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Approach

I am an experienced Art psychotherapist and supervisor.

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My approach is to offer empathetic understanding and non-judgemental listening in a safe space that is art based.  Everyone is unique and therefore I draw on many different methods to suit each person's needs. My aim is to connect my client with their own inner resources through authenticity and self-empowerment.

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I offer a compassionate, safe and confidential environment that supports the exploration and expression of feelings, thoughts, beliefs and circumstances that may be having an adverse effect on emotional well-being and quality of life.

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Sometimes we just need a space to be still and reflect, a space where we feel accepted, understood and supported in gaining a deeper awareness into why we behave the way we do or that can offer us an alternative perspective on challenging life situations.

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My aim is to support you in making sense of your life and working with you in moving to where you would like to be.

Experience

I am a fully qualified Art Psychotherapist and supervisor. I have an MA in Art Psychotherapy (University of Hertfordshire). I am a Level 6 arts based certified clinical supervisor.

I offer an integrative arts approach, based on the needs of the client, drawing upon psychodynamic, person-centred, attachment and approaches to enhance the therapeutic process.

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I have worked for many years for national charities offering clinical supervision to therapists and psychotherapy to adults and children.

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In my private practice I work with adults (in short and long-term therapy) as well as providing supervision to both qualified and trainee therapists.

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I am an accredited/registered member of the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) and BAAT (British Association of Art Therapists).  I am DBS cleared and have regular 1:1 supervision. 

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SPECIALITIES

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Anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement, addiction, low self-esteem, relationships, clinical supervision, attachment disorders, complex trauma and anger/behaviour issues and many more...

Art Therapist Claire James studied a Masters degree in Art Psychotherapy with the University of Hertfordshire. Claire has clinical experience working with children and adults providing both in person and online art therapy sessions. Passionate about art therapy Claire creates safe, online line art therapy spaces where care-leavers can engage with art therapy at a time and place that suits their needs.