Creative Therapy Counselling in Sheffield

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Charlotte Ruth Tipping
Counsellor, MBACP
I'm Charlotte, a psychotherapeutic counsellor offering indoor and outdoor therapy in Grenoside, Sheffield. You might be someone who has spent a long time putting others first, struggling to trust yourself, or feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to shift. You may feel disconnected from who you are, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a calm space where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply and find a way forward that feels right for you. I currently have availability for new clients.
I'm Charlotte, a psychotherapeutic counsellor offering indoor and outdoor therapy in Grenoside, Sheffield. You might be someone who has spent a long time putting others first, struggling to trust yourself, or feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to shift. You may feel disconnected from who you are, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a calm space where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply and find a way forward that feels right for you. I currently have availability for new clients.
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Bea Hughes
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
I am an Art Psychotherapist, Artist & Clinical Supervisor with over six years experience in mental health in the NHS with children, adolescent & parents.
I am trained in Art Psychotherapy, trauma interventions, with skills in working with the inner critic. I work holistically, with a person-centred, intersectional and anti-oppressive approach. This means I offer a compassionate, curious space to work on the issues that matter to you, taking into account wider factors if this is relevant to you.
I am an Art Psychotherapist, Artist & Clinical Supervisor with over six years experience in mental health in the NHS with children, adolescent & parents.
I am trained in Art Psychotherapy, trauma interventions, with skills in working with the inner critic. I work holistically, with a person-centred, intersectional and anti-oppressive approach. This means I offer a compassionate, curious space to work on the issues that matter to you, taking into account wider factors if this is relevant to you.
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Flora Dyson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Hi, I’m Flora, an accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I specialise in relationship with self and boundaries, neurodiversity, parenthood and family dynamics, bereavement, uprooting and relocation, and life transitions. I understand that life can sometimes feel deeply lonely — no one experiences things exactly as we do. In therapy, I seek to understand your experiences as they genuinely feel to you, to ease the pain of loneliness, offer gentle insight into how past experiences may shape your patterns of feeling, acting, and relating, and explore the possibility of change and growth together.
Hi, I’m Flora, an accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I specialise in relationship with self and boundaries, neurodiversity, parenthood and family dynamics, bereavement, uprooting and relocation, and life transitions. I understand that life can sometimes feel deeply lonely — no one experiences things exactly as we do. In therapy, I seek to understand your experiences as they genuinely feel to you, to ease the pain of loneliness, offer gentle insight into how past experiences may shape your patterns of feeling, acting, and relating, and explore the possibility of change and growth together.
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Liz Whiteley
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
As a Trauma-Informed Therapist based in Sheffield, I offer online counselling across the UK, with a special focus on disability support and trauma recovery. My aim is to create a safe, empowering space where you can reflect, heal, and grow at your own pace.
As a Trauma-Informed Therapist based in Sheffield, I offer online counselling across the UK, with a special focus on disability support and trauma recovery. My aim is to create a safe, empowering space where you can reflect, heal, and grow at your own pace.
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Kat Salisbury
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Hello, I'm Kat. Living with the impact of trauma, anxiety, stress, or difficult life experiences can feel exhausting and isolating. Our experiences are held not only in our thoughts, but also in our emotions, relationships, imagination, and bodies. Through a creative and relational approach, I offer a compassionate therapeutic space where we can explore these different dimensions of your experience, enabling greater awareness, healing and lasting change.
Hello, I'm Kat. Living with the impact of trauma, anxiety, stress, or difficult life experiences can feel exhausting and isolating. Our experiences are held not only in our thoughts, but also in our emotions, relationships, imagination, and bodies. Through a creative and relational approach, I offer a compassionate therapeutic space where we can explore these different dimensions of your experience, enabling greater awareness, healing and lasting change.
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Creative Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Do you struggle with issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, self esteem, self harm, or relationship issues? Are you feeling stuck in your life and find it difficult to take a step forward? Have you experienced trauma such as bullying, sexual abuse, domestic violence, or bereavement, and would like to see how this may be impacting on your life and relationships today? Maybe you tried talking therapies before but seem to be getting nowhere. Creative counselling has the potential to heal you on a much deeper level, leading to long lasting change. Feelings can be accessed, and healed through the power of metaphor and symbols.
Do you struggle with issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, self esteem, self harm, or relationship issues? Are you feeling stuck in your life and find it difficult to take a step forward? Have you experienced trauma such as bullying, sexual abuse, domestic violence, or bereavement, and would like to see how this may be impacting on your life and relationships today? Maybe you tried talking therapies before but seem to be getting nowhere. Creative counselling has the potential to heal you on a much deeper level, leading to long lasting change. Feelings can be accessed, and healed through the power of metaphor and symbols.
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Lulu Falbe-Hansen
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
I’m a Cognitive Behavioural and Art Psychotherapist with 15 years’ experience in the NHS and private sector.
I offer a structured yet flexible therapeutic approach, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and integrative arts-based techniques. This allows us to work in a way that is both evidence-informed and responsive to your individual needs—whether through dialogue, metaphor, or image-making. My practice is client-led, goal-focused, and grounded in compassion.
I’m a Cognitive Behavioural and Art Psychotherapist with 15 years’ experience in the NHS and private sector.
I offer a structured yet flexible therapeutic approach, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and integrative arts-based techniques. This allows us to work in a way that is both evidence-informed and responsive to your individual needs—whether through dialogue, metaphor, or image-making. My practice is client-led, goal-focused, and grounded in compassion.
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Sara Mullender
Verified Verified
Art therapy offers a unique space to explore your thoughts and emotions through creativity — no artistic skill needed.
I aim to create a space where you can feel safe and supported while exploring and understanding the events of your life. I take person-centred approach to therapy, believing whole heartedly that you are the author and expert of your own story.
Art therapy offers a unique space to explore your thoughts and emotions through creativity — no artistic skill needed.
I aim to create a space where you can feel safe and supported while exploring and understanding the events of your life. I take person-centred approach to therapy, believing whole heartedly that you are the author and expert of your own story.
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Found Art Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
I offer a warm and grounding presence in which we’ll use your creativity and a variety of art therapy approaches to safely explore the issues you bring and work towards your therapeutic goals.
I work with the person you are and provide a space in which you can be yourself, without judgement. I look to build on your strengths and reframe habits that don’t currently serve you, so that they become life-giving. As an integrative art therapist, I work with multiple therapeutic approaches in our sessions, depending on your individual needs,
I offer a warm and grounding presence in which we’ll use your creativity and a variety of art therapy approaches to safely explore the issues you bring and work towards your therapeutic goals.
I work with the person you are and provide a space in which you can be yourself, without judgement. I look to build on your strengths and reframe habits that don’t currently serve you, so that they become life-giving. As an integrative art therapist, I work with multiple therapeutic approaches in our sessions, depending on your individual needs,
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Sarah Wittams-Howarth
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
My clients are people seeking a calm, accepting space to explore relationship issues, neurodivergence, identity questions including LGBTQ+, grief, trauma, anxiety, or overwhelm who value a relationally focused collaborative approach that adapts to their needs. Their goals often include easing distress or stuckness, understanding patterns, finding ways forward and steadiness during times of transition, and feeling more connected to themselves and others. Above all, they want to feel seen, supported, and able to grow at their own pace with a therapist who meets them with warmth, curiosity and respect.
My clients are people seeking a calm, accepting space to explore relationship issues, neurodivergence, identity questions including LGBTQ+, grief, trauma, anxiety, or overwhelm who value a relationally focused collaborative approach that adapts to their needs. Their goals often include easing distress or stuckness, understanding patterns, finding ways forward and steadiness during times of transition, and feeling more connected to themselves and others. Above all, they want to feel seen, supported, and able to grow at their own pace with a therapist who meets them with warmth, curiosity and respect.
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Anne Raw
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Hi, I’m Anne. It's nice to meet you. I’m an Integrative Counsellor with over 25 years’ experience supporting people in wellbeing and development roles across higher education, the NHS and in community settings. Everyone’s situation is unique, and no list can ever capture all the reasons someone might come to counselling. The areas below reflect some of the experiences I often support people with. You don’t need to fit neatly into them. If you’re feeling stuck, weighed down, or unsure, we can explore things together and find a way forward that feels right for you.
Hi, I’m Anne. It's nice to meet you. I’m an Integrative Counsellor with over 25 years’ experience supporting people in wellbeing and development roles across higher education, the NHS and in community settings. Everyone’s situation is unique, and no list can ever capture all the reasons someone might come to counselling. The areas below reflect some of the experiences I often support people with. You don’t need to fit neatly into them. If you’re feeling stuck, weighed down, or unsure, we can explore things together and find a way forward that feels right for you.
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Jekaterina Kohova
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I help strong, capable, and dependable individuals - the ones everyone relies on - who carry their own needs and everyone else’s on their shoulders. From the outside they appear resilient and in control, but inside they are often exhausted. I offer a space where they no longer have to “handle it” alone.
I help strong, capable, and dependable individuals - the ones everyone relies on - who carry their own needs and everyone else’s on their shoulders. From the outside they appear resilient and in control, but inside they are often exhausted. I offer a space where they no longer have to “handle it” alone.
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Mary Louise Carr
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I encourage clients to use their creative potential to help them heal including writing and art work.
Clients coming to see me have usually lost confidence in themselves-some have never had it. They want to feel more positive about their current situation and have a hopeful outlook for the future. Low mood and anxiety can arise for many reasons-sometimes we need to go back into earlier experiences to find out the cause. For others there has been a significant loss-of employment-or the death of a person close to them. All these things trigger a sense of insecurity and struggling to manage we can develop unhelpful behaviours -maybe we drink or eat too much or hurt ourselves in other ways. Counselling helps us find healthier options
I encourage clients to use their creative potential to help them heal including writing and art work.
Clients coming to see me have usually lost confidence in themselves-some have never had it. They want to feel more positive about their current situation and have a hopeful outlook for the future. Low mood and anxiety can arise for many reasons-sometimes we need to go back into earlier experiences to find out the cause. For others there has been a significant loss-of employment-or the death of a person close to them. All these things trigger a sense of insecurity and struggling to manage we can develop unhelpful behaviours -maybe we drink or eat too much or hurt ourselves in other ways. Counselling helps us find healthier options
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Alanna Rusch
Counsellor, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Hi, I'm Alanna, a registered art psychotherapist.
My approach is psychodynamic, part of this work involves looking at how the past shapes the way we experience ourselves in the present, as well as in our relationships and our way of being in the world. Along with reflecting on unconscious feelings and belief systems that could be holding us back and causing emotional pain.
Hi, I'm Alanna, a registered art psychotherapist.
My approach is psychodynamic, part of this work involves looking at how the past shapes the way we experience ourselves in the present, as well as in our relationships and our way of being in the world. Along with reflecting on unconscious feelings and belief systems that could be holding us back and causing emotional pain.
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Leah Booker - Free to Be You
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Our private therapists provide Counselling, Art Therapy, Psychotherapy, Supervision, and Training for children, young people, young adults, adults, and professionals.
At Free to Be You, we empower neurodivergent individuals to thrive as their authentic selves. Founded by Leah Booker, a neurodivergent leader with lived experience of dyslexia and auditory processing disorder. We offer person-centred support tailored to your needs. We understand the emotional toll of navigating a neurotypical world, from seeking a diagnosis to coping with exclusion and overwhelm. Whether you're an individual or an organisation, we’re here to walk alongside you, with insight and empathy.
Our private therapists provide Counselling, Art Therapy, Psychotherapy, Supervision, and Training for children, young people, young adults, adults, and professionals.
At Free to Be You, we empower neurodivergent individuals to thrive as their authentic selves. Founded by Leah Booker, a neurodivergent leader with lived experience of dyslexia and auditory processing disorder. We offer person-centred support tailored to your needs. We understand the emotional toll of navigating a neurotypical world, from seeking a diagnosis to coping with exclusion and overwhelm. Whether you're an individual or an organisation, we’re here to walk alongside you, with insight and empathy.
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Alex Johnson
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
I am a Neurodiverse Art Therapist currently supporting adults and young people over the age of 18.
I work flexibly, creatively and compassionately- listening and responding with deep empathy, understanding and non-judgement. I work collaboratively to adapt the therapy to your specific needs, supporting you to feel empowered and in control of the therapy. I also believe the relationship between therapist and client creates the foundations of the therapy.
I am a Neurodiverse Art Therapist currently supporting adults and young people over the age of 18.
I work flexibly, creatively and compassionately- listening and responding with deep empathy, understanding and non-judgement. I work collaboratively to adapt the therapy to your specific needs, supporting you to feel empowered and in control of the therapy. I also believe the relationship between therapist and client creates the foundations of the therapy.
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Sarah Drabble
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
I offer supportive, down-to-earth, confidential, non-judgemental proactive counselling in a warm, comfortable, safe environment. I work mainly from a Pluralistic approach meaning that I truly believe in a person’s ability to grow and develop in the way that is best for them and by integrating approaches to counselling such as psychodynamic, person-centred and CBT we can work together to get you to a better place. I have found that many problems have their roots buried in past experiences, yet my approach is always flexible, client centred and focused primarily on client growth.
I offer supportive, down-to-earth, confidential, non-judgemental proactive counselling in a warm, comfortable, safe environment. I work mainly from a Pluralistic approach meaning that I truly believe in a person’s ability to grow and develop in the way that is best for them and by integrating approaches to counselling such as psychodynamic, person-centred and CBT we can work together to get you to a better place. I have found that many problems have their roots buried in past experiences, yet my approach is always flexible, client centred and focused primarily on client growth.
0114 697 2249 View 0114 697 2249
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Evermore Therapies
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
My name is Haeran, I am a Counsellor / Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist based at my Sheffield city centre practice. I am a relaxed, calm and understanding individual with extensive mental health experience behind me. Having worked with long-term mental health conditions on behalf of the NHS and within the third sector for over a decade I am experienced at working with a broad spectrum of people from all walks of life. As a former firefighter, trauma medic & close protection officer I have a practical, compassionate approach to those from emergency service / armed forces backgrounds and experience with trauma responses.
My name is Haeran, I am a Counsellor / Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist based at my Sheffield city centre practice. I am a relaxed, calm and understanding individual with extensive mental health experience behind me. Having worked with long-term mental health conditions on behalf of the NHS and within the third sector for over a decade I am experienced at working with a broad spectrum of people from all walks of life. As a former firefighter, trauma medic & close protection officer I have a practical, compassionate approach to those from emergency service / armed forces backgrounds and experience with trauma responses.
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Anna Rudkevych
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
You came here because thinking harder about your life isn't working. You understand your patterns. And yet, there's a gap between knowing and actually feeling different, and that's exactly what we can work through. You may be navigating a major transition: the unique pressures of university, new parenthood, relationship difficulties, anxiety, or a quiet sense that something isn't adding up. Perhaps you're sitting with a grief about the state of the world that doesn't quite have a name. Whatever you bring, I work with all of it. Together we find a way through that goes beyond thinking into something that actually shifts.
You came here because thinking harder about your life isn't working. You understand your patterns. And yet, there's a gap between knowing and actually feeling different, and that's exactly what we can work through. You may be navigating a major transition: the unique pressures of university, new parenthood, relationship difficulties, anxiety, or a quiet sense that something isn't adding up. Perhaps you're sitting with a grief about the state of the world that doesn't quite have a name. Whatever you bring, I work with all of it. Together we find a way through that goes beyond thinking into something that actually shifts.
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Oriana Franceschi
Counsellor, MBACP
I am passionate about helping trauma survivors and those with low self-esteem connect with and enjoy their bodies, relationships and lives. I specialise in supporting clients to process their pasts, put shaming memories to rest and create change. I help clients of all genders to: Make sense of relationships they cannot move on from; Understand why they repeat patterns which hurt them; Process complex trauma, including childhood sexual abuse, survival sex work, addiction and homelessness; Process birth trauma; Enjoy sex and intimacy; Connect authentically with loved ones; Distinguish themselves from who they have been told they are.
I am passionate about helping trauma survivors and those with low self-esteem connect with and enjoy their bodies, relationships and lives. I specialise in supporting clients to process their pasts, put shaming memories to rest and create change. I help clients of all genders to: Make sense of relationships they cannot move on from; Understand why they repeat patterns which hurt them; Process complex trauma, including childhood sexual abuse, survival sex work, addiction and homelessness; Process birth trauma; Enjoy sex and intimacy; Connect authentically with loved ones; Distinguish themselves from who they have been told they are.
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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.