Creative Therapy Counselling in York
Hello, I’m Ben, a psychotherapist based in York, and I support people to resolve life and relationship difficulties. If you’ve ever felt trapped, possibly disliking who you have become and feeling others blaming you too; we can work together to make sense of how you came to be the person that you are today, and how to make positive changes in your life- to make you more you. Often we feel life’s pressures, or that there is some is just ‘wrong’ but we are unsure of what ‘it’ is, we can resolve the it - to make you more you. I support clients with childhood trauma, complex diagnosis, as well as seemly day to day issues.
Hello, I’m Ben, a psychotherapist based in York, and I support people to resolve life and relationship difficulties. If you’ve ever felt trapped, possibly disliking who you have become and feeling others blaming you too; we can work together to make sense of how you came to be the person that you are today, and how to make positive changes in your life- to make you more you. Often we feel life’s pressures, or that there is some is just ‘wrong’ but we are unsure of what ‘it’ is, we can resolve the it - to make you more you. I support clients with childhood trauma, complex diagnosis, as well as seemly day to day issues.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, feeling stuck, or struggling with self-worth. My approach is relational and integrative, often drawing on creative ways of exploring what feels tangled, muted, or hard to reach.
Welcome — I’m Richard, a relational integrative psychotherapist in advanced training. I offer a confidential and supportive space where you can begin to listen more closely to yourself—your thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Together we can build the foundations for clearer boundaries, deeper connection, and meaningful change.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, feeling stuck, or struggling with self-worth. My approach is relational and integrative, often drawing on creative ways of exploring what feels tangled, muted, or hard to reach.
Welcome — I’m Richard, a relational integrative psychotherapist in advanced training. I offer a confidential and supportive space where you can begin to listen more closely to yourself—your thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Together we can build the foundations for clearer boundaries, deeper connection, and meaningful change.
Do you begin your day feeling anxious, low and lack of motivation, wondering your life is not going where you want to be? Maybe you wake up during the night worrying and stressed about the day ahead? Are you wondering why you feel so lost and lonely, not fitting in whether it is relationship with your partner, family members, friends or even colleagues at work. Maybe you are a couple feeling increasingly unhappy, fed up and tired with constant arguing or not talking about things? You are worried about the future of your relationship?
Do you begin your day feeling anxious, low and lack of motivation, wondering your life is not going where you want to be? Maybe you wake up during the night worrying and stressed about the day ahead? Are you wondering why you feel so lost and lonely, not fitting in whether it is relationship with your partner, family members, friends or even colleagues at work. Maybe you are a couple feeling increasingly unhappy, fed up and tired with constant arguing or not talking about things? You are worried about the future of your relationship?
I’m a BACP-registered integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, specializing in children and young people. I'm an Autism and ADHD affirming practitioner. If you’re seeking a gentle, nurturing approach for your child, I provide in-person or online sessions, making therapy accessible for those who find attending in person challenging. I have experience helping children and young people navigate issues like bereavement, trauma, anxiety, and family breakdown, offering tailored support for each unique need.
I also offer couples therapy, especially suited to those seeking support from a therapist with a neurodivergent affirming approach.
I’m a BACP-registered integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, specializing in children and young people. I'm an Autism and ADHD affirming practitioner. If you’re seeking a gentle, nurturing approach for your child, I provide in-person or online sessions, making therapy accessible for those who find attending in person challenging. I have experience helping children and young people navigate issues like bereavement, trauma, anxiety, and family breakdown, offering tailored support for each unique need.
I also offer couples therapy, especially suited to those seeking support from a therapist with a neurodivergent affirming approach.
I offer a compassionate and non-judgemental space to explore difficult emotions, understand behavioural patterns, and support meaningful change. You may be encountering current challenges or wanting to process past experiences that continue to shape how you feel and relate to others. In all cases, I believe you are the expert on yourself, and my role is to support you using an integrative and flexible approach. To tailor our work to you, I may share ideas from different theories or work more creatively using models, images, or meditations. However we work, we will always prioritise your safety, wellbeing, and autonomy.
I offer a compassionate and non-judgemental space to explore difficult emotions, understand behavioural patterns, and support meaningful change. You may be encountering current challenges or wanting to process past experiences that continue to shape how you feel and relate to others. In all cases, I believe you are the expert on yourself, and my role is to support you using an integrative and flexible approach. To tailor our work to you, I may share ideas from different theories or work more creatively using models, images, or meditations. However we work, we will always prioritise your safety, wellbeing, and autonomy.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist / Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist who offers a warm, friendly welcome and an empathetic, non-judgmental approach.
I can help by first getting to know you and understand your story. We can talk, and if you want to, we can use art making or EMDR to help shift intrusive thoughts or self beliefs that feel stuck. We can think together about your experiences and how these have impacted you now. We can consider what you need and navigate this together.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist / Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist who offers a warm, friendly welcome and an empathetic, non-judgmental approach.
I can help by first getting to know you and understand your story. We can talk, and if you want to, we can use art making or EMDR to help shift intrusive thoughts or self beliefs that feel stuck. We can think together about your experiences and how these have impacted you now. We can consider what you need and navigate this together.
YOU matter! Your thoughts, feelings and experiences are valid, all of them! I offer a space where you can be you, where you can be seen and heard without judgement no matter what you share.
As a Person-Centred Counsellor, I work with you, offering respect, empathy and endeavouring to understand you and your experiences as our relationship develops. I aim to build your trust by respecting your voice, as we explore the things that may have caused you to feel uncomfortable, confused or discouraged.
I work with people of all ages experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, overwhelm, relationship issues, loss and times of change.
YOU matter! Your thoughts, feelings and experiences are valid, all of them! I offer a space where you can be you, where you can be seen and heard without judgement no matter what you share.
As a Person-Centred Counsellor, I work with you, offering respect, empathy and endeavouring to understand you and your experiences as our relationship develops. I aim to build your trust by respecting your voice, as we explore the things that may have caused you to feel uncomfortable, confused or discouraged.
I work with people of all ages experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, overwhelm, relationship issues, loss and times of change.
Sometimes life seems like being stuck in a dark room - it's as if we're bumping into furniture, tripping over uneven floor, walking into walls. I can help you find the light switch. There is no magic wand to solve life’s problems but talking to someone who truly gets you may be the second best option. I am a warm, relaxed counsellor with a modern approach to psychotherapy. I feel passionate about my clients’ wellbeing and am authentically interested in what they bring to the counselling room.
Sometimes life seems like being stuck in a dark room - it's as if we're bumping into furniture, tripping over uneven floor, walking into walls. I can help you find the light switch. There is no magic wand to solve life’s problems but talking to someone who truly gets you may be the second best option. I am a warm, relaxed counsellor with a modern approach to psychotherapy. I feel passionate about my clients’ wellbeing and am authentically interested in what they bring to the counselling room.
Diary update July 2026- I can currently offer a limited number of sessions on a Thursday afternoon/evening in person in Acomb, York.
I’m Emma, a BACP registered counsellor based in York. I work with young people and adults struggling with their emotions and experiences.
Diary update July 2026- I can currently offer a limited number of sessions on a Thursday afternoon/evening in person in Acomb, York.
I’m Emma, a BACP registered counsellor based in York. I work with young people and adults struggling with their emotions and experiences.
Hello, I’m Lorna. I am a HCPC registered counselling psychologist. I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can slow down, make sense of what’s happening for you, and feel heard and understood. Therapy with me is collaborative and relational, and I work in a way that adapts to your energy, using warmth, playfulness and gentle challenge to support your growth.
My approach is integrative, drawing on person-centred and relational theory, and I tailor our work to your individual needs and goals. I offer both short-term focused therapy and longer-term, open-ended work, depending on what feels most helpful for you.
Hello, I’m Lorna. I am a HCPC registered counselling psychologist. I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can slow down, make sense of what’s happening for you, and feel heard and understood. Therapy with me is collaborative and relational, and I work in a way that adapts to your energy, using warmth, playfulness and gentle challenge to support your growth.
My approach is integrative, drawing on person-centred and relational theory, and I tailor our work to your individual needs and goals. I offer both short-term focused therapy and longer-term, open-ended work, depending on what feels most helpful for you.
I’m a humanistic, integrative counsellor, and I work with individuals and couples, face to face or online.
My top priority is for you to better understand your thoughts and feelings and live a happier, more fulfilling life. I will ensure we work with the best tools available so you get the most out of your therapy journey.
As a couple, you can enter a neutral space to tackle relationship challenges and build a stronger connection. When communication gets tough or you feel stuck in old patterns, we create a space where you both have time to feel heard and understood and create change for the better.
I’m a humanistic, integrative counsellor, and I work with individuals and couples, face to face or online.
My top priority is for you to better understand your thoughts and feelings and live a happier, more fulfilling life. I will ensure we work with the best tools available so you get the most out of your therapy journey.
As a couple, you can enter a neutral space to tackle relationship challenges and build a stronger connection. When communication gets tough or you feel stuck in old patterns, we create a space where you both have time to feel heard and understood and create change for the better.
I believe that when people connect, change can happen. I work face to face in centre of York or online across the UK. If your experiences are weighing on you and you feel working with someone neutral may help I could be a good fit for you. I work in a trauma informed way; treating your past experiences with compassion and care, and together we can work towards how you would like your life to be now; safe and connected. Maybe life just isn't how you would like it to be and you're trying to make sense of past experiences on your own. I may be able to help. I am a tutor at Leeds University and I hold two places for trainee therapists.
I believe that when people connect, change can happen. I work face to face in centre of York or online across the UK. If your experiences are weighing on you and you feel working with someone neutral may help I could be a good fit for you. I work in a trauma informed way; treating your past experiences with compassion and care, and together we can work towards how you would like your life to be now; safe and connected. Maybe life just isn't how you would like it to be and you're trying to make sense of past experiences on your own. I may be able to help. I am a tutor at Leeds University and I hold two places for trainee therapists.
Welcome I am a registered MBACP accredited Counsellor/psychotherapist. I am qualified in several modalities of therapy - meaning I can integrate a range of interventions to support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people. I offer online appointments and face to face appointments in York and Thirsk. I also offer walk and talk sessions in York and Thirsk. I specialise in relationship and psychosexual therapy, trauma and PTSD. If you are experiencing difficulties and would like to talk in confidence, I'm here by your side to support you and help you move forward at your pace.
Welcome I am a registered MBACP accredited Counsellor/psychotherapist. I am qualified in several modalities of therapy - meaning I can integrate a range of interventions to support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people. I offer online appointments and face to face appointments in York and Thirsk. I also offer walk and talk sessions in York and Thirsk. I specialise in relationship and psychosexual therapy, trauma and PTSD. If you are experiencing difficulties and would like to talk in confidence, I'm here by your side to support you and help you move forward at your pace.
Hello, I’m Amy Pataki, a qualified and HCPC registered art psychotherapist based in Yorkshire.
My approach is:
Attachment-focused, trauma and neuro-informed.
Gentle and paced.
Compassionate and curious.
Creative, expressive and playful (when appropriate).
For children, adults and families formed through birth, adoption or kinship care.
Accepting and non judgmental.
Confidential.
Hello, I’m Amy Pataki, a qualified and HCPC registered art psychotherapist based in Yorkshire.
My approach is:
Attachment-focused, trauma and neuro-informed.
Gentle and paced.
Compassionate and curious.
Creative, expressive and playful (when appropriate).
For children, adults and families formed through birth, adoption or kinship care.
Accepting and non judgmental.
Confidential.
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).
You may be seeking support for yourself or for a child who's struggling with food, body imagine, or big, confusing feelings. Eating difficulties can leaving you feeling stuck, worried, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore what's happening and what you need going forward. With adults and teens I utilise talking and sand tray therapy to help you make sense of the thoughts and patterns that keep you stuck. And with younger children I use play therapy to help them express and manage their inner world safely.
You may be seeking support for yourself or for a child who's struggling with food, body imagine, or big, confusing feelings. Eating difficulties can leaving you feeling stuck, worried, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore what's happening and what you need going forward. With adults and teens I utilise talking and sand tray therapy to help you make sense of the thoughts and patterns that keep you stuck. And with younger children I use play therapy to help them express and manage their inner world safely.
I'm a sensitive and warm Art Therapist.
Hello, I'm Izzy :) I offer a grounding presence and creative approach. Sessions are a gentle place for you land and explore things at your own pace. Our goal to help you embrace your strength and your sensitivity. My practical take on therapy suits overthinkers and worriers who want to live a more embodied life.
You don't need any artistic skills or experience to work with me!
I'm a sensitive and warm Art Therapist.
Hello, I'm Izzy :) I offer a grounding presence and creative approach. Sessions are a gentle place for you land and explore things at your own pace. Our goal to help you embrace your strength and your sensitivity. My practical take on therapy suits overthinkers and worriers who want to live a more embodied life.
You don't need any artistic skills or experience to work with me!
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.
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.
I support children and families when things feel overwhelming or in crisis. My practice is transparent and collaborative, helping families work together. With a background in SEND Education and as a parent of two autistic children, I understand that the process needs to be as stress-free as possible. I offer a free initial consultation so parents feel informed and supported. Play therapy is gentle, child-led and non-directive, allowing children to explore safely at their own pace. Play and creative arts helps children with a sensory grounding—especially supportive for neurodiverse, traumatised, or looked after/adopted children.
I support children and families when things feel overwhelming or in crisis. My practice is transparent and collaborative, helping families work together. With a background in SEND Education and as a parent of two autistic children, I understand that the process needs to be as stress-free as possible. I offer a free initial consultation so parents feel informed and supported. Play therapy is gentle, child-led and non-directive, allowing children to explore safely at their own pace. Play and creative arts helps children with a sensory grounding—especially supportive for neurodiverse, traumatised, or looked after/adopted children.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I understand that it can feel daunting to reach out for counselling. I offer a safe, compassionate space for you.
Clients who have worked with me have come with a range of issues. Some clients are living with grief or loss relating to bereavement, loss of role-identity, impact of retirement or ill-health. Others may have begun to question if they are neurodivergent. I also support transgender & non-binary individuals dealing with gender identity, cultural challenges, and more.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I understand that it can feel daunting to reach out for counselling. I offer a safe, compassionate space for you.
Clients who have worked with me have come with a range of issues. Some clients are living with grief or loss relating to bereavement, loss of role-identity, impact of retirement or ill-health. Others may have begun to question if they are neurodivergent. I also support transgender & non-binary individuals dealing with gender identity, cultural challenges, and more.
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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.