head.
My background has been in adult mental health / institutional settings.
I have worked with adults from all walks of life ranging from childhood trauma, complex PTSD, addiction, depression, anxiety, bereavement, life changes/transitions, identity issues, self-harm, and psychosis. I currently work in the NHS with LD & Autism alongside private practice.
I am a qualified Art Therapist & Ecotherapist offering walk & talk therapy at a coastal nature reserve - Hengistbury Head.
My background has been in adult mental health / institutional settings.
I have worked with adults from all walks of life ranging from childhood trauma, complex PTSD, addiction, depression, anxiety, bereavement, life changes/transitions, identity issues, self-harm, and psychosis. I currently work in the NHS with LD & Autism alongside private practice.
It integrates a range of creative approaches – art, sandplay, movement, music, stories & role play.
Hello, I’m Esther, a children's Play Therapist and Humanistic Counsellor based in Poole, Dorset. With calm, warmth and empathy, I build a safe space and trusting relationship, in which children can explore their difficulties at their own level and pace; difficulties, which may be impacting wellbeing, self-esteem, family life, friendships or engagement with learning. My driving passion is providing early help for young children, to prevent significant mental health difficulties as they grow.
It integrates a range of creative approaches – art, sandplay, movement, music, stories & role play.
Hello, I’m Esther, a children's Play Therapist and Humanistic Counsellor based in Poole, Dorset. With calm, warmth and empathy, I build a safe space and trusting relationship, in which children can explore their difficulties at their own level and pace; difficulties, which may be impacting wellbeing, self-esteem, family life, friendships or engagement with learning. My driving passion is providing early help for young children, to prevent significant mental health difficulties as they grow.
We are a team of Art Psychotherapists skilled in offering psychological support to children and young people who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, bereavement and loss.
We offer psychodynamic, person-centred compassion-focused art psychotherapy
We are a team of Art Psychotherapists skilled in offering psychological support to children and young people who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, bereavement and loss.
We offer psychodynamic, person-centred compassion-focused art psychotherapy
I am a psycho-spiritual therapist with additional training in bereavement and creative expression. My practice allows for the structure of psychoanalysis, whilst welcoming the spiritual and physical way you are in the world. (You do not have to identify as 'spiritual' to enter transpersonal therapy.) It also recognises that we are interconnected. In other words, what is happening to you, involves others too, it is not all of your own creating. I also work with physical symptoms of psychological pain. The way we work with or against our physical-ness has a deep impact on the way we live our lives.
I am a psycho-spiritual therapist with additional training in bereavement and creative expression. My practice allows for the structure of psychoanalysis, whilst welcoming the spiritual and physical way you are in the world. (You do not have to identify as 'spiritual' to enter transpersonal therapy.) It also recognises that we are interconnected. In other words, what is happening to you, involves others too, it is not all of your own creating. I also work with physical symptoms of psychological pain. The way we work with or against our physical-ness has a deep impact on the way we live our lives.
I imagine you find yourself here because you are struggling with something and it is becoming increasingly difficult to manage this alone. Perhaps anxiety is ruling your life or relationships are strained. Sometimes a traumatic event or painful past experiences bring everything into sharp focus. In reaching out you are listening to that voice within that is telling you all is not well. The therapy I offer will attend to this. Together we will explore your challenges and what might be realised within your struggle as potential and possibility.
I imagine you find yourself here because you are struggling with something and it is becoming increasingly difficult to manage this alone. Perhaps anxiety is ruling your life or relationships are strained. Sometimes a traumatic event or painful past experiences bring everything into sharp focus. In reaching out you are listening to that voice within that is telling you all is not well. The therapy I offer will attend to this. Together we will explore your challenges and what might be realised within your struggle as potential and possibility.
Hi, I’m Patricia!
Do you have a nagging feeling that you’re not being true to yourself or living the life you really want? Perhaps you feel anxious or uncertain without knowing exactly why or what you want to change. Whether you’re new to therapy, uncertain about the process or have worked with a counsellor in the past, I’d welcome the chance to explore what brings you to therapy and how we might work together. At the heart of my work is the belief the relationship between us should be a strong and honest one; this is the foundation for us to work together.
Hi, I’m Patricia!
Do you have a nagging feeling that you’re not being true to yourself or living the life you really want? Perhaps you feel anxious or uncertain without knowing exactly why or what you want to change. Whether you’re new to therapy, uncertain about the process or have worked with a counsellor in the past, I’d welcome the chance to explore what brings you to therapy and how we might work together. At the heart of my work is the belief the relationship between us should be a strong and honest one; this is the foundation for us to work together.
Finding the therapist that is right for you may feel a challenge, especially at a time when you may be feeling vulnerable or uncertain, perhaps facing a crisis point. This is not unusual, whether you have undertaken therapy in the past or whether this is the first time you have sought therapy. Sometimes we need help to overcome conflicts and blocks in ourselves and in our relationships that are confusing and difficult to face. I understand that you are a unique and complex individual, with many facets and aspects of who you are, how you experience yourself, and how you have had to adapt as you confront life's struggles.
Finding the therapist that is right for you may feel a challenge, especially at a time when you may be feeling vulnerable or uncertain, perhaps facing a crisis point. This is not unusual, whether you have undertaken therapy in the past or whether this is the first time you have sought therapy. Sometimes we need help to overcome conflicts and blocks in ourselves and in our relationships that are confusing and difficult to face. I understand that you are a unique and complex individual, with many facets and aspects of who you are, how you experience yourself, and how you have had to adapt as you confront life's struggles.
Follow me therapy provides creative psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. The creative approach allows for the freedom of expression and safety in the therapeutic relationship. It engages the mind, cognitive understanding of the world, emotions and the body. There is a possibility for a face to face and on-line set of sessions.
Follow me therapy provides creative psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. The creative approach allows for the freedom of expression and safety in the therapeutic relationship. It engages the mind, cognitive understanding of the world, emotions and the body. There is a possibility for a face to face and on-line set of sessions.
I'm a skilled arts psychotherapist, experienced in helping many different kinds of people who are struggling with life's difficulties. You may feel many conflicting emotions - anxiety, fear, shame, hopelessness - and these may come with troubling symptoms or behaviours. I use a range of creative and talking approaches to help you address what ails you in your own unique way. We do this by finding a balance of left- and right-brain thinking so you can process the complex layers of your thoughts and feelings and come to a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.
I'm a skilled arts psychotherapist, experienced in helping many different kinds of people who are struggling with life's difficulties. You may feel many conflicting emotions - anxiety, fear, shame, hopelessness - and these may come with troubling symptoms or behaviours. I use a range of creative and talking approaches to help you address what ails you in your own unique way. We do this by finding a balance of left- and right-brain thinking so you can process the complex layers of your thoughts and feelings and come to a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.
RoseMarie Philips, I offer Therapeutic Counselling & Life Coaching in many areas. With 26 years of experience working at Relate for 11.5 years. Providing healing from Coercive Control or Narcissistic Abuse? Sexual Abuse? Menopause, Post Traumatic Stress? Domestic Abuse? I work with teen and adults Asperger's, Autism and ADHD/ Neurodiversity. Help with Anxiety & Depression. Relationship /Family Therapy. Work with teens (having worked with CAMHS (NHS) with behavioural issues. Work is around empowering clients to rebuild life, find your strengths, life values, self-worth, confidence & self-esteem. yourself & improve relationships
RoseMarie Philips, I offer Therapeutic Counselling & Life Coaching in many areas. With 26 years of experience working at Relate for 11.5 years. Providing healing from Coercive Control or Narcissistic Abuse? Sexual Abuse? Menopause, Post Traumatic Stress? Domestic Abuse? I work with teen and adults Asperger's, Autism and ADHD/ Neurodiversity. Help with Anxiety & Depression. Relationship /Family Therapy. Work with teens (having worked with CAMHS (NHS) with behavioural issues. Work is around empowering clients to rebuild life, find your strengths, life values, self-worth, confidence & self-esteem. yourself & improve relationships
Hello, I'm Abi. I am not going to guess why you are considering counselling. Everyone's reasons for seeking support are varied and unique to them. You are looking here, and that is the first step to trying it out. Counselling needs to be experienced to see if it works for you. We can work together to safely unravel any difficulties, challenges, or confusions to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, your values and priorities. I believe that enhancing your self-compassion and knowing yourself better can be the gateway to a more fulfilling and content life. Counselling with me can give you an opportunity to do that.
Hello, I'm Abi. I am not going to guess why you are considering counselling. Everyone's reasons for seeking support are varied and unique to them. You are looking here, and that is the first step to trying it out. Counselling needs to be experienced to see if it works for you. We can work together to safely unravel any difficulties, challenges, or confusions to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, your values and priorities. I believe that enhancing your self-compassion and knowing yourself better can be the gateway to a more fulfilling and content life. Counselling with me can give you an opportunity to do that.
I am happy for you to contact me, in whichever way you feel comfortable with, making this first move to contact someone is the hardest step of all and it takes courage. We can have a chat and you can have a think about whether you think and feel I can help you and whether you would feel comfortable to share and work with me. My method is holistic, which involves evaluating and encouraging the alignment of your complete being. Your mind, body and soul.
I am happy for you to contact me, in whichever way you feel comfortable with, making this first move to contact someone is the hardest step of all and it takes courage. We can have a chat and you can have a think about whether you think and feel I can help you and whether you would feel comfortable to share and work with me. My method is holistic, which involves evaluating and encouraging the alignment of your complete being. Your mind, body and soul.
Seeking support can be daunting -but you have taken the courageous first step! Working with adults & young people aged 11+, I offer an opportunity for you to explore your relationship with yourself, with others & with the wider world, drawing on your own internal strengths & resources to build your self-awareness & self-acceptance to help you make sense of things & feel more clarity. Stepping away from a focus on diagnoses & labels, working together acknowledging you as an individual we can explore the impact that your own unique set of challenges & experiences has had on your ability to engage with & enjoy the world around you.
Seeking support can be daunting -but you have taken the courageous first step! Working with adults & young people aged 11+, I offer an opportunity for you to explore your relationship with yourself, with others & with the wider world, drawing on your own internal strengths & resources to build your self-awareness & self-acceptance to help you make sense of things & feel more clarity. Stepping away from a focus on diagnoses & labels, working together acknowledging you as an individual we can explore the impact that your own unique set of challenges & experiences has had on your ability to engage with & enjoy the world around you.
Do you feel you could develop your potential further? Do you feel anxious or depressed or suffer from PTSD? Is your relationship suffering? Are you finding difficult to manage stressors? Is this getting in the way of you achieving your goals and the quality of life and relationship you desire? I can help!
Do you feel you could develop your potential further? Do you feel anxious or depressed or suffer from PTSD? Is your relationship suffering? Are you finding difficult to manage stressors? Is this getting in the way of you achieving your goals and the quality of life and relationship you desire? I can help!
Hello, my name is Sarah. I’m a qualified & professional counsellor and psychotherapist. I’m fully insured, DBS checked & registered with The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). If you are visiting my profile, then maybe life has brought up some difficulties which are challenging for you to cope with. I work in an empathic and non-judgemental way to support you to make sense of what you are going through. Seeking therapy is the first step in beginning the process of achieving your goals and improving your wellbeing.
Hello, my name is Sarah. I’m a qualified & professional counsellor and psychotherapist. I’m fully insured, DBS checked & registered with The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). If you are visiting my profile, then maybe life has brought up some difficulties which are challenging for you to cope with. I work in an empathic and non-judgemental way to support you to make sense of what you are going through. Seeking therapy is the first step in beginning the process of achieving your goals and improving your wellbeing.
Internationally recognised psychotherapist, and FRSA, trained in Goldsmiths College in 2002, who has worked in London, Singapore, and Dubai. Has been published in a peer-reviewed journal looking at strategies to assist with communication and emotional regulation. We all know what it's like to feel stuck for ideas or be unable to express ourselves. It can be frustrating, but creative approaches can help us be more open to different ideas and perspectives. I provide innovative and effective solutions to life's challenges in a safe place, empowering people to become more confident, move forward thinking, and be kinder to themselves.
Internationally recognised psychotherapist, and FRSA, trained in Goldsmiths College in 2002, who has worked in London, Singapore, and Dubai. Has been published in a peer-reviewed journal looking at strategies to assist with communication and emotional regulation. We all know what it's like to feel stuck for ideas or be unable to express ourselves. It can be frustrating, but creative approaches can help us be more open to different ideas and perspectives. I provide innovative and effective solutions to life's challenges in a safe place, empowering people to become more confident, move forward thinking, and be kinder to themselves.
Do you feel that you have a certain way of understanding yourself and fitting into the world? It could be to work very hard or to make sure everyone else is okay before yourself. Has that way of understanding yourself stopped working? You may be experiencing anxiety, depression or feeling stuck? If so, then talking therapy could help you to make sense of the world and your place in it. I am passionate in my belief that people have an amazing capacity for change and growth. I work by providing an environment that helps people flourish and find their authentic and vital self.
Do you feel that you have a certain way of understanding yourself and fitting into the world? It could be to work very hard or to make sure everyone else is okay before yourself. Has that way of understanding yourself stopped working? You may be experiencing anxiety, depression or feeling stuck? If so, then talking therapy could help you to make sense of the world and your place in it. I am passionate in my belief that people have an amazing capacity for change and growth. I work by providing an environment that helps people flourish and find their authentic and vital self.
A safe space to connect and be heard by another is one of the most important foundations to finding healing and wholeness. It is good know where you want to be, but you may not know how to get there or what your goal is. Through counselling, helping you to process your thoughts and feelings, you can begin to make sense of your life, and question where you are going. You may be struggling with unhealthy coping strategies and need to explore new healthy ones. Hurts and pain are a part of our lives and a space to grieve and not just be fixed can be an opening to finding hope, trust and joy again.
A safe space to connect and be heard by another is one of the most important foundations to finding healing and wholeness. It is good know where you want to be, but you may not know how to get there or what your goal is. Through counselling, helping you to process your thoughts and feelings, you can begin to make sense of your life, and question where you are going. You may be struggling with unhealthy coping strategies and need to explore new healthy ones. Hurts and pain are a part of our lives and a space to grieve and not just be fixed can be an opening to finding hope, trust and joy again.
Thank you for pausing at my profile, if you have come this far then you may well be experiencing relationship difficulties, low mood, anxiety, or other mental health difficulties. Lots of things bring people to counselling and I make supporting you on your journey my priority. I endeavour to offer a place where you feel safe and held with no judgement. I am led by you and your needs in the here and now and believe that given the right environment you hold the answers you seek enabling you freedom.
Thank you for pausing at my profile, if you have come this far then you may well be experiencing relationship difficulties, low mood, anxiety, or other mental health difficulties. Lots of things bring people to counselling and I make supporting you on your journey my priority. I endeavour to offer a place where you feel safe and held with no judgement. I am led by you and your needs in the here and now and believe that given the right environment you hold the answers you seek enabling you freedom.
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Creative Therapy Counsellors
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.