About me
HCPC Reg. Integrative Art Psychotherapist (and Equine Assisted Therapist)
I am an experienced Integrative Arts Psychotherapist with 15 year experience working with children, teens and adults in NHS, charities and independently.
My approach focuses on developing a trusting relationship where my clients can process difficult experiences, develop greater self-awareness and self-compassion, as well as find new solutions. My work is Trauma-informed and the use of arts is offered as a gentle but sometimes powerful means of expression when words are not enough, or when verbal communication is difficult. And together we can make sense of this.
I can work online, or at my rural Art S†udio, that is suitable for both children and adults. By agreement we 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.
I offer a free 30min initial conversation to discuss your next steps.
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
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Horse Therapy
Fees
£55.00 - £75.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer weekly sessions lasting 60 minutes. I suggest that 2 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 phone consultation.
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