Creative Therapy Counselling in Wells
A warm welcome to my profile, and well done on making the first step which is often the most difficult. I am a kind, professional fully qualified and BACP registered counsellor and have been supporting clients in a therapeutic setting with substance abuse for 7 years and during this time I have come to realise that the addiction is not the problem it’s the pain that keeps them in it, with this in mind I have supported clients with: Shame, Self-harm, Abuse (emotional, sexual, physical, financial) , Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Childhood issues and Bereavement.
A warm welcome to my profile, and well done on making the first step which is often the most difficult. I am a kind, professional fully qualified and BACP registered counsellor and have been supporting clients in a therapeutic setting with substance abuse for 7 years and during this time I have come to realise that the addiction is not the problem it’s the pain that keeps them in it, with this in mind I have supported clients with: Shame, Self-harm, Abuse (emotional, sexual, physical, financial) , Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Childhood issues and Bereavement.
Hi there, I’m Sam and I am a BACP registered person-centred Counsellor (and also a qualified CBT Therapist) and I work with adults, children and adolescents. I understand the importance of a safe space to explore and understand feelings, and to consider and become aware of unhelpful patterns of behaviour. Together we can discover how to make positive changes and manage difficult feelings and emotions. I have a number of years experience working in a NHS commissioned service around common mental health difficulties. I want to help you reach your goals - we will explore the past and present to help you to heal and thrive.
Hi there, I’m Sam and I am a BACP registered person-centred Counsellor (and also a qualified CBT Therapist) and I work with adults, children and adolescents. I understand the importance of a safe space to explore and understand feelings, and to consider and become aware of unhelpful patterns of behaviour. Together we can discover how to make positive changes and manage difficult feelings and emotions. I have a number of years experience working in a NHS commissioned service around common mental health difficulties. I want to help you reach your goals - we will explore the past and present to help you to heal and thrive.
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You may be someone who feels things deeply and thinks in complex or creative ways. Perhaps you are exhausted from masking and holding things together. You may be struggling with anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, or feeling disconnected from yourself, your identity or your creativity.
Living with depth of feeling and awareness can be a strength, but it can also leave you feeling exhausted and misunderstood, unsure of who you are beneath the roles you have learned to play.
Hi, thank you for stopping by.
You may be someone who feels things deeply and thinks in complex or creative ways. Perhaps you are exhausted from masking and holding things together. You may be struggling with anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, or feeling disconnected from yourself, your identity or your creativity.
Living with depth of feeling and awareness can be a strength, but it can also leave you feeling exhausted and misunderstood, unsure of who you are beneath the roles you have learned to play.
My clients are at the heart of every session, creating a welcoming, safe and relaxed atmosphere where communication can flow freely and openly. The most important thing is that you are comfortable, at ease and feel able to talk. I aim to help you see your challenges more clearly and to face the problems with less anxiety and tension. It can be an opportunity to think and speak your truth without fear of judgement. I am trained to incorporate techniques associated with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Guided Visualisation, Psycho-dynamic Therapy and Transactional Analysis amongst others into my work.
My clients are at the heart of every session, creating a welcoming, safe and relaxed atmosphere where communication can flow freely and openly. The most important thing is that you are comfortable, at ease and feel able to talk. I aim to help you see your challenges more clearly and to face the problems with less anxiety and tension. It can be an opportunity to think and speak your truth without fear of judgement. I am trained to incorporate techniques associated with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Guided Visualisation, Psycho-dynamic Therapy and Transactional Analysis amongst others into my work.
You may feel overwhelmed, unseen, or unsure how to make sense of your identity, past or present. Perhaps you’re LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, or carrying trauma. Maybe early experiences shaped how you see yourself, and you’re ready for that to change. You want someone who understands without judgment. You’re hoping to unmask, understand and share your emotions, heal old wounds, and grow into a steadier sense of who you are and what you want. Most of all, you’re longing for a safe, warm space where you can finally feel understood and supported.
You may feel overwhelmed, unseen, or unsure how to make sense of your identity, past or present. Perhaps you’re LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, or carrying trauma. Maybe early experiences shaped how you see yourself, and you’re ready for that to change. You want someone who understands without judgment. You’re hoping to unmask, understand and share your emotions, heal old wounds, and grow into a steadier sense of who you are and what you want. Most of all, you’re longing for a safe, warm space where you can finally feel understood and supported.
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Most of my clients are either neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism) and/or LGBTQIA+/GSRD (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diverse) but I welcome all to my practice. I work with children, teenagers and adults and can run sessions in English or Polish, online or in person (in Hove) or we can mix it up. It all depends on you and your needs/wants. I am anti-TERF and anti-SWERF and welcome you to drop me an email to say hello. We can then figure out if I'm the right fit for you and how we can work together.
Most of my clients are either neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism) and/or LGBTQIA+/GSRD (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diverse) but I welcome all to my practice. I work with children, teenagers and adults and can run sessions in English or Polish, online or in person (in Hove) or we can mix it up. It all depends on you and your needs/wants. I am anti-TERF and anti-SWERF and welcome you to drop me an email to say hello. We can then figure out if I'm the right fit for you and how we can work together.
Alongside my work with adults, I provide child-centred creative therapy, supporting children through play, creativity, and a trusting therapeutic relationship to build emotional understanding, confidence, and resilience.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or at a turning point in life. Some are questioning their relationships, work, or sense of identity, while others are navigating bereavement, difficult past experiences, illness, or other significant life events. Many have spent years coping or putting others first before seeking support. Therapy offers space to make sense of your experiences, understand how the past may be shaping the present, and move towards a life that feels more grounded and aligned. I also offer child psychotherapy using a child-centred, creative approach.
Alongside my work with adults, I provide child-centred creative therapy, supporting children through play, creativity, and a trusting therapeutic relationship to build emotional understanding, confidence, and resilience.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or at a turning point in life. Some are questioning their relationships, work, or sense of identity, while others are navigating bereavement, difficult past experiences, illness, or other significant life events. Many have spent years coping or putting others first before seeking support. Therapy offers space to make sense of your experiences, understand how the past may be shaping the present, and move towards a life that feels more grounded and aligned. I also offer child psychotherapy using a child-centred, creative approach.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression or low self esteem, I want to walk alongside you and help you. I aim to offer an approach that is suitable to what you are going through, where you feel met and understood. I want to help you to understand the impact your past has had in forming who you are and how you can let go of some of the things that have caused you pain and how you can grow in self awareness and self confidence and become who you were born to be.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression or low self esteem, I want to walk alongside you and help you. I aim to offer an approach that is suitable to what you are going through, where you feel met and understood. I want to help you to understand the impact your past has had in forming who you are and how you can let go of some of the things that have caused you pain and how you can grow in self awareness and self confidence and become who you were born to be.
I am an Art Psychotherapist (MA, HCPC registered) and EMDR practitioner with nine years of post-qualifying experience.
I can offer one to one art psychotherapy sessions (short-term and long-term work offered). Art Therapy or Art psychotherapy is a form of therapy that uses art making or creativity to facilitate communication and expression.
I am also qualified to provide EMDR therapy, which is a form of somatic therapy that can be helpful to process traumatic memories.
I am an Art Psychotherapist (MA, HCPC registered) and EMDR practitioner with nine years of post-qualifying experience.
I can offer one to one art psychotherapy sessions (short-term and long-term work offered). Art Therapy or Art psychotherapy is a form of therapy that uses art making or creativity to facilitate communication and expression.
I am also qualified to provide EMDR therapy, which is a form of somatic therapy that can be helpful to process traumatic memories.
Hello, my name is Catia. I offer counselling sessions to adults, children and young people as well as couples/marriage therapy. Counselling can bring clarity where there is confusion, resolve past issues, change behaviours and improve relationships. I will provide you a confidential, safe and supportive space for you to talk and work thought the difficulties you are facing. For some people having a safe space to speak and reflect about their issues it is enough to help them move forward, while others may benefit from the use of more creative interventions
Hello, my name is Catia. I offer counselling sessions to adults, children and young people as well as couples/marriage therapy. Counselling can bring clarity where there is confusion, resolve past issues, change behaviours and improve relationships. I will provide you a confidential, safe and supportive space for you to talk and work thought the difficulties you are facing. For some people having a safe space to speak and reflect about their issues it is enough to help them move forward, while others may benefit from the use of more creative interventions
I am an accredited Integrative Counsellor who supports women through life with the wide range of issues women encounter, such as mental wellbeing, relationships, neurodiversity, cultural responsibilities, trauma and loss. I also support women with self-esteem, confidence, making a meaningful life and personal growth. I help you to feel safe, understood and supported, to help you make sense of what has happened, find ways to cope, look at choices, help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed, help you feel more connected with yourself, and live more positively.
I am an accredited Integrative Counsellor who supports women through life with the wide range of issues women encounter, such as mental wellbeing, relationships, neurodiversity, cultural responsibilities, trauma and loss. I also support women with self-esteem, confidence, making a meaningful life and personal growth. I help you to feel safe, understood and supported, to help you make sense of what has happened, find ways to cope, look at choices, help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed, help you feel more connected with yourself, and live more positively.
My waiting list is currently closed for new counselling clients; however, I have a limited number of spaces available for in-person and online clinical supervision, which I offer alongside my role as a Counselling Manager overseeing a team of counsellors in central York.
I provide supervision for experienced, newly qualified and trainee counsellors who are looking to deepen their knowledge of creative interventions and therapeutic frameworks. I am a down-to-earth practitioner with extensive knowledge and experience in safeguarding, trauma, relationships and abuse (SV, DV, CSA, CSE and spiritual abuse).
My waiting list is currently closed for new counselling clients; however, I have a limited number of spaces available for in-person and online clinical supervision, which I offer alongside my role as a Counselling Manager overseeing a team of counsellors in central York.
I provide supervision for experienced, newly qualified and trainee counsellors who are looking to deepen their knowledge of creative interventions and therapeutic frameworks. I am a down-to-earth practitioner with extensive knowledge and experience in safeguarding, trauma, relationships and abuse (SV, DV, CSA, CSE and spiritual abuse).
Overwhelmed, shutdown & anxiety, past/ present trauma or neurodivergence.
You might feel overwhelmed, shut down, or constantly on edge, and talking about it hasn’t really helped.
I support trauma-affected and neurodivergent adults and teens (Autism, ADHD, OCD) who feel anxious, disconnected, or pushed beyond their capacity.
Many people come to me after trying therapy and still feeling stuck. We work gently with both mind and body so you can feel calmer, safer, and more like yourself again.
Overwhelmed, shutdown & anxiety, past/ present trauma or neurodivergence.
You might feel overwhelmed, shut down, or constantly on edge, and talking about it hasn’t really helped.
I support trauma-affected and neurodivergent adults and teens (Autism, ADHD, OCD) who feel anxious, disconnected, or pushed beyond their capacity.
Many people come to me after trying therapy and still feeling stuck. We work gently with both mind and body so you can feel calmer, safer, and more like yourself again.
Struggling with anxiety, loss, past trauma or relationship difficulties? You don't have to cope alone. I offer warm, person-centred counselling to help you reconnect with your own strength and find a way forward. Counselling can help you make sense of what's happening, reclaim your confidence and improve your relationships. Drawing on 20+ years in the helping professions and an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I bring both depth of experience and genuine warmth. Free 15-min consultation to see if we're a good fit.
Struggling with anxiety, loss, past trauma or relationship difficulties? You don't have to cope alone. I offer warm, person-centred counselling to help you reconnect with your own strength and find a way forward. Counselling can help you make sense of what's happening, reclaim your confidence and improve your relationships. Drawing on 20+ years in the helping professions and an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I bring both depth of experience and genuine warmth. Free 15-min consultation to see if we're a good fit.
I am a psychotherapist working with adults, children and young people in Bristol. I offer a confidential space to talk about the difficulties you might be experiencing and to explore the positive changes you can make. If you want to enhance your quality of life and important relationships, I'll be happy to meet with you and discuss how counselling or psychotherapy can help you achieve those goals.
I am a psychotherapist working with adults, children and young people in Bristol. I offer a confidential space to talk about the difficulties you might be experiencing and to explore the positive changes you can make. If you want to enhance your quality of life and important relationships, I'll be happy to meet with you and discuss how counselling or psychotherapy can help you achieve those goals.
I am a qualified counsellor with a specialist focus on supporting neurodivergent individuals, and I’m here to help you navigate your unique experiences in a safe, non-judgemental environment. My approach is person-centred, working collaboratively with clients to build trust, encourage self-awareness, and foster positive change. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationships, or navigating life as a neurodivergent person, I offer tailored support that respects and embraces your individuality. With experience and understanding of neurodiversity, I aim to create a counselling space that feels supportive.
I am a qualified counsellor with a specialist focus on supporting neurodivergent individuals, and I’m here to help you navigate your unique experiences in a safe, non-judgemental environment. My approach is person-centred, working collaboratively with clients to build trust, encourage self-awareness, and foster positive change. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationships, or navigating life as a neurodivergent person, I offer tailored support that respects and embraces your individuality. With experience and understanding of neurodiversity, I aim to create a counselling space that feels supportive.
Josephine Lay - Trauma-informed creative therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS3
I offer: Play-based approaches (especially with children); Creative methods, including art, roleplay, and symbolic exploration; Trauma-informed practice and trauma processing techniques; Body-based approaches to support emotional regulation and processing
Are you feeling overwhelmed and looking for help to manage feelings of anxiety, distress or the impact of trauma? As a trauma-informed creative arts therapist working with children, young people and young adults, I listen to what you share through creativity and imagination as well as words. Many people find this helps them work at a safe distance and pace, without getting flooded by intense feelings or sensations.
I offer support to parents and carers through consultation sessions.
I also offer clinical supervision for trainee and qualified therapists that integrates talking, symbolic, and embodied approaches.
I offer: Play-based approaches (especially with children); Creative methods, including art, roleplay, and symbolic exploration; Trauma-informed practice and trauma processing techniques; Body-based approaches to support emotional regulation and processing
Are you feeling overwhelmed and looking for help to manage feelings of anxiety, distress or the impact of trauma? As a trauma-informed creative arts therapist working with children, young people and young adults, I listen to what you share through creativity and imagination as well as words. Many people find this helps them work at a safe distance and pace, without getting flooded by intense feelings or sensations.
I offer support to parents and carers through consultation sessions.
I also offer clinical supervision for trainee and qualified therapists that integrates talking, symbolic, and embodied approaches.
Helllllo Hellllo , are you struggling feeling disconnected with yourself, numb, lost your spark and joy for life. In a state of not understanding why? or have a deep sense of understanding but not able to turn and face the shadows alone?
Blocked emotions from trauma, childhood and life events can get trapped in our bodies and manifest in conditions such as depression, OCD, PTSD just to name a few. Patterns play out and we get stuck in cycles of repeating toxic relationships with ourselves and others, We create a mask and project what we would like to be, leaving us feeling detached from who we truly are at the core.
Helllllo Hellllo , are you struggling feeling disconnected with yourself, numb, lost your spark and joy for life. In a state of not understanding why? or have a deep sense of understanding but not able to turn and face the shadows alone?
Blocked emotions from trauma, childhood and life events can get trapped in our bodies and manifest in conditions such as depression, OCD, PTSD just to name a few. Patterns play out and we get stuck in cycles of repeating toxic relationships with ourselves and others, We create a mask and project what we would like to be, leaving us feeling detached from who we truly are at the core.
I work with people who may feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained or disconnected from themselves. You might be neurodivergent and tired of masking, navigating ADHD, or living with chronic illness and its impact on identity and energy. I also support those exploring racial identity, including mixed-race experiences, or moving through life transitions, relationship difficulties, or unresolved past experiences. Together, we work gently at your pace to make sense of what you’re feeling and find a way forward that feels right for you.
I work with people who may feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained or disconnected from themselves. You might be neurodivergent and tired of masking, navigating ADHD, or living with chronic illness and its impact on identity and energy. I also support those exploring racial identity, including mixed-race experiences, or moving through life transitions, relationship difficulties, or unresolved past experiences. Together, we work gently at your pace to make sense of what you’re feeling and find a way forward that feels right for you.
I am an empathic and caring psychotherapist and art psychotherapist with extensive experience of working with people with a variety of complex mental health difficulties.
I primarily work psychodynamically, and as an experienced art therapist, I am skilled in helping people learn to use their innate creativity as a means of expression; connection; insight and exploration. I incorporate additional counselling approaches such as: mindfulness, CBT, psycho-education, mentalization based treatment (MBT) and solution focused work.
I am an empathic and caring psychotherapist and art psychotherapist with extensive experience of working with people with a variety of complex mental health difficulties.
I primarily work psychodynamically, and as an experienced art therapist, I am skilled in helping people learn to use their innate creativity as a means of expression; connection; insight and exploration. I incorporate additional counselling approaches such as: mindfulness, CBT, psycho-education, mentalization based treatment (MBT) and solution focused work.
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Creative Therapy Counsellors
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.