You may be wondering whether art psychotherapy has anything to offer you or you may already be at the stage of looking for an art psychotherapist that best suits your needs.
Art psychotherapy is for everyone and offers a range of support to help overcome all sorts of concerns, including anxiety, depression and  bereavement.

I offer individual therapy sessions for children and young adults, both short and long term, in a safe, confidential, compassionate and non-judgemental therapeutic space.   I am a warm and thoughtful qualified and accredited HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) Art psychotherapist with the aim to help you to express and explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences which can then begin to be processed. Working holistically, we will use both talking and creative therapeutic approaches including story, art making, drama and movement. There are no expectations for you to be experienced in any of these disciplines but they can be another avenue by which to express your feelings when words are too difficult.
 
You will be supported to explore and express any uncomfortable or confusing feelings and experiences that may be holding you back in life, with the opportunity to feel truly heard and accepted whatever your personal circumstances.  Being creative within therapy can help us to express, process and integrate complex feelings and experiences that may have previously felt somewhat “beyond words”. 
 

Training & Experience

Having worked in the NHS, cancer care, charitable organisations and a cognitive centre, I currently work in schools, the charitable sector and private practice supporting those with a range of issues including: 
Anxiety
Low self-esteem
Bullying
Loss and bereavement
Identity
Anger issues
Social communication difficulties
Autism spectrum disorders
ADHD/ADD

Prior to qualifying as an art psychotherapist I have worked for many years in education and a specialist cognitive therapy centre supporting young adults and children with a wide range of neurodiverse needs and specific learning difficulties including ADHD, ASD, dyslexia and social, emotional and mental health challenges.  My earlier career history includes senior roles in commercial interior design before training as an Art Psychotherapist.
  
·       MA Arts Psychotherapy Distinction, University of Hertfordshire.
·       Cache Level 3 NVQ, Teaching Assistant, CCLD, Oaklands College, Herts.
·       Cache Level 2 Certificate in Play work, West Herts College.
·       Arts Therapies Foundation Course, University of Hertfordshire.
·       MA Interior Design, De Montfort University.
·       BA (Hons) 2:1 Textile Design, Camberwell School of Art

I offer a tailored approach to suit each client’s needs which is agreed and reviewed throughout the therapeutic process. 

Please feel free to email me to arrange a free initial consultation.  Sessions are available either face-to-face in Radlett, Hertfordshire or via zoom online.