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Maria Adams
I have worked in the field of education and therapy for over twenty years. My love of psychology, philosophy and therapy has led me to facilitate and encourage young people and adults to gain their needed qualifications, and to expand their self-belief. More recently, I have designed bespoke workshops supporting emotional wellbeing, effective communication, and resilience. A lifelong learner, I am currently studying for my MA in Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Practice and this is providing further support for my therapeutic work with children and young people who have experienced trauma. The use of a creative approach in this area is something that I am passionate about and is reflected in the post-qualifying diploma that is offered by CLEAR. I feel very privileged and excited to be part of the incredible CLEAR team.
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Stephanie Allen
Music therapy is a way of identifying, exploring and processing emotions. When we listen or participate in music, we are activating so many different parts of the brain. It can help with language and movement; it can trigger memories and visual images and it can enable our feelings to be heightened. In my sessions we might listen to your favourite music and think about what it sounds like or what it feels like. We might make our own music, whether that be using instruments, our voices or technology; loops, beats etc.
I have been a therapist for 7 years and before that I was a professional musician. I have lived and worked in South Africa, Rwanda and all over the UK. Cornwall is my home now and I love visiting the beach when the waves are terrifyingly high and the rain is falling sideways.
Unsurprisingly, I also love music!
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Christopher Baron
I am a dedicated music therapist with a diverse musical background, working across age groups. I specialise utilising PANArt® sound-objects and Supportive Music & Imagery (SMI) Therapy, and Classic House Music production. Music is an integral part of my life, having guided me towards my path as a music therapist through personal experiences.
At the heart of my practice, I prioritise psychodynamic approaches and improvisation. My work spans community music therapy projects, nature-based music wellbeing initiatives, conference presentations on music therapy in mental health, and training for Mental Health Care Professionals and Assistants in healthy rhythms music circles.
I occasionally guest lecturer at Derby University and St Georges London to engage with students in MA Music Therapy and Occupational Therapy programs. My research interests revolve around the potential of PANArt® sound-objects in music therapy, particularly for individuals and couples with neurodiversity, especially those impacted by ADHD.
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Katie Binnie
I have had the privilege of working for CLEAR’s adult service since 2017. I love this work and feel lucky to support people towards greater personal empowerment, whatever that means for them. I am constantly inspired by the courage, resilience and capacity for healing that I witness in my clients.
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Lottie Blackledge
I qualified as a Drama and Movement Therapist (Sesame Approach) in 2010 and joined CLEAR in 2012. I specialise in work with children and young people who have experienced abusive relationships and women during pregnancy and early motherhood, including parent child work with mothers and babies together. Within sessions I adopt a client led approach, working in the moment to meet the changing needs of the client/s. Sessions can include, movement play, story creation and enactment, work with myth and fairytales, character work, creative writing, talking, board games, art work, outdoor nature work and movement with touch and sound. I run 1:1, group, family and parent/child sessions.
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Steve Bowyer
After several years teaching in the primary and comprehensive sector, I left teaching to pursue a career in business. Following the sale of my business I relocated to Cornwall with my family and trained as a person-centred counsellor. I have worked as a counsellor for over ten years and specialise in helping support those who have experienced trauma, whatever it is and however it has been caused.
Working at CLEAR, I am fortunate to be able to work with children/young people and adult clients.
I describe myself as a WYSIWYG. What you see is what you get.
A nine-year-old client once looked at me said, “I know you, you’re a child pretending to be an adult”. This was by far, the greatest compliment I have ever received.
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Anna Davis
I qualified in 2011 and run a private practice with adult clients. In 2016/17 I was thrilled to be in the first group to train in the Post Qualifying Diploma with CLEAR working therapeutically with children and young people and have worked with CLEAR for two years. I am an artist and have a Fine Art degree and an NVQ 3 in Arts Development and Teaching. I also have taught Tai chi / Qigong classes for almost 30 years.
I work very creatively through a combination of talking therapy, art and play. I also have many years experience in meditation and can offer mindfulness /movements to help with anxiety and feeling more steady, if appropriate. I encourage expanding emotional vocabulary and building self-esteem, and confidence. I really enjoy the variety of working with children and young people, being playful, creative and supportive and constantly adapting to different ages, stages and personalities.
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Jenna Denton
I have recently joined CLEAR providing play therapy for children and young people. I have worked as a play therapist for over 10 years and I have particular experience in working with early years children and their families. I am passionate about supporting children to be able to express their thoughts and feelings through the use of play. Using knowledge of child development, trauma and attachment patterns; I strive to build safe and trusting relationships where children can make sense of their experiences.
I also enjoy working with children's families to facilitate greater understanding of their child and provide ways in which to support each other. I have a keen interest in attachment theory, building successful relationships and family therapy.
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Sarah Emmett
Registered MBACP (Accred.) & GMBPsS & MA, qualified and experienced counsellor offering a person-centred integrative approach. The counselling offered is a respectful and non-judgemental working together that values an open hearted, open minded & empathic approach to counselling therapy. Each client's, each person's potential & responsibility to come to their own decisions in their own ways is key throughout the counselling. Seeking help and attending counselling is a step that is to be welcomed.
A warm welcome to you.
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Una England-Morcom
Hi my name is Una, I use a Person Centred approach to counselling. I work creatively to ensure my clients are provided with a safe space where they feel comfortable explore both past and or present issues. I am passionate about providing care and support for those who may need it.
Over 25 years I have provided support for children, young people and adults. These individuals and families have experienced a wide range of issues. Many have suffered from emotional trauma, or have experienced physical and/or sexual abuse.
I have an empathetic approach, providing an environment where individuals can talk freely without judgment and feel like they have been heard. I am a compassionate person who supports individuals to develop strategies that will have a positive outcome for them.
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Kerra Hancock
I originally trained in the field of Theatre and Arts Management, specialising in using creative arts as a medium to enhance children and young people’s wellbeing. My career has progressed from working as a volunteer in several organisations, such as an assistant to the play therapist team at the Royal Cornwall hospital, a young person’s support worker at Dreadnought and worked as a children’s support worker in a women’s refuge and with young addicts.
I may initially be appointed to work with a child, however on occasions I find myself being an advocate for the whole family, ensuring all voices are heard, supporting the whole family in a holistic manner.
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Lisa Hastings
I am a professionally trained Integrative Therapist and am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I have been working as a therapist for over 10 years and with CLEAR since 2016.
I became a therapist through being a client myself and experiencing first-hand the positive impact therapy and the therapeutic relationship can have.
During my time at CLEAR, I have watched clients lives become easier and less emotionally burdened, giving a sense of freedom and acceptance. Seeing a client open up to new possibilities, perceptions and potential is amazing.
I understand that trauma can affect different people in different ways which is why I use a number of different approaches from talking, to using creative ways such as drawing and sand tray work to help a client process their trauma.
I aim to offer a a grounded presence where you can begin to explore your trauma while feeling safe, listened to and acknowledged.
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Beth Knowles
In 2011 I joined the creative, compassionate and clinically specialist team at Clear. I studied Illustration in Falmouth then Art Therapy in Derby. My role in Clear is Art Therapist working with children and young people. I have contributed to Clear’s accredited Diploma Course, Equine therapy pilot, Positive Relationships & Emotional Wellbeing program and group therapy projects. Along the way I have worked in the NHS with adults in the Learning Disability Service and the Mental Health Service.
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Elise Livingston
Child and young person creative music therapist
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Lee Martin
'I am a calm, kind and compassionate person who is passionate about counselling and supporting people on their journey.
My background has been in education, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, music and working with people in crisis. I am passionate about learning new things and in 2021 completed my training in low intensity CBT and began training in EMDR this year.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, watching football and learning more about therapy.'
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Persephone Moir
I have worked in the field of women’s trauma for over 10 years now and relish the opportunity to be able to model and facilitate a more positive experience of a trusting relationship with those who perhaps have not experienced this before.
I consider myself down to earth and approachable, perhaps a little too sweary at times, but for this i do not apologise as its part of who I am; honest, open, passionate and deeply respectful of your lived experience. I look forward to working with clients and experience them finding and accepting themselves with compassion. Not always an easy journey but one you do not have to travel alone
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Jenna Nix
I have worked in the field of psychology for the past 12 years. I began my psychology career as part of the Psychology Services team at HMP Dartmoor Prison, I then moved on to work for Cornwall Council’s Clinical Psychology & Jigsaw Counselling Service, before training to become a qualified counsellor. I have experience in working with trauma and abuse in a variety of services across Cornwall. I currently work within the NHS Talking Therapies as well as private practice. I have a passion for animals and the outdoors and have worked extensively with horses. I am interested in combining my trauma focused therapy with the use of animals and nature.
Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Psychology, HND Applied Psychology, Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision, Level 5 Dip Person-Centred Counselling and Therapy, Diploma Animal Assisted Therapy, Nat Cert Management of Horses, Level 3 Education and Training, Level 2 Counselling Skills.
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Sarah Owen
Adult Sessional Counsellor
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Ellie Peters
Adult Counsellor
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Philipa Robins (Pip)
Hello, I have had the privilege to be engaged in working alongside children, teenagers and young adults for the past 30 years, firstly as a teacher and now as play and creative arts therapist. My aim everyday is to provide a safe, nurtur-ing, empathetic environment where children of all ages can come and ‘play out’ what is needed to fulfil their full potential. I am trained to use play and the creative arts as a means for understanding and communicating with children about feel-ings, thoughts and behaviour, through Play Therapy UK and BACP. The nature of my work means I am continuing to engage in extensive training in subjects such as child devel-opment, attachment (the bonding process) and trauma. When not working you will find me dancing, walking my three dogs and probably engaging in more dancing.
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Viviana Spagnuolo
As a Person-Centred practitioner, Empathy, Acceptance and Honesty are at the core of my practice. I bring a warmth to the counselling room which allows my clients a safe place to explore whatever they bring. In viewing each person as an individual we create a unique process where, through active listening, healing can occur. BA (Hons) in Counselling (1st class) and Diploma in Counselling
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Sarah Start
I am Person-Centred qualified and trained Counsellor, working integratively as a therapist with elements of Cognitive Behavioural therapy from an empowerment, trauma informed approach. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. (MBACP)
I have worked within the specialism of sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse for the last 8 years. I am very passionate about supporting people who have experienced trauma and feel honoured to be a part of my client’s story and healing journey.
I understand trauma impacts everyone individually, therefore within therapy I draw on different approaches to suit individual needs to help process trauma, in a grounding, calm and supportive way. I endeavour to provide a safe, warm and very human space to my clients-where they can be fully accepted for who they are, be heard and valued in a space which is just for them.
Outside of therapy, I love beach walks with my two beautiful bulldogs and my family. You will always find me at the beach, soaking in the sea air and listening to the waves- whatever the Cornish weather! I have a love/hate relationship with the gym and enjoy boxing, music, nurturing plants and quiet, cosy times for my self-care.
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Sally Sweeney
After many years supporting adults, young people and children, in various roles within schools, community and mental health settings, I think I was always working towards the role I now have, and love, with Clear.
Whilst my core approach is Person Centred, integrating Trauma Focused CBT and Narrative Exposure Therapy into my work enables me to build on the relational support I offer clients by helping them understand how trauma has affected the way they think and feel, and how we can work together to help them live a happier, more fulfilled life in the future.
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Sue Woodbridge
I am a counsellor specialising in workng with clients who have experienced sexual abuse. I have worked in this field for about 20 years, after a previous career in education working in the UK and Asia.
My passion is supporting clients to understand, work through, and overcome the impacts of trauma so they can be empowered to live their life in a way they find most fulfilling.
