A safe space to talk, to make, to think and to feel.

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Helen Broughton psychotherapist. Psychotherapy in SE London.

Who we are

I’m Helen, I am a HCPC registered psychotherapist and have been practicing since 2017. Over the years I have worked with a wide range of clients; from those who are looking for a safe yet challenging space to reflect and grow, to those who are in need of support with a specific mental health issue.

More about me
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  • Creative psychotherapy can be beneficial for a wide range of issues, including, but not limited to:

    • Depression and anxiety

    • Relationship difficulties

    • Trauma and abuse

    • Grief and loss

    • Identity and self-esteem issues

    Through the work of creative psychotherapy you will have the opportunity to grow greater self-awareness and a deep understanding of yourself.  Better understanding your patterns,  behaviours and problems can help you shift perspective and make meaningful change in your life. Through this work you can improve the most important relationship you have - the one with yourself.  It can offer you a space to listen to yourself - to become more you.

    Many clients begin therapy to seek help with a particular problem, but the grow to use the therapy space and the therapeutic relationship as an ongoing tool for processing and self-reflection.  Therapy becomes a practice - like yoga or meditation - where they take time out to come back to themselves: to pause and reflect.

    If you are not sure whether creative psychotherapy can help you get in touch, or book a consultation.

  • My areas of experience and expertise include:

    • anxiety and panic

    • disorderdisordered eating/body image

    • low self esteem

    • neurodiversity - including late diagnosis of ADHD and autism

    • matresence

    • relationship/attachment difficulties

    • family dynamics

    • work stress and burnout.

    I have a particular interest in working with performers and artists, and have experience working with actors, makers and creators across the creative industries.

  • If you are looking for a therapist for a child or young person please make an enquiry HERE. Share a little about what you would like support with and we will get back to you to arrange a call to discuss things further.

  • No, at the moment we do not have capacity to see couples.

  • Yes, sessions are offered in both in person and online via video.

  • You can send an enquiry here and we will get back in touch with our thoughts and next steps.

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The way you tell your story can make all the difference

Creative psychotherapy is for anyone who is curious. Creativity is universal. It is instinctual. And it is necessary for our wellbeing regardless of our age, life stage or situation. You don’t need to have experience of either therapy or creative practices to start.

In therapy sessions there will be space to talk. Some sessions may only involve talking - many clients work this way. But you will also have the opportunity to make, to move, to do - to express yourself through images, story, your body. You don’t have to, but you can.

Therapy is a place where we can get to know ourselves and our challenges better and, through that understanding, begin to make meaningful change. Working creatively can bring greater perspective and help you reflect deeply. It can help you shift understanding and become unstuck.

it is only in being creative that the individual discovers the self*

*D.W. Winnicott (British psychoanalyst)