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Integrative Psychotherapy, Counselling & Wellbeing: Free Consultation
Welcome! I’m Anya. I am a UKCP and HCPC registered Integrative Arts Psychotherapist (MA). I offer one-to-one therapy sessions for anyone aged 16+, groups and training. I hold an enhanced DBS. I work in a trauma-informed way that is safe, gentle and compassionate. I provide a contained space for you to explore at your own pace. My experience includes working in the NHS with eating disorders, sexual abuse, trauma, chronic anxiety and depression. I specialise in working with people who have trauma, relational issues, have developed coping mechanisms that no longer serve them well, people who have experienced a lack of emotional connection from parents, women’s sexual liberation following trauma, suspected or diagnosed neurodiversity and feelings of guilt/shame/paranoia. Together, we can work towards real change.
I work from central Milton Keynes (face-to-face) and online (UK). Book a free consultation call with me here.
I am passionate about connective communication and how we can utilise this in our society to grow, develop our thinking and improve mental health support. I facilitate people, using creative expression to deepen all our relationships, especially the one we have with ourselves.
UKCP & HCPC Registered, Integrative Arts Psychotherapist (MA), PG Cert Therapeutic & Educational Application of the Arts, Cert Counselling Skills and Facilitation.
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Integrative Arts Psychotherapy Sessions
Gently Developing New Ways For You to Manage Through Life, Build Confidence and Create Meaningful Change.
Life can be challenging. Maybe you feel different from your peers, and this may be a feeling that reaches as far back as childhood. It may feel like something is holding you back, or perhaps you can’t feel yourself really living. As stress and anxiety increases, coping mechanisms get stronger and these may be negatively impacting your life. Parts of you may feel empty or disconnected whilst you function through your daily life. Talking can be hard to do, even with those around you.
I work in a relational way using humanistic, psychoanalytical and psychodynamic theories. I explore alongside clients using imagery to gently identify experiences that words are difficult to define. By using a more integrative and collaborative approach, I facilitate people to explore any issues that may be arising in a safe, grounded space.
I use a dual processing technique. This includes talking in addition to the client’s choice of working with postcards/objects, marks or words on paper, or a song that resonates with you. You may just want to talk. The process is about empowering you in your life. Together, we work to discover and understand the different parts of yourself past and present. By facilitating communication with these various aspects of yourself, we can begin to understand what is hindering or blocking you in the present and where coping mechanisms originated. Real and meaningful transformation happens over a period of time, and it’s important to me that change is sustainable and not superficial. We can develop new ways for you to manage through life and build self-efficacy.
I run a private practice and have extensive experience within the NHS and voluntary sector. I support adults and young people impacted by eating disorders, ADHD, autism, stress, depression or anxiety; and people who struggle with self-esteem, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, body image, self-hatred and self-harm. I work with people from a wide range of backgrounds. Neurodivergence, diversity and inclusion is important to me.
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My specialist experience includes working with anxiety, depression, identity exploration, stress, PTSD, complex-PTSD, nightmares, panic attacks, OCD, family struggles, bereavement or loss, relationship issues, medical trauma, sexual abuse, disordered eating, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Autism, self harm, suicidality.
How Can Integrative Arts Psychotherapy Help You?
A way to communicate without words
Sometimes it’s easier to SHOW someone how you feel. Words may not describe what’s going on inside. I work with you to understand these thoughts and emotions. I give clients a choice of materials to work with, and we work gently at a pace that suits you. The process is about communication and not output. Simple marks, words on paper or choosing a postcard that speaks to you can be extremely impactful.
Managing negative feelings
Being alone can be difficult, it may bring up many things that are hard to sit with. Perhaps you have already tried lots of different ways to cope with negative thoughts, but nothing seems to be working. By working together as a collaborative approach, we can look at the difficulties you face and work on ways to manage that are individual to you.
Being heard in a non-judgemental space
The therapeutic space is a place where you will not be judged or made to feel small. You are safe to bring and share all your thoughts and feelings, no matter how big or heavy they are. This is a space created for you. I aim to empower individuals and give you the freedom of choice. I understand that your experiences are deeply personal to you.
Gently re-wiring negative patterns
Life can be very challenging sometimes! You may have developed habits or coping mechanisms that are negatively impacting your life. They may be coping strategies that helped you in the past but no longer serve you well. Together, through our work, you can slowly develop new ways to manage through life.
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Publications
I was recently asked to co-write a chapter, giving voice to experiences that I have seen within the NHS as a therapist. I have also created and published a book of my artwork and poetry.
Mental Health, Suicidality and Self-Harm Education
If you would like to understand more about mental health and dark thoughts and how we can work towards healthy mental thinking, please follow me on TikTok, Instagram or YouTube by clicking on the links below. I aim to increase awareness and understanding in our community by making these subjects less taboo. I provide education and coping mechanisms. Life is about understanding our uniquely human experiences!
