Creative Therapy Counselling in Scarborough
The aim of sessions is to work towards an understanding of the challenges you face and the changes you wish to make. During sessions, you will be the focus of our attentions and I will value you without judgement, as a unique person, an equal. Having been in counselling myself, I have an understanding of the process. It can be a daunting prospect, and I will support you in that journey. I have listed many specialities and whilst I do have experience of working with them, I believe there is more to you than a "diagnosis" or an "issue" so the focus is on you the whole person, and whatever you choose to bring. NOTE - OVER 18'S ONLY
The aim of sessions is to work towards an understanding of the challenges you face and the changes you wish to make. During sessions, you will be the focus of our attentions and I will value you without judgement, as a unique person, an equal. Having been in counselling myself, I have an understanding of the process. It can be a daunting prospect, and I will support you in that journey. I have listed many specialities and whilst I do have experience of working with them, I believe there is more to you than a "diagnosis" or an "issue" so the focus is on you the whole person, and whatever you choose to bring. NOTE - OVER 18'S ONLY
Counselling is an opportunity to be heard, to share with a trained person some of the difficulties that you encounter and to be supported to make positive changes to your life. I work in a respectful, empathic, understanding and compassionate way, providing a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences. By reflecting on these experiences you can learn new ways of doing things and progress past what you feel is holding you back or causing you difficulty. I currently work from a comfortable and private space that is used solely for client sessions, online via video call or outdoors.
Counselling is an opportunity to be heard, to share with a trained person some of the difficulties that you encounter and to be supported to make positive changes to your life. I work in a respectful, empathic, understanding and compassionate way, providing a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences. By reflecting on these experiences you can learn new ways of doing things and progress past what you feel is holding you back or causing you difficulty. I currently work from a comfortable and private space that is used solely for client sessions, online via video call or outdoors.
I also use Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and creative practices like sand tray, art, clay, materials.
I am a safe pair of hands creating a space for you to talk openly & feel understood. I work relationally meaning we work together to help you make sense of your history & feelings at a pace that suits you.
As a founder of a local charity, I’ve supported people navigating some of their most challenging times. Along with my own lived experience, I believe healing happens through connection & being truly understood.
Clients describe me as down to earth, compassionate, & easy to talk to. I work creatively with curiosity and care. Whether you’re struggling with life’s circumstances, feeling lost or left behind, you’re welcome here.
I also use Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and creative practices like sand tray, art, clay, materials.
I am a safe pair of hands creating a space for you to talk openly & feel understood. I work relationally meaning we work together to help you make sense of your history & feelings at a pace that suits you.
As a founder of a local charity, I’ve supported people navigating some of their most challenging times. Along with my own lived experience, I believe healing happens through connection & being truly understood.
Clients describe me as down to earth, compassionate, & easy to talk to. I work creatively with curiosity and care. Whether you’re struggling with life’s circumstances, feeling lost or left behind, you’re welcome here.
Are you coping on the outside while something inside feels unsettled, heavy, or hard to name?
There may be a part of you that stays hidden while you keep going for everyone else.
You might feel drained, restless, or quietly disconnected from yourself.
In therapy, that unseen part is warmly welcome.
We can slow down together, without pressure to explain or perform, allowing your experience to unfold safely.
You don’t have to hold it all alone here.
There is space to be met, understood, and gently begin to reconnect with yourself.
Are you coping on the outside while something inside feels unsettled, heavy, or hard to name?
There may be a part of you that stays hidden while you keep going for everyone else.
You might feel drained, restless, or quietly disconnected from yourself.
In therapy, that unseen part is warmly welcome.
We can slow down together, without pressure to explain or perform, allowing your experience to unfold safely.
You don’t have to hold it all alone here.
There is space to be met, understood, and gently begin to reconnect with yourself.
We face many challenges and this is perfectly normal, it happens to us all at some point. We seek counselling for a variety of reasons whether that being a relationship breakdown, mourning of a family member, depression, anxiety or just because we need someone to talk to. Counselling enables us to explore our thought feelings and emotions.
We face many challenges and this is perfectly normal, it happens to us all at some point. We seek counselling for a variety of reasons whether that being a relationship breakdown, mourning of a family member, depression, anxiety or just because we need someone to talk to. Counselling enables us to explore our thought feelings and emotions.
"Accredited Integrative Therapist offering compassionate support. Explore your thoughts & feelings to uncover underlying issues & develop coping strategies. Gain self-awareness, confidence & empowerment.
Animal Assisted Therapy available - promotes relaxation, reduces stress & blood pressure. Therapy pets sit with you throughout sessions.
Trained in Rewind Therapy & EMDR for trauma. Friendly, approachable & supportive. Confidential sessions for all ages. Supervision/guidance available for therapists & Supervisors. In person or online. Awards: Best Psychotherapy Clinic 2024, Best Family Counsellor 2025
"Accredited Integrative Therapist offering compassionate support. Explore your thoughts & feelings to uncover underlying issues & develop coping strategies. Gain self-awareness, confidence & empowerment.
Animal Assisted Therapy available - promotes relaxation, reduces stress & blood pressure. Therapy pets sit with you throughout sessions.
Trained in Rewind Therapy & EMDR for trauma. Friendly, approachable & supportive. Confidential sessions for all ages. Supervision/guidance available for therapists & Supervisors. In person or online. Awards: Best Psychotherapy Clinic 2024, Best Family Counsellor 2025
Hello, I’m Dorrie. Finding a therapist that is right for you can be completely overwhelming; there is so much choice and sometimes, the therapist jargon can be a real head scratcher. As you read through my profile, have a think about if I seem like someone you could connect with, as that is such an important aspect of finding the right therapist. You may be seeking therapy because you are feeling depressed, anxious or may want to explore who you are and what that means to you. Together we will forge a relationship which will serve as a safe haven to express and explore yourself openly, without judgment.
Hello, I’m Dorrie. Finding a therapist that is right for you can be completely overwhelming; there is so much choice and sometimes, the therapist jargon can be a real head scratcher. As you read through my profile, have a think about if I seem like someone you could connect with, as that is such an important aspect of finding the right therapist. You may be seeking therapy because you are feeling depressed, anxious or may want to explore who you are and what that means to you. Together we will forge a relationship which will serve as a safe haven to express and explore yourself openly, without judgment.
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Hello, I’m Ben, a psychotherapist based in York, and I support people to resolve life and relationship difficulties. If you’ve ever felt trapped, possibly disliking who you have become and feeling others blaming you too; we can work together to make sense of how you came to be the person that you are today, and how to make positive changes in your life- to make you more you. Often we feel life’s pressures, or that there is some is just ‘wrong’ but we are unsure of what ‘it’ is, we can resolve the it - to make you more you. I support clients with childhood trauma, complex diagnosis, as well as seemly day to day issues.
Hello, I’m Ben, a psychotherapist based in York, and I support people to resolve life and relationship difficulties. If you’ve ever felt trapped, possibly disliking who you have become and feeling others blaming you too; we can work together to make sense of how you came to be the person that you are today, and how to make positive changes in your life- to make you more you. Often we feel life’s pressures, or that there is some is just ‘wrong’ but we are unsure of what ‘it’ is, we can resolve the it - to make you more you. I support clients with childhood trauma, complex diagnosis, as well as seemly day to day issues.
I support children and families when things feel overwhelming or in crisis. My practice is transparent and collaborative, helping families work together. With a background in SEND Education and as a parent of two autistic children, I understand that the process needs to be as stress-free as possible. I offer a free initial consultation so parents feel informed and supported. Play therapy is gentle, child-led and non-directive, allowing children to explore safely at their own pace. Play and creative arts helps children with a sensory grounding—especially supportive for neurodiverse, traumatised, or looked after/adopted children.
I support children and families when things feel overwhelming or in crisis. My practice is transparent and collaborative, helping families work together. With a background in SEND Education and as a parent of two autistic children, I understand that the process needs to be as stress-free as possible. I offer a free initial consultation so parents feel informed and supported. Play therapy is gentle, child-led and non-directive, allowing children to explore safely at their own pace. Play and creative arts helps children with a sensory grounding—especially supportive for neurodiverse, traumatised, or looked after/adopted children.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure why certain emotions or body sensations keep showing up. Many people I work with feel disconnected from themselves or stuck in overwhelming patterns they can’t quite explain, often for a long period of time. I offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s happening in your body and nervous system, helping you feel more grounded, regulated and connected again. This way of working can be particularly helpful if anxiety, stress or trauma show up physically through tension, fatigue, pain or shutdown.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure why certain emotions or body sensations keep showing up. Many people I work with feel disconnected from themselves or stuck in overwhelming patterns they can’t quite explain, often for a long period of time. I offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s happening in your body and nervous system, helping you feel more grounded, regulated and connected again. This way of working can be particularly helpful if anxiety, stress or trauma show up physically through tension, fatigue, pain or shutdown.
I only work online - and work worldwide except USA and Canada. I just I love working as an online therapist and I invite you to work with me online, whatever your issues, needs or goals might be. You may live abroad or have difficulty accessing help or just prefer seeing someone online, or you may be struggling with shame and want to work with the video turned off or by live chat - text based. I am happy to work with you using the format you prefer - I am even qualified as an avatar therapist if you'd like to try this. Online work can be very rewarding and creative.
I only work online - and work worldwide except USA and Canada. I just I love working as an online therapist and I invite you to work with me online, whatever your issues, needs or goals might be. You may live abroad or have difficulty accessing help or just prefer seeing someone online, or you may be struggling with shame and want to work with the video turned off or by live chat - text based. I am happy to work with you using the format you prefer - I am even qualified as an avatar therapist if you'd like to try this. Online work can be very rewarding and creative.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, feeling stuck, or struggling with self-worth. My approach is relational and integrative, often drawing on creative ways of exploring what feels tangled, muted, or hard to reach.
Welcome — I’m Richard, a relational integrative psychotherapist in advanced training. I offer a confidential and supportive space where you can begin to listen more closely to yourself—your thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Together we can build the foundations for clearer boundaries, deeper connection, and meaningful change.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, feeling stuck, or struggling with self-worth. My approach is relational and integrative, often drawing on creative ways of exploring what feels tangled, muted, or hard to reach.
Welcome — I’m Richard, a relational integrative psychotherapist in advanced training. I offer a confidential and supportive space where you can begin to listen more closely to yourself—your thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Together we can build the foundations for clearer boundaries, deeper connection, and meaningful change.
I’m a humanistic, integrative counsellor, and I work with individuals and couples, face to face or online.
My top priority is for you to better understand your thoughts and feelings and live a happier, more fulfilling life. I will ensure we work with the best tools available so you get the most out of your therapy journey.
As a couple, you can enter a neutral space to tackle relationship challenges and build a stronger connection. When communication gets tough or you feel stuck in old patterns, we create a space where you both have time to feel heard and understood and create change for the better.
I’m a humanistic, integrative counsellor, and I work with individuals and couples, face to face or online.
My top priority is for you to better understand your thoughts and feelings and live a happier, more fulfilling life. I will ensure we work with the best tools available so you get the most out of your therapy journey.
As a couple, you can enter a neutral space to tackle relationship challenges and build a stronger connection. When communication gets tough or you feel stuck in old patterns, we create a space where you both have time to feel heard and understood and create change for the better.
Hello, I’m Lorna. I am a HCPC registered counselling psychologist. I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can slow down, make sense of what’s happening for you, and feel heard and understood. Therapy with me is collaborative and relational, and I work in a way that adapts to your energy, using warmth, playfulness and gentle challenge to support your growth.
My approach is integrative, drawing on person-centred and relational theory, and I tailor our work to your individual needs and goals. I offer both short-term focused therapy and longer-term, open-ended work, depending on what feels most helpful for you.
Hello, I’m Lorna. I am a HCPC registered counselling psychologist. I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can slow down, make sense of what’s happening for you, and feel heard and understood. Therapy with me is collaborative and relational, and I work in a way that adapts to your energy, using warmth, playfulness and gentle challenge to support your growth.
My approach is integrative, drawing on person-centred and relational theory, and I tailor our work to your individual needs and goals. I offer both short-term focused therapy and longer-term, open-ended work, depending on what feels most helpful for you.
Hi I'm Laura. I’m a warm Psychotherapist here to support you on your journey of healing and self-discovery. I offer a safe, and relaxed space where you can process emotions, work through challenges, and explore your inner world — whatever it looks like.
I know that communicating can feel different for everyone, and sometimes it feels really hard. My aim is to create a space where you can express yourself in whatever way feels most natural. Your voice matters, and I’m here to listen.
Hi I'm Laura. I’m a warm Psychotherapist here to support you on your journey of healing and self-discovery. I offer a safe, and relaxed space where you can process emotions, work through challenges, and explore your inner world — whatever it looks like.
I know that communicating can feel different for everyone, and sometimes it feels really hard. My aim is to create a space where you can express yourself in whatever way feels most natural. Your voice matters, and I’m here to listen.
Accepting new clients for April 2026 -
People come to therapy for many different reasons, and Art Psychotherapy can be a truly life-changing experience.
I am an art psychotherapist dedicated to using art as a powerful tool for self-expression and healing. Through art therapy, individuals can explore their emotions, overcome challenges, and enhance their overall well-being. I consider my style to be warm and empathetic, with an awareness of how identity and social context influence our life experiences.
Accepting new clients for April 2026 -
People come to therapy for many different reasons, and Art Psychotherapy can be a truly life-changing experience.
I am an art psychotherapist dedicated to using art as a powerful tool for self-expression and healing. Through art therapy, individuals can explore their emotions, overcome challenges, and enhance their overall well-being. I consider my style to be warm and empathetic, with an awareness of how identity and social context influence our life experiences.
Hello and welcome. Are you finding life challenging right now? Or perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or other emotional stresses. Maybe you have experienced a traumatic life event or are trying to acknowledge a separation. Life can be tough to navigate at times and we can find it hard to see a way forward. I believe that authentic connection with ourselves and others can contribute to our peace of mind and is essential to our emotional well-being and personal growth. Whatever you need to bring to the space, I will provide a relational, non-judgemental environment to explore alongside you.
Hello and welcome. Are you finding life challenging right now? Or perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or other emotional stresses. Maybe you have experienced a traumatic life event or are trying to acknowledge a separation. Life can be tough to navigate at times and we can find it hard to see a way forward. I believe that authentic connection with ourselves and others can contribute to our peace of mind and is essential to our emotional well-being and personal growth. Whatever you need to bring to the space, I will provide a relational, non-judgemental environment to explore alongside you.
Hello, I’m Debbie, a Transactional Analysis (TA) Integrative Psychotherapist, UKCP Acc & Imago Relationship Therapist, offering 1-1, couples and group work. I prefer working with clients face to face but I do work online too. Having worked in mental health services for almost 20 years, I developed significant experience and a passion in helping people with mental health difficulties. In particular, adults and young people struggling with eating disorders or eating difficulties, and obsessive-compulsive behaviours. I am, however, open to working with any difficulty in life you may be facing. I work with adults and young people 16+.
Hello, I’m Debbie, a Transactional Analysis (TA) Integrative Psychotherapist, UKCP Acc & Imago Relationship Therapist, offering 1-1, couples and group work. I prefer working with clients face to face but I do work online too. Having worked in mental health services for almost 20 years, I developed significant experience and a passion in helping people with mental health difficulties. In particular, adults and young people struggling with eating disorders or eating difficulties, and obsessive-compulsive behaviours. I am, however, open to working with any difficulty in life you may be facing. I work with adults and young people 16+.
I hope you are ok, before I explained about my qualifications and the type of work I do, I wanted to explain how you get started. You have already done step one you are thinking about reaching out (I know how much courage this takes, so well done). I offer a safe, warm environment where you can open up without fear of judgement. I work with both adults and children, who have a variety of presenting issues from bereavement, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and much more. I also have some therapy pets that can come into the sessions.
I hope you are ok, before I explained about my qualifications and the type of work I do, I wanted to explain how you get started. You have already done step one you are thinking about reaching out (I know how much courage this takes, so well done). I offer a safe, warm environment where you can open up without fear of judgement. I work with both adults and children, who have a variety of presenting issues from bereavement, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and much more. I also have some therapy pets that can come into the sessions.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist with fourteen years’ post qualifying experience working in the NHS and other mental health services with adults, groups and couples.
I provide consultations, assessments & ongoing treatment sessions for adults, couples and families.
I am a qualified teacher & trainer and offer bespoke learning support to pre-school, primary, secondary and adult learners.
I welcome enquiries and offer a twenty-minute initial telephone call to discuss your requirements. If I am unable to help you, I may be able to direct you to a more suitable service.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist with fourteen years’ post qualifying experience working in the NHS and other mental health services with adults, groups and couples.
I provide consultations, assessments & ongoing treatment sessions for adults, couples and families.
I am a qualified teacher & trainer and offer bespoke learning support to pre-school, primary, secondary and adult learners.
I welcome enquiries and offer a twenty-minute initial telephone call to discuss your requirements. If I am unable to help you, I may be able to direct you to a more suitable service.
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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.