Approach
My approach centre’s around holding unconditional positive regard and compassion for my clients, as well as practicing in a confidential, relational and non-judgmental way. I believe in working in a non-pathologizing way, focusing on how people are impacted by the flawed systems we live in, rather than locating the problem within an individual.
Therapy is a place where a safe container can be created to process, re-experience and reintegrate trauma, emotions and memories. Having your story heard in a safe and compassionate space is an impactful way to reclaim parts of self and power. It is not what happens to us but how we are held and supported through it that determines how trauma is processed.
Therapy is a way of re-visiting and re-writing our stories and can help us move towards our authentic and self-compassionate selves. Some clients may be more drawn to talk therapy and others to process through the arts. We do not necessarily need to talk or name the trauma in order to process it, the arts can be a safe way to engage with difficult topics and to process from different perspectives in a holistic way.
Sessions
The first step is to book in a consultation call where I will answer any questions you may have. We will then meet for an initial session to discuss your needs and whether we can work together.
If we agree to work together we will meet weekly at the same time and place. I work long term and short term, with a minimum of 12 sessions.
I offer a set fee of £65 per a 50 minute session. I have some low cost sessions for people entitled to concessions, email to check availability.
My therapy room has a comfortable and confidential seating area for talk therapy and a making space for creative therapy. You do not need to bring anything or be an “artist”, creative therapy is about freedom and expression without judgement.
I work with many different art forms as I believe that each modality can access different places and memories. I work with painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, clay, sand tray and objects, body movement, mindfulness, puppetry, poetry.
Therapy Style
I draw on multiple Integrative Psychotherapy techniques and approaches. My sessions are led by you, your needs and preferences. Some clients will be more drawn to talk therapy and others to the arts, or a blend of the two.
The theoretical frameworks I draw upon are made up of Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, Compassion Focus and the Six Therapeutic Relationships.
I work in a Trauma Informed way and draw on Systemic approaches, as researched by Resmaa Menakem and Queer Theorists.
I am passionate about working in an Intersectional and anti-oppressive manner that celebrates and elevates all diversity.
Professional Standards
I am fully insured, working towards H-CPC accreditation and a trainee member of BAAT, the British Association Of Art Therapists, registration number 68713 . I am a trainee member of the UKCP 2011195426.
I am a member of the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) Registration number ZB967558 and adhere to GDPR.