Sarah Le Butt
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About me
Welcome.
I am a qualified and experienced Art Psychotherapist working with children, young people and adults. I am based in Weston Super Mare and take referrals from individuals and families who are self-funding as well as referrals for work funded through Local Authorities, the Adoption Support Fund, Charities and Schools. Clients travel from North Somerset and Bristol.
I aim to provide a safe and consistent space, to meet you as you are and hear how things are for you right now. Clients say they really value having choices in how they explore and communicate what is on their mind. Together we will discover what you need most and the best way to bring that about. For some people, this will mean making use of art materials and processes. Others are able to share what they need by talking things through. Most people use a bit of both.
The information here is a snapshot. I hope you get a sense of who I am and what Therapy with me might be like.
Going into Therapy is a big commitment: emotionally, timewise and financially. So it is important to find the right person and approach for you.
If you think I might be the right Therapist for you the next step is to get in touch. I offer a free 20-minute consultation online.
After the free 20-minute consultation the next step would be to meet in person to make sure we are a good fit, you are comfortable with the space and time and that we share a good understanding of how we will work together. There is no obligation to continue if it doesn't feel right.
Sessions include 60 minutes of in-person contact time.
Training, qualifications & experience
About me
My main training is in Art Psychotherapy, having completed the MA Art Psychotherapy in 2016.
More about Art Therapy/Psychotherapy can be found here - www.baat.org
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) is a really important model for understanding what trauma is and how it impacts the lives of children, young people and adults. I draw on it to offer adults information and strategies for understanding themselves, their young people and how they are relating to one another.
Polyvagal Theory is a useful model to help clients, parents, carers and schools understand how our nervous systems influence the way we think, feel and behave and, as with Art Therapy and DDP, promotes understanding of the dynamic (two-way) nature of relationships.
Experience
I have significant NHS experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Adult Mental Health Services.
I spent 3 years working in the care sector with adults with complex needs including learning disability, sensory impairment and mental health difficulties.
My voluntary experience includes art workshops with adults with brain injury, and running clay workshops in schools.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 - £75.00
Free initial online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees are on a scale covering the range of work I offer to individuals, trainees and organisations.
Payment must be made on the day of the session by BACS transfer. Sessions cancelled with less than 48 hrs' notice are payable in full.
Please make contact via this site / telephone in first instance, giving a brief idea of what you are looking for. Do think about what day and time works for you as it is often this practical matter that means work can / can't go ahead . I offer a free 20 minute initial consultation online
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My working days are Monday Weds 9-6 and Thurs 9-2.
Further information
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is the Statutory regulating body for Art Therapists. My registration can be found here: hcpc-org.uk/check-the-register
British Association Art Therapists (BAAT) is my Professional body and you can see my registration here: baat.org./find-an-art-therapist
DBS - I have an enhanced certificate for working with vulnerable adults and children
Information Commissioners Office (ICO) I am registered with them to ensure safe handling of your confidential and sensitive information
Insured - I have full Civil and Public Liability Insurance
