Creative Therapy Counselling in Bournemouth
I’m an Art Psychotherapist, and sessions take place in a calm studio space with a range of art materials.
I work with people carrying complex feelings, anxiety, grief, overwhelm, or the exhaustion of masking who they are. Many come because they’re tired of holding everything together. I offer a calm, steady space to arrive as you are, explore what sits beneath how you feel, and find ways forward that feel lighter and more aligned with the life you want.
I’m an Art Psychotherapist, and sessions take place in a calm studio space with a range of art materials.
I work with people carrying complex feelings, anxiety, grief, overwhelm, or the exhaustion of masking who they are. Many come because they’re tired of holding everything together. I offer a calm, steady space to arrive as you are, explore what sits beneath how you feel, and find ways forward that feel lighter and more aligned with the life you want.
I am trained and qualified as a Humanistic Integrative counsellor. I have a person-centred approach and engage from a place of unconditional positive regard. I am registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and am fully licensed and insured in my private practice. I also have training in and experience with sex & relationships, domestic violence, eating disorders, addiction, childhood abuse, family systems.
I am trained and qualified as a Humanistic Integrative counsellor. I have a person-centred approach and engage from a place of unconditional positive regard. I am registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and am fully licensed and insured in my private practice. I also have training in and experience with sex & relationships, domestic violence, eating disorders, addiction, childhood abuse, family systems.
is life very overwhelming and challenging at times? Do you feel sometimes out of control and lost? Do you suffer from stress.?
I can help you find place within yourself which is untouched by the chaos. Within our therapeutic relationship, we explore together how life is for you at your own pace.
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, and help you live your best life.
is life very overwhelming and challenging at times? Do you feel sometimes out of control and lost? Do you suffer from stress.?
I can help you find place within yourself which is untouched by the chaos. Within our therapeutic relationship, we explore together how life is for you at your own pace.
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, and help you live your best life.
Welcome to KVLS Bournemouth. We provide accessible, affordable counselling and psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, from as little as £25 a session, with unlimited sessions available — because cost and waiting lists shouldn't stand between you and support. Sessions are available at our Bournemouth branch, our main hub in Southampton, or online, whichever suits you best. Our practitioners draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, tailored to you, to help with anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, and more. Getting started is simple — reach out to arrange your first session.
Welcome to KVLS Bournemouth. We provide accessible, affordable counselling and psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, from as little as £25 a session, with unlimited sessions available — because cost and waiting lists shouldn't stand between you and support. Sessions are available at our Bournemouth branch, our main hub in Southampton, or online, whichever suits you best. Our practitioners draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, tailored to you, to help with anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, and more. Getting started is simple — reach out to arrange your first session.
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.
I support adults and young people who are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. Many appear to be coping on the surface while carrying far more than others realise. You may be facing relationship challenges, grief, trauma, significant life transitions, or a lingering sense that something doesn’t feel quite right. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space to explore what’s happening, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
I support adults and young people who are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. Many appear to be coping on the surface while carrying far more than others realise. You may be facing relationship challenges, grief, trauma, significant life transitions, or a lingering sense that something doesn’t feel quite right. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space to explore what’s happening, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
I am an accredited integrative counsellor, passionate about supporting you to heal and grow through meeting together regularly. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential therapeutic relationship, walking alongside you as you explore difficulties, work towards your goals, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I hold both an BA and MA in Counselling and have over 23 years of experience working with adults and couples. I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches and work integratively, tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs.
I am an accredited integrative counsellor, passionate about supporting you to heal and grow through meeting together regularly. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential therapeutic relationship, walking alongside you as you explore difficulties, work towards your goals, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I hold both an BA and MA in Counselling and have over 23 years of experience working with adults and couples. I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches and work integratively, tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs.
I’m RoseMarie Philips. Clinical Supervisor & Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor & Life Coach. A Christian. Having 26+ years’ experience, 11.5 years at Relate. I support teens. Worked with CAMHS (NHS)and adults through some of life’s difficult challenges. Support survivors coercive control, narcissistic, domestic abuse, sexual trauma, PTSD, CSA. Menopause, anxiety, and depression. Supporting adults in neurodiversity — working with Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, Dyslexia. Offering Relationship and Family Therapy. My work focuses on helping rebuild your life: rediscover your strengths, reconnect with your values, and restore confidence
I’m RoseMarie Philips. Clinical Supervisor & Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor & Life Coach. A Christian. Having 26+ years’ experience, 11.5 years at Relate. I support teens. Worked with CAMHS (NHS)and adults through some of life’s difficult challenges. Support survivors coercive control, narcissistic, domestic abuse, sexual trauma, PTSD, CSA. Menopause, anxiety, and depression. Supporting adults in neurodiversity — working with Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, Dyslexia. Offering Relationship and Family Therapy. My work focuses on helping rebuild your life: rediscover your strengths, reconnect with your values, and restore confidence
I am very passionate about my work and what I love most is seeing my clients progress. Observing their changes and seeing how good they feel within themselves is a wonderful journey to share. I offer support with all kinds of issues. You may be suffering with an anxiety disorder, depression perhaps, an issue within a relationship, an addiction or something else. Whatever your issue is, my aim is to spend time getting to know you, finding the root cause to your problem and any other factors that may have to be taken into consideration. Then, together we can work towards a solid plan for you to more you forward as an individual.
I am very passionate about my work and what I love most is seeing my clients progress. Observing their changes and seeing how good they feel within themselves is a wonderful journey to share. I offer support with all kinds of issues. You may be suffering with an anxiety disorder, depression perhaps, an issue within a relationship, an addiction or something else. Whatever your issue is, my aim is to spend time getting to know you, finding the root cause to your problem and any other factors that may have to be taken into consideration. Then, together we can work towards a solid plan for you to more you forward as an individual.
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.
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.
Do you have a certain way of understanding yourself and fitting into the world? It could be to work 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 may 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 true, vital self.
Do you have a certain way of understanding yourself and fitting into the world? It could be to work 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 may 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 true, vital self.
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.
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.
I am a psychosynthesis therapist with additional training in bereavement and creative expression. My practice allows for the structure of psychoanalysis, whilst welcoming the physical and spiritual 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 psychosynthesis therapist with additional training in bereavement and creative expression. My practice allows for the structure of psychoanalysis, whilst welcoming the physical and spiritual 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.
Anxiety and depression are the 'tip of the iceberg'!
Individuals lose hope when they lose vision, together we delve and explore into present and past experiences and significant life events in a gentle and creative way.
In counselling you can begin to understand what part of you wants to be heard and understood. So in time you can learn new ways to change your actions and change your behaviour and steer your life in the direction that you want.
It might be frustrating at times but trust the process and you will surprise yourself at how capable you are. 'Please note that I do Online Counselling only.'
Anxiety and depression are the 'tip of the iceberg'!
Individuals lose hope when they lose vision, together we delve and explore into present and past experiences and significant life events in a gentle and creative way.
In counselling you can begin to understand what part of you wants to be heard and understood. So in time you can learn new ways to change your actions and change your behaviour and steer your life in the direction that you want.
It might be frustrating at times but trust the process and you will surprise yourself at how capable you are. 'Please note that I do Online Counselling only.'
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.
Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a qualified and experienced counsellor working with adults and young people. As a neurodivergent practitioner, I specialise in neurodivergent coaching and therapy, offering a respectful, confidential, and supportive space to build self-awareness and make positive change. I draw on a range of modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gestalt, CBT, and Neuroscience models, always tailored to you and worked at your pace. I also work with couples, using ACT to help partners reconnect, communicate openly, and move through conflict with greater understanding.
Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a qualified and experienced counsellor working with adults and young people. As a neurodivergent practitioner, I specialise in neurodivergent coaching and therapy, offering a respectful, confidential, and supportive space to build self-awareness and make positive change. I draw on a range of modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gestalt, CBT, and Neuroscience models, always tailored to you and worked at your pace. I also work with couples, using ACT to help partners reconnect, communicate openly, and move through conflict with greater understanding.
Welcome, feeling overwhelmed? Tired of masking and holding it all together?
You don't need to keep holding this on your own, lets gently explore together at your pace.
I have experience in working with clients who have:
AuDHD,
Social and general anxiety and low self-esteem,
Who have Neurodivergence or questioning their neurodiversity,
Visible and Invisible disabilities,
A desire to understand themselves, make sense of their identity and are struggling with self-acceptance,
Challenges at work or college/university or within their family system or want to explore their relationships and burnout
Welcome, feeling overwhelmed? Tired of masking and holding it all together?
You don't need to keep holding this on your own, lets gently explore together at your pace.
I have experience in working with clients who have:
AuDHD,
Social and general anxiety and low self-esteem,
Who have Neurodivergence or questioning their neurodiversity,
Visible and Invisible disabilities,
A desire to understand themselves, make sense of their identity and are struggling with self-acceptance,
Challenges at work or college/university or within their family system or want to explore their relationships and burnout
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not yourself?
You don’t have to navigate it on your own.
I help you gain clarity, manage your emotions, and create lasting change. Together, we focus on three key shifts:
1. Understanding what’s really going on
We uncover the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.
2. Responding differently
You’ll gain practical tools to manage
3. Creating lasting change
Applying what you learn.
I’m an internationally recognised psychotherapist and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, trained at Goldsmiths, University of London, with 20+ years’ experience across London, Singapore, and Dubai.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not yourself?
You don’t have to navigate it on your own.
I help you gain clarity, manage your emotions, and create lasting change. Together, we focus on three key shifts:
1. Understanding what’s really going on
We uncover the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.
2. Responding differently
You’ll gain practical tools to manage
3. Creating lasting change
Applying what you learn.
I’m an internationally recognised psychotherapist and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, trained at Goldsmiths, University of London, with 20+ years’ experience across London, Singapore, and Dubai.
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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.