Business Details
12 Years
experience
Person-Centred Counselling & Supervision in Cornwall
Established in 2014, our practice offers person-centred counselling and supervision rooted in empathy, creativity, and professional integrity. With over two decades of experience in education and therapeutic settings, we specialise in trauma-informed creative arts therapy, supporting clients across the lifespanfrom children to adults. Our approach prioritises client autonomy, utilising non-verbal and verbal modalities such as art, sand tray, and music to facilitate self-exploration and healing. Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), we adhere to rigorous ethical standards, ensuring confidentiality, inclusivity, and continuous professional development. Our services extend to individual therapy, clinical supervision, and creative arts workshops, reflecting a commitment to holistic well-being.Located in Mullion, Cornwall, we serve local communities and beyond, offering a safe, non-judgmental space for personal growth. Our trauma-informed practice addresses diverse challenges, including anxiety, bereavement, domestic abuse, and neurodiversity, while integrating somatic and attachment-based therapies. We maintain professional memberships with the BACP and the Association of Person Centered Creative Arts Therapists, alongside certifications in complex trauma treatment and polyvagal theory. Our work is underpinned by a belief in the transformative power of creativity and the importance of creating spacefor clients, supervisees, and fellow practitionersto foster resilience and self-discovery.
Services
Counselling
Supervision
Creative Arts Therapy
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Group Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed creative arts therapy with 10+ years of specialist experience.
- Our practice is BACP-accredited, ensuring ethical and professional standards.
- We provide client-led sessions using art, sand tray, and somatic techniques.
- DBS-checked practitioners with expertise in neurodiversity and complex trauma.
- Flexible session formats, including in-person and creative group workshops.
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
What people say
Safe, non-judgmental space
Creative and intuitive approach
Life-changing support
Enhanced confidence
Effective trauma therapy
Services
Person-Centred Counselling
Tailored therapy prioritising client autonomy through active listening and creative expression. We address anxiety, bereavement, and trauma using art, music, and sand tray techniques. Sessions foster self-discovery and resilience in a confidential, inclusive environment.
Clinical Supervision
Creative, integrative supervision for counsellors using arts-based and somatic methods. We focus on professional growth, ethical practice, and trauma-informed care, offering a reflective space to enhance client work and personal development.
Creative Arts Therapy
Non-verbal and verbal modalities like painting, clay, and music to explore emotions and trauma. Designed for all ages, this approach accesses subconscious experiences, promoting healing where words are insufficient, in individual or group settings.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Specialised care addressing complex trauma, domestic abuse, and PTSD using polyvagal theory and somatic techniques. We prioritise safety and empowerment, integrating body-awareness to process trauma and rebuild emotional resilience at the client's pace.
Group Workshops
Monthly two-hour sessions for counsellors to explore creative media in therapy. Small groups foster peer support and skill-building, enabling professionals to safely incorporate arts-based methods into their practice with confidence and ethical awareness.
People
Dawn Aitchison
Counsellor & Supervisor
BACP-accredited counsellor with 20+ years in education and trauma-informed creative therapy. Specialises in neurodiversity, complex trauma, and arts-based supervision. DBS-checked and certified in polyvagal theory and complex trauma treatment.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide person-centred counselling using creative arts, sand tray, and somatic techniques, alongside trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approaches for adults, adolescents, and children.
Are sessions available online?
Yes, we offer online therapy using secure platforms, incorporating creative methods adapted for virtual sessions to ensure accessibility and continuity of care.
How do you support children and teens?
We use play, art, and sand tray therapy to help young clients express emotions safely. Sessions are tailored to developmental needs, with experience in school-based counselling and trauma recovery.
What qualifications do you hold?
We hold a BA Hons in Fine Art, Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling, and certifications in trauma-informed creative arts therapy, polyvagal theory, and complex trauma treatment. BACP-accredited and DBS-checked.
Do you offer group sessions?
Yes, monthly creative arts workshops for counsellors to explore self-development and integrate arts-based methods into their practice, limited to small groups for personalised support.
