Personal Statement
Cate Smail, MA, HCPC, BACP, BAAT
Art Psychotherapist, EMDR practitioner and Clinical Supervisor.
"I provide a calm and confidential art therapy space which encourages self-exploration though the creative process. I work in a psychodynamic way, dealing with deep rooted issues in order to enable growth and recovery. I use a ‘person-centred’ approach, allowing clients to develop a sense of self in a comfortable and non-judgmental environment and supporting them to find solutions to their problems."
Private Therapy sessions
I have two North London practices. Sessions are available at my art therapy studio in East Finchley and at the Kentish Town Health Centre. Please email me for more information on current rates and terms & conditions. See below for testimonials.
EMDR therapy for treating trauma and PTSD
Cate Smail is also a trained EMDR therapist, and offers this therapy alongside art therapy and/or counselling for trauma and PTSD. Find out more about EMDR therapy here.
Areas of Specialisation
Cate Smail has an integrative approach working with adults and young people in a range of settings from adult mental health to private practice, running art therapy groups as well as working with individuals on a one-to-one basis. She has a special interest in working with adults experiencing a range of mental health issues from depression and anxiety to PTSD, and dealing with family and relationship issues, including separation and divorce.
Clinical Supervision
I completed the supervisor training course at the London Art Therapy Centre in 2017 and now offer clinical supervision for art therapists. Please email me for more information.
Qualifications
Cate has an MA in Art Therapy from the University of Hertfordshire, and is registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is also a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). She originally studied Fine Art at Central St Martins, and has an MA in Art History from The University of Cambridge.
Exhibitions
She has curated several art therapy exhibitions. In the past few years these have included 'Art & Healing' at University College Hospital (2013) and the Tavistock Centre (2015) and 'Beyond Words' at the Centre for Better Health (2018)
Other work
She is a director and managing agent at The Art Therapy Agency, and the co-founder of the community interest company, ArtTherapy4All CIC, which was set up to raise public awareness of the benefits of art therapy and to seek funding for subsidised art therapy projects in the community.
Key Skills
• Enabling clients to explore their art work and the process of its production
• Assessing the needs of the client by listening and providing a safe space for reflection
• Planning, designing and facilitating art therapy workshops for groups
• Organising and curating art therapy exhibitions
• Clinical Supervision
• EMDR therapy for trauma and PTSD
Contact details: Mobile: +44(0)7939 406270
Email: Cate Smail
See below:
What clients have said about art therapy and a photo of the art therapy studio in East Finchley
Art Psychotherapist, EMDR practitioner and Clinical Supervisor.
"I provide a calm and confidential art therapy space which encourages self-exploration though the creative process. I work in a psychodynamic way, dealing with deep rooted issues in order to enable growth and recovery. I use a ‘person-centred’ approach, allowing clients to develop a sense of self in a comfortable and non-judgmental environment and supporting them to find solutions to their problems."
Private Therapy sessions
I have two North London practices. Sessions are available at my art therapy studio in East Finchley and at the Kentish Town Health Centre. Please email me for more information on current rates and terms & conditions. See below for testimonials.
EMDR therapy for treating trauma and PTSD
Cate Smail is also a trained EMDR therapist, and offers this therapy alongside art therapy and/or counselling for trauma and PTSD. Find out more about EMDR therapy here.
Areas of Specialisation
Cate Smail has an integrative approach working with adults and young people in a range of settings from adult mental health to private practice, running art therapy groups as well as working with individuals on a one-to-one basis. She has a special interest in working with adults experiencing a range of mental health issues from depression and anxiety to PTSD, and dealing with family and relationship issues, including separation and divorce.
Clinical Supervision
I completed the supervisor training course at the London Art Therapy Centre in 2017 and now offer clinical supervision for art therapists. Please email me for more information.
Qualifications
Cate has an MA in Art Therapy from the University of Hertfordshire, and is registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is also a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). She originally studied Fine Art at Central St Martins, and has an MA in Art History from The University of Cambridge.
Exhibitions
She has curated several art therapy exhibitions. In the past few years these have included 'Art & Healing' at University College Hospital (2013) and the Tavistock Centre (2015) and 'Beyond Words' at the Centre for Better Health (2018)
Other work
She is a director and managing agent at The Art Therapy Agency, and the co-founder of the community interest company, ArtTherapy4All CIC, which was set up to raise public awareness of the benefits of art therapy and to seek funding for subsidised art therapy projects in the community.
Key Skills
• Enabling clients to explore their art work and the process of its production
• Assessing the needs of the client by listening and providing a safe space for reflection
• Planning, designing and facilitating art therapy workshops for groups
• Organising and curating art therapy exhibitions
• Clinical Supervision
• EMDR therapy for trauma and PTSD
Contact details: Mobile: +44(0)7939 406270
Email: Cate Smail
See below:
What clients have said about art therapy and a photo of the art therapy studio in East Finchley
Client testimonials
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" I am a complete convert to art therapy now... it is so powerful and has helped me at a much deeper level than any other therapy I have had... I would recommend it as a form of therapy to anyone who is considering having therapy or counselling."
Jane Beinart, Individual therapy 2015-16 Read more about Jane's experience of art therapy at: my-own-personal-experience-of-having-art-therapy "I highly recommend Cate's art therapy sessions as they've been an enjoyable way to explore my emotional landscape. Working with art materials seems less daunting than mainstream speaking therapies... Afterwards, your artwork remains as a tangible piece of work achieved on the self, looking back at you." C.A. Group therapy participant "You're an amazing therapist. Thank you again for listening and understanding..." A.T. Individual therapy, 2017-8 |
"I am now starting a new phase of my life and truly able to accept what I cannot change... I have found a new confidence in living, and a new personal optimism. Thank you."
Marilyn Stevens, Individual therapy, 2013-18 "From day ONE I felt incredibly comfortable with Cate and able to speak completely freely, openly and honestly about everything and anything… she taught me the wonderful skills to open myself up and express myself freely, through my artwork, safely, no matter how painful and difficult the subjects were! Cate gave me the confidence, from session ONE, to express myself in a therapeutic way, using a wonderful selection of fun art mediums…" Ness, Individual therapy, 2018 "I loved the Divorce Recovery group and would recommend it to others... thank you Cate for leading the group so well." Emma Featherstone (Group therapy participant, East Finchley Studio) |
Art Therapy studio in East Finchley
