Creative Therapy Counselling in South Normanton
There are times in our life when pressures mount up so much, that they really impact on the quality of our day to day living and our overall wellbeing. This may be caused by specific events such as a relationship breakup, the death of a pet or loved one, redundancy or our health. It could be more general such as the impact of Covid-19, unfulfilling relationships whether that be with your colleagues, parents, siblings, partner or your children. Or, you’re not sure what’s causing you to feel so fed up – you ‘should’ be happy. Building resilience does not eradicate the stress and anxiety of everyday life, but it does reduce the impact.
There are times in our life when pressures mount up so much, that they really impact on the quality of our day to day living and our overall wellbeing. This may be caused by specific events such as a relationship breakup, the death of a pet or loved one, redundancy or our health. It could be more general such as the impact of Covid-19, unfulfilling relationships whether that be with your colleagues, parents, siblings, partner or your children. Or, you’re not sure what’s causing you to feel so fed up – you ‘should’ be happy. Building resilience does not eradicate the stress and anxiety of everyday life, but it does reduce the impact.
As a Psychotherapist It has been my privilege to work closely with people facing deep challenges and issues in their lives. As someone who has faced my own challenges I believe I can truly empathise and help those who are in a dark place.
As a Psychotherapist It has been my privilege to work closely with people facing deep challenges and issues in their lives. As someone who has faced my own challenges I believe I can truly empathise and help those who are in a dark place.
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I am an experienced and highly qualified art psychotherapist.
I believe that central to your therapeutic success is the therapeutic relationship. I offer a safe compassionate and non-judgmental support for you to safely reflect and process your life in becoming who you truly are or want to be.
I am an experienced and highly qualified art psychotherapist.
I believe that central to your therapeutic success is the therapeutic relationship. I offer a safe compassionate and non-judgmental support for you to safely reflect and process your life in becoming who you truly are or want to be.
Why art therapy?
As an Art Psychotherapist, I work with a variety of approaches including person-centred therapy, psychodynamic and creative/expressive methods. This allows me to work in a way which best fits your needs and goals. I work with clients from the ages of 6 years old up through adolescence to adulthood. Being creative is for everyone!
Why art therapy?
As an Art Psychotherapist, I work with a variety of approaches including person-centred therapy, psychodynamic and creative/expressive methods. This allows me to work in a way which best fits your needs and goals. I work with clients from the ages of 6 years old up through adolescence to adulthood. Being creative is for everyone!
Our team of private therapists provides: Counselling, Art Therapy, & Psychotherapy
We welcome referrals from individuals and organisations, supporting children, young people, adults, and professionals.
At Free to Be You, we believe in empowering neurodivergent individuals to thrive as their authentic selves. Founded by Leah Booker, a neurodivergent leader with lived experience of dyslexia and auditory processing disorder, our organisation offers person-centred services that are attuned to your unique needs. We understand the emotional toll of navigating a neurotypical world—from the uncertainty of seeking a diagnosis to the daily challenges of social exclusion and exhaustion. Whether you're an individual or an organisation, we're here to support your journey with empathy, insight, and respect.
Our team of private therapists provides: Counselling, Art Therapy, & Psychotherapy
We welcome referrals from individuals and organisations, supporting children, young people, adults, and professionals.
At Free to Be You, we believe in empowering neurodivergent individuals to thrive as their authentic selves. Founded by Leah Booker, a neurodivergent leader with lived experience of dyslexia and auditory processing disorder, our organisation offers person-centred services that are attuned to your unique needs. We understand the emotional toll of navigating a neurotypical world—from the uncertainty of seeking a diagnosis to the daily challenges of social exclusion and exhaustion. Whether you're an individual or an organisation, we're here to support your journey with empathy, insight, and respect.
My approach incorporates various therapeutic methods, including Adlerian, art, behavioral, creative, CBT, and Gestalt therapy.
Having a trusting and confidential environment is key to enabling my clients to be open and honest about how they feel. A psychoeducational therapist and work in schools with neurodiversity students. I deliver workshops to staff in organisations I teach boundaries and emotional regulation. Along with other programs to suit the situation that needs attention
My approach incorporates various therapeutic methods, including Adlerian, art, behavioral, creative, CBT, and Gestalt therapy.
Having a trusting and confidential environment is key to enabling my clients to be open and honest about how they feel. A psychoeducational therapist and work in schools with neurodiversity students. I deliver workshops to staff in organisations I teach boundaries and emotional regulation. Along with other programs to suit the situation that needs attention
We can talk if that is most comfortable to you, but I also offer Arts Psychotherapy using a number of different art forms to connect with your intuition and inner resources.
Do you feel stuck? Wish for more creativity and to use your full potential instead of feeling held back by your fears? I can support you to tap into your own creative flow and work through fears, negative thought patterns and feelings that might be keeping you stuck. We can learn and harvest the messages your patterns are ready to teach you together. Your difficulties do not have to be your way of life and they do not have to define you. You are worth so much more than your worries and I would love to join you in the journey towards resilience, looking after you and discovering who you really are and what you are capable of!
We can talk if that is most comfortable to you, but I also offer Arts Psychotherapy using a number of different art forms to connect with your intuition and inner resources.
Do you feel stuck? Wish for more creativity and to use your full potential instead of feeling held back by your fears? I can support you to tap into your own creative flow and work through fears, negative thought patterns and feelings that might be keeping you stuck. We can learn and harvest the messages your patterns are ready to teach you together. Your difficulties do not have to be your way of life and they do not have to define you. You are worth so much more than your worries and I would love to join you in the journey towards resilience, looking after you and discovering who you really are and what you are capable of!
I have specialisms in EMDR & Art Therapy to support & work extensively in trauma, shame & compassionate reframing.
I have over 9 years of experience working with adults, children & young people both in private practice, secure mental health hospitals and through contracted work in mainstream & specialist SEMH schools. I have worked with people who have come to me with a vast range of experiences. I have a passion for specialising in trauma work, shame and ASD.
I have specialisms in EMDR & Art Therapy to support & work extensively in trauma, shame & compassionate reframing.
I have over 9 years of experience working with adults, children & young people both in private practice, secure mental health hospitals and through contracted work in mainstream & specialist SEMH schools. I have worked with people who have come to me with a vast range of experiences. I have a passion for specialising in trauma work, shame and ASD.
I’m Laura a HCPC registered art therapist.
Considering starting therapy can be a daunting experience. Finding someone who you can who can support you to gain insights and help you work through the things that you are struggling with is key to regaining the real you. I’m here to help you express yourself, develop coping strategies and reignite that spark within to feel yourself again.
I’m Laura a HCPC registered art therapist.
Considering starting therapy can be a daunting experience. Finding someone who you can who can support you to gain insights and help you work through the things that you are struggling with is key to regaining the real you. I’m here to help you express yourself, develop coping strategies and reignite that spark within to feel yourself again.
Psychotherapy with Chloe, Womens Trauma Specialist
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
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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.
To access creative therapy you do not need to have any creative or dance experience, I will support you through your process.
My name is Sara, I am a dance movement psychotherapist and creative clinical supervisor. I specialise in working with people who have been affected by brain injury or stroke and I am currently studying for a PhD in the family experience of brain injury. Although this is my specialism my experience spans working with people of all ages and abilities who are neurodiverse, have had a brain injury or stroke and disability. I work in a trauma-informed humanistic way, meaning I work with you from where you are at and build a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship, this is fundamental to working through your issues effectively.
To access creative therapy you do not need to have any creative or dance experience, I will support you through your process.
My name is Sara, I am a dance movement psychotherapist and creative clinical supervisor. I specialise in working with people who have been affected by brain injury or stroke and I am currently studying for a PhD in the family experience of brain injury. Although this is my specialism my experience spans working with people of all ages and abilities who are neurodiverse, have had a brain injury or stroke and disability. I work in a trauma-informed humanistic way, meaning I work with you from where you are at and build a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship, this is fundamental to working through your issues effectively.
Please feel free to use art materials when we work together if you would like to.
Hello, & thank you for reading. I'm glad you're here.
I work with anyone who is anxious, depressed, burned out, baffled by life, or traumatised by events, situations and relationships of all kinds. I work closely with you to help you understand your past, your patterns and your potential.
We can work online or in person (indoors or outdoors) and I'd be delighted to chat with you about how you & I might work together to bring you the peace you need.
I offer creative, embodied and mindful psychotherapy, including sandtray work, and REWIND trauma therapy.
Please feel free to use art materials when we work together if you would like to.
Hello, & thank you for reading. I'm glad you're here.
I work with anyone who is anxious, depressed, burned out, baffled by life, or traumatised by events, situations and relationships of all kinds. I work closely with you to help you understand your past, your patterns and your potential.
We can work online or in person (indoors or outdoors) and I'd be delighted to chat with you about how you & I might work together to bring you the peace you need.
I offer creative, embodied and mindful psychotherapy, including sandtray work, and REWIND trauma therapy.
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.
Hi, I'm Sian and I am an art psychotherapist.
If you enjoy being creative, then art therapy is for you. You don't need to be 'good' at art to do art therapy. I help children and young people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues, and experiences of childhood trauma, neglect and abuse.
Hi, I'm Sian and I am an art psychotherapist.
If you enjoy being creative, then art therapy is for you. You don't need to be 'good' at art to do art therapy. I help children and young people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues, and experiences of childhood trauma, neglect and abuse.
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
I am also a qualified art therapist; art therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental space to process emotions, navigate challenges, and explore self-understanding through creative methods.
Hi, I'm Laura Day - I am a Psychotherapist supporting individuals who want to explore and heal. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to process emotions, navigate challenges, and explore self-understanding through conversation or creative methods. I can provide a space where you can explore anxiety, depression, trauma or grief. My role is to encourage, challenge and support you through your journey. What is important to my clients is important to me; I want to support you through your challenges and celebrate your successes.
I am also a qualified art therapist; art therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental space to process emotions, navigate challenges, and explore self-understanding through creative methods.
Hi, I'm Laura Day - I am a Psychotherapist supporting individuals who want to explore and heal. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to process emotions, navigate challenges, and explore self-understanding through conversation or creative methods. I can provide a space where you can explore anxiety, depression, trauma or grief. My role is to encourage, challenge and support you through your journey. What is important to my clients is important to me; I want to support you through your challenges and celebrate your successes.
My name is Karly (she/her) and I am an integrative art psychotherapist, which means my work is informed by multiple therapeutic theories and approaches.
As a practitioner, I believe every individual is multi-faceted and work in a non-judgemental and holistic way which considers the cognitive thought processes of the mind as well the feeling, somatic realm of the body.
I offer a safe, affirming and non-judgemental space for all and strive to be anti-oppressive in my approach.
My name is Karly (she/her) and I am an integrative art psychotherapist, which means my work is informed by multiple therapeutic theories and approaches.
As a practitioner, I believe every individual is multi-faceted and work in a non-judgemental and holistic way which considers the cognitive thought processes of the mind as well the feeling, somatic realm of the body.
I offer a safe, affirming and non-judgemental space for all and strive to be anti-oppressive in my approach.
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.
While most of the work takes place through talking, when appropriate I can also offer more creative ways of working ( art, play, music…) as sometimes it is difficult to find words that describes our experience.
As an experienced therapist I provide a space that allows you to bring whatever is troubling you or that you might be curious about.
You might sometimes feel anxious, vulnerable or even ashamed when unable to make sense of your experience or sharing personal aspects of your life. So I am offering to support you in navigating your personal challenges, in a way that will allow you to deepen your understanding of yourself in relation to your circumstances as well as regain a new sense of acceptance, vitality and creativity.
While most of the work takes place through talking, when appropriate I can also offer more creative ways of working ( art, play, music…) as sometimes it is difficult to find words that describes our experience.
As an experienced therapist I provide a space that allows you to bring whatever is troubling you or that you might be curious about.
You might sometimes feel anxious, vulnerable or even ashamed when unable to make sense of your experience or sharing personal aspects of your life. So I am offering to support you in navigating your personal challenges, in a way that will allow you to deepen your understanding of yourself in relation to your circumstances as well as regain a new sense of acceptance, vitality and creativity.
As a creative art therapist, I use artmaking to help my clients explore their feelings and experiences through artmaking.
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. Creative process engages different parts of your brain than talking alone, and studies show art therapy facilitates neuroplasticity, the development of new ways of thinking, and building new coping strategies.
As a creative art therapist, I use artmaking to help my clients explore their feelings and experiences through artmaking.
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. Creative process engages different parts of your brain than talking alone, and studies show art therapy facilitates neuroplasticity, the development of new ways of thinking, and building new coping strategies.
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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.