Kirsty Childs

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location_on Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS6
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About me

I have been practising Art Psychotherapy for over 5 years with both adults and young people. My approach is attachment and trauma focused and I have experience working with many symptoms associated with trauma and attachment such as anxiety, low mood, depression, self-harm, hyper-vigilance, emotional dysregulation, anger and dissociation, which may arise from events such as loss, bereavement, physical, emotional, psychological or sexual abuse.

I practice both in-person and online, from a space in Teesside and across the North East of England.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am an experienced, thoughtful, reliable, open and approachable Art Therapist based in Teesside. I am registered with the Health and care professions council (HCPC), as well as being a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). I abide by these organisations' codes of professional and ethical conduct and I am fully insured and hold a DBS certificate.

Member organisations

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HCPC
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

I offer a free short telephone or online consultation that will be a maximum of 15 minutes. This will determine if a "making in art therapy taster session" or a "initial assessment" session would fit you best

Each therapy session is 45 minutes (fee includes all art materials provided.)

I offer both online and in person therapy to suit client's needs.

I also offer discounted rates to students and those who are on a low income.

Further information

As a therapist I offer my clients a non judgemental space that can help to creatively explore and talk about life events past or present. Through building meaningful therapeutic relationships with my clients I help to facilitate new perspectives that will bring about a sense of acceptance or even re-evaluate situations or feelings to help people to identify and work through their problems. 

At the heart of my work, I value individuals and I work in a person centred way. This means I will adapt my skills and the way I work to my client's needs and listen to the client to understand what is needed from art therapy sessions. 

I am passionate about being individually creative and believe that learning or developing a creative skill or creative identity can improve mental health as well as improving inner wellbeing. I personally enjoy creative activities and use a range of art mediums such as painting and sculpture but also enjoy other crafts and the outdoors.

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS6

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