Miranda Jones

Hello, I'm Miranda, an Arts Psychotherapist, offering one to one and group support to adults and teenagers. I'm also an Artist, as well as an Arts and Well-being facilitator, with many years of experience. On this page you can find out more about how I use creativity in therapy. If you prefer talking therapy, I am comfortable working this way. Everybody has a unique story to tell and I'm here to listen to you, supporting you to find your voice.

Typically, people turn to therapy when they are having a hard time. You might be feeling lost, lonely or stuck, wondering where you fit in. You might be suffering with distressing symptoms, such as anxiety, low self-worth and depression. Many people coming into therapy are struggling with big questions: How can I develop self-esteem and purpose in this uncertain world? Is it possible to move on from painful past experiences? How can I find lasting and satisfying relationships? Who am I really and who do I want to become?

Therapy can help with all these challenges and go beyond, providing relief from mental and emotional distress to help us to grow and thrive. It can be part of a journey of self-discovery, to support us through life transitions and on our creative and spiritual path.

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Why Creative Psychotherapy?

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    The Arts as a gateway

    The Arts can allow us to make discoveries about ourselves, getting to know ourselves on a deeper level, freeing us from limiting ways of being. I believe that everyone has the ability to be creative, even if they don't see themselves as an "arty" person.

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    When it's difficult to talk

    The arts are a safe way to explore emotions which might be too difficult to express in words. They open up the possibility of processing painful experiences, such as trauma, in a careful and contained way. We can use the arts to build our inner resources and resilience.

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    Creativity, Play and Mindfulness

    Playfulness, imagination and creativity are natural signs of health. Creative therapy can help us to reconnect with this vital part of ourselves and develop our capacity to be present in the moment. Therapy can be hard work but it is also possible for it to be fun!

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My Approach

I work collaboratively, in a way that supports you to feel safe to explore at your own pace. My approach is person-centred, mindful and trauma-sensitive. I can offer short or long-term support. We can meet online or in person, indoors or outside. I am alongside you as you develop your inner resources, supporting you through your process of enquiry and change..

I work with a wide range of creative methods- including visual art, nature-based arts, digital arts, sand tray, clay, movement, bodywork, stories, puppets and poetry. Dreams are also an area we can explore, discovering your own personal mythology. I am equally happy to suggest creative experiments as I am to be guided by your interests. Our work can include body-mind practices such as breathing, grounding and meditation.

My style of therapy is called Integrative: these means that I draw on research and expertise from several theoretical perspectives including neuroscience, attachment theory, Gestalt, mentalisation based treatment, intersubjective psychodynamic and transpersonal psychology. This gives me a varied toolkit which we can use together to support you in a very individualised way.

My Experience

I've worked with many neurodivergent people, adapting therapy together to suit their unique needs and strengths. I have supported people with grief, depression and anxiety, as well as working with survivors of abuse and trauma both in charity and NHS settings. I've worked with people who wanted to get past creative blocks that stopped them in their tracks and with people who were struggling to let go of life-limiting shame. I've supported people through major life transitions and been alongside them as they integrated and let go of past traumas.

I teach drawing as a meditation practice and I have run groups as a community arts facilitator and therapist, for the Recovery College, Mind and the NHS.

Get In Touch

Successful psychotherapy is all about building a relationship. We can have a conversation, by phone or video call, to see if we are suited to working together. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

Email
thewondering@proton.me