Creative Therapy Counselling in Farnborough

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Questa Psychological Services
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, AFBPSsS
Verified Verified
Farnborough GU14
I'm Bandna and I'm the Clinical Director of Questa. We're a small, specialist practice offering gold standard psychological services for children, teenagers, adults and families across Hampshire and Surrey. Our clinicians and support team are here to help you through; whether you want an assessment/diagnosis for autism, ADHD, family support, psychological therapy or supportive psychological coaching (SPC) we can help - and if we can't we'll do our utmost to help you find someone who can. Call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to help you.
I'm Bandna and I'm the Clinical Director of Questa. We're a small, specialist practice offering gold standard psychological services for children, teenagers, adults and families across Hampshire and Surrey. Our clinicians and support team are here to help you through; whether you want an assessment/diagnosis for autism, ADHD, family support, psychological therapy or supportive psychological coaching (SPC) we can help - and if we can't we'll do our utmost to help you find someone who can. Call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to help you.
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Angela Robertson
Counsellor, ACC-AC
Verified Verified
Farnborough GU14
I am an experienced counsellor, supporting clients through specific and multiple, complex issues. I am trained in most areas and techniques, including: CBT, psychodynamic, mindfulness, attachment, creative, Imago. I am integrative in my approach to meet the needs of the individual client.​ I focus on the client's journey, building awareness and the tools to manage life's situations. The client sets the pace and decides the content, and we explore thoughts, feelings and experiences. The aim is to release understanding, acceptance, and a greater self awareness, discovering answers and choice in a way forward. ​
I am an experienced counsellor, supporting clients through specific and multiple, complex issues. I am trained in most areas and techniques, including: CBT, psychodynamic, mindfulness, attachment, creative, Imago. I am integrative in my approach to meet the needs of the individual client.​ I focus on the client's journey, building awareness and the tools to manage life's situations. The client sets the pace and decides the content, and we explore thoughts, feelings and experiences. The aim is to release understanding, acceptance, and a greater self awareness, discovering answers and choice in a way forward. ​
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Helen Terry Counselling, BSc (Hons), MBACP Accred
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Farnborough GU14
Sometimes life can feel like a struggle. If you are having a difficult time, I'd like to help if I can. I offer a warm, professional and confidential space to help you talk about and work through whatever is troubling you. Whether it is anxiety, relationships, depression, bereavement, loss, stress, trauma, self-confidence or something else, I am here to listen and offer supportive, non-judgemental counselling.  I am a fully accredited (MBACP Accred) and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor offering support to individual adults and young people aged 16 and above, through face to face, online and telephone counselling sessions.
Sometimes life can feel like a struggle. If you are having a difficult time, I'd like to help if I can. I offer a warm, professional and confidential space to help you talk about and work through whatever is troubling you. Whether it is anxiety, relationships, depression, bereavement, loss, stress, trauma, self-confidence or something else, I am here to listen and offer supportive, non-judgemental counselling.  I am a fully accredited (MBACP Accred) and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor offering support to individual adults and young people aged 16 and above, through face to face, online and telephone counselling sessions.
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Zoe Barton
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Farnborough GU14
I work with both adults and teenagers providing short and long term counselling for a variety of common mental health issues. Anxiety, self-doubt, low self-esteem, persistent or seemingly unexplainable feelings of low-mood are all common concerns that many of us will experience at some point in our lives- you are not alone. Perhaps current distressing thoughts, feelings of overwhelm or harmful behaviours have come as a result of a sudden change that you are struggling to process alone; a recent bereavement, relationship breakdown, serious health diagnosis or you have experienced a traumatic injury or assault.
I work with both adults and teenagers providing short and long term counselling for a variety of common mental health issues. Anxiety, self-doubt, low self-esteem, persistent or seemingly unexplainable feelings of low-mood are all common concerns that many of us will experience at some point in our lives- you are not alone. Perhaps current distressing thoughts, feelings of overwhelm or harmful behaviours have come as a result of a sudden change that you are struggling to process alone; a recent bereavement, relationship breakdown, serious health diagnosis or you have experienced a traumatic injury or assault.
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Diana Catherine Wood
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Verified Verified
Farnborough GU14
Are looking for someone to help your distressed son or daughter? I work with a wide range of difficulties; seeing distress & behaviour as an attempt to communicate & manage painful emotions. I aim to help children & young people to develop skills, resilience, & self awareness as they traverse the task of growing. I also offer parent work, & supervision to those working with children & families. In my adult practice I have a particular interest in childhood trauma. I am curious as to how our unique histories may influence our capacity to relate & harness what life can offer, as well as manage its inevitable stressors & losses.
Are looking for someone to help your distressed son or daughter? I work with a wide range of difficulties; seeing distress & behaviour as an attempt to communicate & manage painful emotions. I aim to help children & young people to develop skills, resilience, & self awareness as they traverse the task of growing. I also offer parent work, & supervision to those working with children & families. In my adult practice I have a particular interest in childhood trauma. I am curious as to how our unique histories may influence our capacity to relate & harness what life can offer, as well as manage its inevitable stressors & losses.
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Imogen Gabrielle Ellis-Jones
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Farnborough GU14
Couples Counselling will help you to understand your emotions and discover a new intimacy. I talk to couples every day who are wanting more from their relationships. Some want to renew a long gone passion and others are just fighting to stay together - the answer is often found by looking at new ways to communicate with each other rather than fixing a disagreement. There will be reasons for your behaviour that make sense and I will help you to uncover these throughout our sessions together. You may have an ‘arguing style’ and by looking more deeply, at your inner hurt and anger, we will be able to discover what is really going on.
Couples Counselling will help you to understand your emotions and discover a new intimacy. I talk to couples every day who are wanting more from their relationships. Some want to renew a long gone passion and others are just fighting to stay together - the answer is often found by looking at new ways to communicate with each other rather than fixing a disagreement. There will be reasons for your behaviour that make sense and I will help you to uncover these throughout our sessions together. You may have an ‘arguing style’ and by looking more deeply, at your inner hurt and anger, we will be able to discover what is really going on.
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Selene Maher Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Farnborough GU14
In my experience, people make the decision to come to counselling for many reasons, and I understand that it can feel very daunting to embark on a journey of this kind. I have a number of years experience of working with individuals with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, anger, loss and bereavement, addictive behaviours, as well as family/work/relationship issues. I believe that just being able to talk about your thoughts and feelings can often bring great relief, and this experience can be life changing.
In my experience, people make the decision to come to counselling for many reasons, and I understand that it can feel very daunting to embark on a journey of this kind. I have a number of years experience of working with individuals with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, anger, loss and bereavement, addictive behaviours, as well as family/work/relationship issues. I believe that just being able to talk about your thoughts and feelings can often bring great relief, and this experience can be life changing.
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Charlotte Cwajna
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Farnborough GU14
Hello. I offer individual counselling, and couple counselling, face-to-face and online. I believe change comes from within and I will help you to work through and process the issues facing you. Are you are feeling confused, angry, worried, anxious, scared, lonely, depressed? Are you having difficulties in your relationships? Talking through what is troubling you, can bring a sense of relief. I provide a supportive, calm, and non judgemental space, where you will feel listened to and heard
Hello. I offer individual counselling, and couple counselling, face-to-face and online. I believe change comes from within and I will help you to work through and process the issues facing you. Are you are feeling confused, angry, worried, anxious, scared, lonely, depressed? Are you having difficulties in your relationships? Talking through what is troubling you, can bring a sense of relief. I provide a supportive, calm, and non judgemental space, where you will feel listened to and heard
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Stuart Ralph
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Farnborough GU14
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients from 4 years up to 25. I see a wide range of challenges including OCD, anxiety, depression, grief, school refusal, identity, mood, and peer problems. I have a special interest in OCD, having run a podcast for the last 9 years (7m downloads), and received the International OCD Foundation hero award in 2018. Childhood, adolescence and young adulthood can come with many challenges and difficulties, I offer a safe, empathic and compassionate approach to my clients, while providing evidence based solutions to their problems. I work in private practice, and as co-founder of The Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy.
I work with clients from 4 years up to 25. I see a wide range of challenges including OCD, anxiety, depression, grief, school refusal, identity, mood, and peer problems. I have a special interest in OCD, having run a podcast for the last 9 years (7m downloads), and received the International OCD Foundation hero award in 2018. Childhood, adolescence and young adulthood can come with many challenges and difficulties, I offer a safe, empathic and compassionate approach to my clients, while providing evidence based solutions to their problems. I work in private practice, and as co-founder of The Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy.
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diana Margaret Thomas
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Farnborough GU14
My ideal client is able to reflect on their emotions and what's happened to them in their lives and relationships. They have the time and space to give to this. They have some motivation to change and can take some responsibility for the work we do together. We would work together to explore what they need and identify personal goals, this may change over the course of therapy.
My ideal client is able to reflect on their emotions and what's happened to them in their lives and relationships. They have the time and space to give to this. They have some motivation to change and can take some responsibility for the work we do together. We would work together to explore what they need and identify personal goals, this may change over the course of therapy.
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Amy Thomas-Owen
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Farnborough GU14  (Online Only)
You can feel worthy of taking up space and st art to believe that you having something of value to offer to the world.
Have you got the point where enough is enough and realise that something needs to change? Is self-doubt derailing your life and stopping you from living up to your full potential? On ‘paper’, it might look like you’ve already achieved a lot but in spite of this you never feel ‘enough’. Perhaps you hold yourself to incredibly high standards and feel like you need to be ‘perfect’. This might mean you feel like you always have to do ‘more’, which leads to feelings of tiredness and exhaustion and maybe even burnout. You may have even been told that you’re an ‘over thinker’ or identify as that yourself.
You can feel worthy of taking up space and st art to believe that you having something of value to offer to the world.
Have you got the point where enough is enough and realise that something needs to change? Is self-doubt derailing your life and stopping you from living up to your full potential? On ‘paper’, it might look like you’ve already achieved a lot but in spite of this you never feel ‘enough’. Perhaps you hold yourself to incredibly high standards and feel like you need to be ‘perfect’. This might mean you feel like you always have to do ‘more’, which leads to feelings of tiredness and exhaustion and maybe even burnout. You may have even been told that you’re an ‘over thinker’ or identify as that yourself.
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Caitlin Cheale
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Bracknell RG12
You do not need to be “good” at art to work with an Art Therapist.
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelmed with the demands of everyday life? Are you a mum struggling with the ups and downs of parenthood? Is your child struggling to manage big feelings and you don't know where to turn? I am here to help. I have over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adult women facing challenging times. Some of my areas of focus include anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, perinatal mental health, eating disorders, self-harm, and chronic illness. I provide both short-term, goal focused therapy and long-term work where we can explore your past and how it impacts your present.
You do not need to be “good” at art to work with an Art Therapist.
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelmed with the demands of everyday life? Are you a mum struggling with the ups and downs of parenthood? Is your child struggling to manage big feelings and you don't know where to turn? I am here to help. I have over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adult women facing challenging times. Some of my areas of focus include anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, perinatal mental health, eating disorders, self-harm, and chronic illness. I provide both short-term, goal focused therapy and long-term work where we can explore your past and how it impacts your present.
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Clare Adderson
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1
Hello, my name is Clare. I offer counselling, psychotherapy, and art therapy with a compassionate and trauma-informed approach. Whilst working with trauma is my main interest, I also work extensively with depression, anxiety, self harm, suicidal thoughts, grief, abuse, violence, lgbtq+ issues, autism and ADHD.
Hello, my name is Clare. I offer counselling, psychotherapy, and art therapy with a compassionate and trauma-informed approach. Whilst working with trauma is my main interest, I also work extensively with depression, anxiety, self harm, suicidal thoughts, grief, abuse, violence, lgbtq+ issues, autism and ADHD.
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Hannah Turner
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Farnham GU10
You might not know exactly how you feel, or you might have mixed emotions and just need a neutral, non-judgemental space in which to be you . I offer talking therapy or creative art therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I am an integrative therapist who adapts to what my client needs. I use my psychodynamic training intertwined with a person centred and humanistic approach. Please see my website for more detail on this.
You might not know exactly how you feel, or you might have mixed emotions and just need a neutral, non-judgemental space in which to be you . I offer talking therapy or creative art therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I am an integrative therapist who adapts to what my client needs. I use my psychodynamic training intertwined with a person centred and humanistic approach. Please see my website for more detail on this.
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Sonia Sousa
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
Sherfield on Loddon RG27
By drawing on various therapeutic modalities, such as psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and humanistic approaches, as well as techniques like visualisations, art, and dreamwork, we can explore the most effective paths for you.
Welcome to my profile, where compassionate and holistic mental health care is provided to support you in navigating life's challenges. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loss, trauma, personal growth, or simply seeking to be heard and understood, I am here to support you on your journey. Within our therapeutic relationship, I am committed to creating a warm, non-judgmental, and confidential space where you can safely explore and address any challenges.
By drawing on various therapeutic modalities, such as psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and humanistic approaches, as well as techniques like visualisations, art, and dreamwork, we can explore the most effective paths for you.
Welcome to my profile, where compassionate and holistic mental health care is provided to support you in navigating life's challenges. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loss, trauma, personal growth, or simply seeking to be heard and understood, I am here to support you on your journey. Within our therapeutic relationship, I am committed to creating a warm, non-judgmental, and confidential space where you can safely explore and address any challenges.
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Deborah Quinn
Counsellor, PTUK
Verified Verified
Reading RG2
The therapy sessions are based around a toolkit consisting of a wide range of play resources and art media to explore, alongside invitations to engage in more directive activities.
I am a Certified Play and Creative Arts Therapist and I am listed on the PTUK register (accredited by the Professionals Standards Authority). The Play and Creative therapy I offer supports children and young people with a range of conditions such as: trauma, abuse, attachment difficulties, bereavement and loss, parental seperation/divorce, anxiety, low self esteem, low mood, phobias, social communication difficulties, identity issues, emotional regulation, compulsive behaviours and illness. I welcome any child or young person who requires support, whatever their difficulties or needs.
The therapy sessions are based around a toolkit consisting of a wide range of play resources and art media to explore, alongside invitations to engage in more directive activities.
I am a Certified Play and Creative Arts Therapist and I am listed on the PTUK register (accredited by the Professionals Standards Authority). The Play and Creative therapy I offer supports children and young people with a range of conditions such as: trauma, abuse, attachment difficulties, bereavement and loss, parental seperation/divorce, anxiety, low self esteem, low mood, phobias, social communication difficulties, identity issues, emotional regulation, compulsive behaviours and illness. I welcome any child or young person who requires support, whatever their difficulties or needs.
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Gemma Autumn
Counsellor, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Ascot SL5
Waitlist for new clients
As an integrative therapist I have various healing modalities to draw from including art therapy, drama therapy, attachment theory, person-centred approach, Gestalt, body work, existential therapy, body awareness, visualisation, neuro-linguistic programming, EFT Tapping and breathwork.
Are you feeling anxious? Depressed? Low self-esteem? I offer therapeutic counselling using talking and creative therapy so you can plant the seeds of awareness and grow change in your life. I (she/her) am a trained integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, ecopsychotherapist and practising artist. I work with adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, loss, low self-esteem, relationships, life direction, stress, burnout, trauma, attachment, creative blocks, divorce, intimacy, abuse, sexuality, OCD, religion, family problems, money stories, spiritual disconnection, psychedelic integration and living abroad.
As an integrative therapist I have various healing modalities to draw from including art therapy, drama therapy, attachment theory, person-centred approach, Gestalt, body work, existential therapy, body awareness, visualisation, neuro-linguistic programming, EFT Tapping and breathwork.
Are you feeling anxious? Depressed? Low self-esteem? I offer therapeutic counselling using talking and creative therapy so you can plant the seeds of awareness and grow change in your life. I (she/her) am a trained integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, ecopsychotherapist and practising artist. I work with adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, loss, low self-esteem, relationships, life direction, stress, burnout, trauma, attachment, creative blocks, divorce, intimacy, abuse, sexuality, OCD, religion, family problems, money stories, spiritual disconnection, psychedelic integration and living abroad.
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Deborah Thomas
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wokingham RG40
I work with metaphor, images, art, sandtray, poetry, music, clay, puppets, and the body.
You may have tried talking therapies and not noticed any change in how you feel afterwards. I am passionate about working with people who feel lost, stuck, overwhelmed and in emotional pain. Art psychotherapy offers everything that normal talking therapy offers with the added dimension of accessing the unconscious parts of you, in a safe and contained way.
I work with metaphor, images, art, sandtray, poetry, music, clay, puppets, and the body.
You may have tried talking therapies and not noticed any change in how you feel afterwards. I am passionate about working with people who feel lost, stuck, overwhelmed and in emotional pain. Art psychotherapy offers everything that normal talking therapy offers with the added dimension of accessing the unconscious parts of you, in a safe and contained way.
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Hamsa Counselling (Salma)
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Guildford GU2  (Online Only)
I offer counselling to young people and children using creative therapy.
I offer secular and Islamic counselling to females, aiming to help you find your inner strength and to gain assurance, awareness and contentment, providing you with peace of mind and he art. Counselling allows you to discuss your problems and any difficult feelings you encounter in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment. Counselling is a process you seek when you want to change something in your life or when you simply want to explore your thoughts and feelings in more depth.
I offer counselling to young people and children using creative therapy.
I offer secular and Islamic counselling to females, aiming to help you find your inner strength and to gain assurance, awareness and contentment, providing you with peace of mind and he art. Counselling allows you to discuss your problems and any difficult feelings you encounter in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment. Counselling is a process you seek when you want to change something in your life or when you simply want to explore your thoughts and feelings in more depth.
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Surrey Hills Art Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Godalming GU7
It is gentle, relational, rooted in attachment theory and trauma informed, which I believe sits at the he art of all human experience.
My name is Irene Whitehead. Clients come to me because I offer a creative alternative, method to talking therapies. Art Psychotherapists study at Masters degree level so we can understand and work effectively with a broad spectrum of psychological need. You might come to me because talking therapies do not suit you. Each client brings a unique set of qualities and issues. You might want to explore a life or relational situation, stuck feelings, anxiety, depression, work with Autistic Spectrum Condition and ADHD. It is suitable for all ages, gender orientations, individuals, parent and child together, small or larger groups.
It is gentle, relational, rooted in attachment theory and trauma informed, which I believe sits at the he art of all human experience.
My name is Irene Whitehead. Clients come to me because I offer a creative alternative, method to talking therapies. Art Psychotherapists study at Masters degree level so we can understand and work effectively with a broad spectrum of psychological need. You might come to me because talking therapies do not suit you. Each client brings a unique set of qualities and issues. You might want to explore a life or relational situation, stuck feelings, anxiety, depression, work with Autistic Spectrum Condition and ADHD. It is suitable for all ages, gender orientations, individuals, parent and child together, small or larger groups.
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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.