Creative Counselling
At Every Expression Therapies, we believe that everyone has a unique story and a voice that deserves to be heard.
Our mission is to guide you on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment.
Whether you're facing challenges in your personal life, relationships, or career, our compassionate and experienced therapists are here to support you every step of the way.
What is Creative Counselling?
Creative Counselling is an innovative and transformative approach to therapy that transcends traditional methods. It integrates artistic and expressive techniques alongside talking therapy to help individuals explore and resolve their emotional, psychological, and behavioural challenges. Rooted in the belief that creativity is a fundamental aspect of human nature, this form of counselling harnesses the power of the arts to nurture healing and personal growth.
Your choice and preferences are what matter. If using certain art forms to explore your experiences doesn’t resonate, that’s perfectly okay—it is your space to find what works best for you. Some sessions may not involve art at all if you prefer to express through talking.
When Words Aren't Enough...
At times, articulating your emotions can be an overwhelming challenge.
Words may fall short, leaving you feeling stuck and misunderstood.
Creative Counselling offers a profound way to communicate and heal through the power of artistic expression.
What does it include?
Creative Counselling integrates psychotherapeutic methods with creative processes, providing a confidential and supportive environment to explore your emotions. This innovative approach harnesses various artistic mediums such as:
Drawing and Painting: Visualise and express complex emotions.
Drama and Sandtray/Role-Play: Explore and reframe personal stories.
Clay and Sculpture: Shape your feelings into tangible forms.
Poetry and Writing: Articulate thoughts and emotions creatively.
Music and Movement: Express through sound and body.
Bodywork: Noticing and learning from your bodies responses and gestures.
Metaphor and Dreams: Using their imagery and symbolism to uncover personal meanings and connections.
By engaging in these creative activities, you can uncover deeper layers of your psyche, enhance self-awareness, and experience emotional release.
Every person is unique, and thus, the creative process is distinct for each individual. Art making enables you to access hidden or difficult thoughts, feelings, and memories. The fusion of creative techniques with psychotherapeutic understanding allows you to connect your thinking with your feelings, unveiling new possibilities and offering the chance to make more conscious choices in your life.
Creative Counselling encourages you to use art forms to:
Access Hidden Emotions: Engage with deeper, often concealed, thoughts and feelings.
Deepen Self-Awareness: Gain insights into your inner world and emotional landscape.
Explore Issues Safely: Address and process distressing or problematic areas of your life in a supportive environment.
Enhance Emotional Expression: Use artistic mediums to express what words cannot convey.
Foster Personal Growth: Develop new perspectives and coping strategies, leading to lasting change.
I’m not an artist…
At Every Expression Therapies, we believe that everyone has a creative voice waiting to be heard.
Our compassionate therapists provide a safe, supportive environment where you can experiment with different artistic expressions to unlock insights and foster resilience.
You don't need to be an artist or have any prior creative experience to benefit from Creative Counselling. The focus is on the process, not the end product. Your creative expressions are confidential and free from judgement, providing a safe space to explore and heal.
Embrace the power of creative expression and embark on a journey towards profound personal change and empowerment.
Am I the Right Therapist for You?
Cloe’s Approach
My approach is integrative, I draw upon different creative and theoretical modalities to best meet your needs in the moment. Essentially, it places you at the centre, and we collaborate to discover the best approach for you.
Throughout our sessions, I stay by your side, offering attentive and intuitive guidance. I carefully observe, inquire, and respond to your needs, ensuring a supportive and responsive therapeutic experience.
Establishing safety and connection is essential, and creating a secure environment at your own pace is the cornerstone of our work together.
I normalise difference and I celebrate diversity.
By fostering these elements, we lay the groundwork for effective and meaningful therapy, allowing you to navigate your path towards healing and growth with confidence and support.
Collaboration, Care and Deep Listening
What is at the Heart of this?
You. You are what matters. Your lived experience, understanding yourself, your life, and your world—these all matter.
I am here to support you in exploring and making sense of yourself and your emotions. If this feels daunting, that's where we will start. I will meet you where you are.
Your mental, emotional, and physical well-being is important to me. I believe our therapeutic relationship can be a space for you to discover, reclaim, access, and nurture all parts of yourself.
Your beliefs, choices, preferences, identity, and expression are central.
Your right to express yourself freely is fundamental.
Your right to be exactly who you are in this world is essential.
Together, we will work to understand what needs to be acknowledged, released, integrated, or celebrated so that you can feel able, safe, and free to be yourself.
Who I Work With
I work with individuals from all walks of life, embracing every expression of human .
I am committed to providing a safe and understanding space for neurodivergent individuals, those with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I am here for people who feel othered, people who believe they are not good enough, and those who seek a compassionate and creative approach to cultivate change, self acceptance and emotional well-being.
Abuse
Anxiety
Bereavement
Child related issues
Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME/Fibromyalgia
Cultural issues
Depression
Disability
Discrimination
Health related issues
Identity issues
Infertility
Injustice
Areas of Experience
LGBTQIA+
Loss
Mood disorder
Neurodivergence
Personal development
Post-traumatic stress
Relationships
Self esteem
Self-harm
Sexuality
Stress
Trauma
Women's issues
Work related issues
Am I the Right Therapist for You?
Flexible Therapy Options
At Every Expression Therapies, we understand that everyone's needs and schedules are different. That's why we offer both face-to-face and online therapy sessions. Whether you prefer the in-person connection of our welcoming therapy space or the convenience of online sessions, we are here to support you.
Face-to-Face:
Our journey together begins with an initial consultation where we can meet in person, discuss your needs, and develop a unique therapy plan tailored just for you. We will establish a contract that ensures a safe, confidential, and supportive environment, providing you with a secure space to explore and address your concerns.
Online Therapy:
For those who prefer the flexibility of remote sessions, our online therapy offers a convenient and accessible way to receive support. Utilising Zoom as our platform, we ensure that you can connect with your therapist from the comfort of your own home, maintaining the same level of care and confidentiality as face-to-face sessions.
Fees:
£65 per session
Payment is due in advance via BACS.
Free Phone call:
To help us discover if we are the right fit to work together I offer an initial 15 minute phone call free of charge. Phone calls can be booked online or you can send me an email.
Concession Rate:
I have a small number of concession spaces available for £50 per session. These spaces are open to anyone who needs it and I trust that you will choose this option with integrity. Please let me know during our initial phone call if you need a concessional rate.
Free Space:
If finances mean that therapy is out of reach for you I offer one session per week free of charge. This space is offered to one individual at a time for a 10 week period. Please contact me to join the waiting list.
Please enquire about the best option for you according to your means and integrity.
Frequency of Sessions:
Therapy takes place weekly.
Session Length:
50 minutes
Cancellation Policy:
All sessions will be charged for unless at least 24 hours notice is given.
Full details
Location:
Room 3 (ground floor)
St Augustine’s Arts and Events Centre
Stanford Avenue
Brighton and Hove
BN1 6EA
FAQs
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No, I offer weekly sessions as a minimum, and I recommend committing to at least six weeks. This regularity is key to building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a secure container for our work together. In my experience, fortnightly sessions often turn into a bit of a 'check-in', where we don’t get into the deeper work that makes real change happen.
Financially, weekly sessions actually save you money in the long run. By coming consistently, we’re more likely to make progress faster, meaning you’ll likely need fewer sessions overall. So, while it might seem like fortnightly is easier on the budget, it tends to end up costing more both in time and money.
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I offer both online and in-person sessions to accommodate different needs and preferences. Whether you’re more comfortable meeting face-to-face or find that online sessions fit better into your schedule, we can work in the way that suits you best. Just let me know what works for you, and we’ll arrange it!
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Each session is 50 minutes. People engage in therapy for varying lengths of time, depending on their needs and goals. I offer open-ended therapy, meaning there’s no set number of sessions. Instead, we’ll check in regularly to make sure therapy is helping and adjust as needed, so you can take the time that feels right for you.
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I take a creative, holistic, and empathetic approach to therapy. My work is grounded in collaboration, so we’ll tailor our sessions to fit your unique needs and experiences. I aim to create a safe and supportive space where you feel free to explore whatever comes up, whether through creative methods or open conversation. I specialise in working with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities, and I always bring an inclusive, affirming perspective to our work together.
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Absolutely! You’re welcome to reach out again whenever you feel ready. Sometimes, the timing or circumstances change, and taking that step back can actually be helpful in deciding what’s right for you. Whether you’d like to revisit what we discussed before or start fresh, we can take it at your pace.
“Each week I have my 50 minute session with Cloe, it gives me a safe space to be able to open up and talk about whatever is playing on my mind. In my (quite often!) chaotic life of 3 children, one with additional needs, these sessions are an invaluable space that allow me to offload, explore and reset.
Cloe is supportive, encouraging and reassuring - and her calm and non judgemental energy makes me feel safe and able to open up.”
A.W
Testimonials
“Meeting and working with, and alongside, Cloe has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. Cloe has a rare capacity for really ‘being’ – with the present moment, with the person in front of her, and with all the feelings and stories and expressions and experiences, no matter how difficult, brought to her in her sessions. Through her therapeutic work, Cloe holds a safe, welcoming space for the person to bring all parts of their self to her – be it playfulness, sorrow, hope, grief. Be it unbridled joy at the little things in life, or trauma in the face of big things, such as social injustice or a devastating loss. She is the most embodied person I have ever met – so wholly in tune with herself, the people she is with, and the universe around her. She is both grounded and flowing, wise and creative, a dancer and mover in the deepest sense of the word. And on top of all that, she is warm and compassionate – the sort of person whose company you want to remain in.”
E.W
“I found Cloe easy to to talk to and non-judgemental. She worked collabratively and helped me see myself in a different light, gradually enabling me to rethink some of the negative thoughts I had been carrying around for many years.
She listened carefully and was clear about how and what she thought we could work on together.
She helped develop strategies with me to deal with my anxiety when it arises and gave me perspective that I am not the only person feeling anxious in social and work situations. Gave me greater awareness on some of the ways my upbringing might have impacted me.”
C.S
“I can’t express how life changing this has been, it has hugely benefited, and effected in a positive way every aspect of my every day life.
Image making has been really great and something I will continue. ”
L.R
“Cloe made me feel very relaxed and that I was in a safe place. She helped me become more aware of ‘me’ and my triggers. She was very encouraging and great at helping my find the answers, without telling me.
These session have made massive changes to me and how I see myself, which in turn improved my relationship with everyone around me.
Cloe has been a fantastic support and guided me from spiralling to a place I can manage myself positively.”
S.D