My name is Rachel and I am a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist.
I offer judgement free and inclusive support which is reflective of the individual. This will begin with an initial meeting where you get the chance to meet me in a space you feel comfortable. During this meeting we can talk about what therapy is and what you might want to get out of therapy.
Using a psychodynamic, trauma- informed approach, I strive to help clients understand how past experiences shape the present and future. I integrate attachment theory with a person centred approach, creating a safe, collaborative space for self exploration through creativity. Having previously worked as a primary school teacher for 9 years, followed by 9 years running Sugar Lumps, I have extensive experience working with children and young people as well as adults. I specialise in working with trauma, anxiety and depression, disordered eating, grief, self harm and suicidal ideation, attachment difficulties, perinatal disorders, gender identity issues and domestic abuse.
This page will tell you a bit about what to expect from art psychotherapy sessions, so that you can think about whether art psychotherapy is the right choice for you.
