Moving into Being

Integrating the body, movement and creativity in Psychotherapy

Step into a world of self-discovery and understanding. Find the courage to face difficult experiences and emotions. Access inner resources to create possibilities for change.

When life is difficult psychotherapy offers understanding, support and opportunities to consider choices and create change. The Centre for Movement and Creative Arts in Psychotherapy (MAPTHY) provides a safe, caring, creative and supportive environment to embark on this journey and discover a deep sense of who you are.

The Centre for Movement and Creative Arts in Psychotherapy offers:

Individual and Group Psychotherapy

Supervision and Reflective Practice

Retreats and Workshops

Professional Development

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy can be considered as healing of the soul, from the Greek words Psyche (soul) and Therapeia (healing).  It is a process of healing the innermost parts of ourselves to create possibilities for change. There are many approaches to psychotherapy; The Centre for Movement and Creative Arts in Psychotherapy offers a humanistic, integrative, creative approach to Psychotherapy which allows you to explore your relationship with yourself and others using both verbal and non-verbal means.

Supervision

Supervision gives you the space to reflect on and explore your work with others from a range of perspectives. Through this process you can gain insight into the complexities and dynamics of your work with your clients. This enables best possible practice. The Centre for Movement and Creative Arts in Psychotherapy offers a creative embodied approach to supervision.

Retreats and workshops

The Centre for Movement and Creative Arts in Psychotherapy offers regular retreats and workshops. These are an opportunity for you to take some time for yourself to recharge, play, be creative, share with others, and gain insight and self-understanding.

Professional development

At the Centre for Movement and Creative Arts in Psychotherapy, Professional Development is viewed from a range of perspectives. It can be a source for connection and replenishment, a resource for the development and expansion of skills, an opportunity to create a better collaborative working environment. Acknowledging these diverse wishes, we curate conferences, workshops, team building events and bespoke training events. An example of our work is the development of the North East Arts Therapies group (NEAT).

Who we work with

We work with people of all ages and walks of life who may be struggling with difficult experiences or feelings, or people who just want to create change in their lives.

We also offer opportunities for professionals who want to reflect on their work with others, develop their skills, or take some time out to revitalise.

Where we work

Our Psychotherapists and Supervisors work from their own consulting rooms throughout the UK. They are drawn from all sectors of the community.

We offer consultations In Person, on Zoom and on FaceTime.

Testimonials

  • Psychotherapy

    I'm extremely grateful for Allison's support in my psychotherapy sessions. She's patient, attentive, responsive, and always creates a safe and welcoming space to feel accepted in. Her integration of creative media help aid my expression and exploration of material, while her patient and calming approach help facilitate my understanding of often slow and challenging discoveries. I would highly recommend Allison; she has a wealth of knowledge and experience, is dynamic, creative, genuine, and passionate about her work.

    Lizzy

  • Supervision

    No matter how I feel before supervision, I always come away feeling uplifted and enthusiastic about my clinical work. Working with the body, using a creative embodied approach is extremely beneficial. Working with the body and reflecting through a variety of art materials helps me to fully process clinical work in deep and meaningful way, that impacts my understanding then enriches my practice as a clinician.

    Julie

  • Retreats and workshops

    Thank you again for a wonderful weekend. I felt inspired! I also felt tired today but somehow invigorated and relaxed inside all at the same time. Reflecting on it we used every part of ourselves, it seemed, into the process, through dance and movement, music, sensory, emotionally and intellectually. It was great.

    Jennie

  • Professional development

    Allison led our whole team in a wonderful experiential team-building day. The joint planning was very exciting, with a choice of themes and evolving over several months. The process culminated in a rich and evocative day. I still remember it vividly!

    Deirdre

Contact our York office on 07704 050712, or email info@mapthy.com to book an assessment session with one of our senior psychotherapists.

Get in touch

All psychotherapists and supervisors are registered with one or more of the following

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