'Perhaps the journey isn’t always about becoming something new, but rather about gently letting go of everything that no longer reflects who you truly are so that you can return to your most authentic self.'
– Paulo Coelho.
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I am so glad you're here...
Whether you are contemplating therapy for yourself, your child or young person, I imagine that you have been riding a roller coaster of emotion. Making that decision, finding a counsellor and entering into a therapeutic relationship is a courageous undertaking.
It is my hope that being here will offer you a sense of who I am, how I work, and whether you feel we can work together.
Meet Maria
Creative and Expressive Psychotherapist MSc
I am a multiply neurodivergent creative and expressive psychotherapist in Manchester, UK.
People who contact me for themselves or their young person are often looking for a therapist who;
Welcomes creative practices into their therapy experience, as these can help with co-regulation and accessing tricky emotions in a less threatening manner.
Is non-stigmatizing of neurodivergent ways of being, whether diagnosed, curious or self-identified.
Helps people to understand themselves, make sense of their experiences, and embrace who they are.
Has a high value for personal autonomy and working in a way that encourages and honours this.
Offers a collaborative, relational approach that welcomes the clients lived experience, accommodations' and therapy preferences.
Has experience with grief, bereavement, and loss. Whether that be your person, your pet, or a change of life circumstance, such as divorce, separation, loss of friendships, empty nest, change of country, school etc.
Can help you to understand what may be occurring for you from a psycho-education perspective. Looking through the lens of; nervous system regulation, anxiety, emotional base school avoidance, our threat response, attachment styles etc and how these may show up in our daily lives.
It is my hope that being here will offer you a sense of who I am, how I work, and whether you feel we can work together.
If your questions aren't answered here, please reach out via the contact forms within the site.
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Maria
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