Art Therapy
for all ages
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, confusing, or just too much to put into words. You might be carrying something heavy — experiences from your past, a sense of not quite fitting in, or a feeling that something needs to change but you're not sure where to start.
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You don't have to figure it all out alone.
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I'm Madeline, an art therapist based in Reading, Berkshire, also working online across the UK. I work with neurodivergent people, those affected by childhood or developmental trauma, and anyone moving through a difficult time in life. Together, we use creativity and art as a gentle way to explore what words sometimes can't express.
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There's no right or wrong way to do this. No artistic skill needed. Just a safe, unhurried space — made for you.
I offer sessions in-person, online, and in schools, as well as clinical supervision for fellow practitioners.
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If something here resonates, I'd love to hear from you. Get in contact today — your journey can start with just one conversation.
A safe space for all
I believe in providing a safe, non-judgmental and containing space that welcomes children, teens and adults with diverse backgrounds and identities. Â
Understanding Through creative Discovery
"Art therapy uses art as the primary mode of expression, alongside talking with an art therapist. It aims to reduce distress and improve social, emotional and mental health by promoting insight, self-compassion and a sense of agency and self-worth....Art therapy can help people of all ages and at all stages of life, including those whose life has been affected by difficult personal or cultural experiences, illness and/or disability. You do not need to be skilled in art to benefit from art therapy."
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British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT)
Is art therapy
for me?
Whether you're a parent seeking support for your child, a teenager trying to make sense of big feelings, or an adult navigating life's challenges — art therapy could be for you.
It starts with just one thing: a sense that something needs to change, and a willingness to explore.
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"Overall we were very happy with the service provided. Having been to a therapist before but then stopping we were a little unsure about starting again but we are very happy we found Madeline. Our daughter looks forward to the sessions and it's a pocket of calm during her week."Â
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Hayleigh, parent of 7 year old
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"Our students have been provided excellent, professional and personal care by Madeline. I love that she makes the effort to get to know the child, the family and to work closely with us as a school to ensure that we can all work together for the best interest of the child. We are so happy with the service we have been provided from the very beginning."
 Alice, Deputy Safeguarding Lead
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"Maddy's communication / feedback with me and the DSL team has been excellent. Her direct spoken and written communication with parents and patients has been professional and personable. All of this as well as the quality of her counselling has been very well received by our school community."
Nick, Deputy Safeguarding Lead
What Our Clients Say
"Very friendly atmosphere with no pressure which was ideal for my daughter. Felt that it was going to see a friend rather than a traditional therapist...From start to finish we felt welcomed in a safe space. We found Madeline to be very adaptive and helpful in helping my daughter work through moving onto a new school and dealing with change. My daughter also re-found her love once again for art which was an added bonus."Â
Jon, parent of 12 year old
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