Art Psychotherapy
Face to face sessions offered or experience online art therapy from the comfort of your home.
About me
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Deborah Thomas
I am a trainee Integrated Art Psychotherapist completing the final year of an MA in Integrative Art Psychotherapy for adults at the Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education in London. I am person-centred and favour Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, and a Psychodynamic approach.
As of 2024, I have 3 years of experience working in the NHS and with a charity for victims of sexual abuse and rape, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, relationship difficulties, domestic abuse, self esteem, stress and more.
I am fully insured for private practice, and registered with the UKCP and abide by their code of ethics. You can also find me on www.psychologytoday.com.
“Change happens when one accepts where one is, as opposed to where one wants to be.”
— GESTALT PARADOXICAL THEORY OF CHANGE
My approach
Art psychotherapy offers everything that normal talking therapy offers with the added dimension of accessing the unconscious parts of you, in a safe and contained way.
Sometimes an image can speak a thousand words. Using metaphor or postcards, creating art, poetry, music, or working with drama, sandtray, clay, puppetry, and the body can express a feeling or thoughts in a safe and contained way.
Providing you with a safe space to relax
All face to face appointments will take place in a relaxing confidential space where you can sit and talk or express yourself creatively.
In-person and remote options
Conveniently located in Wokingham with options for parking. Can’t make face to face appointments? No worries – I’ve got you covered online with Zoom.
My services
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Art Psychotherapy
Struggling to thrive
Sometimes it can feel difficult to understand why you are struggling, sometimes the cause is clear. You might be trying to come to terms with something that happened but don't know how. You might be someone who is very much in their head but disconnected from their body. You may have tried talking therapies and not noticed any change in how you feel afterwards. Give art therapy a try and experience a deeper connection to yourself.
I am passionate about working with people who feel lost, stuck, overwhelmed and in emotional pain. I offer a space in which you can safely explore your feelings, your fears and your dreams. I work with metaphor, images, art, sandtray, poetry, music, clay, puppets, and the body. Working in this way can bring insight, growth and healing. We can also just sit and talk without any art.
I will work with you to help you feel more grounded and at peace with where you are in your life, so that you feel empowered, capable and lighter.