Creative Therapy Counselling in Ilkeston
Psychotherapy with Chloe, Womens Trauma Specialist
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Ilkeston DE7
I specialise in EMDR, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Art Therapy with over 11+ years of experience in the NHS, charity and private sector.
I offer EMDR, EMDR Intensives, Psychotherapy and Art Psychotherapy. Have you tried various kinds of therapy and found little to no use? My clients typically report feeling heard, seen and supported for the first time. I offer compassionate and specialist care so that you can meet your goals and reconnect to your inner strength.
I specialise in EMDR, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Art Therapy with over 11+ years of experience in the NHS, charity and private sector.
I offer EMDR, EMDR Intensives, Psychotherapy and Art Psychotherapy. Have you tried various kinds of therapy and found little to no use? My clients typically report feeling heard, seen and supported for the first time. I offer compassionate and specialist care so that you can meet your goals and reconnect to your inner strength.
Hi, I'm Liz and I work with children and young people at Jacaranda Therapy as an Accredited Play and Creative Arts Therapist. Childhood and adolescence can be really difficult for a number of reasons, and play therapy and creative arts counselling is an amazing way to help young people explore and express their emotions in a safe space, and find healthy coping mechanisms to help them in the future so that they can thrive and have the best outcomes possible. I use an integrative, holistic approach where young people have a choice of mediums to use including paint, sand, lego, clay, puppets, role play, sensory activities, books.
Hi, I'm Liz and I work with children and young people at Jacaranda Therapy as an Accredited Play and Creative Arts Therapist. Childhood and adolescence can be really difficult for a number of reasons, and play therapy and creative arts counselling is an amazing way to help young people explore and express their emotions in a safe space, and find healthy coping mechanisms to help them in the future so that they can thrive and have the best outcomes possible. I use an integrative, holistic approach where young people have a choice of mediums to use including paint, sand, lego, clay, puppets, role play, sensory activities, books.
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My approach incorporates various therapeutic methods, including grief and bereavement art, behavioural, creative, CBT, and transactional analysis.
Having a trusting and confidential environment is key to enabling my clients to be open and honest about how they feel. A psychoeducational therapist and work in schools with neurodiversity students. I deliver workshops to staff in organisations I teach boundaries and emotional regulation. Along with other programs to suit the situation that needs attention
My approach incorporates various therapeutic methods, including grief and bereavement art, behavioural, creative, CBT, and transactional analysis.
Having a trusting and confidential environment is key to enabling my clients to be open and honest about how they feel. A psychoeducational therapist and work in schools with neurodiversity students. I deliver workshops to staff in organisations I teach boundaries and emotional regulation. Along with other programs to suit the situation that needs attention
We can talk if that is most comfortable to you, but I also offer Arts Psychotherapy using a number of different art forms to connect with your intuition and inner resources.
Do you feel stuck? Wish for more creativity and to use your full potential instead of feeling held back by your fears? I can support you to tap into your own creative flow and work through fears, negative thought patterns and feelings that might be keeping you stuck. We can learn and harvest the messages your patterns are ready to teach you together. Your difficulties do not have to be your way of life and they do not have to define you. You are worth so much more than your worries and I would love to join you in the journey towards resilience, looking after you and discovering who you really are and what you are capable of!
We can talk if that is most comfortable to you, but I also offer Arts Psychotherapy using a number of different art forms to connect with your intuition and inner resources.
Do you feel stuck? Wish for more creativity and to use your full potential instead of feeling held back by your fears? I can support you to tap into your own creative flow and work through fears, negative thought patterns and feelings that might be keeping you stuck. We can learn and harvest the messages your patterns are ready to teach you together. Your difficulties do not have to be your way of life and they do not have to define you. You are worth so much more than your worries and I would love to join you in the journey towards resilience, looking after you and discovering who you really are and what you are capable of!
To access creative therapy you do not need to have any creative or dance experience, I will support you through your process.
My name is Sara, I am a dance movement psychotherapist and creative clinical supervisor. I specialise in working with people who have been affected by brain injury or stroke and I am currently studying for a PhD in the family experience of brain injury. Although this is my specialism my experience spans working with people of all ages and abilities who are neurodiverse, have had a brain injury or stroke and disability. I work in a trauma-informed humanistic way, meaning I work with you from where you are at and build a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship, this is fundamental to working through your issues effectively.
To access creative therapy you do not need to have any creative or dance experience, I will support you through your process.
My name is Sara, I am a dance movement psychotherapist and creative clinical supervisor. I specialise in working with people who have been affected by brain injury or stroke and I am currently studying for a PhD in the family experience of brain injury. Although this is my specialism my experience spans working with people of all ages and abilities who are neurodiverse, have had a brain injury or stroke and disability. I work in a trauma-informed humanistic way, meaning I work with you from where you are at and build a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship, this is fundamental to working through your issues effectively.
I’m Laura a HCPC registered art therapist.
Considering starting therapy can be a daunting experience. Finding someone who you can who can support you to gain insights and help you work through the things that you are struggling with is key to regaining the real you. I’m here to help you express yourself, develop coping strategies and reignite that spark within to feel yourself again.
I’m Laura a HCPC registered art therapist.
Considering starting therapy can be a daunting experience. Finding someone who you can who can support you to gain insights and help you work through the things that you are struggling with is key to regaining the real you. I’m here to help you express yourself, develop coping strategies and reignite that spark within to feel yourself again.
Our team of private therapists provides: Counselling, Art Therapy, & Psychotherapy
We welcome referrals from individuals and organisations, supporting children, young people, adults, and professionals.
At Free to Be You, we believe in empowering neurodivergent individuals to thrive as their authentic selves. Founded by Leah Booker, a neurodivergent leader with lived experience of dyslexia and auditory processing disorder, our organisation offers person-centred services that are attuned to your unique needs. We understand the emotional toll of navigating a neurotypical world—from the uncertainty of seeking a diagnosis to the daily challenges of social exclusion and exhaustion. Whether you're an individual or an organisation, we're here to support your journey with empathy, insight, and respect.
Our team of private therapists provides: Counselling, Art Therapy, & Psychotherapy
We welcome referrals from individuals and organisations, supporting children, young people, adults, and professionals.
At Free to Be You, we believe in empowering neurodivergent individuals to thrive as their authentic selves. Founded by Leah Booker, a neurodivergent leader with lived experience of dyslexia and auditory processing disorder, our organisation offers person-centred services that are attuned to your unique needs. We understand the emotional toll of navigating a neurotypical world—from the uncertainty of seeking a diagnosis to the daily challenges of social exclusion and exhaustion. Whether you're an individual or an organisation, we're here to support your journey with empathy, insight, and respect.
Why art therapy?
As an Art Psychotherapist, I work with a variety of approaches including person-centred therapy, psychodynamic and creative/expressive methods. This allows me to work in a way which best fits your needs and goals. I work with clients from the ages of 6 years old up through adolescence to adulthood. Being creative is for everyone!
Why art therapy?
As an Art Psychotherapist, I work with a variety of approaches including person-centred therapy, psychodynamic and creative/expressive methods. This allows me to work in a way which best fits your needs and goals. I work with clients from the ages of 6 years old up through adolescence to adulthood. Being creative is for everyone!
We'll combine talking with art to help you make sense of life, safely feel, and process emotions that are stored in your body as trauma memories.
Life is challenging and can feel like you’re on a hamster wheel of pressure, ‘have-tos’ and obligations. The more you do, the more the wheel spins, and the faster you descend into overwhelm, stress, anxiety, and burn-out. I can support you to overcome these challenges, as well as relational trauma and abuse, racial trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I offer a compassionate space for us to explore what you have experienced in life, how these experiences shaped you, and how you can make comfortable changes that support you to live a joyful, balanced, inspired, and fulfilling life.
We'll combine talking with art to help you make sense of life, safely feel, and process emotions that are stored in your body as trauma memories.
Life is challenging and can feel like you’re on a hamster wheel of pressure, ‘have-tos’ and obligations. The more you do, the more the wheel spins, and the faster you descend into overwhelm, stress, anxiety, and burn-out. I can support you to overcome these challenges, as well as relational trauma and abuse, racial trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I offer a compassionate space for us to explore what you have experienced in life, how these experiences shaped you, and how you can make comfortable changes that support you to live a joyful, balanced, inspired, and fulfilling life.
I have specialisms in EMDR & Art Therapy to support & work extensively in trauma, shame & compassionate reframing.
I have over 9 years of experience working with adults, children & young people both in private practice, secure mental health hospitals and through contracted work in mainstream & specialist SEMH schools. I have worked with people who have come to me with a vast range of experiences. I have a passion for specialising in trauma work, shame and ASD.
I have specialisms in EMDR & Art Therapy to support & work extensively in trauma, shame & compassionate reframing.
I have over 9 years of experience working with adults, children & young people both in private practice, secure mental health hospitals and through contracted work in mainstream & specialist SEMH schools. I have worked with people who have come to me with a vast range of experiences. I have a passion for specialising in trauma work, shame and ASD.
I am an experienced and highly qualified art psychotherapist.
I believe that central to your therapeutic success is the therapeutic relationship. I offer a safe compassionate and non-judgmental support for you to safely reflect and process your life in becoming who you truly are or want to be.
I am an experienced and highly qualified art psychotherapist.
I believe that central to your therapeutic success is the therapeutic relationship. I offer a safe compassionate and non-judgmental support for you to safely reflect and process your life in becoming who you truly are or want to be.
Hi, I'm Sian and I am an art psychotherapist.
If you enjoy being creative, then art therapy is for you. You don't need to be 'good' at art to do art therapy. I help children and young people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues, and experiences of childhood trauma, neglect and abuse.
Hi, I'm Sian and I am an art psychotherapist.
If you enjoy being creative, then art therapy is for you. You don't need to be 'good' at art to do art therapy. I help children and young people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues, and experiences of childhood trauma, neglect and abuse.
Whether through deep conversations, creative therapy, or practical coaching techniques, we'll work towards building a life that truly fits you.
Is this what life was supposed to feel like?
Perhaps you’ve hit the milestones - building your career, nurturing relationships, and keeping a busy social life. From the outside, everything seems fine. But inside, something feels... off. You can’t shake the nagging feeling that life wasn’t supposed to feel this uncertain, this uninspiring, or this overwhelming.
Maybe the job you worked so hard for no longer excites you. Maybe your relationships are shifting, and you’re questioning what’s next. Or perhaps you’re simply wondering if this is all there is: is this it?
Whether through deep conversations, creative therapy, or practical coaching techniques, we'll work towards building a life that truly fits you.
Is this what life was supposed to feel like?
Perhaps you’ve hit the milestones - building your career, nurturing relationships, and keeping a busy social life. From the outside, everything seems fine. But inside, something feels... off. You can’t shake the nagging feeling that life wasn’t supposed to feel this uncertain, this uninspiring, or this overwhelming.
Maybe the job you worked so hard for no longer excites you. Maybe your relationships are shifting, and you’re questioning what’s next. Or perhaps you’re simply wondering if this is all there is: is this it?
I am a person centered and psychodynamic counsellor incorporating CBT and solution focused creative techniques such as art therapy, guided imagery and visualisation, meditation and the Rewind technique (for trauma).
I offer a non-judgemental, empathetic space for clients. Giving people ways to change their difficult feelings connected to their painful memories and past traumatic experiences, developing healthy coping mechanisms and providing mindfulness teachings to take away practical skills.
I am a person centered and psychodynamic counsellor incorporating CBT and solution focused creative techniques such as art therapy, guided imagery and visualisation, meditation and the Rewind technique (for trauma).
I offer a non-judgemental, empathetic space for clients. Giving people ways to change their difficult feelings connected to their painful memories and past traumatic experiences, developing healthy coping mechanisms and providing mindfulness teachings to take away practical skills.
My name is Leigh and I am licensed art psychotherapist.
Art making can help you discover parts of your inner self and express them through metaphor, which helps us explore our emotions in a safe space. It is not an art class and you do not need to be "good at art." The focus of art therapy is on the process of making, not the product. I will work with you to put you at ease - no experience necessary!
My name is Leigh and I am licensed art psychotherapist.
Art making can help you discover parts of your inner self and express them through metaphor, which helps us explore our emotions in a safe space. It is not an art class and you do not need to be "good at art." The focus of art therapy is on the process of making, not the product. I will work with you to put you at ease - no experience necessary!
The Eyris Practice
Psychotherapist, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am a qualified EMDR therapist registered with EMDR association UK, and a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist with over 28 years of clinical experience.
The impact of difficult life experiences can adversely affect our mental well-being or interpersonal relationships at any time in our lives.Such life occurances may include truama, a bereavement or experiencing anxiety and depression. I use a person centred approach to develop a therapeutic relationship with you. This helps over time to support you in gaining insight and understanding of the emotional and mental difficulties you're experiencing. I provide a safe space to listen to you and identify the best therapeutic approach to meet your needs.I offer both face to face and online therapy to suit your individual needs.
I am a qualified EMDR therapist registered with EMDR association UK, and a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist with over 28 years of clinical experience.
The impact of difficult life experiences can adversely affect our mental well-being or interpersonal relationships at any time in our lives.Such life occurances may include truama, a bereavement or experiencing anxiety and depression. I use a person centred approach to develop a therapeutic relationship with you. This helps over time to support you in gaining insight and understanding of the emotional and mental difficulties you're experiencing. I provide a safe space to listen to you and identify the best therapeutic approach to meet your needs.I offer both face to face and online therapy to suit your individual needs.
As an integrative counsellor, I use Psychodynamics, Humanistic, CBT, Creative Therapy and Transpersonal Psychology.
Are life's challenges overwhelming and difficult to manage? Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, childhood issues, PTSD or OCD? Is bereavement or domestic abuse affecting you? Do you have low self-esteem? Do you seek emotional healing, clarity and a sense of control? Your goal is to overcome negative thought patterns, rebuild self-worth and find peace. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore and heal at a pace that feels right for you. My passion is to support victims of domestic abuse and narcissism. In our sessions, you may learn tools to take home for continuous growth and wellbeing - You matter!
As an integrative counsellor, I use Psychodynamics, Humanistic, CBT, Creative Therapy and Transpersonal Psychology.
Are life's challenges overwhelming and difficult to manage? Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, childhood issues, PTSD or OCD? Is bereavement or domestic abuse affecting you? Do you have low self-esteem? Do you seek emotional healing, clarity and a sense of control? Your goal is to overcome negative thought patterns, rebuild self-worth and find peace. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore and heal at a pace that feels right for you. My passion is to support victims of domestic abuse and narcissism. In our sessions, you may learn tools to take home for continuous growth and wellbeing - You matter!
While most of the work takes place through talking, when appropriate I can also offer more creative ways of working ( art, play, music…) as sometimes it is difficult to find words that describes our experience.
As an experienced therapist I provide a space that allows you to bring whatever is troubling you or that you might be curious about.
You might sometimes feel anxious, stuck, vulnerable or even ashamed when unable to make sense of your experience or sharing personal aspects of your life, so I am offering to support you in navigating your personal or life challenges, in a way that will allow you to deepen your understanding of yourself in relation to your circumstances as well as regain a new sense of acceptance, vitality and creativity.
While most of the work takes place through talking, when appropriate I can also offer more creative ways of working ( art, play, music…) as sometimes it is difficult to find words that describes our experience.
As an experienced therapist I provide a space that allows you to bring whatever is troubling you or that you might be curious about.
You might sometimes feel anxious, stuck, vulnerable or even ashamed when unable to make sense of your experience or sharing personal aspects of your life, so I am offering to support you in navigating your personal or life challenges, in a way that will allow you to deepen your understanding of yourself in relation to your circumstances as well as regain a new sense of acceptance, vitality and creativity.
I am a registered Integrative Psychotherapist (UKCP/BACP, since 2005) A registered Art Psychotherapist (BAAT/AHP, since 1996) and a registered Mental health nurse (NMC, 2000).
I work with each individual and their particular needs and issues, meeting them where they are at currently. I have a flexibility in my therapeutic approach due to my trainings which I tailor to the individual. I offer both verbal and non-verbal approaches. Sometimes due to trauma a creative non-verbal approach can useful.
I am a registered Integrative Psychotherapist (UKCP/BACP, since 2005) A registered Art Psychotherapist (BAAT/AHP, since 1996) and a registered Mental health nurse (NMC, 2000).
I work with each individual and their particular needs and issues, meeting them where they are at currently. I have a flexibility in my therapeutic approach due to my trainings which I tailor to the individual. I offer both verbal and non-verbal approaches. Sometimes due to trauma a creative non-verbal approach can useful.
We are a bespoke team of highly skilled and experienced mental health professionals offering CBT, ACT, trauma treatments, DDP, theraplay, music therapy/ art therapy and creative therapies and parenting advice as well as assessments for ADHD and Autism; delivered within a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship in our beautiful suite.
As a clinical psychologist in the UK, my training involves a minimum of six years at University and considerable supervised practiced before formal qualification. This means that I can offer a range of psychological approaches to both adults and children and tailor my approach to fit you, the client.
We are a bespoke team of highly skilled and experienced mental health professionals offering CBT, ACT, trauma treatments, DDP, theraplay, music therapy/ art therapy and creative therapies and parenting advice as well as assessments for ADHD and Autism; delivered within a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship in our beautiful suite.
As a clinical psychologist in the UK, my training involves a minimum of six years at University and considerable supervised practiced before formal qualification. This means that I can offer a range of psychological approaches to both adults and children and tailor my approach to fit you, the client.
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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.