Bodhi Tree Creative Arts Psychotherapy

About

This is an independent service, which is not run by the NHS or WSCC.

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I believe healing & change can happen within a therapy space that holds safety, creativity and trust . Would you like to create positive change? I have special interest working with: neurodiversity and integration incl. ADHD, autism, AuDHD, among other conditions; life transitions; trauma; care givers; dis/ability; ongoing health challenges/recovery; loss; grief; students; relationship with nature, self and others. Sometimes words can feel they simply are not enough. I offer a combination of verbal & evidence-based creative art therapy techniques which can include the use of art, images, movement, sound, music, dreams & stories. My sessions offer a warm, grounded, compassionate, trauma-informed, inclusive & safe environment. I invite clients to have choice in the way we work together that feels comfortable & safe with the intention of supporting you to explore challenges & find new creative insight. My intention is to support you with tools for your life & personal growth. Being a neurodivergent MA Creative Arts Psychotherapist-Dramatherapist means together we can collaborate in a way that feels right for you- a space for you to explore, express & safely make sense of your internal world. Please feel free to contact me to ask any questions you may have. We can book an initial 20min free appointment & explore what brings you to therapy.

What we do

• My practice is LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse affirming. Wheelchair access is available in Brighton.
• I am a HCPC, BADTH registered Creative Arts Psychotherapist - Dramatherapist. I have a basic DBS and hold indemnity insurance. I abide by the ethical and practice frameworks set out by HCPC and BADTH and I receive regular clinical supervision.
• I specialise in supporting young people (13+) and adults who have experienced attachment difficulties, relational challenges, emotional challenges, developmental difficulties and trauma. I offer a free 20 minute consultation to find out more which can be booked through email.
• A confidential, safe, collaborative and non judgemental space for you to explore your inner world. This may involve the use of your preffered creative forms of expression together with/or verbal expression if preferable and through a person centered approach.
• The choice of materials and techniques can involve projection: use of various materials you may prefer like fabrics, pebbles, etc; role-play; puppets; storytelling; creative art materials may include felt tips; crayons; colouring pencils, etc. movement; sound; instruments, among others, depending on client's preferences and needs. Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible. The sessions I offer in Brighton are wheelchair accessible.

Age range

13-25

Wheelchair accessible

Yes

Free to use

No

Requires application

Yes

Our users say

“Kind and compassionate, Maggie creates a space where I feel safe. Her gentle guidance and support have helped me navigate a tricky time, and I am grateful for the presence and care she has shared with me"; Adult with neurodiversity.
“Before I started therapy, I was in a dark stressful place, crying almost daily. Maggie’s blend of understanding, honesty and creative communication techniques has improved not just my mental health, but my family relationships and my sleep too. Thank you for your support Maggie"; Adult, parent and carer with neurodiversity dyspraxia.
“Before the dramatherapy sessions began my major concern was my binge eating and I felt stressed over my university work and ADHD. I noticed since the dramatherapy sessions started I stopped binge eating and I developed my self-reflection capacities. I was also able to finish my university work. The sessions prompt you to think about things you wouldn't normally and have you express them in a visual way that can be very helpful. It was helpful to reflect on the things that happened in my life and my feelings and find tangible tactics to help tackle any issues. I’m grateful for these sessions”; Young adult with ADHD.
“Maggie is a gentle and intuitive therapist who creates a safe environment to share within. I found her work to be containing and wholly compassionate. I was initially worried about doing sessions online but I always felt connected and at ease after our initial session. I also enjoyed the creative elements involved (drama & art therapy) which provided a different avenue of exploring and it was particularly enlightening to have Maggie's input during those times. I highly recommend her practice!”; Adult with ADHD.
"My daughter has made much progress with her independence. I would like to express my gratitude for the work you have done with her"; Parent of a teenage daughter with autism and dyspraxia.
"Thank you Maggie for all you have done for my daughter, I really feel you have given her so much more self confidence and well being in herself in this important passage from school to college. She has definitely opened up and is making friends more easily and less challenged socially. I am extremely pleased with the process and I know my daughter will miss her sessions with you"; Parent of a teenage daughter with autism and dyspraxia.