Serena Urquhart

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About me

Art Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Therapy

My approach focuses on developing a trusting relationship and a safe place where my clients can process difficult experiences, develop greater self-awareness and self-acceptance, as well as find new solutions. The use of arts and play in the therapy can become a powerful means of expression when words are not enough, or when verbal communication is difficult. 

I can include working outdoors in nature and with horses in our sessions. Horses' emotional sensitivity and natural drive to connect means they can provide a powerful therapeutic space for reflection and healing and an alternative to conventional room-based therapies.​

Equine-assisted therapy has been evidenced in the treatment of Trauma, PTSD and addiction. It is also known to support and engage adults, children and adolescents with a range of mental health difficulties including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Anxiety, Complex Trauma and Eating Disorders.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a qualified Integrative Arts Psychotherapist/ Art Therapist, registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). Over the past 12 years, I have delivered therapeutic services to both children and adults in voluntary sector organisations and more recently the NHS working in Adult Mental Health services.

I have helped children, teenagers and adults from a variety of backgrounds to cope with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, physical health problems, traumatic events, relationships and work issues.

Qualifications;

  • MA Integrative Arts Psychotherapy ( Trained at IATE with Uni. of East London)
  • EAGALA Certified Equine Assisted Psychotherapist
  • Certificate in Counselling (Uni. of East London)
  • Certificate in Therapeutic Communication with Children (London Metropolitan Uni.)
  • Post Grad. Dip. Psychology
  • Bsc Hons. Medical Biology

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HCPC
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

Horse Therapy

Fees

£55.00 - £85.00

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Low income

Additional information

I offer weekly sessions lasting 60 minutes. I suggest that 3 sessions are booked initially, before agreeing our ongoing work. 

I have enhanced DBS checks and regular clinical supervision. I am registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and and a full member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). 

Please Email for any further enquiries or to book a free 30 min consultation.

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Bruton, Somerset, BA10

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+)
Families
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

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Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Serena Urquhart
Serena Urquhart