Catherine Pamplin
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About me
I am a qualified Art Therapist, full member of the British Association of Art Therapists and state registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I warmly welcome you to contact me, whatever your concerns or reasons for seeking therapeutic support.
Why art therapy? Art therapy is form of psychotherapy that uses art materials and art-making to help explore, express and communicate feelings, thoughts, issues and concerns. The creative process can be therapeutic and cathartic. Artworks/objects made can ‘hold’ and help us cope with things that are otherwise difficult to bear. Art can also generate unexpected and healing insights. However, it is not compulsory to make art; you can talk as much or as little as you want and the same goes for making, playing and creativity. There are also musical instruments and enough space for movement; I welcome clients to use music, drama and movement as well as visual art. Sessions are as unique and individual as you are and will focus on the things that are most meaningful, important and concerning to you.
Art therapy can benefit people of any age, background or ability, including those with complex needs, disabilities or life-limiting conditions. I work with children, young people, adults and the elderly. No experience of art or therapy is necessary and those who find talking difficult or impossible, or who simply crave a creative outlet, may find art therapy especially beneficial.
Art therapy is used in many settings, including hospitals, schools, care homes, hospices, prisons, mental health services and community well-being initiatives.
I have personal as well as professional experience of the value of art therapy, so I am passionate about sharing the benefits it can bring for those struggling with a whole range of issues, including self-esteem, depression, loss, anxiety, relationship/family issues, parenting, adoption, children in care, trauma, abuse and many others.
Usually I offer one-to-one Art Therapy sessions at Peak Arts Therapies' Studio in Buxton. During Lockdown (and ongoing) I have adapted my practice to offer online sessions by Zoom so this remains a possibility going forwards as well as in-person sessions.
I am open to offering Group Art Therapy and 'Arts for Wellbeing' workshops, so please do let me know if these would be of interest to you.
I am happy to work in schools, hospitals, care homes and other settings, doing one-to-one or group sessions, provided suitable arrangements can be agreed with the venue.
Training, qualifications & experience
Postgraduate Masters of Arts (MA) in Art Psychotherapy, Goldsmiths College, University of London (2009)
Undergraduate Degree (BSc) in Anthropology, University College London (UCL) (2000)
Other Art Therapy related training:
- Art Therapy with LAC & Adopted Children/Complex Trauma 2023
- Animation and Embodied Story-making in clinical settings 2023
- The Vulnerable Brain & Nurturing children that thrive not just survive 2021
- First Aid Training 2020
- Emotional Regulation & de-escalation techniques - understanding behaviour and managing risk 2020
- Supervision Training 2019
- Art Therapy with care experienced children and young people 2018
- Art Therapy and Loss - Creative Approaches 2018
- Safeguarding training 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021
- Rewind Technique (for Trauma) 2016
- Brief approaches to Art Therapy 2015
- Neuroscience, Attachment & Creativity 2014
- Working with Anger in Art Therapy 2014
- Private Practice Training 2014
I have 15 years of post-qualification experience. For the last 7 years I have worked in private practice/as a freelance art therapist and Creative Mentor, based in Buxton, and taking commissions for the NHS, Adoption Support Agencies and schools. I also work part time as an art therapist at a local secondary school.
For 5 years I worked for a London-based children's charity, offering therapeutic support to children in schools as well as to their parents and carers. I worked as an Art Therapist, Supervisor to trainees and charity Coordinator.
During my training as an Art Therapist I worked in an NHS adult psychiatric hospital, with in-patients and outpatients.
Prior to training as a therapist I worked for charities in the UK and overseas (Uganda, Indonesia and the Caribbean) including working with vulnerable, marginalised people and with former child soldiers.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Phone enquiries - no charge.
- Initial consultation (Art Therapy Assessment) - 1 hour: £55
- Weekly Art Therapy (one-to-one) sessions in Buxton - 1 hour: £55 [If you have little income or receive benefits please ask me about a discretionary reduced fee]
- Weekly Art Therapy (one-to-one) sessions @ other locations: £50-75 depending on venue and travel costs
- Weekly block booking by a school, care home or other organisation: £45-75 per one-to-one session, depending on venue, number of sessions & travel costs. Or day rate negotiable
- Group Art Therapy and 'Arts for Well-Being' group sessions - prices and locations to be confirmed.
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Currently limited availability and operating a waiting list
Further information
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. If I am unable to answer please do leave me a message, ideally with the best times to contact you, and I will call you back.
