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Integrative Art Psychotherapist

DEBORAH THOMAS

I am an Integrative Art Psychotherapist based in Wokingham. This means that I have trained in several theoretical modalities and can choose the right modality that suits you, incorporating the use of the arts. I work in a person-centred, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed way, using creative methods like art, sand tray, fairy tales, dreams, poetry, clay, music, the body, and puppetry.

With 5 years of experience in the NHS and a charity supporting survivors of sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, domestic abuse, low self-esteem, and stress, I am fully insured and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC membership no. AS019410). I follow their ethical code and am also registered with the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT membership no. 60631) and the British Association for Councelling and Psychotherapy (BACP membership no. 01054905).

I trained at the Institute for the Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE), earning a Postgraduate Certificate and an MA in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy for Adults. I also have a BA in Social Anthropology.

I identify as a mixed-race British female. A childhood spent in Asia, Africa and Europe has given me a deep respect and cultural humility for multicultural clients.

You can also find me at Psychology Today and at the Wokingham Therapy Clinic.

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