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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
Consultation fee £65
£65 per 50-minute face to face/ online session:
WHAT I OFFER
Children & Teens ( 4yrs +) :
Play/Art Therapy & Talking Therapy
Online session 14yrs + if appropriate
Adults :
Talking Therapies & optional Creative, Somatic or Art
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AREAS OF SUPPORT
* 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(age appropriate) 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 (CBT & Solution -focused)
* Coaching - psychoeducation & coping tools
The benefits
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 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
