Marta Perestrello

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Psychotherapist & clinical supervisor BA, MA, PG Cert
Available for new clients
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Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0DA
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I am a highly trained and experienced art psychotherapist, online psychotherapist and clinical supervisor.  I offer in person sessions from my office in Derby or online work from wherever you live, work or travel to. 

In a safe space with a kind and knowledgeable support it is easier for you to reflect and explore your own world, experiences and emotions.  I'll make sure you stay safe at the same time as you grow and take risks into becoming who you truly are or who you want to become.  

Therapy can help you explore and reflect on your life, relationships (with self and with others), your mindset, beliefs and environment. You can then be more aware of patterns and relationships  between various parts of your life.  With this awareness you can experiment and try out new ways being in the world; more at peace and in line with who you truly are or with whom you want to become. 

Either in person or online, you can choose to engage in verbal only or art psychotherapy; or indeed a combination of both. The use of art in art therapy can be intimidating to some, though it can also be liberating and help people be more in touch with their natural creativity (which we all can be). The art in therapy is to facilitate expression and exploration. At times, words may not be able to describe our experiences, thoughts or feelings. In fact, words can at times be useless, distracting or can get in the way of us truly feeling and seeing things for what they are. Through the use of art and art-making you may be able to express yourself in a clearer way at the same time as find the creative process not only therapeutic, but also insightful.

If you are interested in working with me, I offer a free Introductory Meeting to talk through your needs in more detail before committing to the therapy work. This meeting can be held in person or online and usually takes between 20 to 30 minutes. It's a great opportunity for us to meet and see if we can work well together.

For more information visit my website on www.arttherapyderby.com  

Training, qualifications & experience

  • 2021- Diploma in Online Counselling and Psychotherapy-  Level 7 (Academy for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
  • 2015- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision- Level 7 (University of Derby)
  • 2009- MA in Art Therapy (University of Derby)
  • 2005- BA in Creative Expressive Therapies (University of Derby)

I am a Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered art psychotherapist; a Senior Professional Member with Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO) registered Online Psychotherapist; a full member of British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and registered with Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). I abide by all their Code of Ethics and Professional Practice guidance and standards.

I am particularly interested in working with:

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Poor mental health and diagnosis often associated with trauma, abuse and neglect (such as PTSD and Dissociative Disorders)
  • Neurodiversity, Autism and ADHD
  • The impact of early life trauma, neglect and abuse
  • Professional development and self-care.

To ensure safe practice:

  • I have an up-to-date DBS check 
  • I hold a Professional Indemnity Insurance
  • I attend regular and high-quality clinical supervision
  • I invest on my professional development and personal self-care
  • I attend regular and up-to-date continuum professional development (CPD) training
  • I keep up-to-date with relevant policies for working with vulnerable adults 

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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HCPC
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

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They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.

Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.

BAAT
The British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT)

The British Association of Art Therapists

ACTO
The Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO)

The Association for Counselling and Therapy Online

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Art Therapy Derby offers a tailored service to meet your needs. I am happy to meet you for an Introductory Meeting to see how I can support you before committing to the work.
Art Therapy Derby offers both face-to-face and online:

  • Online psychotherapy
  • Art psychotherapy
  • Clinical supervision
  • Parent consultation
  • Professional consultation

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Fees

£60.00 - £100.00
Free initial in-person or telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income

Additional information

Please check my website for more details on the Fees page:

http://www.arttherapyderby.com/fees.html

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

Mondays to Fridays from 11:00 to 18.00 and some Saturdays from 12:30 to 14:30

Further information

Link to my blog page:


How to support your child or adolescent attending therapy

http://www.arttherapyderby.com/blog/how-to-support-your-child-or-adolescent-attending-therapy

Adult colouring books vs art therapy books, an interesting debate

https://www.arttherapyderby.com/blog/adult-colouring-books-vs-art-therapy

Arts on prescription- BBC Radio Derby Interview

https://www.arttherapyderby.com/blog/arts-on-prescription

Becomings Therapy Services, 16A Uttoxeter Road, Foxglove Yard, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0DA

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people
Adults
Older adults
Organisations

Key details

DBS check

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Additional languages

Portuguese

Online platforms

Zoom

Supervision

In person
Online
Phone

I offer both face-to-face and online clinical supervision to other art psychotherapist and counsellors, both in practice or in training.

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