Creative Therapy Counselling in Nottingham

Psychotherapy with Chloe, Womens Trauma Specialist
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Nottingham NG9
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.

I can offer talking sessions, art and play based sessions and also use Polyagal theory and somatic experiencing techniques.
The path to healing and self knowledge can be hard. The therapeutic relationship offers a safe space to reflect on life experiences, change negative patterns and work through trauma. I am a fully qualified person centred and experiential psychotherapist , trained to MSc level and BACP registered, also holding a degree in Creative, Expressive therapies. I offer a supportive and confidential environment, where we can work together through any experiences and thought processes that you choose to bring to session. Together we will work towards self understanding and personal growth.
I can offer talking sessions, art and play based sessions and also use Polyagal theory and somatic experiencing techniques.
The path to healing and self knowledge can be hard. The therapeutic relationship offers a safe space to reflect on life experiences, change negative patterns and work through trauma. I am a fully qualified person centred and experiential psychotherapist , trained to MSc level and BACP registered, also holding a degree in Creative, Expressive therapies. I offer a supportive and confidential environment, where we can work together through any experiences and thought processes that you choose to bring to session. Together we will work towards self understanding and personal growth.

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.

I can integrate creative, playful and expressive arts, such as art, sandtray, clay and imagery into my relational and developmental approach and offer this alongside talking.
People seek out therapy for lots of different reasons. It can take time to feel safe enough or trust enough to talk openly. Sometimes there are not the words. I aim to establish a warm therapeutic relationship that offers a safe space for you to share and explore what has brought you to therapy at a pace that feels manageable to and for you. I aim to meet you where you are at so that you have the time and space to feel heard and met as you are. Together we can explore the challenges but also seek to identify and build on your strengths.
I can integrate creative, playful and expressive arts, such as art, sandtray, clay and imagery into my relational and developmental approach and offer this alongside talking.
People seek out therapy for lots of different reasons. It can take time to feel safe enough or trust enough to talk openly. Sometimes there are not the words. I aim to establish a warm therapeutic relationship that offers a safe space for you to share and explore what has brought you to therapy at a pace that feels manageable to and for you. I aim to meet you where you are at so that you have the time and space to feel heard and met as you are. Together we can explore the challenges but also seek to identify and build on your strengths.

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?

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!

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!

Immediate Availability - currently have availability online/telephone and face to face (Nottingham). I have over a decades experience, working with people of all ages and from all walks of life. I work with a range of issues including anxiety, grief, domestic abuse and sexual assault. I worked for Women’s Aid for over 12 years as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate and as a Sexual Assault Referral Centre as a crisis worker, gaining a full insight of the impact trauma has. Welcome to a judgement-free zone, where you can talk openly. You will be heard, you will be seen and you will never be judged.
Immediate Availability - currently have availability online/telephone and face to face (Nottingham). I have over a decades experience, working with people of all ages and from all walks of life. I work with a range of issues including anxiety, grief, domestic abuse and sexual assault. I worked for Women’s Aid for over 12 years as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate and as a Sexual Assault Referral Centre as a crisis worker, gaining a full insight of the impact trauma has. Welcome to a judgement-free zone, where you can talk openly. You will be heard, you will be seen and you will never be judged.

My name is Martina. I am an accredited Interpersonal Psychotherapist. I also offer Animal Assisted therapy (AAT) with my therapy dog Freud. This therapy can help you to connect with the work. Interpersonal Psychotherapy helps people to overcome symptoms of low mood, depression by working on the relational difficulties that may be impacting how you feel. This could be when you have lost someone close to you or when you have experienced a significant change. It may be if you are in conflict with another person or perhaps your relationships feel unfulfilling or maintaining them is hard. We can work through these difficulties together.
My name is Martina. I am an accredited Interpersonal Psychotherapist. I also offer Animal Assisted therapy (AAT) with my therapy dog Freud. This therapy can help you to connect with the work. Interpersonal Psychotherapy helps people to overcome symptoms of low mood, depression by working on the relational difficulties that may be impacting how you feel. This could be when you have lost someone close to you or when you have experienced a significant change. It may be if you are in conflict with another person or perhaps your relationships feel unfulfilling or maintaining them is hard. We can work through these difficulties together.

Expressive Self Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Nottingham NG9
Waitlist for new clients
Hi I’m Cat, Psychotherapist and Founder at Expressive Self Psychotherapy, a warm welcome to you! Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, intense emotions or feeling numb and cut off from others? Whether you are navigating PTSD, OCD, complex emotional pain or are generally feeling stuck, I am here to help you find strength and resilience in your journey towards healing. By tailoring each session to meet your unique needs, I help you uncover new insights, build self-awareness, and develop effective coping skills.
Hi I’m Cat, Psychotherapist and Founder at Expressive Self Psychotherapy, a warm welcome to you! Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, intense emotions or feeling numb and cut off from others? Whether you are navigating PTSD, OCD, complex emotional pain or are generally feeling stuck, I am here to help you find strength and resilience in your journey towards healing. By tailoring each session to meet your unique needs, I help you uncover new insights, build self-awareness, and develop effective coping skills.

Hi my name is Natalie. I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor working in Nottingham. I offer a friendly, safe and confidential space to enable you to work through any difficulties you may be experiencing. I work within the Humanistic person centered approach and I believe that given the right conditions, through therapy, positive changes can be made. I offer counselling for all ages, individuals, couples, EAP, and group work. I work with both long and short term clients. I have extensive experience working with depression, complex mental health and PTSD
Hi my name is Natalie. I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor working in Nottingham. I offer a friendly, safe and confidential space to enable you to work through any difficulties you may be experiencing. I work within the Humanistic person centered approach and I believe that given the right conditions, through therapy, positive changes can be made. I offer counselling for all ages, individuals, couples, EAP, and group work. I work with both long and short term clients. I have extensive experience working with depression, complex mental health and PTSD

My therapy practice centres around a belief in the transformative potential of experiencing connection and understanding with self and other. I believe one of the ways this can be achieved is through building an authentic professional therapeutic relationship based on qualities such as trust, acceptance and understanding. I prioritise the importance of working collaboratively at your pace and by your direction. My practice is informed by my person-centred and experiential training, and by my interest in working with the body, neuroscience, and through creative expression.
My therapy practice centres around a belief in the transformative potential of experiencing connection and understanding with self and other. I believe one of the ways this can be achieved is through building an authentic professional therapeutic relationship based on qualities such as trust, acceptance and understanding. I prioritise the importance of working collaboratively at your pace and by your direction. My practice is informed by my person-centred and experiential training, and by my interest in working with the body, neuroscience, and through creative expression.

Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile which I hope will be helpful. I'm Andrea. Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm an Integrative psychotherapist, working within a humanistic, relational, and developmental framework. I have a wide range of experience working with people of all ages who need support or are experiencing difficulty. I have worked as a constitutional movement therapist since 1984 specialising in childhood developmental disorders in the NHS, private practice and educational settings both at home and abroad and gained a Masters in this subject in 2014.
Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile which I hope will be helpful. I'm Andrea. Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm an Integrative psychotherapist, working within a humanistic, relational, and developmental framework. I have a wide range of experience working with people of all ages who need support or are experiencing difficulty. I have worked as a constitutional movement therapist since 1984 specialising in childhood developmental disorders in the NHS, private practice and educational settings both at home and abroad and gained a Masters in this subject in 2014.

I am a BACP accredited Person Centred therapist. I work with children teenagers, young Adults and families in a congruent non judgmental holistic approach.
I have worked for 13 years as a school based therapist supporting young people and their families through a wide range of situations.
At times in our lives events happen that rock our beliefs, resilience and coping strategies, with therapeutic support we can work together to rebuild these areas that have become dysregulated.
I offer support to parents who are managing the needs of their young people who are in overwhelm, supporting and holding at this time.
I am a BACP accredited Person Centred therapist. I work with children teenagers, young Adults and families in a congruent non judgmental holistic approach.
I have worked for 13 years as a school based therapist supporting young people and their families through a wide range of situations.
At times in our lives events happen that rock our beliefs, resilience and coping strategies, with therapeutic support we can work together to rebuild these areas that have become dysregulated.
I offer support to parents who are managing the needs of their young people who are in overwhelm, supporting and holding at this time.

Hello, I am Emily, a fully qualified children and young people’s counsellor and a registered member of the BACP, working with children and young people between the ages of 10-25 years old. I offer an emotionally safe and nurturing environment where you feel accepted and listened to without judgment. I have seen my counselling has provided children and young people develop a deeper understanding of themselves and has supported them in navigating and overcoming challenging experiences, thoughts, and feelings.
Hello, I am Emily, a fully qualified children and young people’s counsellor and a registered member of the BACP, working with children and young people between the ages of 10-25 years old. I offer an emotionally safe and nurturing environment where you feel accepted and listened to without judgment. I have seen my counselling has provided children and young people develop a deeper understanding of themselves and has supported them in navigating and overcoming challenging experiences, thoughts, and feelings.

Life constantly reminds us that we don't know what's coming; we are multifaceted, complex beings and we cannot always face the things we need to, on our own. We all have our individual histories, and sometimes we need to look at this to help with how we are dealing with the world today. It is my intention to help you find the best way forward for you, using integrative therapeutic methods in a confidential, warm, non-judgemental, authentic, and safe space. If you are asking yourself questions such as why is this happening, how did I get here, why me, what do I do now?, then please reach out to someone who might be able to help.
Life constantly reminds us that we don't know what's coming; we are multifaceted, complex beings and we cannot always face the things we need to, on our own. We all have our individual histories, and sometimes we need to look at this to help with how we are dealing with the world today. It is my intention to help you find the best way forward for you, using integrative therapeutic methods in a confidential, warm, non-judgemental, authentic, and safe space. If you are asking yourself questions such as why is this happening, how did I get here, why me, what do I do now?, then please reach out to someone who might be able to help.

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.

Welcome! I'm an experienced, compassionate psychotherapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. My practice is grounded in empathy, confidentiality, and a deep understanding of diverse psychological issues. I've worked with clients from various backgrounds, facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
Welcome! I'm an experienced, compassionate psychotherapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. My practice is grounded in empathy, confidentiality, and a deep understanding of diverse psychological issues. I've worked with clients from various backgrounds, facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.

Welcome to my page ! I am a highly experienced person-centred counsellor / psychotherapist working with a broad range of issues and clients (18+) in both private and corporate practice for 21 years. "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". This first step is a large and important one because it represents a commitment towards change and personal growth. I can facilitate and support you on your journey and movement towards change and a greater sense of connection with self, others and the world. I can help you get on track towards clarity and perspective and a healthier way of living.
Welcome to my page ! I am a highly experienced person-centred counsellor / psychotherapist working with a broad range of issues and clients (18+) in both private and corporate practice for 21 years. "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". This first step is a large and important one because it represents a commitment towards change and personal growth. I can facilitate and support you on your journey and movement towards change and a greater sense of connection with self, others and the world. I can help you get on track towards clarity and perspective and a healthier way of living.

I am a counsellor based in Nottingham, and I work with adults, children and young people, from ages 5 and upwards. I am one of the first counsellors in the UK to hold the Advanced Specialist Fertility Counselling Diploma and I am a member of the British Infertility Counselling Association. Clients seek me out for all sorts of reasons. Your issue might feel like a ball of wool - a jumble - you're not sure where the start is, or the end, or how it even got that way. Counselling is about feeling safe enough to express your feelings.
I am a counsellor based in Nottingham, and I work with adults, children and young people, from ages 5 and upwards. I am one of the first counsellors in the UK to hold the Advanced Specialist Fertility Counselling Diploma and I am a member of the British Infertility Counselling Association. Clients seek me out for all sorts of reasons. Your issue might feel like a ball of wool - a jumble - you're not sure where the start is, or the end, or how it even got that way. Counselling is about feeling safe enough to express your feelings.
See more therapy options for Nottingham
Nearby Art Therapy Counsellors Searches for Nottingham
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Belper
- Chesterfield
- Derby
- Duffield
- Kirkby in Ashfield
- Loughborough
- Mansfield
- Melton Mowbray
- Newark-on-Trent
- Sutton-in-Ashfield
- Worksop
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.