Hi, I’m Claire.

 

I offer a calm, supportive space where you can slow down, breathe, and explore what’s happening in your life through both talking and the art-making process.

 

Art Psychotherapy is a form of talking therapy grounded in a relational, psychodynamic approach. We pay gentle attention to your feelings, patterns, relationships and inner world, using creative processes to help express what can be hard to explain with words. You don’t need any experience with art; together we use image-making with simple creative materials in ways that feel natural for you, helping you gain deeper insight into feelings, meanings and experiences.

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I’m an HCPC-registered Art Therapist and BAAT member with over 12 years’ experience working in mental health. I founded my business (Creating Space) in 2017 to offer thoughtful, creative therapeutic spaces that are reflective and grounded in ethical practice. My approach is collaborative and paced with you, helping you make sense of what you’re carrying and find firmer ground in your own time.

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Art Psychotherapy can support with:

 

• Exploring and gaining a firmer sense of self and identity

• Understanding relationship patterns and feelings of being stuck

• Trauma processing – including loss, grief and life transitions

• Prioritising your own needs; reducing stress, anxiety and overwhelm

• Self-care, reflective growth and developing emotional regulation and grounding skills

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Alongside individual therapy, I offer clinical supervision, reflective practice and professional mentoring for mental health professionals, Arts Therapists and trainees, drawing on my NHS work and commitment to sustainable, relational care. I also deliver creative workshops and training that support wellbeing, resilience and growth for people working in caring professions.

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Fees:

• 50-minute 1:1 Art Psychotherapy session — £70

• 50-minute Clinical Supervision — £80

 

Reduced rates are available for those on lower incomes and for trainee therapists/mental health professionals.

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Available at Space Therapies, by appointment only.​