Expressive Arts Counselling in Southampton
Hello, I am a qualified counsellor based in the Winchester area. Whatever you are struggling with, there is no judgment! I offer a calm, safe space for us to talk and work through issues together. I offer both online and in person sessions as well as walk and talk therapy. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or burn out. It may even be that you do not know what is wrong but feel as though you are 'walking through treacle' each day. You are not alone, reach out for a no obligation chat to see how counselling can help.
Hello, I am a qualified counsellor based in the Winchester area. Whatever you are struggling with, there is no judgment! I offer a calm, safe space for us to talk and work through issues together. I offer both online and in person sessions as well as walk and talk therapy. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or burn out. It may even be that you do not know what is wrong but feel as though you are 'walking through treacle' each day. You are not alone, reach out for a no obligation chat to see how counselling can help.
Hi, I'm Amanda, a BACP registered counsellor specialising in working with children and young people aged 4 - 17 years. Watching your child or teenager struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem or emotional overwhelm can be incredibly hard. As a child counsellor, I create a safe and nurturing space where children and teens can express their feelings, develop confidence and learn coping strategies to navigate life's challenges. I work with a variety of issues including: anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation, sibling rivalry, divorce and separation, transition to secondary school/college, exam stress, friendship problems and more...
Hi, I'm Amanda, a BACP registered counsellor specialising in working with children and young people aged 4 - 17 years. Watching your child or teenager struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem or emotional overwhelm can be incredibly hard. As a child counsellor, I create a safe and nurturing space where children and teens can express their feelings, develop confidence and learn coping strategies to navigate life's challenges. I work with a variety of issues including: anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation, sibling rivalry, divorce and separation, transition to secondary school/college, exam stress, friendship problems and more...
We are a team of Art Psychotherapists skilled in offering psychological support to children and young people who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, bereavement and loss. We are able to support those experiencing anxiety, depression, psychosis, agoraphobia, suicidal ideation and self-harm, as well as those experiencing difficulties related to autism, Aspergers and Down Syndrome. We have experience working with gender and sexual identity. We are dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people using art. www.untapped.org.uk
We are a team of Art Psychotherapists skilled in offering psychological support to children and young people who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, bereavement and loss. We are able to support those experiencing anxiety, depression, psychosis, agoraphobia, suicidal ideation and self-harm, as well as those experiencing difficulties related to autism, Aspergers and Down Syndrome. We have experience working with gender and sexual identity. We are dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people using art. www.untapped.org.uk
Ellie has worked over the last 8 years within the charity sector and the NHS working with clients through the ages of 17-75. She has trained in Art Psychotherapy with an integrative approach, meaning that she can tailor therapy to meet your needs and who you are. An integrative approach can be used to treat any number of psychological problems and disorders, including abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
I work online and face to face. My face-to-face days are Tuesday and Wednesday's in Twyford near Winchester.
Ellie has worked over the last 8 years within the charity sector and the NHS working with clients through the ages of 17-75. She has trained in Art Psychotherapy with an integrative approach, meaning that she can tailor therapy to meet your needs and who you are. An integrative approach can be used to treat any number of psychological problems and disorders, including abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
I work online and face to face. My face-to-face days are Tuesday and Wednesday's in Twyford near Winchester.
Are you reaching out for support to manage things like: anxiety, low mood, lack of motivation or relationship issues? Sessions with me, are rooted in compassion and curiosity and an integrated approach allows for flexibility in order for me to tailor sessions to meet your unique needs.
Sometimes words are not enough. Utilising Art Therapy tools , we can work though difficult thoughts and feelings. No experience of art-making is necessary, for things like: journalling, photography, or drawing/doodling to be beneficial.
Are you reaching out for support to manage things like: anxiety, low mood, lack of motivation or relationship issues? Sessions with me, are rooted in compassion and curiosity and an integrated approach allows for flexibility in order for me to tailor sessions to meet your unique needs.
Sometimes words are not enough. Utilising Art Therapy tools , we can work though difficult thoughts and feelings. No experience of art-making is necessary, for things like: journalling, photography, or drawing/doodling to be beneficial.
Art therapy is ideal for those seeking personal growth and emotional expression, creatively. It’s particularly effective for individuals dealing with stress, trauma, anxiety, chronic conditions, chronic pain as well as those in recovery. Art therapy offers a playful, creative, non-verbal way to explore emotions, enhance self-awareness, and manage stress. Doing so in community, in a safe and guided space helps feel supported and inspired.
Art therapy is ideal for those seeking personal growth and emotional expression, creatively. It’s particularly effective for individuals dealing with stress, trauma, anxiety, chronic conditions, chronic pain as well as those in recovery. Art therapy offers a playful, creative, non-verbal way to explore emotions, enhance self-awareness, and manage stress. Doing so in community, in a safe and guided space helps feel supported and inspired.
Do you struggle with anxiety, poor self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or other emotional issues? Do you sometimes find it difficult to articulate what the problem is or feel that words are just not enough to express it? It might be that Dramatherapy is right for you. Dramatherapy is a form of psychological therapy/psychotherapy (BADth), which makes use of a variety of creative-expressive techniques to help you explore your feelings. It is particularly helpful when you struggle to articulate what the problem is or when words are just not enough to express it.
Do you struggle with anxiety, poor self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or other emotional issues? Do you sometimes find it difficult to articulate what the problem is or feel that words are just not enough to express it? It might be that Dramatherapy is right for you. Dramatherapy is a form of psychological therapy/psychotherapy (BADth), which makes use of a variety of creative-expressive techniques to help you explore your feelings. It is particularly helpful when you struggle to articulate what the problem is or when words are just not enough to express it.
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Trained in Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, Person-Centred, Attachment theory, Psychodynamic approaches and the use of Expressive Arts in Therapy.
I wonder how life is for you right now, maybe something difficult has happened or perhaps you are struggling with feelings and reactions that make life a challenge? Whatever's going on for you, it can be hard to find the right words to explain how you're feeling. I will work with you to discover what may be stuck, troubling or holding you back and how to move forward. My personal style is to be gentle, patient, warm and creative. I believe change emerges when we are really seen, heard and valued; the therapy journey is created together in which we explore what works best for you in session. I use a trauma informed approach.
Trained in Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, Person-Centred, Attachment theory, Psychodynamic approaches and the use of Expressive Arts in Therapy.
I wonder how life is for you right now, maybe something difficult has happened or perhaps you are struggling with feelings and reactions that make life a challenge? Whatever's going on for you, it can be hard to find the right words to explain how you're feeling. I will work with you to discover what may be stuck, troubling or holding you back and how to move forward. My personal style is to be gentle, patient, warm and creative. I believe change emerges when we are really seen, heard and valued; the therapy journey is created together in which we explore what works best for you in session. I use a trauma informed approach.
I work creatively, using expressive arts, I also offer Ecotherapy sessions.
My name is Catherine, I am a fully qualified Psychotherapeutic counsellor, and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer individual counselling, couples counselling and I also work with children from the age of 8 to 18 years (I hold a post qualifying Diploma to work with children). I offer face to face sessions from my practice in Southbourne (in-between Havant and Chichester). Just a 2 minute walk from Southbourne station.
I work creatively, using expressive arts, I also offer Ecotherapy sessions.
My name is Catherine, I am a fully qualified Psychotherapeutic counsellor, and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer individual counselling, couples counselling and I also work with children from the age of 8 to 18 years (I hold a post qualifying Diploma to work with children). I offer face to face sessions from my practice in Southbourne (in-between Havant and Chichester). Just a 2 minute walk from Southbourne station.
I use Transactional Analysis, Gestalt tools, and expressive arts to access the unconcious into awareness.
Life can be challenging and unfair, often lacking clear sense. Together, we can create a supportive environment where you can gain clarity, especially in dealing with various forms of loss—whether it’s a relationship, a sense of self, your health or a loved one. I’m dedicated to helping you navigate your unique struggles and find understanding. My therapy aims to help you discover your authentic self, see vulnerabilities as strengths, and support your personal growth. While you can’t change the past, therapy facilitates awareness toward a safer, more aligned life exploring your choices with renewed perspective.
I use Transactional Analysis, Gestalt tools, and expressive arts to access the unconcious into awareness.
Life can be challenging and unfair, often lacking clear sense. Together, we can create a supportive environment where you can gain clarity, especially in dealing with various forms of loss—whether it’s a relationship, a sense of self, your health or a loved one. I’m dedicated to helping you navigate your unique struggles and find understanding. My therapy aims to help you discover your authentic self, see vulnerabilities as strengths, and support your personal growth. While you can’t change the past, therapy facilitates awareness toward a safer, more aligned life exploring your choices with renewed perspective.
Hi, welcome. I'm Maddy, a fully-qualified music therapist dedicated to helping both children and adults. Whether you struggle with emotional expression, self-esteem, or social connection, or need support in coping with trauma or mental health challenges, I am here to support you.
I specialise in working with individuals experiencing physical disabilities, emotional trauma, mental health challenges and neurodevelopmental disorders. Through music, I offer a holistic approach to healing that promotes both emotional and cognitive growth, enabling clients to express themselves and develop new ways of coping with life’s difficulties.
Hi, welcome. I'm Maddy, a fully-qualified music therapist dedicated to helping both children and adults. Whether you struggle with emotional expression, self-esteem, or social connection, or need support in coping with trauma or mental health challenges, I am here to support you.
I specialise in working with individuals experiencing physical disabilities, emotional trauma, mental health challenges and neurodevelopmental disorders. Through music, I offer a holistic approach to healing that promotes both emotional and cognitive growth, enabling clients to express themselves and develop new ways of coping with life’s difficulties.
I'm a warm and friendly counsellor who is focused on you, and whatever life looks like for you now, I believe talking can help. During sessions with me, we would aim to build a relationship where you feel comfortable enough to explore everything you need to, at a pace that suits you.
If talking isn't quite enough I have a wealth of creative or practical based tools we can use to help you understand what's going on and empower you to find a solution. These can be really helpful for times when you might be feeling lost or 'stuck' or simply just not sure what to say.
I'm a warm and friendly counsellor who is focused on you, and whatever life looks like for you now, I believe talking can help. During sessions with me, we would aim to build a relationship where you feel comfortable enough to explore everything you need to, at a pace that suits you.
If talking isn't quite enough I have a wealth of creative or practical based tools we can use to help you understand what's going on and empower you to find a solution. These can be really helpful for times when you might be feeling lost or 'stuck' or simply just not sure what to say.
Hello I’m Jeni. As an experienced Dramatherapist I have found that when things are too hard to talk about initially, creativity can help us to express and process and then release what no longer serves us. My private practice allows me to work online with adults, and young people, and in a Primary school with a specialist speech and language unit. I have also worked in numerous Secondary schools. I have experience in working with anxiety, low self esteem, pre and post bereavement, fostering and adoption (life story work) neurodiversity and survivors of sexual assault
Hello I’m Jeni. As an experienced Dramatherapist I have found that when things are too hard to talk about initially, creativity can help us to express and process and then release what no longer serves us. My private practice allows me to work online with adults, and young people, and in a Primary school with a specialist speech and language unit. I have also worked in numerous Secondary schools. I have experience in working with anxiety, low self esteem, pre and post bereavement, fostering and adoption (life story work) neurodiversity and survivors of sexual assault
I use a holistic approach to helping children to heal by supporting both parents and their children . Through my work I have noticed that children with low confidence and low self-esteem can express this through becoming withdrawn and avoidant or becoming angry and controlling. I offer play therapy and parent-child attachment play. I also offer reiki energy healing for both adults and children. My holistic approach treats the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.
I use a holistic approach to helping children to heal by supporting both parents and their children . Through my work I have noticed that children with low confidence and low self-esteem can express this through becoming withdrawn and avoidant or becoming angry and controlling. I offer play therapy and parent-child attachment play. I also offer reiki energy healing for both adults and children. My holistic approach treats the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.
If you are going through a tough time, it might be because of past experiences or trauma, or you are perhaps going through a period of change. These situations can result in feeling anxious, sad, angry or confused, which can be overwhelming to face alone.
I offer a safe and welcoming space where you can express and process your emotions.
It can be hard to find the right words when you’re dealing with difficult feelings. Sometimes using both art and words together can make things more manageable.
As a psychodynamic art therapist, I look at how your past relationships and experiences may shape your current emotional responses.
If you are going through a tough time, it might be because of past experiences or trauma, or you are perhaps going through a period of change. These situations can result in feeling anxious, sad, angry or confused, which can be overwhelming to face alone.
I offer a safe and welcoming space where you can express and process your emotions.
It can be hard to find the right words when you’re dealing with difficult feelings. Sometimes using both art and words together can make things more manageable.
As a psychodynamic art therapist, I look at how your past relationships and experiences may shape your current emotional responses.
Community Counselling is built on foundations of humanistic therapy. We offer counsellors from different counties and varied modalities within the humanistic approaches. Our ethos is to provide high quality service to our clients and operate on a social enterprise system, which applies a strategy to maximise improvements in the well-being of disadvantaged client groups. CC aims to provide a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive environment to promote an atmosphere of trust, enabling clients to bring to the session what is important for them.
Community Counselling is built on foundations of humanistic therapy. We offer counsellors from different counties and varied modalities within the humanistic approaches. Our ethos is to provide high quality service to our clients and operate on a social enterprise system, which applies a strategy to maximise improvements in the well-being of disadvantaged client groups. CC aims to provide a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive environment to promote an atmosphere of trust, enabling clients to bring to the session what is important for them.
People come to counselling when their life is not going as they want it to. With sensitive listening, empathy and gentle observation I can help you to become explore what is troubling you and why. You may be having difficulties in one or more of a wide range, including anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, divorce and separation, family issues, guilt, loneliness, injury, loss and grief, low self esteem, relationship issues or stress. I can help you by really listening in a non-judgemental and empathetic way and with gentle questions and observations to help you to find greater self-acceptance, understanding and resilience.
People come to counselling when their life is not going as they want it to. With sensitive listening, empathy and gentle observation I can help you to become explore what is troubling you and why. You may be having difficulties in one or more of a wide range, including anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, divorce and separation, family issues, guilt, loneliness, injury, loss and grief, low self esteem, relationship issues or stress. I can help you by really listening in a non-judgemental and empathetic way and with gentle questions and observations to help you to find greater self-acceptance, understanding and resilience.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Firstly People need to feel valued, people need to feel accepted and they certainly need to feel heard. Based in central Andover, I specialise in anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, bereavement, intrusive thoughts and work very well with people from the LGBTQ+ community. I offer a non-judgemental approach using Gestalt and Humanistic theory. What this means is that we work creatively with what is happening for you right now. Creative work can unlock things from the past in a safe contained way. Online counselling is now available.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Firstly People need to feel valued, people need to feel accepted and they certainly need to feel heard. Based in central Andover, I specialise in anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, bereavement, intrusive thoughts and work very well with people from the LGBTQ+ community. I offer a non-judgemental approach using Gestalt and Humanistic theory. What this means is that we work creatively with what is happening for you right now. Creative work can unlock things from the past in a safe contained way. Online counselling is now available.
Are you looking for someone to listen, to share the difficulties you are experiencing at the moment? Do you feel anxious, lonely, depressed, overwhelmed by emotions? Perhaps you can't put your finger on exactly what you feel. Talking to a counsellor and being listened to can help. I am a qualified counsellor and a registered member of BACP, working in central Petersfield with adults of all ages. I can provide general support or we can focus on specific issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, loss, or relationship issues.
Are you looking for someone to listen, to share the difficulties you are experiencing at the moment? Do you feel anxious, lonely, depressed, overwhelmed by emotions? Perhaps you can't put your finger on exactly what you feel. Talking to a counsellor and being listened to can help. I am a qualified counsellor and a registered member of BACP, working in central Petersfield with adults of all ages. I can provide general support or we can focus on specific issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, loss, or relationship issues.
Hi, my name is Rosie Heartland. I am a qualified Transpersonal Arts Therapist and counsellor. In this post pandemic world, many people are suffering from anxiety, depression and the trauma brought on by not only the insecurities of these times, but also by adverse childhood experiences. Taking that leap to enter into therapy is very difficult and I understand how scary the thought of opening up to a stranger can be. I hope to offer you compassion, understanding and a listening ear, so you feel at ease within our therapeutic relationship and your well-being goals can be addressed through non-threatening Creative therapy.
Hi, my name is Rosie Heartland. I am a qualified Transpersonal Arts Therapist and counsellor. In this post pandemic world, many people are suffering from anxiety, depression and the trauma brought on by not only the insecurities of these times, but also by adverse childhood experiences. Taking that leap to enter into therapy is very difficult and I understand how scary the thought of opening up to a stranger can be. I hope to offer you compassion, understanding and a listening ear, so you feel at ease within our therapeutic relationship and your well-being goals can be addressed through non-threatening Creative therapy.
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What happens in expressive arts therapy?
In an expressive arts therapy session, the therapist will provide the space and materials necessary to encourage the client to express themselves creatively. These can include art supplies, musical instruments, a journal, a camera, and more. The therapist offers careful guidance throughout the creative process, often noticing and talking about psychological issues as they arise. Many clients also benefit from the mind-body connection—the physical act of making art can help them feel more grounded and present.
How long does expressive arts therapy take?
An expressive arts therapy session will typically last between 50 minutes and an hour. Group sessions may run longer. Sometimes, a client might only need one or two sessions of expressive arts therapy in conjunction with talk therapy to resolve a psychological issue. Others might find a fixed number of sessions over the course of either weeks or months to be beneficial. The duration depends on the client and their individual needs and goals for therapy.
How does expressive arts therapy help children?
Creativity is an important part of normal child development. Expressive arts therapy proves a safe outlet for child clients to learn to identify their emotions and express them in healthy ways. In expressive arts therapy, children can build their self-esteem, discover more about their personality and strengths, and feel a sense of normalcy in an otherwise chaotic world. This therapeutic approach can be particularly helpful for children with developmental disabilities, autism, ADHD, speech impairments, and other conditions.
What are the limitations of expressive arts therapy?
Sometimes individuals have physical limitations that can affect their ability to express themselves artistically in certain mediums. For example, someone with hearing problems might find it difficult to make music. Sickness and mobility issues can make some types of art physically inaccessible (e.g., sculpting, dancing, etc.). Sometimes, clients are overly skeptical and have trouble letting go and engaging with the creative process. Individuals who require a higher level of care may be better served with other types of therapy.