Emma Compton

I am available in the evenings and weekends. 

I am an Art Psychotherapist working in specialist educational settings, CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services), and private practice. My expertise encompasses both short and long-term therapy with individuals. Additionally, I have extensive experience providing clinical supervision to both seasoned therapists and trainees.

At the core of my therapeutic philosophy is the belief in fostering a sense of profound care for life. My primary goal is to create a secure and nurturing environment where individuals can begin to explore their potential and cultivate resilience. Establishing a stabilizing therapeutic relationship and providing a consistent, safe space for treatment, I endeavour to facilitate the acceptance and appreciation of knowledge that empowers and constructs a new and promising future.

Engaging in counselling requires a genuine personal commitment and involvement. While it may present challenges, it is essential to maintain faith in the transformative process, which can liberate us from self-limiting narratives, emotional turmoil, and fear, ultimately leading to healing. Psychotherapy and counselling offer an opportunity to develop a fresh perspective on how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us.

As a professional, my commitment lies in providing assistance to individuals in distress, whether through face-to-face sessions or virtual platforms. I am dedicated to help navigate challenges and discover the most suitable path for well-being.

Difficulties and struggles can often remain concealed, even from the individuals experiencing them, until they reach a point where they can no longer be overlooked. My aim is to offer a secure and supportive environment where these issues can be acknowledged and addressed. Untreated difficulties have the potential to significantly impact one’s quality of life and lead to feelings of isolation, depriving individuals of their fundamental right to feel safe and hindering their ability to share and resolve their emotional pain.

However, with the right support and guidance, positive change can be achieved. My approach centres on empowering individuals to overcome their obstacles, fostering resilience, and promoting personal growth. Together, we can work towards creating a more positive and fulfilling life journey.

Initial sessions will involve history taking, assessing symptoms, and thinking about expectations. 

I am a highly motivated and experienced individual with over 23 years of professional engagement in educational settings, CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services), and private practice. My expertise encompasses both short and long-term therapy with individuals. Additionally, I have extensive experience providing clinical supervision to both seasoned therapists and trainees.

At the core of my therapeutic philosophy is the belief in fostering a sense of profound care for life. My primary goal is to create a secure and nurturing environment where individuals can begin to explore their potential and cultivate resilience. Establishing a stabilizing therapeutic relationship and providing a consistent, safe space for treatment, I endeavour to facilitate the acceptance and appreciation of knowledge that empowers them to construct a new and promising future.

Engaging in counselling requires a genuine personal commitment and involvement. While it may present challenges, it is essential to maintain faith in the transformative process, which can liberate us from self-limiting narratives, emotional turmoil, and fear, ultimately leading to healing. Psychotherapy and counselling offer an opportunity to develop a fresh perspective on how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us.

As a professional, my commitment lies in providing assistance to individuals in distress, whether through face-to-face sessions or virtual platforms. I am dedicated to helping them navigate their challenges and discover the most suitable path for their well-being.

Difficulties and struggles can often remain concealed, even from the individuals experiencing them, until they reach a point where they can no longer be overlooked. My aim is to offer a secure and supportive environment where these issues can be acknowledged and addressed. Untreated difficulties have the potential to significantly impact one’s quality of life and lead to feelings of isolation, depriving individuals of their fundamental right to feel safe and hindering their ability to share and resolve their emotional pain.

However, with the right support and guidance, positive change can be achieved. My approach centre's on empowering individuals to overcome their obstacles, fostering resilience, and promoting personal growth. Together, we can work towards creating a more positive and fulfilling life journey.

How I Work

I offer clinical supervision in a collaborative, reflective and supportive environment where practitioners can explore their clinical work with confidence and curiosity. My approach is grounded in the belief that effective supervision promotes safe, ethical and competent practice while supporting the wellbeing and professional development of the supervisee.

I work integratively, drawing on psychodynamic, humanistic and trauma-informed perspectives. Supervision provides a space to think together about clinical material, therapeutic relationships, transference and countertransference, ethical dilemmas, risk, safeguarding and the emotional impact of the work.

Rather than offering solutions or directing practice, I encourage reflective thinking and collaborative exploration. I aim to create a supervisory relationship that balances support with constructive challenge, enabling supervisees to develop confidence, autonomy and clinical judgement while remaining mindful of professional standards and the needs of their clients.

My supervisory practice values curiosity, empathy, openness and respect. I recognise that each practitioner brings their own strengths, experiences and ways of working, and I tailor supervision to meet individual learning needs and stages of professional development. Whether you are a trainee, newly qualified or experienced practitioner, supervision offers an opportunity to deepen clinical understanding, strengthen reflective practice and sustain resilience in your work.

As a registered Art Psychotherapist, my supervision is informed by ongoing clinical practice, regular supervision of my own work, continuing professional development, and adherence to the ethical frameworks and standards of the HCPC, BACP, BAAT and EMDR UK.

I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at your own pace. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or navigating life changes, I aim to support you in developing greater self-awareness, resilience and emotional wellbeing.

As an HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist, I work integratively, drawing on psychodynamic, humanistic and trauma-informed approaches. Alongside talking therapy, I offer the option of using creative materials such as drawing, painting, collage or clay. You do not need any artistic ability or experience—the focus is on the process of expression and reflection rather than creating artwork.

What to expect from your first session

The first session is an opportunity for us to begin building a therapeutic relationship and explore what has brought you to therapy. We will discuss your current concerns, any relevant background information, and what you hope to gain from our work together. This helps us develop a shared understanding of your needs and consider how art psychotherapy may best support you.There is no expectation to use art materials during your first session. We will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and you will always have the choice to use creative materials, talk, or a combination of both.

As part of the initial assessment, I will explain how I work, discuss confidentiality and its limits, answer any questions you may have, and ensure you have the information needed to make an informed decision about continuing therapy. If appropriate, we will also agree on therapeutic goals and consider the most suitable way of working together.

My practice is grounded in professional and ethical standards, with regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development supporting safe, reflective and effective practice. Any discussion of clinical work within supervision is fully confidential and anonymised in accordance with HCPC, BAAT and BACP ethical guidance.

By the end of the session, you should have a clearer understanding of the therapeutic process and whether you feel we are the right fit to continue working together.