About me
Hi, I’m Zoe, a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist. I offer in person and online Art Psychotherapy sessions that provide a safe, supportive space to slow down, explore what’s going on for you, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself.
My approach to Art Psychotherapy:
My practice is grounded in analytical art psychotherapy, drawing on Jungian and post-Jungian ideas alongside psychodynamic approaches, attachment theory and contemporary trauma-informed thinking. I aim to create a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, thoughtful and collaborative, providing space to explore experiences that can sometimes be difficult to put into words.
Art Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to work both verbally and creatively. You do not need to consider yourself ‘artistic’ or have any previous experience with art. Creative work can be used in different ways within therapy, depending on what feels right for you, and can offer another way of exploring thoughts, feelings and experiences alongside talking.
I offer a confidential and non-judgemental space where we can work together at a pace that feels manageable for you. We can think together about what has brought you to therapy, what you might like to understand or change, and whether Art Psychotherapy feels like the right form of support for you.
I am HCPC and BAAT registered and hold an MA in Art Psychotherapy and a BA in Illustration.
Next steps:
I offer short-, medium- or longer-term therapy, depending on what feels manageable and appropriate for you. I offer a free 20-minute Introductory Call, giving us an opportunity to discuss what has brought you to therapy, the areas you would like support with, and what an initial session might look like.
If you are a parent or carer enquiring about therapy for your child, please let me know this when getting in contact. We can discuss the referral process and, where appropriate, arrange the initial phone call with you, your child, or jointly, depending on what feels most appropriate. I will also ask for your contact details as an emergency contact in line with my safeguarding policy.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MA Art Psychotherapy - University of Roehampton
- BA Illustration - Camberwell College of Arts
- Art therapy with young people who self-harm and/or express suicidal ideation - British Association of Art Therapy
- Children's Accelerated Trauma Training - CATT - Trauma Psychology
- DBT Skills Training - Dialectal Behavioural Therapy - British Isles DBT Training
- Art Psychotherapy Foundation - Goldsmith's University
- Fine Art Foundation - University for the Creative Arts
Experience:
My clinical experience includes working with themes of anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD & complex PTSD, domestic abuse, dissociation, addiction, self-harm and suicidal ideation, as well as a range of neurodevelopmental and special educational needs. I have particular experience supporting children and young people with autism, ADHD, OCD, selective mutism, speech and language difficulties and PDA.
I have worked across specialist mental health services, schools, charities and community services. I also currently work as a Designated Mental Health Lead across three schools. This breadth of experience has given me an understanding of the different ways emotional and psychological challenges can affect people at different stages of life.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
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.
The British Association of Art Therapists
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £80.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are £80 for 50 minutes. £60 concession sessions available for students, trainee therapists and those with low or no income. Limited concession slots available, please get in contact if you would like to request one.
If you decide you would like to bring creativity into online sessions, art resources can be sent to you if you do not have access to any. For in person sessions all materials will be provided.
When I work
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