Hello, my name is Hollie and I am a neurodivergent Art Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist, Art Psychotherapy clinical supervisor, Associate Practitioner at Chroma and part time Lecturer on the MSc Art Psychotherapy degree apprenticeship at Teesside University.

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I qualified with an MA in Art Psychotherapy Practice in 2013 at Leeds Metropolitan University and I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT).

I qualified in EMDR Therapy in 2023 and I am a member of The EMDR Association. I undertake monthly supervision sessions and continued professional development to ensure I deliver the best quality therapy.

 

I take a gentle supportive approach to my work, with kindness, compassion and a focus on empathy, nurture and care. The Nurtured Space Therapy Company was developed because I found that perhaps there are not too many safe places in this world. I want to be able to provide one - a safe and nurturing environment for others. A holding space to help you gently begin your journey to make sense of who you are, discover an outlet for complex and confusing feelings and work towards self awareness, growth, healing and what everyone deserves 'a more peaceful life'.

 

With over 13 years clinical experience and a wealth of knowledge working with young people, families, and adults in both special educational settings and specialist adoption support and trauma services. 

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I am a highly skilled neuro-affirming, trauma informed Psychotherapist. Using art psychotherapy techniques, integrative and person centred approaches and EMDR interventions. Helping nurture resilience and healing in the amazing people I am lucky enough to care for.

My therapeutic work has evolved over time to combine techniques from cognitive, behavioural humanistic and psychodynamic methods to create a personalised plan of treatment and care. This is your therapy and you are in control. It has to be right for you.

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I have an extensive history working with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment challenges as well as SEMH difficulties (social, emotional and mental health difficulties), Autism Spectrum Conditions, ADHD, additional needs and associated difficulties.

 

My trauma informed practice and integrative approach aims to create safe, nurturing and inclusive environments for Adults, young people and their families. Grounded in nurture and a wealth of experience. 

 

I have an empathetic, sensitive and compassionate approach to working with adults, young people and their families.

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I also have a beautifully neurodivergent brain - being late diagnosed with ADHD I totally get it, I have life long experience of living with a brain that is wired differently. So not only do I bring professional experience but a whole load of personal experience too.

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