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Services
Individual Counselling-
Counselling is bespoke and unique to every individual. I believe it is important that individuals are empowered to choose a therapeutic approach to healing that is most comfortable for them.
As a counsellor, I embrace a responsive and flexible approach, offering an empathic, non-judgemental and safe space for clients to explore and express feelings and thoughts around life experiences and challenges they may be facing in their own chosen way, whether it is through talking therapy or through various creative, play or art-based approaches. I specialize in providing trauma-informed therapeutic support to children, young people and adults, through face to face and online sessions.
Online counselling can be particularly helpful if a person struggles with social anxiety, illness or finds being in new places challenging or simply finds it more convenient and comfortable being in their own environment. Clients get to engage in an online therapeutic space , with the option of engaging with creative tools, and or through home-based creative materials.
HOW I WORK
I offer a free 15 minute introduction telephone call to explore what support you feel you or your child may need. We can discuss any initial questions or concerns you may have. There is no obligation to commit to any sessions. However, if you would like to proceed, the next step is to book an assessment appointment, for which I charge my standard fee.
FEES
£65 per 50-minute face to face/ online session:
Children & Teens ( 4yrs +) - Play/Art Therapy & Talking Therapy
Online session 14yrs + if appropriate
Adults - online sessions only
(Talking Therapies, optional Creative
elements)
I am skilled in, but not limited to the following areas:
* Attachment difficulties
* Bereavement/loss
* Family Breakdown
* Self- esteem/self-confidence
* Building Resilience
* Transitions
* Sadness
* Friendships/bullying
* Anxiety
* Stress
* Self Harm
* Trauma
* Chronic illness e.g. ME/CFS
* Social difficulties
*Developmental Trauma & deficits
*Gaming Addiction
*Neurodiversity support
Why Creative Counselling?
Creative Counselling combines talking therapies with creative interventions. Creative and art-based approaches are beneficial ways to process complex feelings and thoughts, by giving expression, movement, shape and colour to life experiences in a way that often words alone can't do. Working through art isn't about becoming an artist, but about finding meaning and connection in life.
Interventions and approaches that may be used during sessions include, but are not limited to:
* Art Therapy
* Play Therapy
* Sensorimotor Art Psychotherapy
* Clay Field Therapy
* Guided/Bilateral Drawing
* Mindfulness
* Talking Therapy approaches
* Coaching - psychoeducation & coping tools
The benefits of working with creative and art mediums?
self- discovery: creating/expression through art can help clients acknowledge and recognise feelings that have been difficult to access or process;
self-esteem : provides a sense of self-accomplishment and freedom to explore;
emotional release: providing a healthy outlet for expressing and letting go of feelings and fears, which are difficult to articulate at times;
Stress relief: creating art can provide relief around anxiety, depression or emotional trauma;
An opportunity to be authentic, without any expectations or pressures to produce - the healing is in the process of "making and creating"
Clinical Supervision - Talking & Creative Art Therapies
I offer Integrative Supervision based on the Seven Eyed Model of Supervision to qualified Counsellors as well as Trainees (Level 4 and above). My specialism is working with children, young people and adults both online and face to face.
I have over 4 and a half years experience both face-to-face and online, supervising trainees and qualified counsellors/psychotherapist within a variety of settings, including school, college settings and private practice.
I draw from a number of different modalities and approaches, including CBT, Solution focused therapy, Play, Art and Sensorimotor Art Psychotherapy.
I am Trauma- trained and work in a Trauma-informed manner with all my clients and supervisees.
I currently offer online Supervision to trainee and qualified counsellors/psychotherapists
Rate per hour @ £50
Rate per 1 hr 30min @ £75
Please enquire for more details and availability.
I look forward to hearing from you!
All the best,
Carima
WELCOME
Chakradance™ Kids is a modern day movement therapy modality, woven with ancient healing traditions that nurture the whole child. Through our signature fairytales, that reflect what children of today are facing, gently guided movement, music and art, children develop their sense of being and belonging whilst doing their most important work; play!
Chakradance™ Kids classes offer children a space where they can truly discover who they are, in the most magical of ways. The Chakradance Kids Primary program has been developed for 5-9 year olds.
What makes Chakradance Kids™ unique ?
Chakradance™ Kids draws upon a wide range of contemporary theories and ‘best practices’ in the over-lapping fields of childhood development, education, wellbeing and mental health.
One of the most important distinguishing characteristics of the program is the combination of experiential learning styles that each class includes: auditory, visual, somatic and kinaesthetic. This combination ensures that children with different ‘preferred’ learning styles are all catered for, while also ensuring deeper learning for all.
ABOUT...
The first 9 week series, called Naga’s Curse, guides children on a magical journey of self discovery with lead character, Naga the Dragon. Week by week, children meet magical new characters and animal guides as they immerse into each magical realm.
Each week children will explore a different theme experienced through a set framework of storytelling, reflection, expressive movement and art. The last class is about bringing all those lessons learned together in a celebration of success. Children will have earned their Chakradance™ Kids success.
Program TIMETABLE:
Introduction: Introduction to the characters and storyline
Red Class: Learning to trust instincts, personal safety
Orange class: Learning to recognise and manage emotions
Yellow class: Explores self-esteem, confidence and being brave
Green class: Explores empathy and kindness
Blue class: Active listening and communication/social skills
Indigo class: Explores imagination, hopes and dreams
Violet class: Self-awareness, connectedness and sense of belonging
Integration class: Revisits key elements of the programme
The benefits of ChakraDance ™ Wellbeing Program
Teaches children lifelong skills such as:
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Mindfulness
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Self-regulation
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Emotional literacy
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Body Awareness
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A sense of belonging and connectedness
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Improves engagement in learning/executive functioning skills
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Improves self-esteem
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Active listening and communication skills
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Promotes and builds resilience
DETAILS:
Cost for full 9 week program: £315
Payment plans are available at check-out
Duration: Each class is 45 minutes
When: Classes are held weekly (term time weeks only)
Classes limited to 8-10 children per program
Next available program : Coming soon!