Using creativity in counselling can help clients to express what they are feeling, without the need to put it into words.  

The images that are created can give you new ways of seeing yourself or understanding your world, which can lead to increased self-awareness, personal growth and psychological healing.

Using creativity in Person-Centred Counselling is different to some forms of ‘Art Therapy’ where the therapist will interpret the image that is created.  Instead the Person-Centred Counsellor would work with each client, enable them to explore their image and whatever meaning it may have for them.

Sometimes a scribble or shape may be made to express a feeling; therefore the creating of the image in itself can also have therapeutic value.

How I use Creativity in my Counselling - (It's not for everyone!)

I have various materials available in my counselling room, crayons, oil pastels, felt tip pens (Sorry no paints).  I also have a sand tray and a selection of objects, which can be used to create different images or scenes.

Some clients choose to work creatively because they enjoy to express themselves visually, in which case we can focus heavily on using the art materials in our work.  However other clients may choose to come for person-centred counselling, but find it helpful to use drawing or sand tray work when they find something particularly difficult to express, feel stuck, or just feel like looking at things in a different way.

I am happy for you to decide how you would like to work, you can choose to work creatively a lot, a little, or not at all, but please don't be afraid to ask to give it a try if you would like to. 

Fees are the same as for standard counselling, see Times/Prices page for more information.