Creative Therapy Counselling in Worksop

I’m a trauma‑aware counsellor and relationship counsellor based in Worksop, offering gentle, steady support for people living with the emotional after‑effects of difficult or overwhelming experiences, as well as couples and individuals navigating relationship strain, disconnection, or communication difficulties. Trauma can show up as anxiety, numbness, hypervigilance, exhaustion, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. Relationship challenges often emerge alongside these experiences. My approach is warm, grounded, and relational — we go at your pace, with no pressure or judgement. I have experience in hospice care, GP's
I’m a trauma‑aware counsellor and relationship counsellor based in Worksop, offering gentle, steady support for people living with the emotional after‑effects of difficult or overwhelming experiences, as well as couples and individuals navigating relationship strain, disconnection, or communication difficulties. Trauma can show up as anxiety, numbness, hypervigilance, exhaustion, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. Relationship challenges often emerge alongside these experiences. My approach is warm, grounded, and relational — we go at your pace, with no pressure or judgement. I have experience in hospice care, GP's
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East Midlands Trauma Therapy Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer tailored therapeutic support to people who have experienced a distressing or traumatic event(s). You may be feeling overwhelmed by everything that has happened and everything you are feeling. You may be struggling in some areas of your life such as work or in your relationships. This is completely normal and I'll work with you to discover what the root of that difficulty is so that you can begin to overcome it. Because you can overcome it.
I offer tailored therapeutic support to people who have experienced a distressing or traumatic event(s). You may be feeling overwhelmed by everything that has happened and everything you are feeling. You may be struggling in some areas of your life such as work or in your relationships. This is completely normal and I'll work with you to discover what the root of that difficulty is so that you can begin to overcome it. Because you can overcome it.
01427 802267 View 01427 802267
Liz Whiteley
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
As a Trauma-Informed Therapist based in Sheffield, I offer online counselling across the UK, with a special focus on disability support and trauma recovery. My aim is to create a safe, empowering space where you can reflect, heal, and grow at your own pace.
As a Trauma-Informed Therapist based in Sheffield, I offer online counselling across the UK, with a special focus on disability support and trauma recovery. My aim is to create a safe, empowering space where you can reflect, heal, and grow at your own pace.
0114 303 1338 View 0114 303 1338
Mariebcounselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
If you are looking for counselling services that specialise in neurodiversity, additional needs and siblings support, reach out today. Young people deserve to be heard, understood and supported on their journey to wellbeing. Parenting is challenging in the best of circumstances—even neurotypical children have immature self-regulation. But parenting a neurodivergent child is rewarding but also can be a different category of challenges. Having lived experience as a parent, a young person's unhappiness permeates to the whole family. Counselling not only supports your young person but also the wellbeing of the whole family too.
If you are looking for counselling services that specialise in neurodiversity, additional needs and siblings support, reach out today. Young people deserve to be heard, understood and supported on their journey to wellbeing. Parenting is challenging in the best of circumstances—even neurotypical children have immature self-regulation. But parenting a neurodivergent child is rewarding but also can be a different category of challenges. Having lived experience as a parent, a young person's unhappiness permeates to the whole family. Counselling not only supports your young person but also the wellbeing of the whole family too.
01909 492588 View 01909 492588
Sharon Andrea Shaw
Psychotherapist, MBBS, MBACP
Serves Area
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?
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Outside The Lines Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Life gets messy sometimes. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, low, burnt out, or weighed down by old stuff that won’t shift. It might be ADHD, stress, relationships or just that stuck feeling that’s hard to put into words. What you really want is a bit more calm, more confidence, and to feel like yourself again. I offer counselling that’s down to earth and easy to get along with. I also provide supportive, reflective supervision for counsellors and trainees.
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Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, loss, relationship challenges, financial worries, fear of the future, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I offer support in exploring your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. I'm a BACP-registered counsellor working online across the UK. Real change starts from within. If you’re feeling ready to take that first step, I’m here to support you.​ By letting go of fear and the need for external validation, we’ll reveal the dreams and desires that align with your deepest calling. From there, we’ll design a practical, inspiring plan to turn those dreams into reality
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Clare Buchanan
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome! My aim as your counsellor is to provide you with a safe and accepting space in which we can explore the reasons that bring you to counselling, and work together to bring you to a place of healing, growth and restoration. My integrative approach draws on different ideas and strategies, allowing flexibility to suit the needs of the individual. I will work with you to set goals and allow you to set your own pace. I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self esteem and body image. I can help you to manage stress, or identify unhelpful behavioural patterns that are keeping you stuck.
Welcome! My aim as your counsellor is to provide you with a safe and accepting space in which we can explore the reasons that bring you to counselling, and work together to bring you to a place of healing, growth and restoration. My integrative approach draws on different ideas and strategies, allowing flexibility to suit the needs of the individual. I will work with you to set goals and allow you to set your own pace. I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self esteem and body image. I can help you to manage stress, or identify unhelpful behavioural patterns that are keeping you stuck.
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Supportive Counselling Ltd
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
I support children, young people and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck or need space to be heard. Clients often come with anxiety, burnout, trauma, identity or neurodivergent experiences. Our team of counsellors and psychotherapists offers flexible, personalised support, including evenings and weekends. We create a calm, respectful space where you can explore what matters, at your own pace, and find a way forward that truly fits you. Online, telephone and in-person (York) sessions available across the UK for flexible, accessible support.
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Matthew Liam Calvert
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Mansfield NG21
Life can sometimes leave us carrying experiences that weigh heavily, feelings of anxiety, shame, low confidence, or a sense of simply surviving rather than living fully. Often, these struggles emerge for understandable reasons, even when they no longer feel helpful. I provide a safe and accepting space where you can slow down, feel heard, and explore what may be happening beneath the surface. Working together, at a pace that feels manageable, we can begin to make sense of difficult experiences, explore new ways of coping, and support meaningful change.
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Deborah Stocks
Verified Verified
Doncaster DN12
I am a psychosexual therapist and I work with both individuals and couples, helping them to understand how their physical, social and emotional factors can impact on their sexual difficulties. Some people can find talking about their sexual issues difficult especially with their partners. I will make you feel more comfortable when sharing and expressing your sexual difficulty. You may also have some mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and confidence around your sexual issues. Talking and resolving your mental health will help with your sexual issues.
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Laura Flann
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I am an integrative trauma therapist that specialise in trauma, dissociation and eating disorders. I am currently undergoing the ISSTD training to specialise in Dissociative disorders including dissociative identity disorder (DID). I currently support those with DID under the supervision of a DID specialist supervisor and I am qualified to diagnose dissociative disorders including DID & Partial DID/OSDD through administration of the SCID-D diagnostic interview.
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Josh Shepherd
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1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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Andrea Barratt
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Derby DE22
People seek counselling for aspects of life which are troubling them. It might be because of depression, anxiety, low mood, a lack of confidence or feeling overwhelmed. Perhaps you are wishing to recover from past traumas or you're feeling stuck. Seeking help is a positive and courageous step. Choosing a counsellor that you can trust and feel comfortable with is important. For this reason I offer a free, no obligation, 30 minute telephone consultation. My practice is based near the centre of Derby. I provide therapy for adults from 18 years upwards.
People seek counselling for aspects of life which are troubling them. It might be because of depression, anxiety, low mood, a lack of confidence or feeling overwhelmed. Perhaps you are wishing to recover from past traumas or you're feeling stuck. Seeking help is a positive and courageous step. Choosing a counsellor that you can trust and feel comfortable with is important. For this reason I offer a free, no obligation, 30 minute telephone consultation. My practice is based near the centre of Derby. I provide therapy for adults from 18 years upwards.
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Dawn Saxton Counselling/ EMDR
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Charlton George Blackwell
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
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Jacaranda Therapy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi, I'm Liz and I work with children and young people at Jacaranda Therapy as an Accredited Play and Creative Arts Therapist. Childhood and adolescence can be really difficult for a number of reasons, and play therapy and creative arts counselling is an amazing way to help young people explore and express their emotions in a safe space, and find healthy coping mechanisms to help them in the future so that they can thrive and have the best outcomes possible. I use an integrative, holistic approach where young people have a choice of mediums to use including paint, sand, lego, clay, puppets, role play, sensory activities, books.
Hi, I'm Liz and I work with children and young people at Jacaranda Therapy as an Accredited Play and Creative Arts Therapist. Childhood and adolescence can be really difficult for a number of reasons, and play therapy and creative arts counselling is an amazing way to help young people explore and express their emotions in a safe space, and find healthy coping mechanisms to help them in the future so that they can thrive and have the best outcomes possible. I use an integrative, holistic approach where young people have a choice of mediums to use including paint, sand, lego, clay, puppets, role play, sensory activities, books.
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Urszula Plust
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Our realities are far from perfect. We live in systems that can be discriminative and oppressive. Living and growing in environments where being authentic does not feel safe, whether its family, school, or work it can leave us feeling powerless, anxious, or alone. This in turn can leave us building up defences, searching for coping strategies that help us avoid those feelings. Therapy to me is a way of discovering own power and finding a way of creatively navigating through life in a way that is most growthfull and meaningful to you. It can also be useful if past experiences took away your own sense of worth and safety within.
Our realities are far from perfect. We live in systems that can be discriminative and oppressive. Living and growing in environments where being authentic does not feel safe, whether its family, school, or work it can leave us feeling powerless, anxious, or alone. This in turn can leave us building up defences, searching for coping strategies that help us avoid those feelings. Therapy to me is a way of discovering own power and finding a way of creatively navigating through life in a way that is most growthfull and meaningful to you. It can also be useful if past experiences took away your own sense of worth and safety within.
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Amy Louise Sharrock
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
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.
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Ru Mountstevens
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Newark NG24
There are times in life where we all need to talk through something that just feels too complex to share with family or friends. Whether you're a people-pleaser, an overthinker, living with social anxiety or constant tension, therapy provides you with a valuable investment in time for yourself. Together, we can develop a deeper understanding of what makes you you, identify patterns that no longer serve you, and help you to improve and enrich your life. As someone with lived experience of ADHD, I also bring a personal understanding of the challenges and strengths that can come with being neurodivergent.
There are times in life where we all need to talk through something that just feels too complex to share with family or friends. Whether you're a people-pleaser, an overthinker, living with social anxiety or constant tension, therapy provides you with a valuable investment in time for yourself. Together, we can develop a deeper understanding of what makes you you, identify patterns that no longer serve you, and help you to improve and enrich your life. As someone with lived experience of ADHD, I also bring a personal understanding of the challenges and strengths that can come with being neurodivergent.
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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.