Therapy

There are two types of therapy available at Acorn Village; Art Therapy and Counselling

Art Therapy is a form of psychodynamic therapy that encourages the use of creativity such as engaging with image-making, story and sand tray.
You don’t need to have any technical skill in art making. Through the use of symbolism and metaphor, creativity can provide an outlet for you to express, communicate, explore and understand your thoughts, experiences and emotions. 

Counselling is a talking-based therapy in which the Counsellor will support you to explore and deepen your understanding of your feelings and experiences helping you to find your own way forward.

Therapy is suitable for anyone who is exhibiting signs of social, behavioural or emotional difficulties.

The initial reasons to see a Therapist may include:

• Stress and anxiety
• Loss and bereavement
• Coping with change
• Confidence and self-esteem
• Social skills and relationships
• Communication difficulties
• Experience of trauma
• Anger Management
• Depression
• Addiction

Aims and benefits of Therapy and Counselling

The Therapist aims to provide a calm, nurturing environment where you can feel safe, comfortable, and accepted.
Together yourself and the Therapist will explore whatever you choose to work within the sessions. The therapist will listen to you carefully and will work with you to think about and understand your emotions and experiences.

Sessions last for 50 minutes and take place once a week. Therapy is confidential. During the therapy sessions just yourself and the Therapist will be in the room.

Therapy can provide many positive benefits.
These may include:

• Develop self-confidence and self-esteem
• Increase awareness of self and others
• Learn coping mechanisms
• Increase verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Improve social connection, interaction and inclusion
• Develop creativity, imagination and spontaneity
• Explore choice and responsibility
• Enhance ability to focus
• Work safely within clear boundaries

Therapists and Counsellors have regular external supervision, adhere to Acorn Village’s policies, are fully insured and HCPC accredited.

Meet the Therapist at Acorn

Emily is the Therapist at Acorn Village. She is qualified in Art Therapy and Counselling. Emily has many years of experience working in the field of mental health within a variety of settings including: schools, residential homes, hospitals, community outreach programmes and mental health focused organisations.
She has worked with a wide range of adults and children with learning disabilities and is experienced at both one to one and group work.

 Art Therapist and Counsellor

Emily Düzgün – MA Art Therapy, BA(Hons) Fine Art, L4Dip Person-Centred-Integrative Counselling, BACP member, BAAT member, HPCP reg.

If you would like more information about Art Therapy or Counselling or you are interested in trialing a therapy session, please do get in touch or a staff member can contact Emily on your behalf.

Contact the Therapist to request a referral form or email  AcornTherapists@acornvillages.com