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Creative Arts Therapy (and its related modalities)?

What Is Creative Arts Therapy?: Reducing stress and giving you a positive effect on your mental health is one of the core aims of creative arts therapy. This type of therapy modality is any type of therapy that works with your creative side to provide therapeutic benefit.

The most common creative arts to work with therapeutically are art, drama, music, dance and poetry. ‘Expressive arts therapy’ is a modality that incorporates multiple art forms.

It is rooted in the ideas that creative expression is beneficial for wellbeing, that psychological issues and situations can be best expressed non verbally (or using metaphor), and that creative expression without judgement can boost self-confidence, aid self-knowledge, and help you express yourself in other ways.

Creative arts therapies work for people of all ages, in groups and individually, and you will not need any experience or talent in the creative art you choose, since the focus is on your inner experience rather than your output. An experienced practitioner will encourage you to respond to the art of others as well as create your own.

The different types of creative arts therapies we offer include Narrative Therapy and Art and Drama Therapy.

What Can Creative Arts Therapy Can Help With?

Creative arts therapies have been beneficial in helping a huge range of conditions and issues, including physical and emotional problems and  behavioural disorders such as schizophrenia, dementia, aging and geriatric issues and compassion fatigue (see more below)

We want you to feel able to discuss any questions or worries with your therapist. This is important in order for you to progress your coaching sessions.

***If you feel you need some help with getting therapy contact us using the form at the bottom of this page and someone will guide you through the process.***

These are some of the additional therapy issues we deal with that we offer clients at HQ Therapy closely related to creative arts therapy.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Helping overcome behavioural patterns.

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Learning Difficulties & Disabilities

Helping people manage the psychological impact of these & other issues

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Substance Abuse & Addiction

Helping you to explore the underlying causes of your addiction issues.

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Bereavement, Grief & Loss

Supporting you through grief & adjusting to a new life.

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Autism

Finding ways to manage your life in a way that is healthy for you.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Helping you to rebuild a sense of safety.

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Stress, Panic Attacks, Anxiety & Depression

Help wellbeing & day-to-day functioning.

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Eating Disorders

When your relationship to food is complicated or beyond your control.

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Relationships

Exploring feelings about current & past relationships, or relationships in general.

Related Creative Arts Therapy Approaches Offered At HQ Therapy

Many people can benefit from creative arts therapy. Your therapist can help you work through a wide range of problems and targets together and help you become more expressive and communicative.

Choosing the right practitioner is an important decision for you and it is important that you work with the right practitioner and that both feel comfortable working together forming a collaborative process with both client and therapist as equals.

These are some of the therapy modalities we deal with at HQ Therapy that are closely related to creative arts therapy.

Creative Arts Therapists Working at HQ Therapy

Clients will all have different experiences working with creative arts therapy. However, the main benefits are for you to be in a safe place with someone who won’t judge you, make sense of things, and understand yourself better.

A therapist will help you resolve complicated feelings, or find ways to live with them and help you communicate and express yourself, which you might find difficult to put into words.

Below is a selection of our current creative arts therapists who are fully trained to work with clients using different types of therapy modalities and a wide range of techniques.

Layla Smith Integrative Movement Psychotherapist London E8

Layla Smith:

Integrative Movement Psychotherapist (ADMP UK)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Matteo Merla Art Psychotherapist London E8

Matteo Merla:

Art Psychotherapist (HCPC, BAAT) & EMDR Practitioner (EMDR UK)

Works: Face-to-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Maria Tsiplitari Tsamadia Integrative Movement Psychotherapist London E8

Maria Tsiplitari Tsamadia:

Integrative Movement Psychotherapist (ADMP UK, UKCP)

Works: Face-to-face, online
Based At: Dalston

Eszter Ivan Embodied Dance and Movement Psychotherapist London E8

Eszter Ivan:

Embodied, Dance & Movement Psychotherapist (ADMP UK, UKCP)

Works: Face-to-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Penny Foley Integrative Arts Therapist

Penny Foley:

Integrative Therapist (UKCP, MBACP, HCPC)

Works: Face-to-face, online
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Jorge Camarena Altamirano Art Psychotherapist, Relationally-Focused Psychotherapist, MBT Practitioner, Clinical Supervisor

Jorge Camarena:

Art Psychotherapist, MBT Practitioner, Clinical Supervisor (HCPC, BAAT)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Dalston

Stefani Ross-Steen Psychotherapist and Counsellor

Stefani Ross-Steen:

Psychotherapist & Counsellor (UKCP, MBACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston, Dalston

Laura Colomban Somatic Therapist Hackney London E8

Laura Colomban:

Somatic Therapist (ISMETA)

Works: Face-to-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Eva Serra Integrative Counsellor London E8

Eva Serra:

Integrative Counsellor (BACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online, phone
Based At: Haggerston

Leonie Drake Child and Adolescent Therapist

Leonie Drake:

Integrative Child, Adolescent, and Adult Therapist (BACP)

Works: Face-2-face, online
Based At: Haggerston

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Seek Creative Arts Therapy?

Many people, new to this type of help, believe that they need to be suffering from “mental illness” or serious “psychological problems”, or be in crisis in order for therapy and counselling to be appropriate for them. This is a common misconception; anyone can benefit from therapy when it comes to helping you deal with your personal feelings and problems, make positive changes in your life, and understand yourself better.

So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

Will Information About Me Be Safe & Secure?

It is quite normal to be hesitant when it comes to sharing private and intimate information about yourself with a stranger. You may fear that you will receive judgment from your therapist, or that your therapist will share your details with others.

HQ Therapy Rooms takes your privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Our therapists are required to keep everything said in therapy sessions between you, just like your doctor is required to keep your records private.

For therapy to be effective, there must be unconditional trust built between you and your therapist, and this relies on a shared understanding of confidentiality. It applies to the outside world as well: it is standard practice for therapists not to acknowledge their clients if they run into them outside of the therapy rooms in order to help protect their client’s confidentiality. Read our full privacy policy for more information.

Can I Contact You For Advice About Getting Therapy?

Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive therapist can often make you feel better and help you face your problems. It feels good to be listened to and to know that someone cares about you and wants to help. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship to help you make positive changes in your life.

But how do you know what type of therapy is right for you? Taking the first steps in finding the right therapist can be the biggest hurdle for newcomers, so we have made it easy. Simply get in touch with us using the form below or give us a call at 0203 997 9229 and one of our fully qualified referral therapists can work with you to make sure you connect with the right practitioner and receive the correct therapy and counselling services you require.

However, if you feel you are ready to start therapy straight away then click HERE to book an initial therapy assessment with a fully qualified therapist, or if you are struggling financially click HERE to book an initial therapy assessment with one of our Low-Cost therapists.

Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored to the types of clients we work with. We also cater for people who are beset with financial difficulties, offering them services ranging from low-cost therapy and reduced-rate therapy to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.