Creative Therapy Counselling in Reading
The connection between creating art and healing trauma has been proven. I have extensive experience working with clients with life-limiting illnesses and trauma and their families. If you are searching for ways to process trauma, grief and loss, why not consider taking a journey through art, music, writing or dance?
The connection between creating art and healing trauma has been proven. I have extensive experience working with clients with life-limiting illnesses and trauma and their families. If you are searching for ways to process trauma, grief and loss, why not consider taking a journey through art, music, writing or dance?
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.
Madeline Magistrado Art Therapy London and Reading
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading RG1
Art Therapy works well to help children express their difficulties through play and creativity.
For you? Maybe you need a space to understand how past experiences may be influencing your present; to think about current changes or difficulties (e.g. relationship breakdown, loss and bereavement, etc); thinking about your sexuality; feel burnt out; experiencing anxiety or depression. Art therapy isn't just about making art. It is a non-judgmental, confidential space to discuss and express whatever it is on your mind. For your child? I can help your child with a range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, uncertainty of life changes (e.g. divorce); and children who are Neurodiverse.
Art Therapy works well to help children express their difficulties through play and creativity.
For you? Maybe you need a space to understand how past experiences may be influencing your present; to think about current changes or difficulties (e.g. relationship breakdown, loss and bereavement, etc); thinking about your sexuality; feel burnt out; experiencing anxiety or depression. Art therapy isn't just about making art. It is a non-judgmental, confidential space to discuss and express whatever it is on your mind. For your child? I can help your child with a range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, uncertainty of life changes (e.g. divorce); and children who are Neurodiverse.
Sometimes, a blended approach using music or art can go beyond conversation and help provide emotional expression where words may fail or are too difficult to communicate.
Many of us experience emotional difficulties at some point in our lives. It can feel daunting to reach out when a current challenge or symptom is holding you back. This is when a supportive relationship with a therapist can help. I offer a safe and confidential space where you can share your feelings without fear or judgement. This step may lead to a deeper understanding about what is troubling you and where lasting change and personal growth may be possible.
Sometimes, a blended approach using music or art can go beyond conversation and help provide emotional expression where words may fail or are too difficult to communicate.
Many of us experience emotional difficulties at some point in our lives. It can feel daunting to reach out when a current challenge or symptom is holding you back. This is when a supportive relationship with a therapist can help. I offer a safe and confidential space where you can share your feelings without fear or judgement. This step may lead to a deeper understanding about what is troubling you and where lasting change and personal growth may be possible.
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.
Shani Sephton - Holistic Attachment Services
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Reading RG1 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Shani the founder of HAS. We provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to adolescents and adults over 18 years old who are experiencing anxiety and depression. We are passionate about delivering ethical and high-quality therapy tailored to the client's needs. Our approach is warm, empathetic and compassionate as we believe the therapist-client collaboration is an important ingredient that nurtures a safe relationship. We take a holistic approach by firstly understanding the client’s life journey including early experiences & possible triggers and use a range of evidence-based tools and techniques to support client change.
Hello, I am Shani the founder of HAS. We provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to adolescents and adults over 18 years old who are experiencing anxiety and depression. We are passionate about delivering ethical and high-quality therapy tailored to the client's needs. Our approach is warm, empathetic and compassionate as we believe the therapist-client collaboration is an important ingredient that nurtures a safe relationship. We take a holistic approach by firstly understanding the client’s life journey including early experiences & possible triggers and use a range of evidence-based tools and techniques to support client change.
Welcome, and thank you for taking a moment to consider how we might embark on a journey of healing and growth together. I'm Karine and I aim to create a supportive and empathetic space where clients can openly explore their thoughts and feelings, working together towards healing and personal growth. A space to explore your thoughts and feelings, where your voice is heard and valued. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to working with both adults and young people from diverse backgrounds, assisting them with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties.
Welcome, and thank you for taking a moment to consider how we might embark on a journey of healing and growth together. I'm Karine and I aim to create a supportive and empathetic space where clients can openly explore their thoughts and feelings, working together towards healing and personal growth. A space to explore your thoughts and feelings, where your voice is heard and valued. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to working with both adults and young people from diverse backgrounds, assisting them with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties.
Parent consultations help the parents to continue the healing work with their child and be p art of their therapeutic process.
I am a therapist who has a holistic approach to helping children to heal by supporting both parents and their children . Through my work I have noticed that children with low confidence and low self-esteem can express this through becoming withdrawn and avoidant or becoming angry and controlling. Parents come to me and tell me their child always wants control or they feel like they are stepping on eggshells when around their child. I offer play therapy, parent coaching, parent-child attachment play and life story therapy which is for fostered or adopted children. Please see rainbirdtherapy.co.uk for more information.
Parent consultations help the parents to continue the healing work with their child and be p art of their therapeutic process.
I am a therapist who has a holistic approach to helping children to heal by supporting both parents and their children . Through my work I have noticed that children with low confidence and low self-esteem can express this through becoming withdrawn and avoidant or becoming angry and controlling. Parents come to me and tell me their child always wants control or they feel like they are stepping on eggshells when around their child. I offer play therapy, parent coaching, parent-child attachment play and life story therapy which is for fostered or adopted children. Please see rainbirdtherapy.co.uk for more information.
Hello, welcome to my profile page; thank you for visiting. I am an integrative psychotherapist and I work with individuals of all ages. Seeking a therapist can be overwhelming, especially if you are new to therapy. It takes courage to take the first step and it is important that you find the right person for you. With compassion, curiosity, and a playful approach I provide a safe and confidential environment for exploration of life challenges without judgment.
Hello, welcome to my profile page; thank you for visiting. I am an integrative psychotherapist and I work with individuals of all ages. Seeking a therapist can be overwhelming, especially if you are new to therapy. It takes courage to take the first step and it is important that you find the right person for you. With compassion, curiosity, and a playful approach I provide a safe and confidential environment for exploration of life challenges without judgment.
As a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, my therapeutic aim is to enable you to enhance your life and live more fully. We will work collaboratively to identify the sources of your emotional difficulties. I will help you to gain a deeper insight into your struggle while getting to the root of the problem. I offer short-term and long-term counselling and psychotherapy from my private practice in Caversham, Reading, Berkshire RG4 in-person and online. My practice is easily accessible by car from Slough, Maidenhead, Winsor, and West London via the A404(M) and Newbury via the M4 or by train from Reading Station.
As a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, my therapeutic aim is to enable you to enhance your life and live more fully. We will work collaboratively to identify the sources of your emotional difficulties. I will help you to gain a deeper insight into your struggle while getting to the root of the problem. I offer short-term and long-term counselling and psychotherapy from my private practice in Caversham, Reading, Berkshire RG4 in-person and online. My practice is easily accessible by car from Slough, Maidenhead, Winsor, and West London via the A404(M) and Newbury via the M4 or by train from Reading Station.
You may have been struggling with a particular issue for some time, or you may have recently realised that something needs to change. I'm a qualified counsellor who has worked with young people and adults for several years and I will help you (or your young person) to find a way forward from whatever is troubling you. You may be looking for someone who understands what it is like to have a chronic illness, or need to talk about the multitude of feelings you experience after a bereavement. You may have been wondering if you might be neurodivergent or be thinking about whether you are living your life the way you want to be.
You may have been struggling with a particular issue for some time, or you may have recently realised that something needs to change. I'm a qualified counsellor who has worked with young people and adults for several years and I will help you (or your young person) to find a way forward from whatever is troubling you. You may be looking for someone who understands what it is like to have a chronic illness, or need to talk about the multitude of feelings you experience after a bereavement. You may have been wondering if you might be neurodivergent or be thinking about whether you are living your life the way you want to be.
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I am a qualified therapist based in Mortimer. I believe we all have the ability to have the best possible life for us. I will provided you with the space to focus on yourself and feel heard. My approach to the way I work is creative and organic. I believe we are all different, we are all unique. I work in a way that is best for you, you are an individual. I provide a safe, secure, non-judgmental space to build a relationship to help you explore past experiences and relationships from.
I am a qualified therapist based in Mortimer. I believe we all have the ability to have the best possible life for us. I will provided you with the space to focus on yourself and feel heard. My approach to the way I work is creative and organic. I believe we are all different, we are all unique. I work in a way that is best for you, you are an individual. I provide a safe, secure, non-judgmental space to build a relationship to help you explore past experiences and relationships from.
I am very passionate about my work and what I love most is seeing my clients progress. Observing their changes and seeing how good they feel within themselves is a wonderful journey to share. I offer support with all kinds of issues. You may be suffering with an anxiety disorder, depression perhaps, an issue within a relationship, an addiction or something else. Whatever your issue is, my aim is to spend time getting to know you, finding the root cause to your problem and any other factors that may have to be taken into consideration. Then, together we can work towards a solid plan for you to more you forward as an individual.
I am very passionate about my work and what I love most is seeing my clients progress. Observing their changes and seeing how good they feel within themselves is a wonderful journey to share. I offer support with all kinds of issues. You may be suffering with an anxiety disorder, depression perhaps, an issue within a relationship, an addiction or something else. Whatever your issue is, my aim is to spend time getting to know you, finding the root cause to your problem and any other factors that may have to be taken into consideration. Then, together we can work towards a solid plan for you to more you forward as an individual.
I specialize in guiding individuals through difficult times to rediscover freedom, fulfillment, and safety in their lives. Regardless of what it is you are going through, I will support you in exploring, processing and shifting the difficult things that arise for you. Together, we can work towards resolving your difficulties and building a framework of creative and holistic, evidence-based tools for you to use both in and out of the therapy room, as you wish. I take a trauma-based approach and work with a number of different difficulties, which you’ll find listed below.
I specialize in guiding individuals through difficult times to rediscover freedom, fulfillment, and safety in their lives. Regardless of what it is you are going through, I will support you in exploring, processing and shifting the difficult things that arise for you. Together, we can work towards resolving your difficulties and building a framework of creative and holistic, evidence-based tools for you to use both in and out of the therapy room, as you wish. I take a trauma-based approach and work with a number of different difficulties, which you’ll find listed below.
Hi! I'm Javaneh, specialised in pre-teens, adolescents and young adults. I work with several issues such as various forms of anxiety (health, social, panic, perfectionism), self-esteem and trauma.I believe in making warm connections with my clients and help them make sense of their difficult feelings in a safe space. I help my teen clients with symptoms of self-harm and intrusive/suicidal thoughts. I have 10 years of experience across schools, therapy organisations and private practice.
Hi! I'm Javaneh, specialised in pre-teens, adolescents and young adults. I work with several issues such as various forms of anxiety (health, social, panic, perfectionism), self-esteem and trauma.I believe in making warm connections with my clients and help them make sense of their difficult feelings in a safe space. I help my teen clients with symptoms of self-harm and intrusive/suicidal thoughts. I have 10 years of experience across schools, therapy organisations and private practice.
Counselling is for anyone who feels they need help. That help could be coming to terms with a particular issue in your life or learning to manage difficult and upsetting feelings. I provide a safe and confidential environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and emotions. Although support may be available from family, friends and colleagues; it is often helpful to step outside of these relationships and speak to a professional who has no other emotional involvement in your life.
Counselling is for anyone who feels they need help. That help could be coming to terms with a particular issue in your life or learning to manage difficult and upsetting feelings. I provide a safe and confidential environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and emotions. Although support may be available from family, friends and colleagues; it is often helpful to step outside of these relationships and speak to a professional who has no other emotional involvement in your life.
Life can be tricky and struggling to keep your head above water can enhance overwhelming feelings. Perhaps it may lead you down a path of isolation, loneliness and the possibility of embarrassment that may prevent you from reaching out to family and friends. Finding a counsellor can be daunting and I believe that the relationship between counsellor and client is key for therapeutic change. I encourage my clients to safely explore any issues bought into therapy in an attempt to gain a greater understanding, begin to heal and grow within an environment that is non-judgemental. Please do get in touch if you have any questions.
Life can be tricky and struggling to keep your head above water can enhance overwhelming feelings. Perhaps it may lead you down a path of isolation, loneliness and the possibility of embarrassment that may prevent you from reaching out to family and friends. Finding a counsellor can be daunting and I believe that the relationship between counsellor and client is key for therapeutic change. I encourage my clients to safely explore any issues bought into therapy in an attempt to gain a greater understanding, begin to heal and grow within an environment that is non-judgemental. Please do get in touch if you have any questions.
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!
I support Children and Young People with counselling through face to face conversations, therapeutic exploration and / or play. This enables a child or young person to express, explore and make sense of events and experiences that are hard to verbalise or articulate. It is a non-directive and client-centred approach to therapy that allows the client the opportunity to play out, talk about and work through feelings and emotions within a safe and therapeutic environment.
I support Children and Young People with counselling through face to face conversations, therapeutic exploration and / or play. This enables a child or young person to express, explore and make sense of events and experiences that are hard to verbalise or articulate. It is a non-directive and client-centred approach to therapy that allows the client the opportunity to play out, talk about and work through feelings and emotions within a safe and therapeutic environment.
Lee Martin Mbacp(Sen Accred) Emdr(Accred) Ma Ba(Hons) Pg-Dip
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Reading RG9
Hello and Welcome, Life has indeed become complex. Many of us are now struggling with our mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings have risen to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a Master Degree and EMDR Accredited, I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
Hello and Welcome, Life has indeed become complex. Many of us are now struggling with our mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings have risen to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a Master Degree and EMDR Accredited, I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
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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.