How do we work together?

Creating the space to heal

My approach is grounded in the belief that healing begins when you feel safe, seen and supported.

At Create Space Counselling, I offer a calm, steady presence as you explore whatever you are carrying -

grief, loss, anxiety, overwhelm, or the quiet feelings that are hard to name.

Counselling is not something you have to "get right". You simply arrive as you are.

Together, we create a space where you can breathe, reflect, and begin to reconnect with yourself.

Person-centred therapy with optional creative techniques

Person-centred therapy is a therapeutic approach that primarily uses talking to focus on the individual’s experiences and feelings. It emphasizes self-discovery and personal growth through a non-judgmental, empathetic relationship with the therapist, fostering an environment of safety and acceptance.

Quite simply - you lead the pace, your feelings guide the session, you are met with warmth and without judgement, your story is held with care.

Alongside talking therapy, I offer optional creative methods such as sand tray work and art materials. These approaches can help express emotions that feel difficult to put into words, offering a different route to insight and healing. Although the creative resources are available, they are optional - you can choose to use them whenever they feel right for you.

Read more about the creative techniques below. You can also contact me if you would like to find out more.

The Sand Tray: A World of Your Own

A sand tray with a green tree in each corner, coloured glass beads around a heart in the middle.

Imagine a safe, contained space where you can build and explore your inner world without pressure or judgment. That is the essence of non-directive sand tray therapy. Using miniature objects in a tray of sand, you can create scenes that reflect your inner world. This gentle, non‑verbal method can help uncover emotions, provide distance from overwhelming feelings, and offer new perspectives.

A table containing white boxes of coloured felt tips, paint stickes, a brown box of pencil crayons, scissors and glue sticks, an a black tray of oil pastels along side a fan of coloured A4 paper.

Exploring Your Inner World with Art Materials

Using art materials in a non-directive way offers a different pathway to self-discovery and expression. In this approach, there is no expectation of artistic skill or a finished product. You are simply given the freedom to use paints, clay, pastels, or other materials to explore your emotions and experiences. I will not "interpret" what you create, the focus is on the process of creation, not the result.

What you can expect

From Me

A compassionate, consistent presence
Sensitivity to the complexities of your loss
Respect for your boundaries and your pace
Confidentiality and professional integrity
A relationship built on trust

Your role

You do not need to prepare anything or know what to say. You simply need to arrive as you are - that is enough.

Practicalities

Sessions last 50 minutes (a therapeutic hour)
Sessions can be held online or face to face
Weekly or fortnightly sessions
Short-term (6 sessions) or long-term support available

If you feel ready

You are welcome to explore more about my story. When ready, you can get in touch to arrange an introductory call or first session.

About Me