Dawn Lucas
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About me
Hello. My name is Dawn & I am a social activist art therapist providing arts psychotherapy & sex-positive therapy to adults in West & Southwest London.
At the heart of my therapeutic work, I am grounded in integrative & humanistic theoretical approaches, & specialise in working in a trauma-informed way with individuals with complex presentations & trauma.
The majority of my work is with marginalized & stigmatized individuals / communities (forensic mental health, LGBTIA+ & sex workers).
The aim for therapy is to co-create a space, where you can be your authentic self by feeling seen, heard & understood - no matter the issue or theme you bring, finding ways to empower yourself in your life.
ARTS PSYCHOTHERAPY
The arts are an alternative approach to traditional talking therapy & can provide a deeper insight when it is hard to find the words for your experiences & feelings.
In my sessions, the seven art forms are available;
- Art, Drama/Puppetry, Sculpture/Clay, Poetry, Sand-play, Music & Bodywork/Movement
No previous experience or artistic skill with the arts are needed.
SEX-POSITIVE THERAPY
In additional to my art psychotherapy approach, I also provide sex-positive therapy & work with sexual problems. Using a bio-psycho-social theoretical model, I can provide supportive interventions to the following areas;
- Sexual dysfunction, Sexual identity, Queer sex, Kink, Fetish and BDSM practices & Compulsive sexual behaviours.
SEX WORKER FRIENDLY THERAPIST
I fully support sex worker rights, safety & decriminalisation of sex work. I provide low-cost therapy to sex workers (short/long term). NUM packages available via National Ugly Mugs website > mental health support > contact casework team.
SOCIAL ACTIVIST THERAPIST
Therapy is political & I do not shy away from social topics in therapy. I recognise the collective distress from global injustices, capitalism, mental health issues, social & cultural oppression may affect you in many areas of your life.
I believe therapy is a great way to explore feelings about your own social injustices, by finding ways to resource yourself and manage the discomfort / hardships this may bring. Through this exploration you may find ethical & creative ways to express this outside the therapy room too.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MA in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy (IATE)
- Advanced Diploma in the Therapeutic & Educational Application of the Arts (IATE)
As an Arts Psychotherapist, I am very committed to working inclusively and have worked with many cultures, genders, sexual orientations, and ages. I have worked in various NHS mental health settings (CPTSD & Forensic Recovery and Rehabilitation services) working with complex trauma with various mental health diagnoses and conditions in a trauma-informed way. I currently work for the Charity MIND (Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing & Hounslow) managing an empowered community forensic women's hub, working with women 18+ leaving forensic mental health services who are transitioning back into the community.
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Session last 50 minutes and are the same time weekly (Day and evenings sessions available).
If you are interested in booking a session or want to find out more about how we can work together, please send me an email and I will contact you for a short telephone or zoom consultation for us to discuss our options to work together.
Concessions available for low-income individuals & students
Further information
Type of Session
Fixed Term / Long Term (Face to Face) / Short Term (Face to Face) / Online Therapy
Type of Therapy
Art Therapy / Psychotherapy / Expressive Art Therapy / Holistic / Humanistic / Integrative / Person Centred Therapy / Trauma-Informed
