Creative arts therapy and clinical supervision
Hello, I’m Josephine and I am a drama and movement therapist with over 14 years of experience.

Who I See
I see children and young people at The Centre for Whole Health on Thursdays and Fridays.
I also offer therapeutic consultation sessions to parents and caregivers to support them and their child.

I offer clinical supervision in-person and online to therapists, trainees and other practitioners supporting children and young people.

What Therapy Can Offer
Therapy with me offers a nurturing and creative space to which you can bring any thoughts, feelings or experiences that you are struggling with.

Together we can find ways to safely explore your difficulties and discover new, more helpful ways to cope. You can talk, play, move, make—whatever helps you to start to make sense of things and get to know parts of yourself better.

I offer play-based approaches (especially with children); creative methods, including art, roleplay, and symbolic exploration; trauma-informed practice and trauma processing techniques; body-based approaches to support with emotional regulation and releasing tension.

A trauma-informed approach
Traumatic experiences can deeply affect our nervous system, and so sometimes the change doesn’t happen in therapy by talking directly about those events. Instead, we might focus together on helping you connect with your body and feelings in manageable ways without 'flooding' or overwhelming you. This process of stabilisation can help you build tools and resources to manage trauma responses and prepare you for trauma processing work when you feel ready.

Specialist Areas of Practice:
I welcome anyone to contact me and bring an inclusive approach to therapy. I have particular experience supporting people who have experienced developmental trauma, including domestic abuse and child sexual abuse, but I also work with a wide range of other issues that may be connected with:
- low mood
- anxiety
- transitions and change
- loss and separation
- relationship difficulties
- using self-harm to cope
- stress and overwhelm
- early developmental trauma
- self-confidence and identity

Registrations:
I am a member of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) - no. AS14147.
I hold an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificate.

My work is insured with Holistic Insurance Services.
I am registered with the ICO as part of my commitment to GDPR (data protection).

Josephine Lay
 HCPC registered dramatherapist
Creative clinical supervisor
Embodied Practitioner

Contact:
I know that acknowledging our struggles can feel daunting but please feel free to get in touch. You don’t have to share everything at once - you can go at your own pace. Getting in touch is just a first step to see if we're the right fit for working together. Therapy can be freeing, supportive—and sometimes even fun. I'll be alongside you all the way.

Email: j.laydmt@hotmail.co.uk

Web: BeCreate Therapy and Supervision

Prices:
£60/session.
I offer a limited number of reduced rate concession sessions depending on your financial circumstances.