About me
I offer a therapy that is adaptive, attentive, and non-judgemental. My goal is to create a space that feels safe, where you will feel heard and supported, and where your needs are noticed and respected.
I work with people who have experienced difficult relationships in their childhood, with masking and feelings of judgement or shame, as well as anxiety, depression, and trauma.
If you experience anxiety or conflict from masking your whole, neurodivergent self, I offer a space to be and express all that you are. I am a neurodivergent art psychotherapist offering a neuroaffirming practice. I am also experienced in working with higher education students.
I tend not to lead the sessions with plans or instructions, but work with what emerges in therapy each session.
I am experienced in offering online therapy and am especially mindful of offering a space for the artmaking so that it is a shared experience, and of recreating both the potential for mess and care for artwork that happens in face-to-face art therapy.
I use they/them pronouns, and my name is pronounced "Zoo laker".
Training, qualifications & experience
- Master in Art Psychotherapy, University of South Wales
- Children's Accelerated Trauma Technique
Experience in NHS complex psychological interventions, specialist abuse service, trauma therapy, and in working with young people.
I am also a Specialist Mentor in Mental Health, and my work is guided by neuroaffirming and anti-oppressive practice and disability rights.
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
- Situational mutism
- Late diagnosed neurodivergence
- Late-identified neurodivergence
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I have a limited number of reduced fees for those with low income or where cost related to health, disability, childcare or your training mean it is not possible to access therapy without causing financial hardship. I offer adaptations for people affected by burnout and chronic illness.
When I work
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My hours can vary based on the needs of my case load - if you don't see a time that suits you but you'd like to work together drop me a line. I'm able to offer a limited number of flexible times for people with variable schedules or capacities.
