Emma Rasalingam

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HCPC Registered Accredited Arts Psychotherapist & Supervisor

About me

I specialise with people on the Autistic spectrum and with ADHD. I provide one-to-one Creative Psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and children. I also love  supervising other therapists and offer expert 90 minute supervision sessions.

I am based near Chiddingfold, Haslemere and Godalming.

If we are anxious or facing problems it is often difficult to express ourselves in a solely verbal way. Unconscious defences can inhibit real engagement with therapy and therefore can fail to reflect our true feelings. Fortunately, psychotherapy has adapted by integrating creative techniques that can, with a more playful approach, get straight to the root of the issue. You don't need to have any special ability in such 'Arts' - they are just helpful tools that aid access to the unconscious. Then together we will discover the root of your issue and set about transforming harmful narratives in a safe and facilitating environment.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • ​MA in Drama and Movement Therapy (Sesame), Central School of Speech and Drama
  • Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
  • Member of the British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth)
  • Works with adults, teens and children
  • Facilitates both one-to-one and group sessions
  • Uses creativity to enhance the psychotherapy and develop expression of self
  • A primary school teacher for many years before training in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy and then specialising as a Sesame Drama Psychotherapist.

CHILD, ADOLESCENT, ADULT AND FAMILY THERAPIST

Emma has twenty years experience of working with children, adults and families as a Psychotherapist. She has used her insights and theoretical knowledge to develop a highly effective and infinitely adaptable programme of therapy for schools. Emma was a teacher and trainer prior to training as a therapist and she is passionate about the rapid effects of early intervention.

Emma has run complete therapy programmes, together with insets for teachers, in schools across Surrey, Kent ,Sussex, Hertfordshire and Suffolk. She worked at three Priory Hospitals and with a wealth of experience she now runs a busy private practice.

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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£75.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Keyworkers
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Refugees

Additional information

  • Fees For Private Practice
  • Initial telephone consultation - Free
  • Individual sessions (One hour) - £75
  • Supervision (90 minutes) £100

When I work

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Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Groups
Organisations

Key details

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Online platforms

FaceTime
Zoom
Jitsi

Supervision

Online

Supervision using the Arts with a warm and highly experienced Therapist and Supervisor.

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