Creative Therapy Counselling in Andover

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Nicky Bates Director of The TLC Counselling Hub
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Andover SP10
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Firstly People need to feel valued, people need to feel accepted and they certainly need to feel heard. Based in central Andover, I specialise in anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, bereavement, intrusive thoughts and work very well with people from the LGBTQ+ community. I offer a non-judgemental approach using Gestalt and Humanistic theory. What this means is that we work creatively with what is happening for you right now. Creative work can unlock things from the past in a safe contained way. Online counselling is now available.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Firstly People need to feel valued, people need to feel accepted and they certainly need to feel heard. Based in central Andover, I specialise in anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, bereavement, intrusive thoughts and work very well with people from the LGBTQ+ community. I offer a non-judgemental approach using Gestalt and Humanistic theory. What this means is that we work creatively with what is happening for you right now. Creative work can unlock things from the past in a safe contained way. Online counselling is now available.
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Sandra Jane Buckley
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Andover SP11
"There is a crack in everything - that's how the light gets in" (Leonard Cohen). I love this. We all have problems, things we don't like about ourselves, things we struggle with over and over. It's part of being human, none of us are completely 'sorted'. But sometimes we feel overwhelmed, desperate, alone.... the cracks are too big, the light isn't getting in. Or we feel stuck, frustrated, exhausted, going round in circles, nothing will ever change. Perhaps you feel you can't be the real you. Maybe you feel like this a lot, or maybe it's new for you and your usual coping/support isn't working. Maybe you don't know what's wrong.
"There is a crack in everything - that's how the light gets in" (Leonard Cohen). I love this. We all have problems, things we don't like about ourselves, things we struggle with over and over. It's part of being human, none of us are completely 'sorted'. But sometimes we feel overwhelmed, desperate, alone.... the cracks are too big, the light isn't getting in. Or we feel stuck, frustrated, exhausted, going round in circles, nothing will ever change. Perhaps you feel you can't be the real you. Maybe you feel like this a lot, or maybe it's new for you and your usual coping/support isn't working. Maybe you don't know what's wrong.
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Donna Nowell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Andover SP10
Are you in a position whereby your struggles or concerns are impacting on your day to day life? Then now could be a good time to seek some support. Often many difficulties overlap one another and it can feel hard to make sense of if all or know what to do for the best. Counselling can help bring a sense of clarity allowing you time to process, ability to trust, work through difficulties and overcome barriers, in order for you to be able to live a more fulfilling life. Counselling can be immersive and challenging yet insightful and rewarding, with me by your side we can find a way forwards to a better sense of awareness and wellbeing
Are you in a position whereby your struggles or concerns are impacting on your day to day life? Then now could be a good time to seek some support. Often many difficulties overlap one another and it can feel hard to make sense of if all or know what to do for the best. Counselling can help bring a sense of clarity allowing you time to process, ability to trust, work through difficulties and overcome barriers, in order for you to be able to live a more fulfilling life. Counselling can be immersive and challenging yet insightful and rewarding, with me by your side we can find a way forwards to a better sense of awareness and wellbeing
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Therapy with Claire
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Andover SP10  (Online Only)
Thankyou for visiting my page today, I'm here to provide you with a non-judgemental, safe, unique and client-centred experience for your counselling journey. Through my own therapeutic journey, I have felt the benefit of having empathy and a safe space to help me understand and explore my emotions and feelings, as well as gaining self-awareness. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship where you can open up and explore your emotions and feelings. Even the uncomfortable and difficult ones. Doing so, I believe, leads to us having a greater understanding and to have compassion for ourselves.
Thankyou for visiting my page today, I'm here to provide you with a non-judgemental, safe, unique and client-centred experience for your counselling journey. Through my own therapeutic journey, I have felt the benefit of having empathy and a safe space to help me understand and explore my emotions and feelings, as well as gaining self-awareness. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship where you can open up and explore your emotions and feelings. Even the uncomfortable and difficult ones. Doing so, I believe, leads to us having a greater understanding and to have compassion for ourselves.
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Kingsgate Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Andover SP10
I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor working in central Winchester offering Face to Face counselling, EMDR, and Pre-Trail Therapy. I also work with Insurance Companies such as BUPA, Vitality, Aviva and AXA. I specialise in Mental Health, Addictions, Trauma, Ptsd ACEs and those with a diagnoises of epilepsy. My approach underpinned by Gestalt therapy which can be integrated with a solution focus approach. This approach also gives us the opportunity to work creatively. Our Historic life difficulties and the presenting current climate has seen many people struggle with their mental health and turn to unhealthy and destructive
I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor working in central Winchester offering Face to Face counselling, EMDR, and Pre-Trail Therapy. I also work with Insurance Companies such as BUPA, Vitality, Aviva and AXA. I specialise in Mental Health, Addictions, Trauma, Ptsd ACEs and those with a diagnoises of epilepsy. My approach underpinned by Gestalt therapy which can be integrated with a solution focus approach. This approach also gives us the opportunity to work creatively. Our Historic life difficulties and the presenting current climate has seen many people struggle with their mental health and turn to unhealthy and destructive
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Rebecca Soniah Greedharee
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Andover SP10  (Online Only)
We all meet challenges, issues and pinch points in our lives and I am no exception. Whether it be making important decisions, dealing with loss, coping with challenging experiences/trauma, low confidence/self esteem it can be difficult to navigate our way through to lead our lives the way we want. You may be considering or are ready to make a change. Change could mean; reducing stress, coping with life in healthier ways, building confidence/self esteem, coming to terms with change/loss or just about anything that helps you move in your desired direction. Talking therapy can help!
We all meet challenges, issues and pinch points in our lives and I am no exception. Whether it be making important decisions, dealing with loss, coping with challenging experiences/trauma, low confidence/self esteem it can be difficult to navigate our way through to lead our lives the way we want. You may be considering or are ready to make a change. Change could mean; reducing stress, coping with life in healthier ways, building confidence/self esteem, coming to terms with change/loss or just about anything that helps you move in your desired direction. Talking therapy can help!
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Danni Findlay
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Stockbridge SO20
The last few years have been a real strain for many people. Perhaps you don't feel right, your relationships might be suffering, you may feel exhausted from trying to maintain a positive side. Maybe you keep doing the same things over and over but cannot seem to break the cycle. I believe we all have the capacity to help ourselves through much of this but, in an increasingly complex and busy life where we are ‘always on’, there often feels like there's little time available to focus on 'me'. Counselling gives you the valuable space and time to find your way in a supported and non-judgmental environment.
The last few years have been a real strain for many people. Perhaps you don't feel right, your relationships might be suffering, you may feel exhausted from trying to maintain a positive side. Maybe you keep doing the same things over and over but cannot seem to break the cycle. I believe we all have the capacity to help ourselves through much of this but, in an increasingly complex and busy life where we are ‘always on’, there often feels like there's little time available to focus on 'me'. Counselling gives you the valuable space and time to find your way in a supported and non-judgmental environment.
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About the Process Therapy (Andin Tagni)
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Tidworth SP9
Hello and welcome. My name is Andin, and the name of my practice is About the Process Therapy. Are you struggling to process your emotions? Overwhelmed by life challenges? Or perhaps you just don’t know how to connect with your inner peace. It is okay to not be okay. Trust that the therapeutic process can help you navigate towards self-actualisation. I adopt a client-centred approach and as an integrative counsellor, I draw from a blend of therapeutic lenses, tailored to suit your needs. Our work together consists of me facilitating the environment for you to discover the solutions that reside within yourself.
Hello and welcome. My name is Andin, and the name of my practice is About the Process Therapy. Are you struggling to process your emotions? Overwhelmed by life challenges? Or perhaps you just don’t know how to connect with your inner peace. It is okay to not be okay. Trust that the therapeutic process can help you navigate towards self-actualisation. I adopt a client-centred approach and as an integrative counsellor, I draw from a blend of therapeutic lenses, tailored to suit your needs. Our work together consists of me facilitating the environment for you to discover the solutions that reside within yourself.
01722 448104 View 01722 448104
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Willow Tree Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Stockbridge SO20
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, low self-esteem, self-doubt or depression? Do you need some support and strategies to help deal with these overwhelming feelings? If you are struggling with any of these issues or others such as, addiction, loss, feeling that you are different or just want help figuring out where life is going for you then I may well be able to help. I provide a safe, non-judgemental environment for you to explore these issues and look at tools and ways you can adapt and have choices for change.
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, low self-esteem, self-doubt or depression? Do you need some support and strategies to help deal with these overwhelming feelings? If you are struggling with any of these issues or others such as, addiction, loss, feeling that you are different or just want help figuring out where life is going for you then I may well be able to help. I provide a safe, non-judgemental environment for you to explore these issues and look at tools and ways you can adapt and have choices for change.
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Nicola Kellock
Psychotherapist, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tidworth SP9
Livewell-therapy comes from the belief that we all have the potential to grow, to move forward at a pace that is unique to us.Sometimes, however, the path that we are on becomes bumpy and rough, and we find ourselves facing challenges, loss, feelings of uncertainty or a sense of being stuck. Counselling can be a hard and challenging process, it can also be a transformative and fundamentally liberating experience. I have successfully supported individuals through a variety of concerns including relationship/family/work, anxiety, depression, addictions, loss and bereavement. I have a background of EMDR and Rewind for trauma and PTSD.
Livewell-therapy comes from the belief that we all have the potential to grow, to move forward at a pace that is unique to us.Sometimes, however, the path that we are on becomes bumpy and rough, and we find ourselves facing challenges, loss, feelings of uncertainty or a sense of being stuck. Counselling can be a hard and challenging process, it can also be a transformative and fundamentally liberating experience. I have successfully supported individuals through a variety of concerns including relationship/family/work, anxiety, depression, addictions, loss and bereavement. I have a background of EMDR and Rewind for trauma and PTSD.
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Online Therapists

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Marielle Albers
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London SW18
Apart from talking therapy, I also offer the possibility to use art materials or imagination, to invite you to explore deeper layers of feelings.
I am an experienced psychotherapist, drawing on a range of psychological and creative theories to try and meet your specific concern and needs. When you engage in psychotherapy or counselling with me, I listen carefully to you, to help you make sense of and gain a deeper insight into your problems. I believe we are all unique and need different things at different times in our lives, and in you setting the pace of our work together. I see psychotherapy as a creative process, facilitating finding new ways of expanding, growing and adapting to present life or circumstances.
Apart from talking therapy, I also offer the possibility to use art materials or imagination, to invite you to explore deeper layers of feelings.
I am an experienced psychotherapist, drawing on a range of psychological and creative theories to try and meet your specific concern and needs. When you engage in psychotherapy or counselling with me, I listen carefully to you, to help you make sense of and gain a deeper insight into your problems. I believe we are all unique and need different things at different times in our lives, and in you setting the pace of our work together. I see psychotherapy as a creative process, facilitating finding new ways of expanding, growing and adapting to present life or circumstances.
020 3962 0909 View 020 3962 0909
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Zaira Mughal
Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hayes UB4  (Online Only)
We'll combine talking with art to help you make sense of life, safely feel, and process emotions that are stored in your body as trauma memories.
Life is challenging and can feel like you’re on a hamster wheel of pressure, ‘have-tos’ and obligations. The more you do, the more the wheel spins, and the faster you descend into overwhelm, stress, anxiety, and burn-out. I can support you to overcome these challenges, as well as relational trauma and abuse, racial trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I offer a compassionate space for us to explore what you have experienced in life, how these experiences shaped you, and how you can make comfortable changes that support you to live a joyful, balanced, inspired, and fulfilling life.
We'll combine talking with art to help you make sense of life, safely feel, and process emotions that are stored in your body as trauma memories.
Life is challenging and can feel like you’re on a hamster wheel of pressure, ‘have-tos’ and obligations. The more you do, the more the wheel spins, and the faster you descend into overwhelm, stress, anxiety, and burn-out. I can support you to overcome these challenges, as well as relational trauma and abuse, racial trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I offer a compassionate space for us to explore what you have experienced in life, how these experiences shaped you, and how you can make comfortable changes that support you to live a joyful, balanced, inspired, and fulfilling life.
020 7078 9411 View 020 7078 9411
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Ling Shuet Cheung
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
London SE19  (Online Only)
Ling is a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist who specialises in child and adolescent mental health.
Ling works to provide a trauma-informed, safe, and creative space for young people and adults to feel heard and accepted. Worrying situations in the present are most likely to have originated in past experiences, she works collaboratively with young people and their families to understand and process these experiences. Her goal is to help her clients understand and manage their difficult feelings and feel more empowered in their daily lives. Ling currently works in Specialist CAMHS (NHS) with under 18s who are adopted, in care, and young adults who have left the care system.
Ling is a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist who specialises in child and adolescent mental health.
Ling works to provide a trauma-informed, safe, and creative space for young people and adults to feel heard and accepted. Worrying situations in the present are most likely to have originated in past experiences, she works collaboratively with young people and their families to understand and process these experiences. Her goal is to help her clients understand and manage their difficult feelings and feel more empowered in their daily lives. Ling currently works in Specialist CAMHS (NHS) with under 18s who are adopted, in care, and young adults who have left the care system.
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Rebecca Cox
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM22
Are you looking for a safe, creative space to explore what might be troubling you, causing you pain, or blocking you from moving forward in your life? As a creative therapist, I provide a supportive space where you can express and understand yourself and your relationships in new and helpful ways.  I hold the present and future as important as our past experiences and offer dynamic, forward looking, collaborative and creative therapy for individuals wanting more from life. Finding the right therapist is essential for successful therapy. That’s why I start all my work with an initial non-committal meeting.
Are you looking for a safe, creative space to explore what might be troubling you, causing you pain, or blocking you from moving forward in your life? As a creative therapist, I provide a supportive space where you can express and understand yourself and your relationships in new and helpful ways.  I hold the present and future as important as our past experiences and offer dynamic, forward looking, collaborative and creative therapy for individuals wanting more from life. Finding the right therapist is essential for successful therapy. That’s why I start all my work with an initial non-committal meeting.
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Blossom Therapeutic Services
MA
Verified Verified
Chelmsford CM2
I am trained to work through a wide range of mediums including talking, play, drama and art.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I offer a safe, judgement-free space for you to explore your experiences and feelings. It can be an ongoing issue that you or a young person has been suffering from, or, it may be a more recent concern. I am flexible and adaptable in my approach. I work with clients who have a wide range of experiences/difficulties, including; Sexual, Physical and Emotional Abuse, Anxiety & Depression, Suicide, Self-harm, Attachment difficulties, Addiction, Autism, Looked-After-Children, ADHD and Bereavement.
I am trained to work through a wide range of mediums including talking, play, drama and art.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I offer a safe, judgement-free space for you to explore your experiences and feelings. It can be an ongoing issue that you or a young person has been suffering from, or, it may be a more recent concern. I am flexible and adaptable in my approach. I work with clients who have a wide range of experiences/difficulties, including; Sexual, Physical and Emotional Abuse, Anxiety & Depression, Suicide, Self-harm, Attachment difficulties, Addiction, Autism, Looked-After-Children, ADHD and Bereavement.
01245 950365 View 01245 950365
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Cate Smail
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
London N2
I provide a calm and confidential therapy space which encourages self-exploration though the therapeutic relationship as well as creative processes. I have an integrative approach which includes modalities such as art therapy, guided drawing and EMDR therapy.
I provide a calm and confidential therapy space which encourages self-exploration though the therapeutic relationship as well as creative processes. I have an integrative approach which includes modalities such as art therapy, guided drawing and EMDR therapy.
020 8103 6089 View 020 8103 6089
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Matilda Tonkin Wells
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London WC1X
My approach to psychotherapy is rooted in establishing sustainable relationships to self, others and the world in which we dwell. Through a creative, body based approach, I can offer you a space to meet what is challenging or what weighs upon you and nourish what helps you feel well, resourced and grounded. In our sessions you can expect talking, moving, art making and creative writing but the way the sessions unfold will be guided by you and your process.
My approach to psychotherapy is rooted in establishing sustainable relationships to self, others and the world in which we dwell. Through a creative, body based approach, I can offer you a space to meet what is challenging or what weighs upon you and nourish what helps you feel well, resourced and grounded. In our sessions you can expect talking, moving, art making and creative writing but the way the sessions unfold will be guided by you and your process.
01239 801757 View 01239 801757
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Chiltern Talking Therapies
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Milton Keynes MK17
Hi, I'm Jennie! I'm a CBT/EMDR Therapist and owner of Chiltern Talking Therapies. My Associates and I offer face to face or virtual CBT, EMDR, Counselling, Schema and Art Psychotherapy sessions and ADHD Assessments. We can support adults and young people with a wide range of difficulties. We are non-judgemental and have a wealth of experience between us, from working with addictions, offenders, children, clients with brain injuries and couples. I pride our team on being non-judgemental and accepting of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We all hold DBS checks and indemnity insurance, which you can view at any time.
Hi, I'm Jennie! I'm a CBT/EMDR Therapist and owner of Chiltern Talking Therapies. My Associates and I offer face to face or virtual CBT, EMDR, Counselling, Schema and Art Psychotherapy sessions and ADHD Assessments. We can support adults and young people with a wide range of difficulties. We are non-judgemental and have a wealth of experience between us, from working with addictions, offenders, children, clients with brain injuries and couples. I pride our team on being non-judgemental and accepting of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We all hold DBS checks and indemnity insurance, which you can view at any time.
01442 971728 View 01442 971728
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Rose Jennings Art Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham B30
Thank you for taking the time to be here and find out more. Art therapy offers a space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences through pictures, play and words. A place for you to slow down and feel supported whilst we work together to understand your needs and process your experiences. Whether you are navigating depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, burnout, overwhelm, shame, loss, relationships or life transitions, art therapy can be a wonderful way to build awareness and new ways of being. You do not need previous experience of art making, only the curiosity to build practices that work for you.
Thank you for taking the time to be here and find out more. Art therapy offers a space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences through pictures, play and words. A place for you to slow down and feel supported whilst we work together to understand your needs and process your experiences. Whether you are navigating depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, burnout, overwhelm, shame, loss, relationships or life transitions, art therapy can be a wonderful way to build awareness and new ways of being. You do not need previous experience of art making, only the curiosity to build practices that work for you.
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Daniel Stokes
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Stourport-on-Severn DY13  (Online Only)
I am an experienced NHS Art Psychotherapist offering a bespoke, online art therapy experience for those looking to access this powerful approach from the comfort of their own safe space; and at times to suit you.
Sometimes, words aren’t enough to work through what’s troubling us. Art Therapy is a powerful, effective method of exploring and processing our more difficult thoughts and experiences, and can be used to address a range of mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood, interpersonal difficulties and issues related to identity and self-esteem.
I am an experienced NHS Art Psychotherapist offering a bespoke, online art therapy experience for those looking to access this powerful approach from the comfort of their own safe space; and at times to suit you.
Sometimes, words aren’t enough to work through what’s troubling us. Art Therapy is a powerful, effective method of exploring and processing our more difficult thoughts and experiences, and can be used to address a range of mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood, interpersonal difficulties and issues related to identity and self-esteem.
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Creative Therapy Counsellors

How does art therapy work?

The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.

Does art therapy help with trauma?

Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.

How long does art therapy last?

The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.

What are the limitations of art therapy?

Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.