Art & Creative Counselling

I offer Art & Creative Counselling for any adult aged 21 or over who is ready to commit to regular private mental health support for themselves.
Art & Creative Counselling is for you if you are experiencing emotional issues that you’d like to explore creatively and philosophically within a confidential, non-judgemental, and compassionate setting.
Integrative

We all need time and non-judgemental space to work through our ‘stuff’. Anyone I work with will benefit from an integrative practice of care and knowledge.
You do NOT have to be an artist or even consider yourself creative to be supported within art & creative therapy, but instead be open and curious to expressing through mark-making.
Support

Psychotherapy & Counselling are beautifully supportive for all of us at key points in our lives.
Whether you are acutely emotionally distressed, or living chronically with a mental, emotional, or physical health concern (that is appropriate for therapeutic support), or just need to chat and untangle some feelings and thoughts then I can provide you with a nurturing and supportive space to explore your specific or general emotional issues and difficulties.
Convenient & Confidential

You can choose from receiving therapeutic support via weekly or fortnightly online Facetime or WhatsApp Video sessions.
It can be really good to talk.

Art & Creative Practice for Mental Wellbeing

Creativity for Our Mental Wellbeing

Art and creative practices are essential for mental health because they offer powerful ways to express emotions, process experiences, and foster self-awareness. Unlike verbal communication, art taps into a deeper, often subconscious, part of ourselves, allowing us to explore feelings that may be difficult to articulate. Whether through painting, drawing, writing, or music, creative expression provides an outlet for processing trauma, stress, and anxiety in a non-verbal, therapeutic way.
Engaging in creative activities can also activate a state of flow, where individuals become fully immersed in what they're doing. This can reduce stress, improve focus, and promote mindfulness, helping people stay grounded in the present moment. The act of creating can also boost self-esteem and foster a sense of accomplishment, as individuals see tangible results of their efforts.
Moreover, creativity encourages problem-solving and divergent thinking, which can lead to new perspectives on personal challenges. Participating in group art therapies can build social connections, reduce isolation, and provide a sense of community.
In short, creative practice is not just a leisure activity—it is a vital tool for emotional release, self-reflection, and healing. It nurtures mental well-being by helping individuals tap into their inner worlds and connect with their emotions in transformative ways.
A Creative Practice is a Vital Practice (& I'm Always Creating)

The dual creative practices of art and writing are my personal anchors.
I create figurative, abstract, and automatic art under the name Lori FitzDoodles (pls check out @lorifitzdoodles on Instagram) and I’m currently forever adding to my long term collection of musings and observations on what it is to be human, taken from my professional path as a therapist.
Currently I’m not selling any work and instead I’m promising myself space to create without implied or felt audience.
However if you would like to get in touch to discuss my creative practice or any of my previous projects to date then I would very much welcome hearing from you via the contact form on this website.