Creative Therapy Counselling in Cardiff
We can achieve this by using talking therapy and/or creative therapy, it is completely your choice.
Working with a wide range of issues including, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse. I draw from various theoretical approaches such as Psychodynamic, Person Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I am passionate about my work, and I believe the counselling relationship to be essential in aiding you in your difficulties.
We can achieve this by using talking therapy and/or creative therapy, it is completely your choice.
Working with a wide range of issues including, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse. I draw from various theoretical approaches such as Psychodynamic, Person Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I am passionate about my work, and I believe the counselling relationship to be essential in aiding you in your difficulties.
An art psychotherapists’ training is extensive and intensive over a three-year period, and it provides us with a framework that can be used to support a client with any mental health struggle up to the most complex issues.
Sessions with me will draw on three main areas, talking therapy and creative psychotherapy in order to get a full sense of you as a client and if appropriate to identify unresolved trauma to target with EMDR.
An art psychotherapists’ training is extensive and intensive over a three-year period, and it provides us with a framework that can be used to support a client with any mental health struggle up to the most complex issues.
Sessions with me will draw on three main areas, talking therapy and creative psychotherapy in order to get a full sense of you as a client and if appropriate to identify unresolved trauma to target with EMDR.
I offer talking therapy, but sometimes words are not enough, so we may utilise Art Therapy tools.
For many years, I have supported adults by using talking therapy tools alongside art-making to bring about the change that they are looking for. I can offer support if you are at a cross-roads or struggling with things like: brain fog, anxiety, low mood, ADHD, or relationship issues. We can add tools to your tool box to better manage life's up's and downs.
I offer talking therapy, but sometimes words are not enough, so we may utilise Art Therapy tools.
For many years, I have supported adults by using talking therapy tools alongside art-making to bring about the change that they are looking for. I can offer support if you are at a cross-roads or struggling with things like: brain fog, anxiety, low mood, ADHD, or relationship issues. We can add tools to your tool box to better manage life's up's and downs.
In addition to a CBT, person-centered and art therapy approach, I also use mindfulness, creative visualization, progressive muscle relaxation, & other relaxation tools.
In a relaxed environment and using a warm, collaborative approach, I help clients who seek relief from issues such as anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, depression, specific phobias, low self-esteem, grief and loss (including pet loss), and chronic conditions. Be encouraged that my counselling environment is a place where you will be heard, understood, encouraged, and accepted just as you are. Anxiety and life events can bring about major stresses. I offer you a safe place to offload and the support you need to take charge of your life again.
In addition to a CBT, person-centered and art therapy approach, I also use mindfulness, creative visualization, progressive muscle relaxation, & other relaxation tools.
In a relaxed environment and using a warm, collaborative approach, I help clients who seek relief from issues such as anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, depression, specific phobias, low self-esteem, grief and loss (including pet loss), and chronic conditions. Be encouraged that my counselling environment is a place where you will be heard, understood, encouraged, and accepted just as you are. Anxiety and life events can bring about major stresses. I offer you a safe place to offload and the support you need to take charge of your life again.
A heartfelt welcome to my profile, where I believe mental health should not be a battle fought alone, but a journey we walk together.
I am here to offer you a safe, non-judgemental and welcoming space where you can feel listened to.
A heartfelt welcome to my profile, where I believe mental health should not be a battle fought alone, but a journey we walk together.
I am here to offer you a safe, non-judgemental and welcoming space where you can feel listened to.
Hi there. If you stopped here, that means that probably you are looking for some assistance, so I hope you will find this information useful when choosing the right support for your needs. Let me start asking you a question: What steps are you taking to ensure your emotional and psychological needs are satisfied? If you are struggling with saying no and ending up pleasing everybody but yourself, feel trapped and incapable to get rid of worries and anxiety or just overwhelmed with your current life situation then perhaps you are not meeting some of your needs. I can help you with that.
Hi there. If you stopped here, that means that probably you are looking for some assistance, so I hope you will find this information useful when choosing the right support for your needs. Let me start asking you a question: What steps are you taking to ensure your emotional and psychological needs are satisfied? If you are struggling with saying no and ending up pleasing everybody but yourself, feel trapped and incapable to get rid of worries and anxiety or just overwhelmed with your current life situation then perhaps you are not meeting some of your needs. I can help you with that.
We are a BACP Accredited Counselling Service with a large team of friendly and experienced counsellors. Whether there’s a specific challenge you’re facing, or you just aren’t feeling yourself right now, our counsellors work with you in a safe, confidential space It might be that you are struggling with anxiety, feeling low, grieving, or experiencing distressing thoughts. Or you may be looking to move forward and achieve your goals. Face-to-face counselling in Cardiff & Swansea or remote sessions. Our counsellors can work with individuals, couples and children.
We are a BACP Accredited Counselling Service with a large team of friendly and experienced counsellors. Whether there’s a specific challenge you’re facing, or you just aren’t feeling yourself right now, our counsellors work with you in a safe, confidential space It might be that you are struggling with anxiety, feeling low, grieving, or experiencing distressing thoughts. Or you may be looking to move forward and achieve your goals. Face-to-face counselling in Cardiff & Swansea or remote sessions. Our counsellors can work with individuals, couples and children.
Welcome. I’m Amy, an advanced trainee Gestalt Psychotherapist and qualified Relational Counsellor with 7 years of practise experience. I consider myself to be a contemporary relational Gestaltist, meaning that you and I work, explore and experience together to give you greater awareness and choice about your life. I work as creatively as you are comfortable with. If you are looking to perhaps learn and understand yourself more so that you may experience life in a new way, I would love to work with you to achieve your goals.
Welcome. I’m Amy, an advanced trainee Gestalt Psychotherapist and qualified Relational Counsellor with 7 years of practise experience. I consider myself to be a contemporary relational Gestaltist, meaning that you and I work, explore and experience together to give you greater awareness and choice about your life. I work as creatively as you are comfortable with. If you are looking to perhaps learn and understand yourself more so that you may experience life in a new way, I would love to work with you to achieve your goals.
I offer a friendly, confidential space for you to explore any issue you would like to work on. I work with issues such as anxiety, self-belief, sleep issues, self-worth, domestic abuse, stress, relaxation, trauma, finding yourself and so much more.
The brain is a powerful tool and it picks up and embeds a lot of negative ideas about ourself throughout our life, these become our core belief of ourself and the world around us. Sometimes these messages are not healthy for us: we can work together to change them, and replace them with healthier beliefs. Online or in person.
I offer a friendly, confidential space for you to explore any issue you would like to work on. I work with issues such as anxiety, self-belief, sleep issues, self-worth, domestic abuse, stress, relaxation, trauma, finding yourself and so much more.
The brain is a powerful tool and it picks up and embeds a lot of negative ideas about ourself throughout our life, these become our core belief of ourself and the world around us. Sometimes these messages are not healthy for us: we can work together to change them, and replace them with healthier beliefs. Online or in person.
What might bring you to think about counselling?
Are you worried, losing sleep, without hope, repeating patterns of behaviour and thoughts that are not working for you? Counselling can provide you with a safe space to explore areas such as
child loss, limiting beliefs, mindset change, anxiety, depression, anger management, low self esteem, confidence, family issues, challenges of parenting - along with many other areas that may be concerning you.
You might want to find clarity for the future and set some goals through coaching sessions.
What might bring you to think about counselling?
Are you worried, losing sleep, without hope, repeating patterns of behaviour and thoughts that are not working for you? Counselling can provide you with a safe space to explore areas such as
child loss, limiting beliefs, mindset change, anxiety, depression, anger management, low self esteem, confidence, family issues, challenges of parenting - along with many other areas that may be concerning you.
You might want to find clarity for the future and set some goals through coaching sessions.
Are you're seeking support to make sense of things and find new meaning? Or perhaps you have a specific need or issue you want to explore. I am a Psychotherapist in training offering a supportive, non-judgemental space to explore your experiences and what matters to you.
Are you're seeking support to make sense of things and find new meaning? Or perhaps you have a specific need or issue you want to explore. I am a Psychotherapist in training offering a supportive, non-judgemental space to explore your experiences and what matters to you.
Hi, if you feeling anxious, confused or worried? Struggling to cope or overwhelmed? I will give you a confidential safe space to talk and be heard. I am professional, non-judgmental and empathetic. I work with people with a range of issues including but not limited to, Depression and Anxiety, Suicidal thoughts, Relationships and their issues, sex and sexuality, greater life balance, work related stress and more. Counselling is a talking therapy which gives you a space to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement. I aim to help you feel more in control and empower you to make the changes YOU want to your life!
Hi, if you feeling anxious, confused or worried? Struggling to cope or overwhelmed? I will give you a confidential safe space to talk and be heard. I am professional, non-judgmental and empathetic. I work with people with a range of issues including but not limited to, Depression and Anxiety, Suicidal thoughts, Relationships and their issues, sex and sexuality, greater life balance, work related stress and more. Counselling is a talking therapy which gives you a space to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement. I aim to help you feel more in control and empower you to make the changes YOU want to your life!
Hello, welcome. I can imagine how difficult it must be searching through the profiles trying to find the right therapist. Making the decision to seek help for your child/grandchild is a brave one and sometimes it can be difficult. I have been told by clients that I am calm, warm, welcoming, and approachable; and can put them at ease. I am a Child and Adolescent Therapist who specialises in 7-18 years olds who until recently worked in CAMHS for the NHS for over six years. I decided to work in private practice after seeing so many children whom I could help turned away by CAMHS or who were waiting a long time to get help.
Hello, welcome. I can imagine how difficult it must be searching through the profiles trying to find the right therapist. Making the decision to seek help for your child/grandchild is a brave one and sometimes it can be difficult. I have been told by clients that I am calm, warm, welcoming, and approachable; and can put them at ease. I am a Child and Adolescent Therapist who specialises in 7-18 years olds who until recently worked in CAMHS for the NHS for over six years. I decided to work in private practice after seeing so many children whom I could help turned away by CAMHS or who were waiting a long time to get help.
The overall aim of Counselling and Therapy is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living by where experiences are more satisfying. The process of Counselling becomes itself one of life's new situations: It offers an opportunity to experience life differently and to extend the range of ways in which you can operate in the world with greater satisfaction. "EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP"!!!!
The overall aim of Counselling and Therapy is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living by where experiences are more satisfying. The process of Counselling becomes itself one of life's new situations: It offers an opportunity to experience life differently and to extend the range of ways in which you can operate in the world with greater satisfaction. "EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP"!!!!
Hello, I’m Maddison, a qualified Pluralistic-Integrative Neurodivergent Counsellor, with a warm, empathic, non-judgemental approach to working with clients, providing you with a supportive and safe space to explore, process and work through your unique challenges. Working pluralistically means that I value each client as an individual, who will have different needs at different times during counselling. As such, the therapeutic process involves flexible collaboration, and tailoring my approach to each session, to ensure that you are able to achieve whatever you may want from our sessions.
Hello, I’m Maddison, a qualified Pluralistic-Integrative Neurodivergent Counsellor, with a warm, empathic, non-judgemental approach to working with clients, providing you with a supportive and safe space to explore, process and work through your unique challenges. Working pluralistically means that I value each client as an individual, who will have different needs at different times during counselling. As such, the therapeutic process involves flexible collaboration, and tailoring my approach to each session, to ensure that you are able to achieve whatever you may want from our sessions.
Do you feel heavy and alone as you navigate your intersectional identities in an increasingly intolerant world? Do you want to decolonise and reclaim your Indigenous identity? To reconnect with your ethnic, cultural, or religious heritage that has been distorted by decades of colonisation? To rebuild relationships and communities in decolonial ways? Unlearning and unpacking this trauma, pain, and rage can be isolating, exhausting, and overwhelming. But it can also be liberating and empowering.
Do you feel heavy and alone as you navigate your intersectional identities in an increasingly intolerant world? Do you want to decolonise and reclaim your Indigenous identity? To reconnect with your ethnic, cultural, or religious heritage that has been distorted by decades of colonisation? To rebuild relationships and communities in decolonial ways? Unlearning and unpacking this trauma, pain, and rage can be isolating, exhausting, and overwhelming. But it can also be liberating and empowering.
I have trained as an integrative counsellor, and believe that therapy can help us evolve from surviving to thriving. I became a counsellor for many reasons, but fundamentally because of the powerful way in which counselling can help you take back control of your life story; tomorrow does not have to be like yesterday. I can offer you a calm space to explore what feels safe to you until you are ready and I will not make assumptions about the individual struggles you are going through. I work with the full belief that it is possible to find a way through your experiences and re-gain that sense of who you are.
I have trained as an integrative counsellor, and believe that therapy can help us evolve from surviving to thriving. I became a counsellor for many reasons, but fundamentally because of the powerful way in which counselling can help you take back control of your life story; tomorrow does not have to be like yesterday. I can offer you a calm space to explore what feels safe to you until you are ready and I will not make assumptions about the individual struggles you are going through. I work with the full belief that it is possible to find a way through your experiences and re-gain that sense of who you are.
Do you ever feel like the world wasn’t quite designed with you in mind? Like you’re constantly trying to adapt, mask, or keep up while still not quite feeling understood? Therapy can offer a space to just be, no pressure, no performance. I support people who feel out of place in friendships, families, or culture. As someone who's lived between worlds, I bring both lived experience and professional training to help you untangle thoughts, connect the dots, and build a life that feels more like your own.
Do you ever feel like the world wasn’t quite designed with you in mind? Like you’re constantly trying to adapt, mask, or keep up while still not quite feeling understood? Therapy can offer a space to just be, no pressure, no performance. I support people who feel out of place in friendships, families, or culture. As someone who's lived between worlds, I bring both lived experience and professional training to help you untangle thoughts, connect the dots, and build a life that feels more like your own.
Do you feel anxious, lost, isolated, frustrated, and unfulfilled? Are you struggling with your mood, work, health, relationships, distressing events or thoughts, grief, stress, or unhelpful habits? Does your life seem to lack meaning and direction? Do you lack focus, motivation, and confidence? Do you feel that others don't understand you? Do you feel anxious, tense, angry, or uneasy, perhaps without any clear reason why?.... If so, you are not alone. I can support you in dealing with problems and cultivating a meaningful and fulfilling life which aligns with your beliefs and values.
Do you feel anxious, lost, isolated, frustrated, and unfulfilled? Are you struggling with your mood, work, health, relationships, distressing events or thoughts, grief, stress, or unhelpful habits? Does your life seem to lack meaning and direction? Do you lack focus, motivation, and confidence? Do you feel that others don't understand you? Do you feel anxious, tense, angry, or uneasy, perhaps without any clear reason why?.... If so, you are not alone. I can support you in dealing with problems and cultivating a meaningful and fulfilling life which aligns with your beliefs and values.
You may be somebody with mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and/or stress. These may be long-standing or more recent, for example reactions to challenging circumstances in the present or more recent past. You will be motivated and willing to engage actively in your own recovery and self-awareness. While I do not have an ideal client - I have worked with a range of clients in a number of settings including the NHS, and Employee Assistance Providers - I do find it very rewarding and interesting to work with the body and creative approaches, and particularly welcome clients open to working in this way.
You may be somebody with mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and/or stress. These may be long-standing or more recent, for example reactions to challenging circumstances in the present or more recent past. You will be motivated and willing to engage actively in your own recovery and self-awareness. While I do not have an ideal client - I have worked with a range of clients in a number of settings including the NHS, and Employee Assistance Providers - I do find it very rewarding and interesting to work with the body and creative approaches, and particularly welcome clients open to working in this way.
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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.