Creative Therapy Counselling in Darlington
CJ Therapeutic Productions offers counselling in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, children, and young people. We support those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and relationship difficulties. Our work is tailored to your unique needs, helping you explore your thoughts and emotions, build understanding, and move toward healing and personal growth. If you’re unsure what support is right for you, we can help you find an approach that feels comfortable and effective.
CJ Therapeutic Productions offers counselling in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, children, and young people. We support those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and relationship difficulties. Our work is tailored to your unique needs, helping you explore your thoughts and emotions, build understanding, and move toward healing and personal growth. If you’re unsure what support is right for you, we can help you find an approach that feels comfortable and effective.
Are you holding things together on the outside while feeling anxious,
overwhelmed, stuck or misunderstood underneath?
I specialise with neurodivergent adults and men who find it hard to
talk about what they’re feeling. You may experience ADHD, autistic
traits, anxiety, burnout, panic, low mood, anger, self-doubt, or just feeling life's hard.
Many of the men I work with are not short of feelings — they’ve just never had a safe
or natural way to express them. Sometimes if feels easier to begin through things like music, football, or daily life before getting to what's really going on underneath.
Are you holding things together on the outside while feeling anxious,
overwhelmed, stuck or misunderstood underneath?
I specialise with neurodivergent adults and men who find it hard to
talk about what they’re feeling. You may experience ADHD, autistic
traits, anxiety, burnout, panic, low mood, anger, self-doubt, or just feeling life's hard.
Many of the men I work with are not short of feelings — they’ve just never had a safe
or natural way to express them. Sometimes if feels easier to begin through things like music, football, or daily life before getting to what's really going on underneath.
Hello and welcome to my page.
My ideal clients are typically people who are dealing with grief, or self-harm. I work with both young adults and adults. I work on a deeper level looking at understanding. I believe the relationship heals, and building that realtional depth with you is important and that's how I help you move forward.
Hello and welcome to my page.
My ideal clients are typically people who are dealing with grief, or self-harm. I work with both young adults and adults. I work on a deeper level looking at understanding. I believe the relationship heals, and building that realtional depth with you is important and that's how I help you move forward.
I am a child centred counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy specialising in supporting children, young adults and parents. My work focuses on helping individuals understand each other better, build stronger relationships, and overcome emotional and behavioural challenges in a safe, supportive space.
My professional journey began with a Level 3 Diploma in Child Care (NNEB), followed by a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies, a Batchelors in Education Studies, and a Foundation Degree in Counselling Studies.
I am a child centred counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy specialising in supporting children, young adults and parents. My work focuses on helping individuals understand each other better, build stronger relationships, and overcome emotional and behavioural challenges in a safe, supportive space.
My professional journey began with a Level 3 Diploma in Child Care (NNEB), followed by a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies, a Batchelors in Education Studies, and a Foundation Degree in Counselling Studies.
There is no 1 size fits all. I believe that therapy needs to be prescriptive , what do you need ?
I want to be your cheerleader , to help you feel empowered and to make sense of life’s difficulties.
Understanding why we are the way we are , what causes us to follow patterns , why am I traumatised are areas I specialise in . If you can understand why, you can make changes . I am a trauma specialist with over 15 years experience. I see many clients find their way forward, we just need to be seen, heard , believed and not judged
There is no 1 size fits all. I believe that therapy needs to be prescriptive , what do you need ?
I want to be your cheerleader , to help you feel empowered and to make sense of life’s difficulties.
Understanding why we are the way we are , what causes us to follow patterns , why am I traumatised are areas I specialise in . If you can understand why, you can make changes . I am a trauma specialist with over 15 years experience. I see many clients find their way forward, we just need to be seen, heard , believed and not judged
I have worked closely with Mental Health. I am a qualified Adult and Child Counsellor using a Person Centred, Proactive approach, Play Therapy, Trauma informed process and attachment disorder therapy. I do support individuals to explore and manage their mental and emotional issues. I am non-judgemental and I will support individuals to make changes they wish and come to their own conclusions. I believe everyone has the potential to grow to reach their full potential, you will learn to set your own goals. Using a holistic approach highlights and encourages clients' strengths.
I have worked closely with Mental Health. I am a qualified Adult and Child Counsellor using a Person Centred, Proactive approach, Play Therapy, Trauma informed process and attachment disorder therapy. I do support individuals to explore and manage their mental and emotional issues. I am non-judgemental and I will support individuals to make changes they wish and come to their own conclusions. I believe everyone has the potential to grow to reach their full potential, you will learn to set your own goals. Using a holistic approach highlights and encourages clients' strengths.
Are you caught in the same arguments with your partner? Always playing peacemaker? Or struggling to move past betrayal or loss? Or, maybe you feel disconnected from someone you love—or even from yourself? Perhaps you’re reading this because you’re exhausted and need things to change. Are you looking for a safe space where you can be heard and have your experience validated? Somewhere that will help you to break free from painful patterns, rebuild trust, communicate in ways that actually work and produce lasting change.
Are you caught in the same arguments with your partner? Always playing peacemaker? Or struggling to move past betrayal or loss? Or, maybe you feel disconnected from someone you love—or even from yourself? Perhaps you’re reading this because you’re exhausted and need things to change. Are you looking for a safe space where you can be heard and have your experience validated? Somewhere that will help you to break free from painful patterns, rebuild trust, communicate in ways that actually work and produce lasting change.
Anxiety, panic attacks , Depression Relationships
I offer expert help for anxiety related disorders ,including panic attack,
I am able to deliver a broad range of tried and tested therapeutic techniques, to alleviate your anxiety, which can be triggered by various issues, such as work, health, relationships, loss to name a few.
I use various approaches, CBT Solution Focused. Person Centred, and added extra training in the Rewind Technique, this is useful for trauma, and recurring troubled memories. EFT is a tapping technique can be useful for stress .
Anxiety, panic attacks , Depression Relationships
I offer expert help for anxiety related disorders ,including panic attack,
I am able to deliver a broad range of tried and tested therapeutic techniques, to alleviate your anxiety, which can be triggered by various issues, such as work, health, relationships, loss to name a few.
I use various approaches, CBT Solution Focused. Person Centred, and added extra training in the Rewind Technique, this is useful for trauma, and recurring troubled memories. EFT is a tapping technique can be useful for stress .
My main focus is to provide a safe environment for you to explore your issues. I will listen without judgement and help you to understand what is going on for you. We can also use CBT to provide a more solution focussed therapy if that is what you are looking for.
My main focus is to provide a safe environment for you to explore your issues. I will listen without judgement and help you to understand what is going on for you. We can also use CBT to provide a more solution focussed therapy if that is what you are looking for.
I offer my clients a predominantly Person-Centred approach to counselling that is welcoming, understanding, non-judgemental and of course completely confidential. I currently work for an EAP Service and previously a Primary Care Mental Health Organisation alongside my own private practice which is based in Darlington. I can offer you an integrative approach to therapy which includes training in CBT, Creative Therapies and Mindfulness. I have extensive experience of working with difference, diversity, and a variety of issues, which means I can offer you a bespoke humanistic experience that is tailored to your unique needs.
I offer my clients a predominantly Person-Centred approach to counselling that is welcoming, understanding, non-judgemental and of course completely confidential. I currently work for an EAP Service and previously a Primary Care Mental Health Organisation alongside my own private practice which is based in Darlington. I can offer you an integrative approach to therapy which includes training in CBT, Creative Therapies and Mindfulness. I have extensive experience of working with difference, diversity, and a variety of issues, which means I can offer you a bespoke humanistic experience that is tailored to your unique needs.
I have an interest in art therapy; dreams, imagery, stories and object relations theory.
Hello, I’m an accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (UKCP/ MBACP) with a specialism of working with children, young people and adults. I have training in EMDR and have many years experience working with children and families within settings, such as hospices, charities, clinical settings, LAC teams and in the community. I am a humanistic, ‘integrative’ practitioner, so I use different methods to develop a warm, friendly relationship based on individual needs, respect and seeing the person as a whole – in other words - ‘I’m Ok – You’re Ok’.
Please note I am not accepting new child referrals presently
I have an interest in art therapy; dreams, imagery, stories and object relations theory.
Hello, I’m an accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (UKCP/ MBACP) with a specialism of working with children, young people and adults. I have training in EMDR and have many years experience working with children and families within settings, such as hospices, charities, clinical settings, LAC teams and in the community. I am a humanistic, ‘integrative’ practitioner, so I use different methods to develop a warm, friendly relationship based on individual needs, respect and seeing the person as a whole – in other words - ‘I’m Ok – You’re Ok’.
Please note I am not accepting new child referrals presently
Hello, I have current appointments available to work with a range of your worries, anxieties, loneliness, depression , self-harm and relationship difficulties. I offer online, phone and face to face sessions. I am a qualified therapist with interests in working closely with those who want to change some aspect of their life. I also work with student counsellors and qualified therapists offering supervision and counselling academic tuition . I offer short term or long term psychotherapy where we work hard together to form a relationship powerful enough to change things for you in your private life.
Hello, I have current appointments available to work with a range of your worries, anxieties, loneliness, depression , self-harm and relationship difficulties. I offer online, phone and face to face sessions. I am a qualified therapist with interests in working closely with those who want to change some aspect of their life. I also work with student counsellors and qualified therapists offering supervision and counselling academic tuition . I offer short term or long term psychotherapy where we work hard together to form a relationship powerful enough to change things for you in your private life.
Hello, and welcome. Sometimes we all face things that we can find difficult to make sense of and reaching out for help can seem like the hardest thing to do. I'm here beside you as we navigate through the stormy waters together.
I have worked for many years with children, young people, their parents and carers and adults. The work I have done has enabled me to develop understanding of the challenges faced at different stages in life, and I aim to hold you and your experiences at the core with compassion and warmth to help you understand what shaped your history and your person.
Hello, and welcome. Sometimes we all face things that we can find difficult to make sense of and reaching out for help can seem like the hardest thing to do. I'm here beside you as we navigate through the stormy waters together.
I have worked for many years with children, young people, their parents and carers and adults. The work I have done has enabled me to develop understanding of the challenges faced at different stages in life, and I aim to hold you and your experiences at the core with compassion and warmth to help you understand what shaped your history and your person.
Are you feeling stressed? Anxious? Suffering the loss of a loved one? I offer you a safe, confidential place to explore your present situation, listening with understanding and without judgement. As an integrative counsellor, I have a wide variety of approaches to suit the needs of the individual. I counsel adults, young people and children through Microsoft Teams or Psychology Today, with home visits available locally. Counselling is an opportunity to understand what is going on for you in your life and to explore a way forward. I am also a Supervisor offering very competitive rates with further reductions to students.
Are you feeling stressed? Anxious? Suffering the loss of a loved one? I offer you a safe, confidential place to explore your present situation, listening with understanding and without judgement. As an integrative counsellor, I have a wide variety of approaches to suit the needs of the individual. I counsel adults, young people and children through Microsoft Teams or Psychology Today, with home visits available locally. Counselling is an opportunity to understand what is going on for you in your life and to explore a way forward. I am also a Supervisor offering very competitive rates with further reductions to students.
It takes courage to be reflective about ourselves and consider the things that might be getting in our way. Finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming task. I’m Amy, a humanistic and integrative Psychotherapist. Whatever has brought you here, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, changes to your identity or other stumbling blocks in life; our co-created relationship could be the catalyst for change you’re looking for.
It takes courage to be reflective about ourselves and consider the things that might be getting in our way. Finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming task. I’m Amy, a humanistic and integrative Psychotherapist. Whatever has brought you here, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, changes to your identity or other stumbling blocks in life; our co-created relationship could be the catalyst for change you’re looking for.
IN-PERSON sessions in DURHAM. I’m a highly qualified and experienced psychotherapist who works with a diverse range of people and the whole of their issues. I understand that everyone can go through difficult times and can benefit from support in handling these challenges. I can help by offering you a relaxed, safe and confidential therapeutic space to explore issues troubling you in a caring, accepting and non-judgemental way. People I have worked with tell me their therapeutic experience with me has increased their confidence, self-awareness, personal growth and they have gained a deeper sense of meaning, purpose and contentment.
IN-PERSON sessions in DURHAM. I’m a highly qualified and experienced psychotherapist who works with a diverse range of people and the whole of their issues. I understand that everyone can go through difficult times and can benefit from support in handling these challenges. I can help by offering you a relaxed, safe and confidential therapeutic space to explore issues troubling you in a caring, accepting and non-judgemental way. People I have worked with tell me their therapeutic experience with me has increased their confidence, self-awareness, personal growth and they have gained a deeper sense of meaning, purpose and contentment.
Whatever you may be having difficulty with in life I offer non-judgemental support to help explore it with you. I understand it can feel scary to think about contacting & talking to someone & I would hope to help you feel okay & safe in our initial chat. I'm an experienced psychotherapist & counsellor & we can work out together whether I'm the right therapist for you. I offer support for many issues including feelings of anxiety, low mood, bereavement, loss, trauma, depresssion, relationships, life transitions, or feeling empty in life. Counselling can be about seeking clarity, personal growth or working through confusing feelings.
Whatever you may be having difficulty with in life I offer non-judgemental support to help explore it with you. I understand it can feel scary to think about contacting & talking to someone & I would hope to help you feel okay & safe in our initial chat. I'm an experienced psychotherapist & counsellor & we can work out together whether I'm the right therapist for you. I offer support for many issues including feelings of anxiety, low mood, bereavement, loss, trauma, depresssion, relationships, life transitions, or feeling empty in life. Counselling can be about seeking clarity, personal growth or working through confusing feelings.
Hi, I’m Cheryl, a UKCP-accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and Transactional Analysis specialist based in Stockton-on-Tees. I work with adults and children experiencing anxiety, trauma, low mood, eating distress and grief. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore what’s going on beneath the surface and work towards healing and growth
My approach is flexible and tailored to what you need, combining different therapy methods to help you understand yourself better and build the skills to manage life’s challenges. If this feels like the right support, I offer a free, no-obligation introductory call
Hi, I’m Cheryl, a UKCP-accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and Transactional Analysis specialist based in Stockton-on-Tees. I work with adults and children experiencing anxiety, trauma, low mood, eating distress and grief. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore what’s going on beneath the surface and work towards healing and growth
My approach is flexible and tailored to what you need, combining different therapy methods to help you understand yourself better and build the skills to manage life’s challenges. If this feels like the right support, I offer a free, no-obligation introductory call
I am a psychotherapist, BABCP registered Cognitive Behaviour Therapist (CBT) and HCPC registered Arts therapist and. I work for the NHS and run a private practice specialising in mental health and well being. I am able to work creatively to help my clients to engage even if the talking therapies are difficult. I have a good track record with low mood and anxiety and getting my clients back on their feet and living their lives to the full.
I am a psychotherapist, BABCP registered Cognitive Behaviour Therapist (CBT) and HCPC registered Arts therapist and. I work for the NHS and run a private practice specialising in mental health and well being. I am able to work creatively to help my clients to engage even if the talking therapies are difficult. I have a good track record with low mood and anxiety and getting my clients back on their feet and living their lives to the full.
Additionally -Dip CBT, EFT, Mindfulness, Art and Couples Therapies.
I can offer office based, online and walk and talk therapies. I have worked with Trauma, PTSD, Relationship issues, Depression, Guilt, Anger, Grief, Anxiety, Abuse, Phobias, Self-Esteem issues, Low Confidence, Identity Crises, OCD, Separation and Loss, Divorce, Life changes, Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harm and Sexual Issues, and more …
Additionally -Dip CBT, EFT, Mindfulness, Art and Couples Therapies.
I can offer office based, online and walk and talk therapies. I have worked with Trauma, PTSD, Relationship issues, Depression, Guilt, Anger, Grief, Anxiety, Abuse, Phobias, Self-Esteem issues, Low Confidence, Identity Crises, OCD, Separation and Loss, Divorce, Life changes, Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harm and Sexual Issues, and more …
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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.