Rebecca Hitch

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BSc, BA, MA Arts

About me

Hello - are you are finding life tough? Maybe finding help is tough too? I'm glad you're here. I specialise in eating disorders; self harm; anxiety and neurodivergence (ADHD, autism etc), drawing on lived and professional experience. I work with children + adolescents who are struggling with their mental health; with parents who feel lost + overwhelmed; and with adults who are for the first time figuring out who they are. Maybe I can help?

I love working creatively, to find an approach that works for you if words are difficult - to help you begin to thrive, not just survive. I've worked in schools (private, mainstream & specialist) & the NHS for nearly two decades.

I specialise in eating disorders of all forms (AN, BD, BED & ARFID); self harm; body image; anxiety, trauma, work and school anxiety (EBSNA). I draw on a creative range of approaches, having found that “one size doesn’t fit all”.  But ultimately work in relationship and partnership with you. I'd love to hear your story and see if I can provide some support.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Polyvagal Theory CPD (Pesi 2024)
  • IFS CPD (BTP, 2024)
  • CBT-ED (Maudsley MCCAED CPD eating disorders training) 2022
  • CFT-ED (Compassion Focussed Therapy CPD for Eating Disorders) (Ken Goss) 2022
  • Body Image Training (with Harriet Frew 2022)
  • Developmental Trauma in Children & Families (Beacon House, 2020-21)
  • MA Music Therapy, University of Roehampton (2010)
  • BA Music, Middlesex University (2007)
  • BSc Psychology, University of Exeter (2005)
  • Safeguarding Level 3 (current)
  • Enhanced DBS Certificate (current)
  • Director & Senior Psychotherapist (Music), Meraki Creative Therapies (2016 - present)
  • Placement Manager (for training therapists), Roehampton University Psychology Department (2019 - present)
  • Supervisor (for qualified therapists), BAMT (2019 - present)
  • Gosden House School (2019 - present)
  • Many schools in the Guildford and London area, including mainstream state and private schools , and specialist schools
  • Shooting Star, Chase (2017-2019)
  • SMARTS (Surrey Music & Arts Therapies Service) (2016 - 2018)
  • Parity for Disability, Hampshire (2013 - 2016)
  • Richmond Music Trust, London (2010 - 2012)
  • Surrey & Border NHS Trust Arts Therapies Community Team (2009 - 2010)

Member organisations

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Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

After over a decade of working in clinical practice I am interested in the whole person- the interactive dynamics of what is going on for you. I often work with people who have received treatment for one specific area of their life but this has failed to make a huge difference because all the different layers of who they are haven’t been explored as a whole picture. I also work with many young people (and parents) attending private schools, and understand this area well. I enjoy working creatively, especially if using only talking therapy is tricky for someone.

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Fees

£90.00 per session

Additional information

Sessional rates:

Face to Face: £90/session

Initial Consultation Fee: £115

Do get in touch if you have any questions about fees. I offer a first consultation session, after which we can both decide whether it feels like a good fit to work together. From there we might decide to set up regular weekly sessions, or I'll try and signpost you on to something more suitable.

When I work

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I run a face-to-face clinic Tuesday - Thursday. I also offer online options. Do get in touch for further details. 

E: rebecca.hitch@merakicreativetherapies.com

Further information

I am registered with both the HCPC & BAMT.  I also run a creative therapies healthcare clinic, which focusses on both clinical psychological interventions and creative wellbeing projects. I work face to face, as well as working online. Sessions are 50 minutes long and can take many forms, but the key is to work collaboratively and confidentially with you - it's all about developing a safe, therapeutic relationship. The first stage after referral is a consultation and then we can make a short or long term plan together. Do get in touch - I'd love to help. I know that the first call is often the hardest step, but it's worth it.

Guildford, Surrey, GU2

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Families
Groups

Key details

DBS check info

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Online platforms

Zoom

Supervision

In person
Online
Phone

I am an accredited Supervisor with BAMT (British Association of Music Therapists) specialising in child and adolescent mental health and special needs

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