Creative Therapy Counselling in Leicester Forest East

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Kaneez Osman
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer compassionate, faith-sensitive therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationships, identity, and life transitions. My approach blends professional counselling with Islamic values, providing a safe, confidential space to reflect, heal, and build practical tools for emotional balance and personal growth.
I offer compassionate, faith-sensitive therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationships, identity, and life transitions. My approach blends professional counselling with Islamic values, providing a safe, confidential space to reflect, heal, and build practical tools for emotional balance and personal growth.
0116 502 3254 View 0116 502 3254
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Shelley Smith - Sunrise Wellbeing
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
I am passionate about providing a therapeutic service to help people of all ages with their presenting issues, to support their mental health and wellbeing and to assist them with strategies and skills that can prevent their troubles from escalating. We are all just trying our best in this busy world but sometimes need a little support along the way, especially in times of difficulty. I developed Sunrise Wellbeing to provide a bespoke emotional support service, tailored to meet each individual’s needs. Through a friendly integrative approach, we can work together to understand emotions and develop healthy coping strategies.
I am passionate about providing a therapeutic service to help people of all ages with their presenting issues, to support their mental health and wellbeing and to assist them with strategies and skills that can prevent their troubles from escalating. We are all just trying our best in this busy world but sometimes need a little support along the way, especially in times of difficulty. I developed Sunrise Wellbeing to provide a bespoke emotional support service, tailored to meet each individual’s needs. Through a friendly integrative approach, we can work together to understand emotions and develop healthy coping strategies.
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Evelyn McDonald
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you’re finding it hard to cope, living with long-term illness or pain, navigating Autism (diagnosed or not), or processing trauma, loss, or bullying — you don’t have to go through it alone. I provide a warm, non-judgemental and confidential space where you can feel safe to talk, be heard, and express yourself. I can help you untangle what is going on, so you can feel calmer and more in control. I believe real progress happens when you feel safe with someone and that's what I aim to create.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you’re finding it hard to cope, living with long-term illness or pain, navigating Autism (diagnosed or not), or processing trauma, loss, or bullying — you don’t have to go through it alone. I provide a warm, non-judgemental and confidential space where you can feel safe to talk, be heard, and express yourself. I can help you untangle what is going on, so you can feel calmer and more in control. I believe real progress happens when you feel safe with someone and that's what I aim to create.
0115 647 3029 View 0115 647 3029
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Sophie Rose
Counsellor, MBACP
5 Endorsed
My counselling room is filled with many resources, from art and craft, to toys and a sand tray, which engage children and allow them to communicate effectively.
Life brings all sorts of challenges and some can be much harder to overcome than others. Most adults can remember a time when they were dealing with a situation so tough that everyday living became more challenging than usual. For children and young people, who have not had time to develop their own coping strategies, such situations are even more difficult to cope with. Many children who are having a difficult time do not know what it is that they are feeling and cannot put it into words. Counselling for children and young people might be slightly different to the traditional idea of therapy you may have in mind.
My counselling room is filled with many resources, from art and craft, to toys and a sand tray, which engage children and allow them to communicate effectively.
Life brings all sorts of challenges and some can be much harder to overcome than others. Most adults can remember a time when they were dealing with a situation so tough that everyday living became more challenging than usual. For children and young people, who have not had time to develop their own coping strategies, such situations are even more difficult to cope with. Many children who are having a difficult time do not know what it is that they are feeling and cannot put it into words. Counselling for children and young people might be slightly different to the traditional idea of therapy you may have in mind.
01564 335981 View 01564 335981
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How are you feeling? depressed, sad, unloved, putting others first, what happens to you when you do this????
How are you feeling? depressed, sad, unloved, putting others first, what happens to you when you do this????
0115 697 1075 View 0115 697 1075
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James Garside
Psychotherapist
Kettering NN16
I work with people stuck in patterns they don't fully understand. Maybe you're anxiously trying to get your partner to show up differently, or avoiding speaking up because you're afraid of their response. Perhaps you know what to do but can't seem to do it - you have ideas but struggle to commit. Maybe you know it’s time to move on but can't seem to let things go. Or perhaps you feel anxious, flat, or lonely even when life looks fine. My approach helps you integrate the reality of where you stand in the here and now, so you can finally move. We work with suppressed emotions, limiting beliefs, and the parts you've learned to reject.
I work with people stuck in patterns they don't fully understand. Maybe you're anxiously trying to get your partner to show up differently, or avoiding speaking up because you're afraid of their response. Perhaps you know what to do but can't seem to do it - you have ideas but struggle to commit. Maybe you know it’s time to move on but can't seem to let things go. Or perhaps you feel anxious, flat, or lonely even when life looks fine. My approach helps you integrate the reality of where you stand in the here and now, so you can finally move. We work with suppressed emotions, limiting beliefs, and the parts you've learned to reject.
01536 909395 View 01536 909395
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Joy Stewart
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
MyReset Counselling was named after a client who said counselling was his “reset button”. I am here to offer support to clients who live in or have lived experience of being in the care system. Other clients may be living with the impact of trauma, separation and loss, attachment needs or bereavement. Others may be exploring their cultural identity. I enjoy seeing people move towards achieving the changes they identify for themselves.
MyReset Counselling was named after a client who said counselling was his “reset button”. I am here to offer support to clients who live in or have lived experience of being in the care system. Other clients may be living with the impact of trauma, separation and loss, attachment needs or bereavement. Others may be exploring their cultural identity. I enjoy seeing people move towards achieving the changes they identify for themselves.
0121 816 1239 View 0121 816 1239
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Katie Griffiths
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Katie! Based in Stratford-Upon-Avon, I am a qualified integrative therapist - which means I use a range of methodologies in my practice to cater to the client’s needs. Some of the main approaches I use include Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotional Freedom Therapy and the Psychodynamic Approach (to name a few). I believe everyone is different, and therefore can react differently to events. Meaning, each person will need different types of therapy to help them on their healing journey.
Hi, I’m Katie! Based in Stratford-Upon-Avon, I am a qualified integrative therapist - which means I use a range of methodologies in my practice to cater to the client’s needs. Some of the main approaches I use include Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotional Freedom Therapy and the Psychodynamic Approach (to name a few). I believe everyone is different, and therefore can react differently to events. Meaning, each person will need different types of therapy to help them on their healing journey.
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Rebecca Labrum
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Integrative Therapist (Adults and Children/Young People). My aim is to empower clients to process difficult feelings, make positive changes and move forwards in their lives. The CBT approach is focused on understanding the links between our thoughts, emotions, body sensations and behaviours. CBT also empowers us to make changes in how we think and how we behave to change how we feel. My approach is collaborative and non-judgemental meaning I will always follow your goals and needs. I currently offer online session, face to face can be considered based on location please enquire.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Integrative Therapist (Adults and Children/Young People). My aim is to empower clients to process difficult feelings, make positive changes and move forwards in their lives. The CBT approach is focused on understanding the links between our thoughts, emotions, body sensations and behaviours. CBT also empowers us to make changes in how we think and how we behave to change how we feel. My approach is collaborative and non-judgemental meaning I will always follow your goals and needs. I currently offer online session, face to face can be considered based on location please enquire.
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Leigh Sager
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Serves Area
I approach my art psychotherapy practice from a trauma-informed lense, using creativity alongside talking in my work with adults.
Creativity can help us discover parts of ourselves and express them through metaphor, which helps us explore our emotions without having to know why. You do not need to be "good at art" - the focus is on the process (tearing, making, scribbling, binding), not the product. I will work with you to put you at ease - no experience necessary.
I approach my art psychotherapy practice from a trauma-informed lense, using creativity alongside talking in my work with adults.
Creativity can help us discover parts of ourselves and express them through metaphor, which helps us explore our emotions without having to know why. You do not need to be "good at art" - the focus is on the process (tearing, making, scribbling, binding), not the product. I will work with you to put you at ease - no experience necessary.
01623 701276 View 01623 701276
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Andrew Peter Murray
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
You have made it this far because you have realised that this issue is now causing you emotional or psychological pain.  You owe it to yourself to take the next step and go and reach out for help whether it be with myself or another therapist.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed by trauma, caught in cycles of anxiety or depression, or struggling to navigate the complexities of your relationships—you’re not alone. And you don’t have to face it all without support. With years of clinical experience, I offer a safe, skilled, and compassionate space to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface—and begin the process of healing
You have made it this far because you have realised that this issue is now causing you emotional or psychological pain.  You owe it to yourself to take the next step and go and reach out for help whether it be with myself or another therapist.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed by trauma, caught in cycles of anxiety or depression, or struggling to navigate the complexities of your relationships—you’re not alone. And you don’t have to face it all without support. With years of clinical experience, I offer a safe, skilled, and compassionate space to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface—and begin the process of healing
0121 726 4750 View 0121 726 4750
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Jo Burrows
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
I offer one to one counselling for children and young people aged 5-24 years of age. Counselling is delivered one to one, face to face or online counselling to clients experiencing a range of mental health difficulties related to trauma, domestic abuse, emotional distress, stress, low mood, anxiety, low self-esteem, childhood abuse, symptoms associated with Neurodiversity, lack of confidence and those who self-harm and/or have suicidal thoughts/feelings.
I offer one to one counselling for children and young people aged 5-24 years of age. Counselling is delivered one to one, face to face or online counselling to clients experiencing a range of mental health difficulties related to trauma, domestic abuse, emotional distress, stress, low mood, anxiety, low self-esteem, childhood abuse, symptoms associated with Neurodiversity, lack of confidence and those who self-harm and/or have suicidal thoughts/feelings.
01664 490894 View 01664 490894
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Stephanie Lockett
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
As a Psychotherapist It has been my privilege to work closely with people facing deep challenges and issues in their lives. As someone who has faced my own challenges I believe I can truly empathise and help those who are in a dark place.
As a Psychotherapist It has been my privilege to work closely with people facing deep challenges and issues in their lives. As someone who has faced my own challenges I believe I can truly empathise and help those who are in a dark place.
07522 396595 View 07522 396595
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Kate Warren
Counsellor, MBACP
Derby DE21
Life is busy, difficult and unpredictable. Running around after everyone else, putting yourself last, feelings of tiredness, overwhelmed or unappreciated. On top of those already stressful days you can be hit with something unexpected such as illness or a bereavement. It is ok to not be ok and sometimes help is needed to get through those extra difficulties that life likes to throw your way. Counselling with me is somewhere safe you can go to express yourself without judgement, have your feelings validated. you won't be told to get over. Clients are treated respectfully and with Empathy.
Life is busy, difficult and unpredictable. Running around after everyone else, putting yourself last, feelings of tiredness, overwhelmed or unappreciated. On top of those already stressful days you can be hit with something unexpected such as illness or a bereavement. It is ok to not be ok and sometimes help is needed to get through those extra difficulties that life likes to throw your way. Counselling with me is somewhere safe you can go to express yourself without judgement, have your feelings validated. you won't be told to get over. Clients are treated respectfully and with Empathy.
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Tatiana Cantaud
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
I am deeply passionate about my work, creatively integrating the realms of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy to understand an individual holistically. I have transfered my practice from Paris to the UK in 2019 with an appreciation of the culture's richness and differences. Proficient in French and English, I welcome individuals in their unique perception of the world supporting them in the expression of their subjectivity. I provide psychological support, dealing with life's moments of distress and mental health variations.
I am deeply passionate about my work, creatively integrating the realms of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy to understand an individual holistically. I have transfered my practice from Paris to the UK in 2019 with an appreciation of the culture's richness and differences. Proficient in French and English, I welcome individuals in their unique perception of the world supporting them in the expression of their subjectivity. I provide psychological support, dealing with life's moments of distress and mental health variations.
020 4634 3958 View 020 4634 3958
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Hi, I'm Ella - the integrative counsellor behind Under the Willow Counselling and Therapy. Have you ever felt unseen, unheard, misunderstood? Has this made you feel alone, lost, or disconnected from yourself? Maybe you have developed anxiety or depression, relationships have become tense, work is unmanageable, or you have poor coping skills. You are not alone in this.
Hi, I'm Ella - the integrative counsellor behind Under the Willow Counselling and Therapy. Have you ever felt unseen, unheard, misunderstood? Has this made you feel alone, lost, or disconnected from yourself? Maybe you have developed anxiety or depression, relationships have become tense, work is unmanageable, or you have poor coping skills. You are not alone in this.
0116 497 6915 View 0116 497 6915
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Gareth Bartlett
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
It is my belief that we all have very unique and individual reasons and circumstances surrounding our issues and that taking the step to share them with someone else can be intimidating. Which is why I am open to working in a non-judgemental way, with anyone who feels they want to share their thoughts and feelings in a safe and nurturing environment. I offer face to face or online video counselling via Zoom because I realise that not everyone wants to be in the same room as their therapist or are able to travel.
It is my belief that we all have very unique and individual reasons and circumstances surrounding our issues and that taking the step to share them with someone else can be intimidating. Which is why I am open to working in a non-judgemental way, with anyone who feels they want to share their thoughts and feelings in a safe and nurturing environment. I offer face to face or online video counselling via Zoom because I realise that not everyone wants to be in the same room as their therapist or are able to travel.
01608 692091 View 01608 692091
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Aims counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I draw on a range of therapeutic methods — including grief and bereavement work, creative and art-based therapies, behavioural approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Transactional Analysis — to provide support that truly fits you.
Coming soon The Boundaries Enlightener Workshop gives you clear, compassionate strategies to protect.Feeling stretched thin, over-committed, or resentful? The Boundaries Enlightener Workshop gives you clear, compassionate strategies to protect your time, energy, and emotional health. Led by AIMS Counselling
I draw on a range of therapeutic methods — including grief and bereavement work, creative and art-based therapies, behavioural approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Transactional Analysis — to provide support that truly fits you.
Coming soon The Boundaries Enlightener Workshop gives you clear, compassionate strategies to protect.Feeling stretched thin, over-committed, or resentful? The Boundaries Enlightener Workshop gives you clear, compassionate strategies to protect your time, energy, and emotional health. Led by AIMS Counselling
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Abbie O'Connor
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Have you ever felt like people just didn’t get you — maybe because you’re LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, or you’ve experienced CEN, bullying or abuse? It can be really isolating, and it makes sense if that’s left you feeling anxious, low, or just totally overwhelmed. I often work with people living with the long-term impacts of neglect, domestic abuse, or trauma — including those still finding their way out. I am experienced in supporting survivors of many forms of abuse, including spiritual abuse, coercive control, complex trauma, and dissociation, including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). I also welcome their allies for support.
Have you ever felt like people just didn’t get you — maybe because you’re LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, or you’ve experienced CEN, bullying or abuse? It can be really isolating, and it makes sense if that’s left you feeling anxious, low, or just totally overwhelmed. I often work with people living with the long-term impacts of neglect, domestic abuse, or trauma — including those still finding their way out. I am experienced in supporting survivors of many forms of abuse, including spiritual abuse, coercive control, complex trauma, and dissociation, including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). I also welcome their allies for support.
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Lisa Marie Therapy
Counsellor, BACP
Are you feeling overwhelmed and feel you have no one to talk to? Seeking out the services of a suitable therapist can be daunting. Perhaps you are currently undergoing a particularly stressful or distressing period in your life, struggling to cope with daily pressures at home or work, experiencing feelings of sadness or loss, relationship difficulties, or unforeseen changes in your personal circumstances. Maybe you are seeking help with a mental health issue such as anxiety or depression, aiming to find ways of better managing your condition and its impact on your everyday life. Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I’m here.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and feel you have no one to talk to? Seeking out the services of a suitable therapist can be daunting. Perhaps you are currently undergoing a particularly stressful or distressing period in your life, struggling to cope with daily pressures at home or work, experiencing feelings of sadness or loss, relationship difficulties, or unforeseen changes in your personal circumstances. Maybe you are seeking help with a mental health issue such as anxiety or depression, aiming to find ways of better managing your condition and its impact on your everyday life. Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I’m here.
0121 661 4322 View 0121 661 4322
Creative Therapy Counsellors
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.

Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.

How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.

What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.