Creative Therapy Counselling in Burnley
There is so much focus these days on "What's wrong with you" using terms such as 'depression', 'anxiety', 'disorder', rather than talking about "What happened to you?" Your mental health is much more than just a label or a diagnosis and therapy offers so much more than just talking. It can give you new understanding, new insights, a different perspective, clarity about a problem and the way forward. It can teach you skills to live your life better, teach you more healthy coping strategies or simply give you the space and time for self reflection and a place to find peace of mind.
There is so much focus these days on "What's wrong with you" using terms such as 'depression', 'anxiety', 'disorder', rather than talking about "What happened to you?" Your mental health is much more than just a label or a diagnosis and therapy offers so much more than just talking. It can give you new understanding, new insights, a different perspective, clarity about a problem and the way forward. It can teach you skills to live your life better, teach you more healthy coping strategies or simply give you the space and time for self reflection and a place to find peace of mind.
I am a trauma therapist specialising in PTSD and complex trauma, with a particular focus on serving personnel, veterans, and emergency services professionals. Many clients come to therapy experiencing hypervigilance, anxiety, emotional numbness, anger, shame, or relationship difficulties following prolonged exposure to threat, responsibility, loss, or moral injury. I also work with childhood trauma, bereavement, and migration or asylum-related trauma.
I am a trauma therapist specialising in PTSD and complex trauma, with a particular focus on serving personnel, veterans, and emergency services professionals. Many clients come to therapy experiencing hypervigilance, anxiety, emotional numbness, anger, shame, or relationship difficulties following prolonged exposure to threat, responsibility, loss, or moral injury. I also work with childhood trauma, bereavement, and migration or asylum-related trauma.
I am a clinician specialising in helping individuals safely explore and resolve the consequences of psychological trauma. My clinical experience spans a range of settings, including the NHS, charitable, and voluntary sectors, working with adults, adolescents, and children.
My approach is concerned with healing of mental, emotional, and physical health. I help people learn about and understand themselves at a deeper level leading to greater acceptance of themselves.
I am a clinician specialising in helping individuals safely explore and resolve the consequences of psychological trauma. My clinical experience spans a range of settings, including the NHS, charitable, and voluntary sectors, working with adults, adolescents, and children.
My approach is concerned with healing of mental, emotional, and physical health. I help people learn about and understand themselves at a deeper level leading to greater acceptance of themselves.
Hello! My name is Sam. I am a Counsellor delivering one to one and couples counselling sessions from rooms in Burnley and Blackburn. I am able to offer you choice and flexibility when choosing counselling sessions. By reading my profile you have taken the first step in focusing on what you need. The next step is finding a safe confidential space to talk and share, I offer this opportunity where you can bring your worries, experiences and challenges and be heard. What is going on for you? what would you like to achieve? I will be with you when you are finding your goals and when you take the step in identifying how to reach them.
Hello! My name is Sam. I am a Counsellor delivering one to one and couples counselling sessions from rooms in Burnley and Blackburn. I am able to offer you choice and flexibility when choosing counselling sessions. By reading my profile you have taken the first step in focusing on what you need. The next step is finding a safe confidential space to talk and share, I offer this opportunity where you can bring your worries, experiences and challenges and be heard. What is going on for you? what would you like to achieve? I will be with you when you are finding your goals and when you take the step in identifying how to reach them.
I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can bring whatever is on your mind & feel heard, understood & valued. I believe that when we feel safe enough to explore our thoughts & feelings openly, new understanding, growth and change can become possible. Whether we work online or face-to-face, my aim is to provide a safe, respectful and genuine therapeutic relationship where you feel accepted and supported. A space where you have the time to explore, reflect on and make sense of your experiences and any challenges you may be facing, at a pace that feels right for you. This will be guided by your needs & what matters most to you
I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can bring whatever is on your mind & feel heard, understood & valued. I believe that when we feel safe enough to explore our thoughts & feelings openly, new understanding, growth and change can become possible. Whether we work online or face-to-face, my aim is to provide a safe, respectful and genuine therapeutic relationship where you feel accepted and supported. A space where you have the time to explore, reflect on and make sense of your experiences and any challenges you may be facing, at a pace that feels right for you. This will be guided by your needs & what matters most to you
Hello, I'm Amy. I am a person centred creative counsellor and supervisor based in Burnley. I work online and face to face with children, young people and adults as well as couples and families.
I provide a safe and welcoming space where we can talk.
Counselling provides a space where you are able to explore and be yourself without judgement or being told what you should do. We are all unique, my approach is different for each person depending on your needs.
I help neurodivergent couples understand more about themselves and their relationship.
Hello, I'm Amy. I am a person centred creative counsellor and supervisor based in Burnley. I work online and face to face with children, young people and adults as well as couples and families.
I provide a safe and welcoming space where we can talk.
Counselling provides a space where you are able to explore and be yourself without judgement or being told what you should do. We are all unique, my approach is different for each person depending on your needs.
I help neurodivergent couples understand more about themselves and their relationship.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, facing life changes, grief, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, self harm or navigating neurodivergence, to mention a few.
You'll be welcomed into a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental space, where you will be listened to, heard and validated.
Together, we'll collaborate towards a greater understanding of yourself, improved day-to-day well-being, personal growth and the confidence to thrive. I have had personal counselling myself over several years and lived experience of trauma.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, facing life changes, grief, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, self harm or navigating neurodivergence, to mention a few.
You'll be welcomed into a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental space, where you will be listened to, heard and validated.
Together, we'll collaborate towards a greater understanding of yourself, improved day-to-day well-being, personal growth and the confidence to thrive. I have had personal counselling myself over several years and lived experience of trauma.
Baldwin Therapy Psychology Services offers a range of evidence-based support for adults and children, including EMDR, Counselling, CBT, ADHD and Autism assessments, supervision, and training. Sessions are available face-to-face or online to suit individual needs. Our experienced therapists have over 24 years’ expertise supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges. We work alongside the NHS, private sector, local authorities, and education settings. Male and female therapists are available, and we offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation
Baldwin Therapy Psychology Services offers a range of evidence-based support for adults and children, including EMDR, Counselling, CBT, ADHD and Autism assessments, supervision, and training. Sessions are available face-to-face or online to suit individual needs. Our experienced therapists have over 24 years’ expertise supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges. We work alongside the NHS, private sector, local authorities, and education settings. Male and female therapists are available, and we offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation
Life can be hard. We can feel anxious, depressed, confused or alone. We may struggle to find happiness in ourselves, and our relationships with others. We may be trying to come to terms with loss or abuse. There may be things from the past that still trouble us, and it might not be easy to discuss our problems with friends or family. It can be a relief to talk in confidence with someone who will truly listen and see things from our own point of view. Someone who can support us while we make sense of our feelings and work with us at our own pace towards finding our own solutions. This is what I will provide for you.
Life can be hard. We can feel anxious, depressed, confused or alone. We may struggle to find happiness in ourselves, and our relationships with others. We may be trying to come to terms with loss or abuse. There may be things from the past that still trouble us, and it might not be easy to discuss our problems with friends or family. It can be a relief to talk in confidence with someone who will truly listen and see things from our own point of view. Someone who can support us while we make sense of our feelings and work with us at our own pace towards finding our own solutions. This is what I will provide for you.
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BACP Accredited Clinical Supervisor and Counsellor. Experiencing major changes can be daunting, frustrating and generate fear alongside self-doubt. If you are looking to make changes, explore identity and self-esteem or have reached your limits in one or more life areas then you don't have to face this alone. You will have control over your therapy and gain a voice as well as perspective. If you are willing to make the most of what you learn in therapy then you are more likely to make progress that lasts and changes your life for the better. I have worked for GPs, IAPT, colleges, hospitals and EAPs. Walk & Talk therapy available.
BACP Accredited Clinical Supervisor and Counsellor. Experiencing major changes can be daunting, frustrating and generate fear alongside self-doubt. If you are looking to make changes, explore identity and self-esteem or have reached your limits in one or more life areas then you don't have to face this alone. You will have control over your therapy and gain a voice as well as perspective. If you are willing to make the most of what you learn in therapy then you are more likely to make progress that lasts and changes your life for the better. I have worked for GPs, IAPT, colleges, hospitals and EAPs. Walk & Talk therapy available.
Hello! My name is Lynsey and I am a CBT & EMDR Therapist. I am also a clinical supervisor. My approach is integrative and I use other modalities to tailor the therapy to the client.
I offer warm, evidence based therapy to help children, teens, and adults feel calmer, more confident, and back in control. Online sessions available across the UK.
With over 20 years experience supporting, children and young people with ages appropriate practical therapy that helps young people understand emotions, and build coping skills. I also work closely with parents and offer parent sessions.
Hello! My name is Lynsey and I am a CBT & EMDR Therapist. I am also a clinical supervisor. My approach is integrative and I use other modalities to tailor the therapy to the client.
I offer warm, evidence based therapy to help children, teens, and adults feel calmer, more confident, and back in control. Online sessions available across the UK.
With over 20 years experience supporting, children and young people with ages appropriate practical therapy that helps young people understand emotions, and build coping skills. I also work closely with parents and offer parent sessions.
Online sessions only
Response to enquiries within 24 hours
I am a BACP-registered Integrative counsellor. My approach is warm, person-centred and non-judgemental. I won’t tell you who you should be or give you a list of things to “fix”. Instead, I’ll work alongside you to explore your experiences, understand your emotions and help you move towards the version of yourself you want to become.
Online sessions only
Response to enquiries within 24 hours
I am a BACP-registered Integrative counsellor. My approach is warm, person-centred and non-judgemental. I won’t tell you who you should be or give you a list of things to “fix”. Instead, I’ll work alongside you to explore your experiences, understand your emotions and help you move towards the version of yourself you want to become.
I work with adults and young people aged 16+ who may be experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and neurodiversity challenges.
Through a relational integrative approach, I work collaboratively with you to understand your experiences, explore patterns, and develop a greater self-understanding and awareness.
My warmth and compassion can provide you with a process that feels relaxed yet effective in empowering you to make meaningful changes to achieve your full potential.
I work with adults and young people aged 16+ who may be experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and neurodiversity challenges.
Through a relational integrative approach, I work collaboratively with you to understand your experiences, explore patterns, and develop a greater self-understanding and awareness.
My warmth and compassion can provide you with a process that feels relaxed yet effective in empowering you to make meaningful changes to achieve your full potential.
In my work as an art psychotherapist, I help people who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, self-harm, depression, low self-esteem or questions around identity.
Using materials such as paint, pastels or clay allows feelings to be explored through creativity. You don’t need to be artistic – the focus is simply on expression and understanding.
If talking feels easier, that is absolutely welcome too. Art can be used alongside conversation whenever it feels helpful.
In my work as an art psychotherapist, I help people who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, self-harm, depression, low self-esteem or questions around identity.
Using materials such as paint, pastels or clay allows feelings to be explored through creativity. You don’t need to be artistic – the focus is simply on expression and understanding.
If talking feels easier, that is absolutely welcome too. Art can be used alongside conversation whenever it feels helpful.
Hi, I'm Dani (she/they). I'm an 'AuDHD' therapist. I specialise in autism and ADHD, in particular, those who discovered their neurodiversity later in life. I am a fully qualified neuro-affirming and creative therapist. I experienced the unique challenges that come with discovering a neuro-difference, and the impact it can have. I understand empaths, masking, unmasking, grieving for your inner child and autistic burnout. I work with people struggling with social and communication challenges, executive functioning, hyperactivity and inattentiveness. I also work with the LGBTQIA+ community, and those hoping to explore their identity.
Hi, I'm Dani (she/they). I'm an 'AuDHD' therapist. I specialise in autism and ADHD, in particular, those who discovered their neurodiversity later in life. I am a fully qualified neuro-affirming and creative therapist. I experienced the unique challenges that come with discovering a neuro-difference, and the impact it can have. I understand empaths, masking, unmasking, grieving for your inner child and autistic burnout. I work with people struggling with social and communication challenges, executive functioning, hyperactivity and inattentiveness. I also work with the LGBTQIA+ community, and those hoping to explore their identity.
Taking that first step to trust in a relationship with a counsellor can be really difficult, as coming to counselling can lead us to feeling vulnerable, as we expose our true selves’ warts and all, for our counsellor to see. It can be empowering to get our stories off our chest and to hear them back, being told to us as the counsellor reflects it back. If you are struggling and feel that things are too much to deal with on your own, I can offer you a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings, to enable you to find healthier ways of managing what life brings your way.
Taking that first step to trust in a relationship with a counsellor can be really difficult, as coming to counselling can lead us to feeling vulnerable, as we expose our true selves’ warts and all, for our counsellor to see. It can be empowering to get our stories off our chest and to hear them back, being told to us as the counsellor reflects it back. If you are struggling and feel that things are too much to deal with on your own, I can offer you a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings, to enable you to find healthier ways of managing what life brings your way.
Sometimes people come to therapy because something feels clearly 'wrong'. Other times it is quieter than that. A sense of feeling flat, stuck, overwhelmed, or not quite themselves anymore. You might feel stressed or burnt out, dissatisfied with aspects of life, work, or relationships, or weighed down by past experiences that still linger. Often there is a feeling that life could be better than this, even if it is not yet clear how to get there. You may be looking for a place to pause, talk things through, and find your own way forward.
Sometimes people come to therapy because something feels clearly 'wrong'. Other times it is quieter than that. A sense of feeling flat, stuck, overwhelmed, or not quite themselves anymore. You might feel stressed or burnt out, dissatisfied with aspects of life, work, or relationships, or weighed down by past experiences that still linger. Often there is a feeling that life could be better than this, even if it is not yet clear how to get there. You may be looking for a place to pause, talk things through, and find your own way forward.
I am an experienced accredited therapist, supervisor and clinical lead (NHS); qualified to work therapeutically with children, adults and couples. I have a real interest in working with family relationships. Growing up can sometimes feel as if it needs to be navigated rather than enjoyed, both for the child/young person and for the parents. I truly appreciate the struggles (and joys) of life with children and the stresses it can place on family relationships.
I work in a neuroaffirming and trauma focussed way and strive to include the differences that arrive in the therapy room. I want my clients to come as they are.
I am an experienced accredited therapist, supervisor and clinical lead (NHS); qualified to work therapeutically with children, adults and couples. I have a real interest in working with family relationships. Growing up can sometimes feel as if it needs to be navigated rather than enjoyed, both for the child/young person and for the parents. I truly appreciate the struggles (and joys) of life with children and the stresses it can place on family relationships.
I work in a neuroaffirming and trauma focussed way and strive to include the differences that arrive in the therapy room. I want my clients to come as they are.
You may be struggling with trauma, anxiety, low mood, addiction or recovery, or finding that past experiences continue to affect your confidence, relationships and everyday life. You might understand some of what is happening but still feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. I work with adults and young people aged 16+ who want a safe space to make sense of what they are experiencing and begin creating meaningful change.
You may be struggling with trauma, anxiety, low mood, addiction or recovery, or finding that past experiences continue to affect your confidence, relationships and everyday life. You might understand some of what is happening but still feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. I work with adults and young people aged 16+ who want a safe space to make sense of what they are experiencing and begin creating meaningful change.
I work with adults from all walks of life who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck or struggling to make sense of difficult emotions or life experiences. Many of the people I support are living with anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, work-related stress or major life changes. Some arrive knowing exactly what's troubling them, while others simply know that life doesn't feel quite right.
I offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
I work with adults from all walks of life who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck or struggling to make sense of difficult emotions or life experiences. Many of the people I support are living with anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, work-related stress or major life changes. Some arrive knowing exactly what's troubling them, while others simply know that life doesn't feel quite right.
I offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
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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.
