Hi, I’m Alanna and I offer individual therapy sessions to adults at Cornerstone.
Setting aside time and giving a non judgmental space for our experiences, thoughts and emotions to be felt, processed and understood can be powerful. Understanding our emotions better means having better resources to respond to life’s challenges rather than react to them. Leading to improved overall wellbeing and making healthier life choices.
My approach is psychodynamic, this involves looking at how the past shapes our present relationships with ourselves, others and our way of being in the world. Exploring the past can aid in uncovering old belief systems and patterns of behaviour that might not have been conscious so that we can work together to let go of what is no longer serving us. This often includes working towards greater self acceptance and more conscious ways of coping.
I am an art therapist and have a range of art materials available. Whether you choose to use art materials in the session is your choice and I can help you get started. You needn’t have any experience with making art to be able to use the materials in a therapeutic manner as it is more about the process than how it looks.
Using art materials engages the creative, emotional and somatic parts of us which I believe compliments the more logical and rational side well. Art making helps to bridge the gap, and make connections between both the left and right side of the brain, to body and mind, to unconsciousness and awareness. As well as it having a calming and regulating effect. Using words and art making together within the therapeutic relationship create a containing environment to explore oneself.
If you are specifically interested in art therapy please book a session on either monday, friday or saturday as this is when I have the art supplies available.
I am registered with HCPC and BAAT. If you have any questions or would like a chat first this can be arranged through cornerstone by requesting my email address.
I have experience in the following areas:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Low mood
- Self-esteem
- Understanding emotions
- Neurodiversity
- Special needs
- Eating disorders
- Attachment and relationships
- Intrusive thoughts
- Adverse childhood experiences
- Childhood trauma
- LGBTQIA+
- Finding voice and identity
Qualifications
MA in Art Psychotherapy Practice
BA Illustration
HCPC Registered
BAAT Registered
CPD in areas including neurodiversity, anxiety, grief, eating disorders and childhood trauma.
The cost of each session is £50. I am open to offering a reduced rate for different circumstances.
