Ellie Blatchley Therapy
Starting therapy can feel like a step into the unknown. I offer a space in which curiosity and inquiry are encouraged within a compassionate and therapeutic relationship. I help people identify and connect with their emotions, as well as explore and work through difficult relationship patterns. This process can facilitate change and restore psychological wellbeing. I offer the arts as an in-depth way to support this transformative work.
About me
I am an Integrative Art Psychotherapist and Counsellor based in West Norwood, South London. I offer counselling and art therapy to anyone over the age of 18. I will work collaboratively with you, providing a supportive and nurturing environment in which you can feel contained and safe. I welcome open and honest feedback and place huge importance on developing a trusting relationship.
Being an integrative psychotherapist means I draw from a variety of psychotherapeutic models in order to tailor my work to your individual needs. Though I offer the arts there is no pressure to use them and we can just talk if preferred.
Experience:
I have worked with people of all ages, cultures, religions and socio-economic backgrounds. I have a broad range of clinical experience, working with a wide range issues including:
- Depression - Anxiety - Low self-esteem
- Sexual abuse - Domestic violence
- Grief and loss - Childhood trauma
- Relationship problems - Parenting
"The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no one recipe for living that suits all cases."
– Carl G Jung
What is Art Therapy?
You do not need any artistic or technical ability to do art therapy. It is a way of seeing difficulties and day-to-day patterns in a new light, tapping as it does into your own creativity.
You can use paint, drawing, clay, play-doh, sand, and objects in whatever way you find helpful to express yourself in the moment.
“I found that I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say in any other way - things that I had no words for.”
— Georgia O'Keeffe
"If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot pain,' then by all means, paint, and that voice will be silenced."
— Vincent Van Gogh
Fees and Location.
Fees:
I offer a sliding scale, my fees start at £50 per session, up to £70. Each session last 50 minutes.
Every new client attends an initial consultation. This is an opportunity for us to discuss what you are hoping to get out of therapy, and give you a chance to decide if I am the best fit for you.
Location:
I am based in Caya Therapy, Print Village, Peckham on Tuesdays and Centre 70 in West Norwood on Thursdays.
I also offer online therapy.