Creative Therapy Counselling in Shepton Mallet
Many of my clients appear to be coping well on the outside but internally struggle with anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, low self-esteem, overthinking or emotional overwhelm. Some may feel stuck in unhelpful patterns, while others are navigating difficult life experiences or relationship challenges. I provide a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings safely, gain greater self-understanding and develop healthier ways of coping, helping them move towards greater confidence, balance and emotional wellbeing.
Many of my clients appear to be coping well on the outside but internally struggle with anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, low self-esteem, overthinking or emotional overwhelm. Some may feel stuck in unhelpful patterns, while others are navigating difficult life experiences or relationship challenges. I provide a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings safely, gain greater self-understanding and develop healthier ways of coping, helping them move towards greater confidence, balance and emotional wellbeing.
You may feel overwhelmed, unseen, or unsure how to make sense of your identity, past or present. Perhaps you’re LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, or carrying trauma. Maybe early experiences shaped how you see yourself, and you’re ready for that to change. You want someone who understands without judgment. You’re hoping to unmask, understand and share your emotions, heal old wounds, and grow into a steadier sense of who you are and what you want. Most of all, you’re longing for a safe, warm space where you can finally feel understood and supported.
You may feel overwhelmed, unseen, or unsure how to make sense of your identity, past or present. Perhaps you’re LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, or carrying trauma. Maybe early experiences shaped how you see yourself, and you’re ready for that to change. You want someone who understands without judgment. You’re hoping to unmask, understand and share your emotions, heal old wounds, and grow into a steadier sense of who you are and what you want. Most of all, you’re longing for a safe, warm space where you can finally feel understood and supported.
I am an identity affirming therapist offering 121 support for adults and young people. I specialise in clients with ADHD, Autism and neurodivergence, anxiety and mood disorders, as well as providing family support to caregivers with neurodivergent children.
I work in an outdoor setting and I also offer online sessions. I provide a supportive and safe space to talk.
I hold individuality and autonomy at the centre of my practice and as a result, my work is very much tailored to meet what you need. I choose to work flexibly and without judgment, so that you can express yourself in whatever way feels most comfortable.
I am an identity affirming therapist offering 121 support for adults and young people. I specialise in clients with ADHD, Autism and neurodivergence, anxiety and mood disorders, as well as providing family support to caregivers with neurodivergent children.
I work in an outdoor setting and I also offer online sessions. I provide a supportive and safe space to talk.
I hold individuality and autonomy at the centre of my practice and as a result, my work is very much tailored to meet what you need. I choose to work flexibly and without judgment, so that you can express yourself in whatever way feels most comfortable.
Hi, thank you for stopping by.
You may be someone who feels things deeply and thinks in complex or creative ways. Perhaps you are exhausted from masking and holding things together. You may be struggling with anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, or feeling disconnected from yourself, your identity or your creativity.
Living with depth of feeling and awareness can be a strength, but it can also leave you feeling exhausted and misunderstood, unsure of who you are beneath the roles you have learned to play.
Hi, thank you for stopping by.
You may be someone who feels things deeply and thinks in complex or creative ways. Perhaps you are exhausted from masking and holding things together. You may be struggling with anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, or feeling disconnected from yourself, your identity or your creativity.
Living with depth of feeling and awareness can be a strength, but it can also leave you feeling exhausted and misunderstood, unsure of who you are beneath the roles you have learned to play.
Hello and welcome, I have experience in many different client issues, to name some- self harm, relationship difficulties, body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, neuro diversity, relationship difficulties, bereavement, miscarriage, infertility, addiction and trauma. I have a strong grounding in eating disorders, LGBTQ issues and sexual abuse. You may use the space how you wish to and I will be alongside you, supporting you along the way to find your own answers and come to your own solutions, conclusions and understandings. I wouldn't offer you advice but would facilitate what you would like to work on and what you wish to explore.
Hello and welcome, I have experience in many different client issues, to name some- self harm, relationship difficulties, body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, neuro diversity, relationship difficulties, bereavement, miscarriage, infertility, addiction and trauma. I have a strong grounding in eating disorders, LGBTQ issues and sexual abuse. You may use the space how you wish to and I will be alongside you, supporting you along the way to find your own answers and come to your own solutions, conclusions and understandings. I wouldn't offer you advice but would facilitate what you would like to work on and what you wish to explore.
I am a play and creative arts therapist, with additional training in sandplay therapy. I work with children aged 4-14 years and increasingly with children who are aged 8+. Play is a developmentally appropriate therapy for children. Older children often talk more about what is going on for them too and creative arts therapy (such as sandplay and art) helps deepen self-awareness and self-expression.
I offer a safe, gentle and sensitive space for children and young people to be accepted however they are. I have experience in working with a range of presenting issues and difficulties and work collaboratively with parents.
I am a play and creative arts therapist, with additional training in sandplay therapy. I work with children aged 4-14 years and increasingly with children who are aged 8+. Play is a developmentally appropriate therapy for children. Older children often talk more about what is going on for them too and creative arts therapy (such as sandplay and art) helps deepen self-awareness and self-expression.
I offer a safe, gentle and sensitive space for children and young people to be accepted however they are. I have experience in working with a range of presenting issues and difficulties and work collaboratively with parents.
Collapse-Aware, Decolonizing Psychotherapy.
Bearing witness to the collapse of multiple systems, more and more of us grow increasingly estranged from the values of capitalism. Watching the legacy of colonialism play out before us on the world stage while living with it inscribed on our bodies can push us to the edge of despair.
Psychotherapy in this time and place calls for Radical Hope.
Audre Lourde said "The masters tools will never dismantle the masters house.". Decolonizing psychotherapy acknowledges the past, centres us in the present and actively constructs the future.
Collapse-Aware, Decolonizing Psychotherapy.
Bearing witness to the collapse of multiple systems, more and more of us grow increasingly estranged from the values of capitalism. Watching the legacy of colonialism play out before us on the world stage while living with it inscribed on our bodies can push us to the edge of despair.
Psychotherapy in this time and place calls for Radical Hope.
Audre Lourde said "The masters tools will never dismantle the masters house.". Decolonizing psychotherapy acknowledges the past, centres us in the present and actively constructs the future.
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I have 10 years experience of working one to one with either talking therapy (traditional counselling) or a blend of talking & creative therapy - whatever works for you.
I have experience in supporting people with: Anxiety, Depression, Confusion, Fear, Anger, Neurodiversity (ADHD, OCD, Autism, etc), Traumatic Experiences, Personal Relationships, Self-Identity, Sexual Issues & more. My aim is to provide a service that is effective, focused on you and encourages self-understanding, growth & healing.
I have 10 years experience of working one to one with either talking therapy (traditional counselling) or a blend of talking & creative therapy - whatever works for you.
I have experience in supporting people with: Anxiety, Depression, Confusion, Fear, Anger, Neurodiversity (ADHD, OCD, Autism, etc), Traumatic Experiences, Personal Relationships, Self-Identity, Sexual Issues & more. My aim is to provide a service that is effective, focused on you and encourages self-understanding, growth & healing.
As a psychologist, I have been trained in a range of therapies and work integrating techniques from psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and systemic therapy to co-create a bespoke therapy that meets your unique needs. For some, this might mean exploring how past experiences continue to shape present feelings and behaviours, while for others it could involve breaking cycles of unhelpful thinking, managing difficult emotions, or finding new ways to strengthen relationships. My aim is to create a way of working that is tailored to you and helps you move towards greater self-awareness, resilience, and a sense of ease in everyday life.
As a psychologist, I have been trained in a range of therapies and work integrating techniques from psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and systemic therapy to co-create a bespoke therapy that meets your unique needs. For some, this might mean exploring how past experiences continue to shape present feelings and behaviours, while for others it could involve breaking cycles of unhelpful thinking, managing difficult emotions, or finding new ways to strengthen relationships. My aim is to create a way of working that is tailored to you and helps you move towards greater self-awareness, resilience, and a sense of ease in everyday life.
Welcome. During the 25 years I've been in practice I've come to think of my way of working with individuals and couples as creating a unique space that is facilitating for recovery or growth. I draw on a wide range of techniques and approaches to fulfil this way of working. Psychotherapy and counselling with me is a confidential and non-judgemental process. I won’t tell you what to do but we will talk about whatever you need to and we will work on ways of developing a useful route through your issues, however difficult. (My practice is neurodiverse informed and kink friendly). I am the founder of Attention Allies therapist for ADHD.
Welcome. During the 25 years I've been in practice I've come to think of my way of working with individuals and couples as creating a unique space that is facilitating for recovery or growth. I draw on a wide range of techniques and approaches to fulfil this way of working. Psychotherapy and counselling with me is a confidential and non-judgemental process. I won’t tell you what to do but we will talk about whatever you need to and we will work on ways of developing a useful route through your issues, however difficult. (My practice is neurodiverse informed and kink friendly). I am the founder of Attention Allies therapist for ADHD.
Laura Taylored Therapy - therapy to fit around you
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Wotton-under-Edge GL12
Do you feel like you're wearing a mask and only those close to you, see the real 'you'? You find yourself constantly apologising and wondering what people think of you. Do you spend a lot of time preparing what to say in social situations or replaying an event over and over, considering how you came across? You now say "no" to things you want to do. You might also be neurodivergent and struggle to know if the feelings you experience are due to ADHD, autism or something else. All of this makes you feel low. You want things to change but you’re not sure where to begin and now your relationships, work, education are being affected.
Do you feel like you're wearing a mask and only those close to you, see the real 'you'? You find yourself constantly apologising and wondering what people think of you. Do you spend a lot of time preparing what to say in social situations or replaying an event over and over, considering how you came across? You now say "no" to things you want to do. You might also be neurodivergent and struggle to know if the feelings you experience are due to ADHD, autism or something else. All of this makes you feel low. You want things to change but you’re not sure where to begin and now your relationships, work, education are being affected.
Hi I'm Janette Simpson a qualified counsellor offering person-centred therapy for anxiety, trauma, and domestic abuse. Forward 2 Freedom, is where I provide a safe, confidential space to explore thoughts and feelings without judgement. With over seven years’ experience, I support adults impacted by abuse, complex relationships, and emotional wellbeing challenges. Sessions are available online or by telephone, with flexible short- and long-term support. I help you rebuild confidence, regain identity, and move forward feeling stronger, safer, and more in control.
Hi I'm Janette Simpson a qualified counsellor offering person-centred therapy for anxiety, trauma, and domestic abuse. Forward 2 Freedom, is where I provide a safe, confidential space to explore thoughts and feelings without judgement. With over seven years’ experience, I support adults impacted by abuse, complex relationships, and emotional wellbeing challenges. Sessions are available online or by telephone, with flexible short- and long-term support. I help you rebuild confidence, regain identity, and move forward feeling stronger, safer, and more in control.
During those difficult moments in our lives, receiving unconditional support, understanding and genuine care are essential components to feeling better. Whether it’s an issue from your past, a present struggle or a fear about the future, I can provide this unique support to you within the therapeutic relationship we’ll build together session by session, helping you make sense of and move forward through these struggles. If you are experiencing grief and loss, are seeking healing from past trauma or have been impacted by shame, you’ll find the therapy I provide particularly useful, exploring all you wish to bring at your pace.
During those difficult moments in our lives, receiving unconditional support, understanding and genuine care are essential components to feeling better. Whether it’s an issue from your past, a present struggle or a fear about the future, I can provide this unique support to you within the therapeutic relationship we’ll build together session by session, helping you make sense of and move forward through these struggles. If you are experiencing grief and loss, are seeking healing from past trauma or have been impacted by shame, you’ll find the therapy I provide particularly useful, exploring all you wish to bring at your pace.
Struggling with anxiety, loss, past trauma or relationship difficulties? You don't have to cope alone. I offer warm, person-centred counselling to help you reconnect with your own strength and find a way forward. Counselling can help you make sense of what's happening, reclaim your confidence and improve your relationships. Drawing on 20+ years in the helping professions and an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I bring both depth of experience and genuine warmth. Free 15-min consultation to see if we're a good fit.
Struggling with anxiety, loss, past trauma or relationship difficulties? You don't have to cope alone. I offer warm, person-centred counselling to help you reconnect with your own strength and find a way forward. Counselling can help you make sense of what's happening, reclaim your confidence and improve your relationships. Drawing on 20+ years in the helping professions and an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I bring both depth of experience and genuine warmth. Free 15-min consultation to see if we're a good fit.
It’s likely that if you are here, you are moving through life with unhelpful patterns and unhealed wounds from the past. This will be affecting how you feel, react and relate to others.
If you are ready to get into the weeds - to explore what's happening in your life in-depth, what might be out of your awareness, to find ways to change, then my warm, inquisitive and gently challenging approach might be right for you. People say that I am very open, down-to-earth and easy to talk to.
Get in touch for a no-obligation conversation to see if we might be a good fit.
It’s likely that if you are here, you are moving through life with unhelpful patterns and unhealed wounds from the past. This will be affecting how you feel, react and relate to others.
If you are ready to get into the weeds - to explore what's happening in your life in-depth, what might be out of your awareness, to find ways to change, then my warm, inquisitive and gently challenging approach might be right for you. People say that I am very open, down-to-earth and easy to talk to.
Get in touch for a no-obligation conversation to see if we might be a good fit.
Recognizing that verbal communication can be challenging for some, I incorporate art and play therapy to help clients express themselves and begin their journey of self-exploration.
I have dedicated myself to counselling, primarily employing a person-centered approach whilst integrating various techniques to support clients experiencing trauma, hardship, or mental health challenges.
Recognizing that verbal communication can be challenging for some, I incorporate art and play therapy to help clients express themselves and begin their journey of self-exploration.
I have dedicated myself to counselling, primarily employing a person-centered approach whilst integrating various techniques to support clients experiencing trauma, hardship, or mental health challenges.
This means we can explore creatively through movement, art making, breath work, work with coping strategies or sit and talk - the choice is yours!
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to process current or past traumas or finding it difficult to regulate your emotions?
As a creative psychotherapist I can help you to explore, understand and process challenging thoughts, feelings and emotions and regain a feeling of balance, connection and sense of self.
This means we can explore creatively through movement, art making, breath work, work with coping strategies or sit and talk - the choice is yours!
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to process current or past traumas or finding it difficult to regulate your emotions?
As a creative psychotherapist I can help you to explore, understand and process challenging thoughts, feelings and emotions and regain a feeling of balance, connection and sense of self.
If you have experienced trauma as a result of your past and you find that is affecting you and your relationships in the present, I can help you gently explore these difficulties and support you to make the changes you need to make. Through childhood experiences and life events we try to fit into the world we live in. From very early on we tend to adapt ourselves to meet the needs of others, to be loved, liked and accepted. We twist and manage ourselves into expected ways of being and mask what is really going on for us. In doing this we lose the sense of who we are before we ever know.
If you have experienced trauma as a result of your past and you find that is affecting you and your relationships in the present, I can help you gently explore these difficulties and support you to make the changes you need to make. Through childhood experiences and life events we try to fit into the world we live in. From very early on we tend to adapt ourselves to meet the needs of others, to be loved, liked and accepted. We twist and manage ourselves into expected ways of being and mask what is really going on for us. In doing this we lose the sense of who we are before we ever know.
Specialising in working with Anxiety, depression and addiction. At the heart of my practice is the therapeutic relationship. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can feel validated, heard and accepted. I firmly believe that when we are met with genuine empathic understanding and non judgement, meaningful change becomes possible.
I work from a trauma-informed perspective, collaboratively working with your 'here and now experience' and moving at your pace to help support you to explore and understand destructive, self limiting and confusing patterns of thoughts and behaviours with compassion and genuine curiosity.
Specialising in working with Anxiety, depression and addiction. At the heart of my practice is the therapeutic relationship. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can feel validated, heard and accepted. I firmly believe that when we are met with genuine empathic understanding and non judgement, meaningful change becomes possible.
I work from a trauma-informed perspective, collaboratively working with your 'here and now experience' and moving at your pace to help support you to explore and understand destructive, self limiting and confusing patterns of thoughts and behaviours with compassion and genuine curiosity.
Life has a habit of bringing dilemmas, difficulties, and struggles into our path. It is just human to respond with hurt, shame, anxiety, or by feeling lost, stuck, and depressed. Psychotherapy can help you make sense of them and move forward. Whatever brings you to therapy, I aim to create a space where you can feel safe, understood, and listened to, a space where you can be fully yourself, with no need to perform or explain yourself. The ultimate goal is to help you create a more meaningful life and explore new ways of approaching your relationships with yourself, others, and the world.
Life has a habit of bringing dilemmas, difficulties, and struggles into our path. It is just human to respond with hurt, shame, anxiety, or by feeling lost, stuck, and depressed. Psychotherapy can help you make sense of them and move forward. Whatever brings you to therapy, I aim to create a space where you can feel safe, understood, and listened to, a space where you can be fully yourself, with no need to perform or explain yourself. The ultimate goal is to help you create a more meaningful life and explore new ways of approaching your relationships with yourself, others, and the world.
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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.