Creative Therapy Counselling in Orpington

Starting counselling can feel like a big step, especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can feel safe, heard, and accepted - just as you are. I work with adults, teenagers (aged 16+), and couples. I have an additional diploma in couples and relationship therapy. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, navigating relationship difficulties, or going through a big life change, we can explore it together. My approach is warm, caring, and down-to-earth. Each person has unique needs, and my sessions reflect that.
Starting counselling can feel like a big step, especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can feel safe, heard, and accepted - just as you are. I work with adults, teenagers (aged 16+), and couples. I have an additional diploma in couples and relationship therapy. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, navigating relationship difficulties, or going through a big life change, we can explore it together. My approach is warm, caring, and down-to-earth. Each person has unique needs, and my sessions reflect that.
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Talk Therapy with Claire
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
I am a DBT-informed therapist working with adults who experience intense emotions, complex mental health difficulties, or who have felt misunderstood in previous therapy or mental health services. I offer online therapy across the UK and work with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, psychosis-related experiences (such as hearing voices or paranoia), addiction, grief, and long-standing relationship or family challenges. I have particular experience supporting people with traits associated with anxiety, borderline personality (BPD/EUPD), emotional dysregulation, OCD and intrusive thoughts
I am a DBT-informed therapist working with adults who experience intense emotions, complex mental health difficulties, or who have felt misunderstood in previous therapy or mental health services. I offer online therapy across the UK and work with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, psychosis-related experiences (such as hearing voices or paranoia), addiction, grief, and long-standing relationship or family challenges. I have particular experience supporting people with traits associated with anxiety, borderline personality (BPD/EUPD), emotional dysregulation, OCD and intrusive thoughts
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Juliet Stephens
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome. Whatever has brought you to scroll these profiles, the right therapeutic relationship can help you be heard, seen and understood. The journey often starts in a place of discomfort: anxiety, bereavement, feeling lost, stuck or frustrated with repeated patterns of behaviour that you can't seem to shift (in life and relationships), physical or mental health problems or the pain of old wounds that haven't healed. These crisis moments are often a call to personal growth and development, and sometimes to find a new path in life. I can offer you a safe and non-judgemental space to explore your situation and begin to move forward.
Welcome. Whatever has brought you to scroll these profiles, the right therapeutic relationship can help you be heard, seen and understood. The journey often starts in a place of discomfort: anxiety, bereavement, feeling lost, stuck or frustrated with repeated patterns of behaviour that you can't seem to shift (in life and relationships), physical or mental health problems or the pain of old wounds that haven't healed. These crisis moments are often a call to personal growth and development, and sometimes to find a new path in life. I can offer you a safe and non-judgemental space to explore your situation and begin to move forward.
07380 279320 View 07380 279320
The Glow Up Project CIC
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
The Glow Up Project is a therapy-based CIC supporting children (4–18) and families through 1:1 therapy, family work, student counsellor placements, and our mobile Therapy Bus. We work with schools, local authorities and agencies to deliver trauma-informed, creative support for issues like attachment, trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety, identity and family breakdown. As a CIC, we reinvest into communities to improve access, outcomes and long-term wellbeing.
The Glow Up Project is a therapy-based CIC supporting children (4–18) and families through 1:1 therapy, family work, student counsellor placements, and our mobile Therapy Bus. We work with schools, local authorities and agencies to deliver trauma-informed, creative support for issues like attachment, trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety, identity and family breakdown. As a CIC, we reinvest into communities to improve access, outcomes and long-term wellbeing.
020 4538 6940 View 020 4538 6940
Maggie Bell Accredited EMDR Therapist
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Highly qualified experienced Accredited EMDR 8-phase model for PTSD plus. Integrating Parts Therapy aka Internal Family Systems (IFS), Hypnotherapy, Hypno-analysis, Neurolinguistic Linguistic Programming (NLP), Psychotherapy based. Accredited BACP Therapist. General Hypnotherapy Registered. A Sophisticated multi-modalities approach to meet all your therapeutic needs.
Highly qualified experienced Accredited EMDR 8-phase model for PTSD plus. Integrating Parts Therapy aka Internal Family Systems (IFS), Hypnotherapy, Hypno-analysis, Neurolinguistic Linguistic Programming (NLP), Psychotherapy based. Accredited BACP Therapist. General Hypnotherapy Registered. A Sophisticated multi-modalities approach to meet all your therapeutic needs.
020 4634 6895 View 020 4634 6895
Amanda Jane Morris
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Online Only
As an Accredited CBT/ Integrative Psychotherapist /Supervisor with over 15 years experience working with young people and adults. I offer a safe, confidential, collaborative space , either online or face 2 face, for us to work together and find a way forward. I also offer instant access to a six week CBT based programme and a calm anxiety video resource, I specialise in working with neurodiverse clients, children, teenagers. Trained in CBT, Person-Centred and Psycho-dynamic, working with a range of issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, self harm, intrusive/suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, OCD, bereavement and more.
As an Accredited CBT/ Integrative Psychotherapist /Supervisor with over 15 years experience working with young people and adults. I offer a safe, confidential, collaborative space , either online or face 2 face, for us to work together and find a way forward. I also offer instant access to a six week CBT based programme and a calm anxiety video resource, I specialise in working with neurodiverse clients, children, teenagers. Trained in CBT, Person-Centred and Psycho-dynamic, working with a range of issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, self harm, intrusive/suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, OCD, bereavement and more.
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Mariam Nouruzi
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hi, I am Mariam, a senior psychotherapist, supervisor and clinical Hypnotherapist, in my experience clients come to therapy because they are either overwhelmed due to recent events in their lives or have been carrying unresolved conscious or unconscious ordeals or traumas. The goal of therapy should always include self-knowledge and self-healing. coming closer to self will help us to come closer to others. As part of this, it is important for all of us to have empathy towards ourselves. So the ultimate goal of therapy should be to gain self-love.
Hi, I am Mariam, a senior psychotherapist, supervisor and clinical Hypnotherapist, in my experience clients come to therapy because they are either overwhelmed due to recent events in their lives or have been carrying unresolved conscious or unconscious ordeals or traumas. The goal of therapy should always include self-knowledge and self-healing. coming closer to self will help us to come closer to others. As part of this, it is important for all of us to have empathy towards ourselves. So the ultimate goal of therapy should be to gain self-love.
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Claire Golding
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I consider myself to be highly empathic, intuitive and compassionate, I try to fully understand what my client is experiencing and feeling. My aim as your counsellor is to give you a "safe" space to talk openly and honestly with out fear of judgement.
I consider myself to be highly empathic, intuitive and compassionate, I try to fully understand what my client is experiencing and feeling. My aim as your counsellor is to give you a "safe" space to talk openly and honestly with out fear of judgement.
020 3984 9222 View 020 3984 9222
Natasha Miller
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
The warmest of welcomes to my page. It’s my pleasure to meet you. However you are feeling right now, that’s welcome too. I don’t know what brought you here. Maybe clarifying what the problem is, how those sensations are, expressing them somehow, can bring some relief. Be it trauma. Depression. Shame. Anxiety. Neurodivergence. Or a big jumble of everything! Your identities are all welcome here. I work integratively and neuroaffirmatively, with the deepest empathic respect for what you are experiencing. Your nervous system is yours. Let us map it together. Gathering resources as we go, to truly value all parts of you.
The warmest of welcomes to my page. It’s my pleasure to meet you. However you are feeling right now, that’s welcome too. I don’t know what brought you here. Maybe clarifying what the problem is, how those sensations are, expressing them somehow, can bring some relief. Be it trauma. Depression. Shame. Anxiety. Neurodivergence. Or a big jumble of everything! Your identities are all welcome here. I work integratively and neuroaffirmatively, with the deepest empathic respect for what you are experiencing. Your nervous system is yours. Let us map it together. Gathering resources as we go, to truly value all parts of you.
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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.