Hello...

My name is Anna-Lou and I am an eclectic individual who lives happily in the North East. I have lived in a few places around the world and have always made it an important part of my life in each country to understand the culture I lived in.
Due to my background I am also involved in the art and creative community and I am always thinking about new art projects! I love what I do and I love connecting with others.

Therapy with me...

My main aim is to allow clients to feel welcome and comfortable with me. While we get to know each other I am looking for what your interests are, whether you are creative or playful, interested in meditation or if you'd prefer to talk.
My main 'language' is art and I will always return to my roots which means that I can use art in a wide variety of ways from 2D to 3D as well as multi-media. I have integrated Sand Tray work into my therapy, as well as drumming, music, play, sport and dance. Somatic work and different theoretical models such as TA and Gestalt.

Experience

I am a trained, accredited and experienced Integrative Psychotherapist (UK, 2023) and Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (UK, 2020) with my initial training in Art Therapy (The Netherlands, 2006) who specialises in developmental trauma. My fields of specialism are victims of crime, domestic violence and sexual violence as well as cared for children, fostering and adoption. I work predominantly with children and young people but can on occasion work with adults. I am based in Jarrow and I also work in all communities throughout North and South Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and Northumberland. I am a proud member of Community Counselling Cooperative, a private practitioner and I am a Clinical Coordinator at Children North East.

Areas of Expertise

I specialise in Children and Young People, I have worked with victims of crime for many years especially individuals and families that have experienced or are experiencing domestic violence. I also specialise in working with individuals who identify or are diagnosed with neurodivergence. I also work with individuals who are in care, fostered, soft fostered and adopted. I use a variety of media by particularly Art and Sand Tray. I work individually, with siblings and with groups.

If you need a specialist, I am able to offer therapy to people who are affected by Learning Disability, Neurodivergence, Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia

Qualifications

Bachelor in Creative Therapies

Diploma in Child Psychotherapy

Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Children and Adolescents

Approaches Offered

I am trained in

• Art therapy
• Body centred
• DBT
• Humanistic
• Integrative
• Person centred
• Psychodynamic
• TA

Professional memberships

I am a member of the following regulatory bodies:

• British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
• United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Cancellation Policy

Please provide 48 hours notice of any changes to appointments to be eligible for a refund.