Creative Therapy Counselling in Newbury
I am a psychotherapist with 17 years' experience working for social services, GPs, local government and in private practice. Proficient in talking and creative therapies, I work with adults and children. I am experienced in delivering therapeutic interventions for: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Separation and Loss, Transition, Grief, and Relationship Difficulties. I also offer Clinical Supervision.
I am a psychotherapist with 17 years' experience working for social services, GPs, local government and in private practice. Proficient in talking and creative therapies, I work with adults and children. I am experienced in delivering therapeutic interventions for: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Separation and Loss, Transition, Grief, and Relationship Difficulties. I also offer Clinical Supervision.
I'm an experienced counsellor and NLP Practitioner, passionate about helping you to live the life you want to be living! I work with clients experiencing issues such as: anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, body image issues, relationship issues, divorce, separation and grief. I also have experience of working with clients who have experienced addiction including alcohol and drugs. You might simply feel stuck and want to explore what your options are! Whatever your needs, we'll work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviours, to provide you with clarity and a way forward in your personal development
I'm an experienced counsellor and NLP Practitioner, passionate about helping you to live the life you want to be living! I work with clients experiencing issues such as: anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, body image issues, relationship issues, divorce, separation and grief. I also have experience of working with clients who have experienced addiction including alcohol and drugs. You might simply feel stuck and want to explore what your options are! Whatever your needs, we'll work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviours, to provide you with clarity and a way forward in your personal development
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!
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.
Karuna Counselling - Phoebe Thomas
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Newbury RG14 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hi, I'm Phoebe, and there are many reasons that you might want to come and have counselling sessions with me. This could be something like stress due to work or ill health, you might be experiencing relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, identity issues, racial/cultural issues, addictions, trauma due to various reasons and many more. You may feel that it's time for you to talk to someone about whatever it is, whether to vent, process it, or try to find a solution. Whatever you are struggling with and whatever you want to get out of the therapeutic relationship, I am here to help.
Hi, I'm Phoebe, and there are many reasons that you might want to come and have counselling sessions with me. This could be something like stress due to work or ill health, you might be experiencing relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, identity issues, racial/cultural issues, addictions, trauma due to various reasons and many more. You may feel that it's time for you to talk to someone about whatever it is, whether to vent, process it, or try to find a solution. Whatever you are struggling with and whatever you want to get out of the therapeutic relationship, I am here to help.
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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.
Hi my name is Amy, I understand that seeking help can be scary, especially if you have felt let down in the past or you haven't ever opened up to anyone before. Healing takes time and I will be alongside you for as long as it takes to feel safe and secure in expressing difficult and painful life experiences and feelings. I won't ever try to force you to open up, sometimes I might suggest using creative tools to express how you feel if you are finding it hard to put things into words. My approach is tailored to you and what you are comfortable doing.
Hi my name is Amy, I understand that seeking help can be scary, especially if you have felt let down in the past or you haven't ever opened up to anyone before. Healing takes time and I will be alongside you for as long as it takes to feel safe and secure in expressing difficult and painful life experiences and feelings. I won't ever try to force you to open up, sometimes I might suggest using creative tools to express how you feel if you are finding it hard to put things into words. My approach is tailored to you and what you are comfortable doing.
Hi, I'm Kristina Hill, a qualified and accredited counsellor and supervisor with a background in psychology and mental health. I have extensive experience supporting adults, children, and young people in various settings including charities, private practice, and the NHS. My background equips me to address a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and life transitions.
Hi, I'm Kristina Hill, a qualified and accredited counsellor and supervisor with a background in psychology and mental health. I have extensive experience supporting adults, children, and young people in various settings including charities, private practice, and the NHS. My background equips me to address a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and life transitions.
Hello, I'm Chantal, a fully qualified BACP Accredited integrative counsellor. My focus is centred on you as the client, and I will draw on a range of theoretical and practical training in a way that is most supportive to you and your issues. . I am not there to just simply listen; I see the work as a collaboration between the two of us. I will, very much, be a part of the process with you and I am willing to say what I am seeing. You may begin to see patterns of responding that are no longer helpful and with this increase in self-awareness my aim is to support you in making any changes necessary to help restore your well-being.
Hello, I'm Chantal, a fully qualified BACP Accredited integrative counsellor. My focus is centred on you as the client, and I will draw on a range of theoretical and practical training in a way that is most supportive to you and your issues. . I am not there to just simply listen; I see the work as a collaboration between the two of us. I will, very much, be a part of the process with you and I am willing to say what I am seeing. You may begin to see patterns of responding that are no longer helpful and with this increase in self-awareness my aim is to support you in making any changes necessary to help restore your well-being.
I am a BACP registered therapist working with people to make practical positive steps to making changes to improve their lives. You will be heard in a non-judgmental, confidential caring way.
I am a BACP registered therapist working with people to make practical positive steps to making changes to improve their lives. You will be heard in a non-judgmental, confidential caring way.
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.
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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I also use learning preferences, coaching, hypnotherapy, art and even animals in my work.
Welcome to my profile! You took the first step so well done you, It isn't easy and there's no manual to all of this either. These small steps are exactly what it takes to make goals easier to achieve. I come from a clinical and psychosocial solution focused approach and you'll find me to be very empathetic and understanding of your needs in the "real world". If you are ready to kick this into touch then I am with you with my knowledge, tools, understanding and time. Together we can achieve the outcome of getting rid of the issue completely, minimalising it or learning to accept if it's not in our control. Tailored to you.
I also use learning preferences, coaching, hypnotherapy, art and even animals in my work.
Welcome to my profile! You took the first step so well done you, It isn't easy and there's no manual to all of this either. These small steps are exactly what it takes to make goals easier to achieve. I come from a clinical and psychosocial solution focused approach and you'll find me to be very empathetic and understanding of your needs in the "real world". If you are ready to kick this into touch then I am with you with my knowledge, tools, understanding and time. Together we can achieve the outcome of getting rid of the issue completely, minimalising it or learning to accept if it's not in our control. Tailored to you.
Art Psychotherapy (Art Therapy) is a very safe and contained way of working through difficult and painful issues, at your own pace.
I enjoy working with adults and children who are drawn to working creatively. It is a privilege to work with those who have experienced trauma in their childhood and who want to work through painful and difficult feelings. I believe all of us deserve to be able to enjoy life, free from depression, stress, fear, and anxiety.
Art Psychotherapy (Art Therapy) is a very safe and contained way of working through difficult and painful issues, at your own pace.
I enjoy working with adults and children who are drawn to working creatively. It is a privilege to work with those who have experienced trauma in their childhood and who want to work through painful and difficult feelings. I believe all of us deserve to be able to enjoy life, free from depression, stress, fear, and anxiety.
I have an MA in Psychodynamic and Art Psychotherapy (Goldsmiths').
I am a fully qualified and experienced psychotherapist and supervisor. My approach is to offer empathetic understanding and non-judgemental listening in a safe space. Everyone is unique and therefore I draw on many different methods to suit each person's needs. My aim is to connect my client with their own inner resources through authenticity and self-empowerment. I offer an integrative arts approach, based on the needs of the client, drawing upon psychodynamic, attachment and trauma therapy to enhance the therapeutic process.
I have an MA in Psychodynamic and Art Psychotherapy (Goldsmiths').
I am a fully qualified and experienced psychotherapist and supervisor. My approach is to offer empathetic understanding and non-judgemental listening in a safe space. Everyone is unique and therefore I draw on many different methods to suit each person's needs. My aim is to connect my client with their own inner resources through authenticity and self-empowerment. I offer an integrative arts approach, based on the needs of the client, drawing upon psychodynamic, attachment and trauma therapy to enhance the therapeutic process.
The Eyris Practice
Psychotherapist, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Rugby CV21
Waitlist for new clients
I am a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist with over 26 years of clinical experience.
The impact of difficult life experiences can adversely affect our mental well-being or interpersonal relationships at any time in our lives.Such life occurances may include truama, a bereavement or experiencing anxiety and depression. I use a person centred approach to develop a therapeutic relationship with you. This helps over time to support you in gaining insight and understanding of the emotional and mental difficulties you're experiencing. I provide a safe space to listen to you and identify the best therapeutic approach to meet your needs.I offer both face to face and online therapy to suit your individual needs.
I am a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist with over 26 years of clinical experience.
The impact of difficult life experiences can adversely affect our mental well-being or interpersonal relationships at any time in our lives.Such life occurances may include truama, a bereavement or experiencing anxiety and depression. I use a person centred approach to develop a therapeutic relationship with you. This helps over time to support you in gaining insight and understanding of the emotional and mental difficulties you're experiencing. I provide a safe space to listen to you and identify the best therapeutic approach to meet your needs.I offer both face to face and online therapy to suit your individual needs.
I am client led, using listening skills, meditation, mindfulness, and creative therapy.
I offer online, phone and face to face and walk therapy sessions, working under up to date risks assessments and client guidelines. I believe that each client is unique and an individual. This client - therapist working relationship, regardless of race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation, is the key to a positive and collaborative experience that offers insight and deeper understanding of our true needs and desires. I am proactive, flexible and adaptable according to your needs and requirements. I also work for Victim Support organisation. I am a qualified teacher with BA, MSc and PGCE qualifications, and DBS enhanced checked.
I am client led, using listening skills, meditation, mindfulness, and creative therapy.
I offer online, phone and face to face and walk therapy sessions, working under up to date risks assessments and client guidelines. I believe that each client is unique and an individual. This client - therapist working relationship, regardless of race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation, is the key to a positive and collaborative experience that offers insight and deeper understanding of our true needs and desires. I am proactive, flexible and adaptable according to your needs and requirements. I also work for Victim Support organisation. I am a qualified teacher with BA, MSc and PGCE qualifications, and DBS enhanced checked.
I'm a professional, qualified, insured, integrative counsellor, which means I have a range of skills and bring to the sessions those I think will be most helpful to you including using art therapy tools.
Is anxiety or low mood holding you or your child back from doing the things you want to do? Do you overthink what people say and question whether you like yourself? Do relationships with friends and loved ones feel difficult? If you want to find more confidence in yourself and your life and learn more about who you are and why you feel or respond in certain ways, I can help. Together we can explore what's going on for you, what you'd like to change, and why. I work with adults and young people to help them find the answers. I have a special interest in neurodivergence. Call me to find out more.
I'm a professional, qualified, insured, integrative counsellor, which means I have a range of skills and bring to the sessions those I think will be most helpful to you including using art therapy tools.
Is anxiety or low mood holding you or your child back from doing the things you want to do? Do you overthink what people say and question whether you like yourself? Do relationships with friends and loved ones feel difficult? If you want to find more confidence in yourself and your life and learn more about who you are and why you feel or respond in certain ways, I can help. Together we can explore what's going on for you, what you'd like to change, and why. I work with adults and young people to help them find the answers. I have a special interest in neurodivergence. Call me to find out more.
I offer a psychodynamic and art psychotherapeutic way in which to think about and work with difficult and distressing feelings which can often relate to previous experiences and events in your life.
I provide therapeutic support to children, adolescents, adults and teachers within the education sector and in my private practice. I specialise in working with young people and children who have autism and ADHD, and work closely with the parents/carers of the young people I see. I support people with emotional, social and behavioural difficulties including: ASC, ADHD, Attachment disorders and mental health difficulties (anxiety, depression, disordered eating), and have worked with trauma, sexual, physical and psychological abuse and those dealing with self-harm and suicidal ideation.
I offer a psychodynamic and art psychotherapeutic way in which to think about and work with difficult and distressing feelings which can often relate to previous experiences and events in your life.
I provide therapeutic support to children, adolescents, adults and teachers within the education sector and in my private practice. I specialise in working with young people and children who have autism and ADHD, and work closely with the parents/carers of the young people I see. I support people with emotional, social and behavioural difficulties including: ASC, ADHD, Attachment disorders and mental health difficulties (anxiety, depression, disordered eating), and have worked with trauma, sexual, physical and psychological abuse and those dealing with self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Adults and children may find it difficult to talk about how they feel or know how to express the feelings that are causing them anguish. They may find it easier to use a nonverbal method of communication. The use of art materials may allow a connection between the client, the art image/object, and the therapist and whilst reflecting on the image with the therapist, this may encourage a dialogue, the client may discover and make sense of an experience that has previously been causing them distress. Art materials and the process of making art is a tactile, sensory way of helping someone to communicate difficult thoughts and feelings.
Adults and children may find it difficult to talk about how they feel or know how to express the feelings that are causing them anguish. They may find it easier to use a nonverbal method of communication. The use of art materials may allow a connection between the client, the art image/object, and the therapist and whilst reflecting on the image with the therapist, this may encourage a dialogue, the client may discover and make sense of an experience that has previously been causing them distress. Art materials and the process of making art is a tactile, sensory way of helping someone to communicate difficult thoughts and feelings.
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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.