Creative Therapy Counselling in Bradford-on-Avon
My clients often grew up having to be the happy one, the strong one, or the easy one, so parts of who they were weren't welcome. They come to me carrying shame they can't quite name, anxiety, low mood, or a sense of not showing up as their authentic self. Some are stuck in patterns they can see but can't change. I work with people ready for long term, real work: not a quick fix, but a slow process of grieving what was lost, reconnecting with buried parts of themselves, and finding their way back to who they are.
My clients often grew up having to be the happy one, the strong one, or the easy one, so parts of who they were weren't welcome. They come to me carrying shame they can't quite name, anxiety, low mood, or a sense of not showing up as their authentic self. Some are stuck in patterns they can see but can't change. I work with people ready for long term, real work: not a quick fix, but a slow process of grieving what was lost, reconnecting with buried parts of themselves, and finding their way back to who they are.
I’m an integrative therapist with years of experience working within private practice, the NHS and different mental health, and educational settings with adults, children and young people.
I offer my clients a safe non-judgmental space, with genuine empathy and compassion to help make sense of their experience in a way that supports healing, self awareness and lasting change.
I also have up-to-date training and experience in working with autistic or ADHD clients of all ages.
I’m an integrative therapist with years of experience working within private practice, the NHS and different mental health, and educational settings with adults, children and young people.
I offer my clients a safe non-judgmental space, with genuine empathy and compassion to help make sense of their experience in a way that supports healing, self awareness and lasting change.
I also have up-to-date training and experience in working with autistic or ADHD clients of all ages.
I am an accredited Integrative Counsellor who supports women through life with the wide range of issues women encounter, such as mental wellbeing, relationships, neurodiversity, cultural responsibilities, trauma and loss. I also support women with self-esteem, confidence, making a meaningful life and personal growth. I help you to feel safe, understood and supported, to help you make sense of what has happened, find ways to cope, look at choices, help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed, help you feel more connected with yourself, and live more positively.
I am an accredited Integrative Counsellor who supports women through life with the wide range of issues women encounter, such as mental wellbeing, relationships, neurodiversity, cultural responsibilities, trauma and loss. I also support women with self-esteem, confidence, making a meaningful life and personal growth. I help you to feel safe, understood and supported, to help you make sense of what has happened, find ways to cope, look at choices, help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed, help you feel more connected with yourself, and live more positively.
Are you struggling with anxiety, addiction, trauma, loss of identity, symptoms of ADHD depression, low mood, being unable to relax or be yourself?
It doesn't need to be that way. Through counselling we can create new ways of coping, seeing yourself through compassionate eyes and relearning how to truly love and care for yourself.
Feeling unhappy is exhausting, so lets see what we can do to change things. You're not alone...
Are you struggling with anxiety, addiction, trauma, loss of identity, symptoms of ADHD depression, low mood, being unable to relax or be yourself?
It doesn't need to be that way. Through counselling we can create new ways of coping, seeing yourself through compassionate eyes and relearning how to truly love and care for yourself.
Feeling unhappy is exhausting, so lets see what we can do to change things. You're not alone...
I continue to be deeply interested in understanding the unique struggle each of us undergo throughout our lives, sometimes more than once. In providing a safe, facilitating environment within which a process of unfolding, unlearning and enabling new self-learning, then an exploration can take place between us. Through greater understanding of our innermost self, together we can begin to allow the possibility for change.
I continue to be deeply interested in understanding the unique struggle each of us undergo throughout our lives, sometimes more than once. In providing a safe, facilitating environment within which a process of unfolding, unlearning and enabling new self-learning, then an exploration can take place between us. Through greater understanding of our innermost self, together we can begin to allow the possibility for change.
I approach working with clients as meeting the individual within their current situation. I hold a non-judgemental position and offer unconditional acceptance. I work with a diverse population but I am unable to offer access to my practice room for wheelchairs
I approach working with clients as meeting the individual within their current situation. I hold a non-judgemental position and offer unconditional acceptance. I work with a diverse population but I am unable to offer access to my practice room for wheelchairs
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Hello, do you need space to talk? Together we can explore issues relating to bereavement, loss and grief, depression and anxiety, loneliness and isolation, low self-esteem and self-confidence, relationship issues or challenging family dynamics. I have special interest in working with bereavement, grief and loss and can help with what can be a very difficult time in your life. I gravitate towards psychodynamic approach to therapy and I will encourage you to be self-reflective, engage in self-exploration into your thoughts, feelings, emotions, experiences from early life, and the beliefs that you hold.
Hello, do you need space to talk? Together we can explore issues relating to bereavement, loss and grief, depression and anxiety, loneliness and isolation, low self-esteem and self-confidence, relationship issues or challenging family dynamics. I have special interest in working with bereavement, grief and loss and can help with what can be a very difficult time in your life. I gravitate towards psychodynamic approach to therapy and I will encourage you to be self-reflective, engage in self-exploration into your thoughts, feelings, emotions, experiences from early life, and the beliefs that you hold.
Is this what life was supposed to feel like?
Perhaps you’ve hit some milestones - but now you're at a crossroads. Maybe you're questioning your career, struggling with your old friendships, processing a break-up, or just feeling like something is missing? You can’t shake the nagging feeling that life wasn’t supposed to feel like this.
If you're feeling this way, then I can help you.
Together we might work on:
Decision-paralysis.
Reduce feelings of 'stuckness'.
Ease anxiety about time (running out or being wasted).
Let go of comparison.
So that you can feel clear about your future, and confident to start living your life again!
Is this what life was supposed to feel like?
Perhaps you’ve hit some milestones - but now you're at a crossroads. Maybe you're questioning your career, struggling with your old friendships, processing a break-up, or just feeling like something is missing? You can’t shake the nagging feeling that life wasn’t supposed to feel like this.
If you're feeling this way, then I can help you.
Together we might work on:
Decision-paralysis.
Reduce feelings of 'stuckness'.
Ease anxiety about time (running out or being wasted).
Let go of comparison.
So that you can feel clear about your future, and confident to start living your life again!
You might be here because something isn’t sitting right – in your life, relationships, or how you feel about yourself.
Perhaps you’re carrying more than feels manageable, or you’re at a crossroads and unsure what comes next. At different points, we can all find ourselves feeling lost, overwhelmed or disconnected from who we are. When life feels challenging, confusing or out of balance, it can help to have a place where you don’t have to hold it all together on your own. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not quite yourself, I offer a warm, supportive space where you can explore what’s happening and find a way forward.
You might be here because something isn’t sitting right – in your life, relationships, or how you feel about yourself.
Perhaps you’re carrying more than feels manageable, or you’re at a crossroads and unsure what comes next. At different points, we can all find ourselves feeling lost, overwhelmed or disconnected from who we are. When life feels challenging, confusing or out of balance, it can help to have a place where you don’t have to hold it all together on your own. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not quite yourself, I offer a warm, supportive space where you can explore what’s happening and find a way forward.
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with specialist training in working with teenagers & children who are struggling with anxiety, low mood, behavioural challenges, trauma, or difficulties managing big emotions.
Many young people feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves, and this can be stressful not only for them but for the parents and caregivers who care for them. My aim is to create a safe, supportive environment where young clients feel truly seen, heard, and understood, so that they can begin to explore their emotions and experiences without fear of judgment or criticism.
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with specialist training in working with teenagers & children who are struggling with anxiety, low mood, behavioural challenges, trauma, or difficulties managing big emotions.
Many young people feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves, and this can be stressful not only for them but for the parents and caregivers who care for them. My aim is to create a safe, supportive environment where young clients feel truly seen, heard, and understood, so that they can begin to explore their emotions and experiences without fear of judgment or criticism.
My waiting list is currently closed for new counselling clients; however, I have a limited number of spaces available for in-person and online clinical supervision, which I offer alongside my role as a Counselling Manager overseeing a team of counsellors in central York.
I provide supervision for experienced, newly qualified and trainee counsellors who are looking to deepen their knowledge of creative interventions and therapeutic frameworks. I am a down-to-earth practitioner with extensive knowledge and experience in safeguarding, trauma, relationships and abuse (SV, DV, CSA, CSE and spiritual abuse).
My waiting list is currently closed for new counselling clients; however, I have a limited number of spaces available for in-person and online clinical supervision, which I offer alongside my role as a Counselling Manager overseeing a team of counsellors in central York.
I provide supervision for experienced, newly qualified and trainee counsellors who are looking to deepen their knowledge of creative interventions and therapeutic frameworks. I am a down-to-earth practitioner with extensive knowledge and experience in safeguarding, trauma, relationships and abuse (SV, DV, CSA, CSE and spiritual abuse).
Hi, I'm Sarah, a counselling psychotherapist, life coach, experienced mental illness counsellor, couples therapist, young people counsellor, sex/kink/BDSM therapist, and trauma experienced counsellor.
I offer my own style of counselling and coaching, which is realistic, open-minded, challenging, and adaptable. I really do care about my clients.
I aim to empower them!
I offer different perspectives to help clients understand themselves and others.
I'm open about my life experiences to help clients feel less alone.
I'm neurodivergent. An LGBTQIA member, passionate trans ally, and regularly attend transgender & crossdressing groups.
Hi, I'm Sarah, a counselling psychotherapist, life coach, experienced mental illness counsellor, couples therapist, young people counsellor, sex/kink/BDSM therapist, and trauma experienced counsellor.
I offer my own style of counselling and coaching, which is realistic, open-minded, challenging, and adaptable. I really do care about my clients.
I aim to empower them!
I offer different perspectives to help clients understand themselves and others.
I'm open about my life experiences to help clients feel less alone.
I'm neurodivergent. An LGBTQIA member, passionate trans ally, and regularly attend transgender & crossdressing groups.
Are you suffering with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, struggling with intimacy, low self esteem, low self-confidence, negative body image, emotional burnout, life overwhelm.....?
I offer a therapeutic approach that allows you to connect through body and movement, which develops a deeper connection, and an embodied experience. I also offer Sand therapy, which can be used to access conscious and unconscious material through the use of symbols
Are you suffering with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, struggling with intimacy, low self esteem, low self-confidence, negative body image, emotional burnout, life overwhelm.....?
I offer a therapeutic approach that allows you to connect through body and movement, which develops a deeper connection, and an embodied experience. I also offer Sand therapy, which can be used to access conscious and unconscious material through the use of symbols
I have 19 years of experience as an NHS psychotherapist and work with a wide variety of clients with complex needs, and am now able to offer a few private online and telephone therapy appointments which may be particularly suitable for those with limited mobility, health issues or anxieties.
My initial professional training was in Gestalt psychotherapy, but I have received additional training over the years to enable me to work safely with clients experiencing symptoms such as complex PTSD, OCD, eating disorders and abuse as well as phobias, anxiety and low self esteem.
I have am also an IFS trained psychotherapist.
I have 19 years of experience as an NHS psychotherapist and work with a wide variety of clients with complex needs, and am now able to offer a few private online and telephone therapy appointments which may be particularly suitable for those with limited mobility, health issues or anxieties.
My initial professional training was in Gestalt psychotherapy, but I have received additional training over the years to enable me to work safely with clients experiencing symptoms such as complex PTSD, OCD, eating disorders and abuse as well as phobias, anxiety and low self esteem.
I have am also an IFS trained psychotherapist.
Maybe there are days you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or just not feeling like yourself or who you want to be anymore? Is anxiety is making it hard to switch off, or you're being harder on yourself than you'd ever be to anyone else. Have you been diagnosed with ADHD, or suspect that there is more at play on difficult days? Whatever you are facing we can navigate that together, and explore new ways of managing, work towards realistic and supportive strategies, make time for self care, challenge unhelpful patterns and thoughts, as well as building a kinder and more compassionate internal voice.
Maybe there are days you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or just not feeling like yourself or who you want to be anymore? Is anxiety is making it hard to switch off, or you're being harder on yourself than you'd ever be to anyone else. Have you been diagnosed with ADHD, or suspect that there is more at play on difficult days? Whatever you are facing we can navigate that together, and explore new ways of managing, work towards realistic and supportive strategies, make time for self care, challenge unhelpful patterns and thoughts, as well as building a kinder and more compassionate internal voice.
Hi my name is Paulette and I have been a therapist for over twenty years. I work with adults, children 5+ and young people. I have worked in various organisations, charities, secondary schools and colleges. If you or a loved one is struggling with low mood, depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, addiction, relationship problems, work based problems, family dysfunction, stress, anger, etc. I offer a confidential and safe space where you would be heard and not judged. Together we will work on the problems, identify what needs to done and ensure you have the right skills for the future. A healthy positive future is possible.
Hi my name is Paulette and I have been a therapist for over twenty years. I work with adults, children 5+ and young people. I have worked in various organisations, charities, secondary schools and colleges. If you or a loved one is struggling with low mood, depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, addiction, relationship problems, work based problems, family dysfunction, stress, anger, etc. I offer a confidential and safe space where you would be heard and not judged. Together we will work on the problems, identify what needs to done and ensure you have the right skills for the future. A healthy positive future is possible.
If you are looking for support with anxiety, you are in the right place.
I am an Anxiety Counsellor working with both adults and young people (aged 13+).
Anxiety can really get in the way. It can appear anywhere, at any time: at school, at work, in relationships, during pregnancy, or alongside ill health. It can show up after a loss or bereavement, or following a traumatic event. Sometimes it appears for no clear reason at all. Anxiety can range from mildly unsettling to completely overwhelming, and it can take the joy out of everyday life.
If you are looking for support with anxiety, you are in the right place.
I am an Anxiety Counsellor working with both adults and young people (aged 13+).
Anxiety can really get in the way. It can appear anywhere, at any time: at school, at work, in relationships, during pregnancy, or alongside ill health. It can show up after a loss or bereavement, or following a traumatic event. Sometimes it appears for no clear reason at all. Anxiety can range from mildly unsettling to completely overwhelming, and it can take the joy out of everyday life.
I provide therapeutic experiences through counselling, coaching and psychotherapy. At this time I prefer to offer intensive bursts for those of you who don’t like to commit to long term or open ended sessions.
I listen carefully and help you get the skills you need to help with your challenges and feelings.
I draw on a range of approaches and have trained in trauma based therapies, family and group therapy, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and Drama-therapy.
I provide therapeutic experiences through counselling, coaching and psychotherapy. At this time I prefer to offer intensive bursts for those of you who don’t like to commit to long term or open ended sessions.
I listen carefully and help you get the skills you need to help with your challenges and feelings.
I draw on a range of approaches and have trained in trauma based therapies, family and group therapy, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and Drama-therapy.
I have been working with adults and children for the past 10 years covering different areas of mental health and wellbeing including anxiety, phobias, OCD and depression. I have a strong background in delivering CBT interventions for mild-moderate anxiety and depression as well as extensive experience delivering child anxiety and behavioural problems parenting courses.
I have been working with adults and children for the past 10 years covering different areas of mental health and wellbeing including anxiety, phobias, OCD and depression. I have a strong background in delivering CBT interventions for mild-moderate anxiety and depression as well as extensive experience delivering child anxiety and behavioural problems parenting courses.
If you have experienced trauma as a result of your past and you find that is affecting you and your relationships in the present, I can help you gently explore these difficulties and support you to make the changes you need to make. Through childhood experiences and life events we try to fit into the world we live in. From very early on we tend to adapt ourselves to meet the needs of others, to be loved, liked and accepted. We twist and manage ourselves into expected ways of being and mask what is really going on for us. In doing this we lose the sense of who we are before we ever know.
If you have experienced trauma as a result of your past and you find that is affecting you and your relationships in the present, I can help you gently explore these difficulties and support you to make the changes you need to make. Through childhood experiences and life events we try to fit into the world we live in. From very early on we tend to adapt ourselves to meet the needs of others, to be loved, liked and accepted. We twist and manage ourselves into expected ways of being and mask what is really going on for us. In doing this we lose the sense of who we are before we ever know.
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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.