Sarah Jane Hudson
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About me
Hello, I'm Sarah Jane Hudson. I have a Masters in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy and a Postgraduate Certificate in the Therapeutic Arts, trained in counselling skills using creative arts.
I offer a warm, empathic non-judgemental space for one-to-one therapy. I have an integrative training which means I can draw on a number of different theories according to my clients’ needs. Ultimately, I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor.
I have a varied practice: I work as an arts psychotherapist for the NHS, where I see patients who have experienced complex trauma, as an associate counsellor for West Kent Mind and in a local school as an art therapist for the pupils. I also have my own private practice, offering face to face sessions in Sevenoaks, Kent or via Zoom.
I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and I am a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). I am fully insured and registered with the ICO.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MA in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy
- PG Cert in Therapeutic Arts
- Associate Counsellor for West Kent Mind
- Arts Psychotherapist for Women's Service, Oxleas NHS
- Art psychotherapist in secondary school
Member organisations
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They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Fees
From £65.00
Additional information
I offer a free 20 minute telephone conversation to give us both an idea if we are a good fit to work together.
Further information
I work face to face in Sevenoaks, Kent and online.
In the first instance, I offer a free 20 minute telephone consultation so we can see how we fit. If we decide to work together, we can then arrange a 50 minute session face to face or online.
I work weekdays and weekday evenings.
