Creative Therapy Counselling in Sutton-in-Ashfield
Please note my practice is a women only service. I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Dramatherapist, Supervisor, Equine Facilitated Psychotherapist, Trauma Therapist and EMDR accredited practitioner with more than 20 years experience of working with a variety of presenting issues including complex PTSD. I can support clients with a number of difficulties and have extensive experience in supporting clients on the ASD spectrum. I am also trained in CBT, PCE-CfD and DBT therapy, Couple Counselling, MBCT and Mindfulness. All my training enables me to support clients through difficulties that classical talking therapy might not be able.
Please note my practice is a women only service. I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Dramatherapist, Supervisor, Equine Facilitated Psychotherapist, Trauma Therapist and EMDR accredited practitioner with more than 20 years experience of working with a variety of presenting issues including complex PTSD. I can support clients with a number of difficulties and have extensive experience in supporting clients on the ASD spectrum. I am also trained in CBT, PCE-CfD and DBT therapy, Couple Counselling, MBCT and Mindfulness. All my training enables me to support clients through difficulties that classical talking therapy might not be able.
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.
We are all unique and present different ranges of issues requiring highly tailored therapy. I am a UKCP accredited, Clinical Integrative Psychotherapist, trained to a master's level. I work in a relational, humanistic way and utilise our relationship to support you in working out the changes you are seeking, offering awareness, and understanding to create a better relationship with ourselves and others. I have limited availability within my private practice, where I work offering short- and long-term psychotherapy with a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, grief and childhood issues.
We are all unique and present different ranges of issues requiring highly tailored therapy. I am a UKCP accredited, Clinical Integrative Psychotherapist, trained to a master's level. I work in a relational, humanistic way and utilise our relationship to support you in working out the changes you are seeking, offering awareness, and understanding to create a better relationship with ourselves and others. I have limited availability within my private practice, where I work offering short- and long-term psychotherapy with a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, grief and childhood issues.
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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Hello, I’m Nathalie, a PTUK-registered Play Therapist. I hold a Chichester Play Therapy Diploma and a Master's in Psychology (France).
With 20 years of experience, I help children and adolescents navigate trauma (bereavement, chronic diseases, bullying, family changes). I specialise in supporting attachment and anxiety issues.
I provide a safe, confidential space where children express themselves through play when words fail.
I work closely with parents to nurture their child’s wellbeing. Contact me to see how we can help your child reach their full potential
Hello, I’m Nathalie, a PTUK-registered Play Therapist. I hold a Chichester Play Therapy Diploma and a Master's in Psychology (France).
With 20 years of experience, I help children and adolescents navigate trauma (bereavement, chronic diseases, bullying, family changes). I specialise in supporting attachment and anxiety issues.
I provide a safe, confidential space where children express themselves through play when words fail.
I work closely with parents to nurture their child’s wellbeing. Contact me to see how we can help your child reach their full potential
In a world where people seem more connected to their phones than each other, it's rare to find someone who has dedicated time and space just for you. Someone willing to walk alongside you for as long as you need to figure things out, digest what has happened, and help you learn about yourself in the process. Perhaps you’ve reached a crisis point in your life, and don’t know where else to turn? Maybe you’ve been out-of-sorts for a while, and need some help to figure out what is going on? Or perhaps you're here because you want to understand yourself better and how you relate to others?
In a world where people seem more connected to their phones than each other, it's rare to find someone who has dedicated time and space just for you. Someone willing to walk alongside you for as long as you need to figure things out, digest what has happened, and help you learn about yourself in the process. Perhaps you’ve reached a crisis point in your life, and don’t know where else to turn? Maybe you’ve been out-of-sorts for a while, and need some help to figure out what is going on? Or perhaps you're here because you want to understand yourself better and how you relate to others?
As an integrative art psychotherapist, my approach is informed by multiple therapeutic theories and shaped by clinical and lived experience.
I offer creative and talking therapy to explore your experiences. Art can help express feelings and support mindfulness, taking a 'bottom-up' approach, combined with talking therapy can offer a new way to approach life's challenges. No art skills are needed—it's about expression, not perfection.
As an integrative art psychotherapist, my approach is informed by multiple therapeutic theories and shaped by clinical and lived experience.
I offer creative and talking therapy to explore your experiences. Art can help express feelings and support mindfulness, taking a 'bottom-up' approach, combined with talking therapy can offer a new way to approach life's challenges. No art skills are needed—it's about expression, not perfection.
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy and art psychotherapy, exploring how early relationships can shape how we relate to ourselves and others today.
I work with adults who want to understand themselves more deeply, particularly those who feel stuck in repeated patterns, disconnected from their emotions, or affected by past experiences. People may come to therapy with difficulties in relationships, low self-worth, difficulties connecting to their emotions or a sense of feeling lost or held back. Together, we can develop a deeper understanding of your experiences and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, at a pace that feels manageable for you. My aim is to support greater awareness, understanding and choice.
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy and art psychotherapy, exploring how early relationships can shape how we relate to ourselves and others today.
I work with adults who want to understand themselves more deeply, particularly those who feel stuck in repeated patterns, disconnected from their emotions, or affected by past experiences. People may come to therapy with difficulties in relationships, low self-worth, difficulties connecting to their emotions or a sense of feeling lost or held back. Together, we can develop a deeper understanding of your experiences and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, at a pace that feels manageable for you. My aim is to support greater awareness, understanding and choice.
Hi I’m Michelle, a registered Play and creative Arts therapist. I’ve worked with children, young people and families for over twenty years, and over the last 7, had the privilege of being a therapist specialising in working with children with SEN and SEMH needs. I pride myself in being able to help children overcome barriers to therapy, whether they have had traditional therapy before and this hasn’t felt successful or if they are new to therapy and are feeling anxious or overwhelmed about the idea of this. I have three children of my own, two of which have struggled with mental health and are also neurodiverse.
Hi I’m Michelle, a registered Play and creative Arts therapist. I’ve worked with children, young people and families for over twenty years, and over the last 7, had the privilege of being a therapist specialising in working with children with SEN and SEMH needs. I pride myself in being able to help children overcome barriers to therapy, whether they have had traditional therapy before and this hasn’t felt successful or if they are new to therapy and are feeling anxious or overwhelmed about the idea of this. I have three children of my own, two of which have struggled with mental health and are also neurodiverse.
As a psychotherapist since 2001, I offer compassionate support—online (live chat, phone, or video sessions) and in-person—to help you navigate life's challenges and rediscover your inner strength and purpose. Whether you're seeking clarity during difficult times, healing from past experiences, or striving for personal growth, I provide a safe, confidential space tailored to your unique needs. My services include individual and couples therapy (including sexual and pornography addiction; fees may differ) group therapy and specialized workshops focusing on mother-daughter, father-daughter relationships.
As a psychotherapist since 2001, I offer compassionate support—online (live chat, phone, or video sessions) and in-person—to help you navigate life's challenges and rediscover your inner strength and purpose. Whether you're seeking clarity during difficult times, healing from past experiences, or striving for personal growth, I provide a safe, confidential space tailored to your unique needs. My services include individual and couples therapy (including sexual and pornography addiction; fees may differ) group therapy and specialized workshops focusing on mother-daughter, father-daughter relationships.
In 2015, when I qualified as a psychotherapist, I remember saying to my tutor, "I believe in all the theories. What kind of therapist do I need to become?"
His answer was simple: "Integrative."
He explained that being an integrative therapist wasn't simply about learning different theories. It meant continually exploring my own life, remaining open to new research and never stopping learning.
I committed to that journey because I believed something very strongly: How could I ask clients to look deeply at themselves if I wasn't willing to do the same?
In 2015, when I qualified as a psychotherapist, I remember saying to my tutor, "I believe in all the theories. What kind of therapist do I need to become?"
His answer was simple: "Integrative."
He explained that being an integrative therapist wasn't simply about learning different theories. It meant continually exploring my own life, remaining open to new research and never stopping learning.
I committed to that journey because I believed something very strongly: How could I ask clients to look deeply at themselves if I wasn't willing to do the same?
Reaching out for support isn’t easy. Even being here and reading this is a start.
I am a down to earth therapist who values creating a safe and non judgemental space for every client. My approach is relaxed yet professional; as sometimes we may need to work together to build healthier ways of coping, and other times we just need someone to talk to. I have specialised experience in supporting individuals with a wide range of personal situations and challenges. I am committed to supporting you from wherever you are in your journey, offering a space where you can feel heard, accepted, and supported at your own pace without pressure.
Reaching out for support isn’t easy. Even being here and reading this is a start.
I am a down to earth therapist who values creating a safe and non judgemental space for every client. My approach is relaxed yet professional; as sometimes we may need to work together to build healthier ways of coping, and other times we just need someone to talk to. I have specialised experience in supporting individuals with a wide range of personal situations and challenges. I am committed to supporting you from wherever you are in your journey, offering a space where you can feel heard, accepted, and supported at your own pace without pressure.
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.
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.
A mature and experienced Art Psychotherapist, I hold sessions in person and online.
I can support you to work with art materials and imagery in a variety of ways which will help you gain a better understanding of your inner world and life choices, and where you can begin to safely process life experiences which have seemed difficult or confusing.
A mature and experienced Art Psychotherapist, I hold sessions in person and online.
I can support you to work with art materials and imagery in a variety of ways which will help you gain a better understanding of your inner world and life choices, and where you can begin to safely process life experiences which have seemed difficult or confusing.
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.
Life constantly reminds us that we don't know what's coming; we are multifaceted, complex beings and we cannot always face the things we need to, on our own. We all have our individual histories, and sometimes we need to look at this to help with how we are dealing with the world today. It is my intention to help you find the best way forward for you, using integrative therapeutic methods in a confidential, warm, non-judgemental, authentic, and safe space. If you are asking yourself questions such as why is this happening, how did I get here, why me, what do I do now?, then please reach out to someone who might be able to help.
Life constantly reminds us that we don't know what's coming; we are multifaceted, complex beings and we cannot always face the things we need to, on our own. We all have our individual histories, and sometimes we need to look at this to help with how we are dealing with the world today. It is my intention to help you find the best way forward for you, using integrative therapeutic methods in a confidential, warm, non-judgemental, authentic, and safe space. If you are asking yourself questions such as why is this happening, how did I get here, why me, what do I do now?, then please reach out to someone who might be able to help.
Welcome to my practice, where I bring together the precision of science and the warmth of compassion to facilitate profound self-exploration and enhance our understanding of relationships. I am an Integrative Therapist and Evolutionary Psychologist, dedicated to guiding individuals, families, and young minds on a journey of personal growth and connection. In my therapeutic approach, I firmly believe in the transformative power of blending scientific insights with empathetic understanding. By creatively combining these elements, we embark on a unique exploration into the intricacies of ourselves and the dynamics of our relationships.
Welcome to my practice, where I bring together the precision of science and the warmth of compassion to facilitate profound self-exploration and enhance our understanding of relationships. I am an Integrative Therapist and Evolutionary Psychologist, dedicated to guiding individuals, families, and young minds on a journey of personal growth and connection. In my therapeutic approach, I firmly believe in the transformative power of blending scientific insights with empathetic understanding. By creatively combining these elements, we embark on a unique exploration into the intricacies of ourselves and the dynamics of our relationships.
Hello. My name is Linda and I am a qualified supervisor and Psychotherapist. I understand how hard it is to reach out for help, but through support and guidance things can change. If you are struggling to come to terms with something, or feel stressed, anxious, or feel like you are facing a challenge that you need support with, then please do get in touch. I have over 10 years’ experience of working with children, teenagers, and adults, with a variety of difficulties.
Hello. My name is Linda and I am a qualified supervisor and Psychotherapist. I understand how hard it is to reach out for help, but through support and guidance things can change. If you are struggling to come to terms with something, or feel stressed, anxious, or feel like you are facing a challenge that you need support with, then please do get in touch. I have over 10 years’ experience of working with children, teenagers, and adults, with a variety of difficulties.
Life can feel heavy at times. Sometimes it is one clear event. Sometimes it is years of holding things together until something inside feels tired. You may be overwhelmed, doubting yourself, or carrying experiences that still affect you today. I offer a calm, empathic space where you can slow down and be heard without judgement. My humanistic approach focuses on understanding what you have lived through and helping you reconnect with your needs and your voice. If you are ready to begin, or even just curious about what it might feel like to have a space that is truly yours, I welcome you to reach out.
Life can feel heavy at times. Sometimes it is one clear event. Sometimes it is years of holding things together until something inside feels tired. You may be overwhelmed, doubting yourself, or carrying experiences that still affect you today. I offer a calm, empathic space where you can slow down and be heard without judgement. My humanistic approach focuses on understanding what you have lived through and helping you reconnect with your needs and your voice. If you are ready to begin, or even just curious about what it might feel like to have a space that is truly yours, I welcome you to reach out.
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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.