Step into a world of self-discovery, creativity, unlocking of potential

The Centre for Movement and Creative Arts in Psychotherapy (MAPTHY) provides a safe, caring, creative space for you to discover a deep sense of who you are, develop the capacity to face difficult emotions and experiences, and access inner resources to create possibilities for change.

MAPTHY offers:

Psychotherapy

Supervision

Retreats and Groups

MAPTHY uses an embodied and creative approach to Psychotherapy. This allows you to work with talking alongside work with the body, movement and a range of creative arts media to explore difficult experiences and emotions, and discover inner resources to create possibilities for change

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,

MAPTHY 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 clinical work.

This enables best possible practice.

We offer a reflective, creative, embodied approach to supervision.

Retreats and Groups

MAPTHY offers regular ongoing retreats and personal and professional development groups.

These are opportunities for you to take some time to reflect, connect with yourself and others, be creative, explore new possibilities, and find hidden resources.

Professional Development

MAPTHY offers regular one-off and ongoing Professional Development opportunities for individuals and organisations including workshops, conferences, team building events, and bespoke training events.

The aim of these is to create opportunities for self-reflection; sharing and development of skills, knowledge and experience; networking; and creating foundations for cohesive, collaborative and productive working environments.

An example of this work is the development of the North East Arts Therapies Group.

Who We Work With

MAPTHY works with people of all ages and walks of life who may be struggling with difficult experiences or emotions. These experiences may include, but is not limited to, depression and anxiety, complex trauma, abuse, eating disorders, bereavement and loss, physical illness, life transitions; and difficult emotions such as shame and anger.

MAPTHY also works with people who just want to understand themselves better and, or create change in their lives.

In addition MAPHY offers opportunities for psychotherapists and health professionals to reflect on their work, develop their skills and knowledge, and take time to rejuvenate and replenish.

Location

MAPTHY clinicians work in York, North Yorkshire and London.

We offer consultations In Person, and online via Zoom or 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 Groups

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