Jou-Yi
Psychotherapist, PhD, HCPC-Art Therap.
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My ideal clients are thoughtful, educated women carrying significant responsibility in work or family life. Many come from Asian or Middle Eastern backgrounds where achievement and composure are deeply valued. Outwardly steady, inwardly they may feel anxious, self-critical, or torn between cultural expectation and personal identity. They seek clarity, healthier boundaries, and a more compassionate relationship with themselves.
I am an HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist and contemporary ink and Chinese calligraphy artist with over thirty years of practice and doctoral training in fine art. I offer culturally attuned, clinically grounded psychotherapy, with the option of a bespoke aesthetic process integrating symbolic ink or poetic reflection.
If you have long been strong for others yet feel ready to turn careful attention toward your own inner life, this may be a suitable space. I offer a 25-minute initial consultation to assess alignment and ensure the work feels appropriately matched for both of us.
Call or Email Jou-Yi Chen now for a free 15 minute consultation - 0118 230 7374 x1
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £120
- Couple Sessions £180
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa Jou-Yi Chen
Psychotherapist, PhD, HCPC-Art Therap.
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Health & Care Professions Council Jou-Yi Chen
- In Practice for 1 year
- MA Art Psychotherapy, Brunel University London, MA Art Psychotherapy, Graduated 2025
- Membership with British Association of Art Therapists Full-registered membership / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Jou-Yi Chen
Psychotherapist, PhD, HCPC-Art Therap.
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or 0118 230 7374 x1
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Domestic Violence
- Women's Issues
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Depression
- LGBTQ+
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
Jou-Yi Chen
Psychotherapist, PhD, HCPC-Art Therap.
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0118 230 7374 x1
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied
I also speak
Mandarin Chinese ,
Turkish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied
I also speak
Mandarin Chinese ,
Turkish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Psychodynamic art psychotherapy
- Trauma-focused and culturally sensitive practice
Jou-Yi Chen
Psychotherapist, PhD, HCPC-Art Therap.
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or 0118 230 7374 x1
Location
Jou-Yi Chen
Psychotherapist, PhD, HCPC-Art Therap.
Call for a free consultation now - 0118 230 7374 x1