Creative Therapy Counselling in Thornton Heath
Are you adversely affected by negative or unwanted emotions? A large focus in my work is helping my clients to achieve conscious control of an otherwise subconscious process. After 6 - 8 sessions of working with me, you will have much better control of your emotions, therefore a lot of issues that revolve around unwanted emotions will no longer be an issue. If you're interested in DBT, get in touch and I'll show you another approach that gets much better results with far less effort in a significantly shorter timeframe.
Are you adversely affected by negative or unwanted emotions? A large focus in my work is helping my clients to achieve conscious control of an otherwise subconscious process. After 6 - 8 sessions of working with me, you will have much better control of your emotions, therefore a lot of issues that revolve around unwanted emotions will no longer be an issue. If you're interested in DBT, get in touch and I'll show you another approach that gets much better results with far less effort in a significantly shorter timeframe.
In today's world, life can sometimes appear to be demanding which may leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed and anxious. I am able to offer a safe, warm, non-judgemental space to support in the free exploration of what is happening to you. I am here to listen to you.
In today's world, life can sometimes appear to be demanding which may leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed and anxious. I am able to offer a safe, warm, non-judgemental space to support in the free exploration of what is happening to you. I am here to listen to you.
The Glow Up Project is a therapy-based CIC supporting children (4–18) and families through 1:1 therapy, family work, student counsellor placements, and our mobile Therapy Bus. We work with schools, local authorities and agencies to deliver trauma-informed, creative support for issues like attachment, trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety, identity and family breakdown. As a CIC, we reinvest into communities to improve access, outcomes and long-term wellbeing.
The Glow Up Project is a therapy-based CIC supporting children (4–18) and families through 1:1 therapy, family work, student counsellor placements, and our mobile Therapy Bus. We work with schools, local authorities and agencies to deliver trauma-informed, creative support for issues like attachment, trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety, identity and family breakdown. As a CIC, we reinvest into communities to improve access, outcomes and long-term wellbeing.
I use creative mediums such as art, drama, music, sand play, story telling and many other channels to understand a child/ young person’s world and help them deal with social/emotional challenges.
I providing a empathetic, permissive environment which is child focused. This is an approach that helps children in a variety of ways. Children receive emotional support and can learn to understand more about their own feelings and thoughts. Sometimes they may re-enact or play out difficult circumstances that they simply don't have the words to express.
I use creative mediums such as art, drama, music, sand play, story telling and many other channels to understand a child/ young person’s world and help them deal with social/emotional challenges.
I providing a empathetic, permissive environment which is child focused. This is an approach that helps children in a variety of ways. Children receive emotional support and can learn to understand more about their own feelings and thoughts. Sometimes they may re-enact or play out difficult circumstances that they simply don't have the words to express.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by mental health challenges and wondering whether you can enjoy a life of quality where you're in control rather than the mind bully. You're hoping for a compassionate, honest non- judgemental therapist with lived experience and clinical expertise.
You want a safe space to unmask and be authentic, whilst being supported to face your fears. You're hoping for a collaborative journey where your therapist is a true partner, guiding you through setbacks empowering you to understand your experiences and work towards recovery - not necessarily "free" of the struggles, but maybe a "little bit less" of them.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by mental health challenges and wondering whether you can enjoy a life of quality where you're in control rather than the mind bully. You're hoping for a compassionate, honest non- judgemental therapist with lived experience and clinical expertise.
You want a safe space to unmask and be authentic, whilst being supported to face your fears. You're hoping for a collaborative journey where your therapist is a true partner, guiding you through setbacks empowering you to understand your experiences and work towards recovery - not necessarily "free" of the struggles, but maybe a "little bit less" of them.
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I am a fully-qualified psychotherapist and addiction psychologist with over 10 years' experience of working with clients worldwide. Prior to this, I was a successful commercial artist and illustrator for 15 years, working in the advertising, fashion and music industry, before I myself began my recovery journey. Although since then I have worked primarily in the private addiction and eating disorder sector, including as the lead therapist at one of Europe’s foremost private residential treatment centres, I am now also able to offer help to those seeking support through my private practice.
I am a fully-qualified psychotherapist and addiction psychologist with over 10 years' experience of working with clients worldwide. Prior to this, I was a successful commercial artist and illustrator for 15 years, working in the advertising, fashion and music industry, before I myself began my recovery journey. Although since then I have worked primarily in the private addiction and eating disorder sector, including as the lead therapist at one of Europe’s foremost private residential treatment centres, I am now also able to offer help to those seeking support through my private practice.
You feel different, and you have for a long time. You have carried silence, or shame, or questions that never quite let go. Many of the people I work with are queer, neurodiverse, or moving through change that feels heavier than they let on. Together we step outside the box of just talking. We cannot always think our way out of what hurts, we have to feel it, move with it, and live our way into something new. I work online, wherever you are in the UK. If you are ready for a space that welcomes the whole of you, I offer a free 15 minute consultation. As Tagore wrote, the butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.
You feel different, and you have for a long time. You have carried silence, or shame, or questions that never quite let go. Many of the people I work with are queer, neurodiverse, or moving through change that feels heavier than they let on. Together we step outside the box of just talking. We cannot always think our way out of what hurts, we have to feel it, move with it, and live our way into something new. I work online, wherever you are in the UK. If you are ready for a space that welcomes the whole of you, I offer a free 15 minute consultation. As Tagore wrote, the butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.
Hello and welcome to this page. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy I offer a safe, confidential space for you to speak freely and be listened to fully. I have a wealth of experience working with all kinds of mental health issues in many different settings, including charities and the NHS. This means I am used to working with complexity and a large variety of presenting issues. My approach is holistic and I take into account many factors in formulating a way for us to work effectively and collaboratively together.
Hello and welcome to this page. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy I offer a safe, confidential space for you to speak freely and be listened to fully. I have a wealth of experience working with all kinds of mental health issues in many different settings, including charities and the NHS. This means I am used to working with complexity and a large variety of presenting issues. My approach is holistic and I take into account many factors in formulating a way for us to work effectively and collaboratively together.
Our lives are not always as straight-forward as we would like them to be. At times we can be left feeling emotionally and physically exhausted, or confused, or numb, or lonely, or vulnerable, or angry or overwhelmed. We can be going through a crisis, a loss, a feeling of being stuck in memories of past experiences, a feeling of low self-esteem and sometimes we do not know why we don’t feel right, we just know we don’t feel right. We don’t even have to be going through any of these; we may be at a crossroads in our lives, not sure which direction to take, or feeling the need to find our true selves.
Our lives are not always as straight-forward as we would like them to be. At times we can be left feeling emotionally and physically exhausted, or confused, or numb, or lonely, or vulnerable, or angry or overwhelmed. We can be going through a crisis, a loss, a feeling of being stuck in memories of past experiences, a feeling of low self-esteem and sometimes we do not know why we don’t feel right, we just know we don’t feel right. We don’t even have to be going through any of these; we may be at a crossroads in our lives, not sure which direction to take, or feeling the need to find our true selves.
At The Bodart Practice we know that life can be fast-paced, stressful and overwhelming, leaving you without much time or energy for focusing on building the life you had imagined for yourself. As psychologists and holistic therapists, we recognised that the keys to creating fulfilment required helping people connect with all aspects of their life, not only their mental health. We believe that every person deserves to find the clarity and direction they need to understand their past, live more fully in the present, and take steps to build the future they want.
At The Bodart Practice we know that life can be fast-paced, stressful and overwhelming, leaving you without much time or energy for focusing on building the life you had imagined for yourself. As psychologists and holistic therapists, we recognised that the keys to creating fulfilment required helping people connect with all aspects of their life, not only their mental health. We believe that every person deserves to find the clarity and direction they need to understand their past, live more fully in the present, and take steps to build the future they want.
I offer counselling to young people and children using creative therapy.
I offer secular and Islamic counselling to females, aiming to help you find your inner strength and to gain assurance, awareness and contentment, providing you with peace of mind and heart. Counselling allows you to discuss your problems and any difficult feelings you encounter in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment. Counselling is a process you seek when you want to change something in your life or when you simply want to explore your thoughts and feelings in more depth.
I offer counselling to young people and children using creative therapy.
I offer secular and Islamic counselling to females, aiming to help you find your inner strength and to gain assurance, awareness and contentment, providing you with peace of mind and heart. Counselling allows you to discuss your problems and any difficult feelings you encounter in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment. Counselling is a process you seek when you want to change something in your life or when you simply want to explore your thoughts and feelings in more depth.
My own experience of therapy inspired me to become a psychotherapist. Through therapy, I gained a deeper understanding of how early experiences can shape our relationships, emotions and sense of self. This journey helped me move beyond patterns that had left me feeling stuck and develop a more fulfilling way of living. As a therapist, I offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore your difficulties, gain insight and work towards meaningful and lasting change. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to move forward, I invite you to get in touch.
My own experience of therapy inspired me to become a psychotherapist. Through therapy, I gained a deeper understanding of how early experiences can shape our relationships, emotions and sense of self. This journey helped me move beyond patterns that had left me feeling stuck and develop a more fulfilling way of living. As a therapist, I offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore your difficulties, gain insight and work towards meaningful and lasting change. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to move forward, I invite you to get in touch.
I believe in a respectful, collaborative relationship which focuses on your individual history, context, personality and life situation in the here-and-now. Through empathic listening, I aim to enable us to explore your patterns and concerns at a safe pace, and in depth. Our thoughtful dialogue can help you build a more compassionate and insightful understanding, appreciation and acceptance of yourself. We will explore ways to enable you to connect with your feelings, wishes, needs and voice, and to build on strategies for managing your life in ways that feel more empowered, authentic, creative and meaningful.
I believe in a respectful, collaborative relationship which focuses on your individual history, context, personality and life situation in the here-and-now. Through empathic listening, I aim to enable us to explore your patterns and concerns at a safe pace, and in depth. Our thoughtful dialogue can help you build a more compassionate and insightful understanding, appreciation and acceptance of yourself. We will explore ways to enable you to connect with your feelings, wishes, needs and voice, and to build on strategies for managing your life in ways that feel more empowered, authentic, creative and meaningful.
My name is Alice, and I'm a psychotherapist providing both short- and long-term therapy to adult individuals in Westminster and London, as well as online. I am a UKCP-registered integrative and transpersonal psychotherapist, holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in London.
My name is Alice, and I'm a psychotherapist providing both short- and long-term therapy to adult individuals in Westminster and London, as well as online. I am a UKCP-registered integrative and transpersonal psychotherapist, holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in London.
I have 25 years experience in working with people's wellbeing at heart, and qualified as a Therapeutic Play Practitioner, Holistic Counsellor, Transpersonal Art Counsellor, & HeartMath Coach.
You may be looking for support while working through fear, anxiety, stress, anger & the effects these feelings are having on your relationship to yourself, your personal and or professional life?
You may be supporting a friend, family member, partner or spouse who is experiencing and perhaps projecting their fear, anger, anxiety, & stress on you?
Perhaps you have reached a cross roads and are not sure which way to go next?
It may be that past traumas are holding you back in your ability to live life more fully?
You may be seeking to find a sense of meaning & purpose in life?
Whatever you are experiencing, I invite you to connect.
I have 25 years experience in working with people's wellbeing at heart, and qualified as a Therapeutic Play Practitioner, Holistic Counsellor, Transpersonal Art Counsellor, & HeartMath Coach.
You may be looking for support while working through fear, anxiety, stress, anger & the effects these feelings are having on your relationship to yourself, your personal and or professional life?
You may be supporting a friend, family member, partner or spouse who is experiencing and perhaps projecting their fear, anger, anxiety, & stress on you?
Perhaps you have reached a cross roads and are not sure which way to go next?
It may be that past traumas are holding you back in your ability to live life more fully?
You may be seeking to find a sense of meaning & purpose in life?
Whatever you are experiencing, I invite you to connect.
We provide counselling in the following areas: Anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, bereavement, self-esteem issues, marriage counselling, spiritual formation, interpersonal forgiveness, and adolescents counselling. Our Biblical counsellor accepts Scriptures as the word of God, and that it is fitting to resolve the human condition. We discuss the situation you are addressing, what it reveals about humanity, and the encouragement or reassurance that Scriptures gives. We work holistically with individual's brokenness, suffering, inner struggles and pain. Prayer, Christian meditation, informs our Biblical counselling practice.
We provide counselling in the following areas: Anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, bereavement, self-esteem issues, marriage counselling, spiritual formation, interpersonal forgiveness, and adolescents counselling. Our Biblical counsellor accepts Scriptures as the word of God, and that it is fitting to resolve the human condition. We discuss the situation you are addressing, what it reveals about humanity, and the encouragement or reassurance that Scriptures gives. We work holistically with individual's brokenness, suffering, inner struggles and pain. Prayer, Christian meditation, informs our Biblical counselling practice.
As a HCPC registered Psychotherapist in Drama and Movement therapy, I offer sessions that are uniquely crafted for your needs, which can include a combination of psychodynamic talking therapy, somatic body work, non-verbal therapies, and drama, art, and movement therapy.
Using creative tools — story, play, art, movement — we can make space when things feel stuck, lost, separated, or blocked, shifting unconscious beliefs and patterns. Somatic tools support body awareness, presence, and the mind-body connection, which I use when working with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and feelings of being separated from yourself.
As a HCPC registered Psychotherapist in Drama and Movement therapy, I offer sessions that are uniquely crafted for your needs, which can include a combination of psychodynamic talking therapy, somatic body work, non-verbal therapies, and drama, art, and movement therapy.
Using creative tools — story, play, art, movement — we can make space when things feel stuck, lost, separated, or blocked, shifting unconscious beliefs and patterns. Somatic tools support body awareness, presence, and the mind-body connection, which I use when working with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and feelings of being separated from yourself.
Art Psychotherapy is a readily accessible and effective form of therapy.
I am a highly experienced psychodynamic, attachment & trauma informed Art psychotherapist. I effectively use a wide range of evidence - based approaches, such as attachment informed psychodynamic , existential, interpersonal, psycho -education and solutions focused therapy. Over 20yrs working in schools, MH rehab, hospital, HIV & palliative care settings.
Art Psychotherapy is a readily accessible and effective form of therapy.
I am a highly experienced psychodynamic, attachment & trauma informed Art psychotherapist. I effectively use a wide range of evidence - based approaches, such as attachment informed psychodynamic , existential, interpersonal, psycho -education and solutions focused therapy. Over 20yrs working in schools, MH rehab, hospital, HIV & palliative care settings.
Hi, I'm Nicky
It can be incredibly hard to try to figure it all out on your own.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, or are exhausted from navigating this world, these feelings are often the result of a constant clash between your inner world and the world around you.
My practice is inspired by the concept of a ‘Pensieve‘ – the kind of space where you can put the world on hold for a while and work through what is troubling you from a fresh perspective. Having a space to offload makes it easier to gain new insights and find ways forward that work for you.
Hi, I'm Nicky
It can be incredibly hard to try to figure it all out on your own.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, or are exhausted from navigating this world, these feelings are often the result of a constant clash between your inner world and the world around you.
My practice is inspired by the concept of a ‘Pensieve‘ – the kind of space where you can put the world on hold for a while and work through what is troubling you from a fresh perspective. Having a space to offload makes it easier to gain new insights and find ways forward that work for you.
Are emotional difficulties or dilemmas preventing you from moving forward with your life? You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or have existential questions about where your life is going. Family expectations, culture, neurodiversity, faith and other lived experiences can shape how we move through the world. Counselling is like bringing along a suitcase full of your experiences, beliefs and coping strategies. We'll look through it together, re-organise it, maybe discard some baggage along the way. You'll aim to leave with a deeper understanding of yourself and your situation, and with more of a sense of purpose or direction.
Are emotional difficulties or dilemmas preventing you from moving forward with your life? You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or have existential questions about where your life is going. Family expectations, culture, neurodiversity, faith and other lived experiences can shape how we move through the world. Counselling is like bringing along a suitcase full of your experiences, beliefs and coping strategies. We'll look through it together, re-organise it, maybe discard some baggage along the way. You'll aim to leave with a deeper understanding of yourself and your situation, and with more of a sense of purpose or direction.
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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.