“To use the arts expressively means going into our inner realms to discover feelings and to express them through visual art, movement, sound, writing or drama. This process fosters release, self-understanding, insight and awakens creativity” – Natalie Rogers

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Integrative & Environmental Arts Psychotherapy

Supporting self-expression, healing, and transformation through creativity and connection.

As an Integrative Arts Psychotherapist, I offer a creative and client-led approach, drawing on a range of art forms, including movement, drama, music, creative writing, collage, clay, painting, and sandplay to support self-expression. I am also an Environmental Arts Therapist, with additional training enabling me to work outdoors, using nature as a co-facilitator in the therapeutic process.

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Why Arts Psychotherapy?

The arts provide a powerful way to express and explore experiences that may be difficult to put into words. Whether through imagery, movement, sound, or metaphor, creative expression can reveal and process emotions, offering insight and relief. However, no prior artistic experience is required—art therapy is not about producing something that looks good, but about communication, discovery, and healing. Some clients engage with the arts, while others prefer talking therapy; both are welcome.

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My Approach

I have a Master’s degree in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy and additional specialist training in working with children, including arts and play-based counselling. My practice is trauma-informed, meaning I have attended specific training in supporting adults and children with PTSD and trauma-related challenges.

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I take an integrative approach, meaning I am well-versed in different psychotherapy modalities and adapt my work to the individual needs of my clients.

 

My focus is on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can express themselves freely, explore challenges, and move toward greater well-being, choice, and flexibility.

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While safety and support are foundational, I also believe that appropriate challenge is integral to growth. I am not a distant observer but a companion on the therapeutic journey—one who is present, engaged, and willing to explore life’s complexities alongside my clients. The ultimate goal of therapy is to foster self-awareness and resilience so that, in time, I am no longer needed.

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Who I Work With

I work with both adults and children, supporting a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. My areas of special interest include:

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Feeling Stuck, Blocked, or Disconnected

Many people seek therapy when they feel stuck - whether in their emotions, relationships, creativity, or sense of purpose. Sometimes this shows up as a lack of clarity, motivation, or meaning; other times, it manifests as discomfort in oneself or in life. Together, we explore these blockages with curiosity and compassion, working to understand what holds you back and how fear or uncertainty may be shaping your experience. Through this process, therapy can help cultivate clarity, deepen self-awareness, and open up greater possibilities for choice and fulfillment—supporting you in moving toward a richer, more aligned way of being.

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Personal and Spiritual Growth

Self-development and existential exploration -  unpacking life’s big questions, such as meaning, purpose, values, and how to integrate spiritual or contemplative practices into modern daily life. I encourage curiosity and growth while honoring the diverse spiritual beliefs, practices, and cultural backgrounds of my clients. Where relevant, therapy can provide a space to explore spiritual questions, meaning-making, and transformation.

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Reconnection with Nature and Self

Many of us crave a deeper connection with nature but struggle to fully inhabit it. I am trained in Environmental Arts Therapy and work outdoors with myth, metaphor, and a reverence for nature as teacher. I also have a deep interest in plant spirit medicine and enjoy working with individual plants and trees to foster a relational and embodied appreciation of the natural world.

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Neurodiversity—Autism / ASC & Other Forms of Neurodivergence

Therapy is not about changing who you are, but about helping you (or your child) thrive, honouring your unique way of experiencing the world and finding strategies that support well-being, autonomy, and fulfilment.

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Relational and Emotional Well-being

Exploring relationships in therapy - what feels nourishing, what feels painful, what patterns emerge, and how to approach relationships with curiosity and integrity. I work with themes of emotional abuse, self-doubt, self-esteem struggles, and relational wounds, supporting clients in deepening their understanding of themselves and others.

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Life Transitions

Change, whether chosen or unexpected, can be painful, disorienting, and yet an opportunity for growth. I work with clients navigating major transitions, such as school changes, separation, diagnosis, career shifts, retirement, menopause, pregnancy, birth, loss, and identity exploration or transition.

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Mental Health and Trauma

Supporting clients through pre/postnatal depression, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other forms of emotional distress with a trauma-informed approach that prioritises safety, self-regulation, and healing.

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The First Step

Choosing the right therapist is a deeply personal decision. To support this process, I offer a free initial meeting, allowing us to explore whether we are a good fit. Fees thereafter vary depending on income, time of day, and availability—details can be found under the ‘Bookings’ section. If I feel I am not the right therapist for you, I may recommend other professionals or services.

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Ultimately, therapy is about empowerment, self-discovery and choosing your path through life and both its joys and its challenges; a process of uncovering inner resources, resilience, and clarity. Whether through creative expression, deep reflection, or simply having a compassionate space to be heard, I am here to walk alongside you in that journey.

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