This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
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
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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 - £85.00
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 consultation.
When I work
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Sessions are weekly or fortnightly and agreed and paid for in blocks. I mostly take leave in the school holidays, although `I offer 'keeping in touch' sessions over the longer holidays.
