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Welcome to my therapeutic space

Elinor Rowlands MA FRSA (BAAT, HCPC) PhD Candidate, Neurodivergent Art Psychotherapy, Coaching, and Arts Mentoring

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Hi, I’m Elinor (she/they) 

Welcome to my therapeutic space, where folks of all ages can explore their inner worlds through the transformative power of art and alternative means of expression. 

My practice is committed to honouring and affirming neurodivergent and/or LGBTQIA+ identities, and trans-feminist perspectives. I believe that therapy should be a sanctuary for self-expression, growth, and healing.

As a provider of neurodivergent-led therapeutic, coaching and mentoring services, I create an inviting and inclusive space for individuals who are struggling to cope with their mental health and daily life.

I practice integratively, which means I work with you and tailor our therapy to you and your needs. No matter your ethnicity, gender or gender non conforming identities, sexuality, age, or disability, you are welcome here in all your glorious selfhood. 

I see clients online on Zoom.Welcome to my therapeutic space, where individuals of all ages can explore their inner worlds through the transformative power of art and expression. My practice is committed to honouring and affirming neurodivergence, and neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ identities, and trans-feminist perspectives. I believe that therapy should be a sanctuary for self-expression, growth, and healing.

What I Do 

My first priority is to support you in reducing any immediate anxiety or crisis. Then we will work together to create an environment where you feel relaxed enough to explore and develop your strengths, your skills, your resilience, and your coping mechanisms to continue your life journey.

I wear many different hats and there are various ways we can work together.

Art Psychotherapy

Art psychotherapy combines talking therapy with art-making and sometimes we might spend more time on one or the other. Our sessions are all about using art materials to unmask and explore our true selves. If words have ever felt inadequate or too difficult in expressing how you feel, art psychotherapy offers a different way into your emotional and psychological landscape. 

You don’t need to have any experience, be “good at” art, or even think of yourself as a creative person. There’s no wrong way to make art. 

I am a BAAT and HCPC-registered art psychotherapist. 

Arts Mentoring

As an arts mentor, I support artists, makers, creatives and creators across all art forms. Just some of the areas we can work on together include: 

  • Artist development

  • Building your creative practice 

  • Writing about your work

  • Applying for opportunities

  • Developing an artistic project

  • Pitching your project to funders

  • Planning, creating or maintaining an artist website

  • Creating your artist CV or artist statement 

  • Applying for Access to Work support

Autism and ADHD Employment Coaching

I help people who are autistic and/or with ADHD to navigate the workplace and the realities of thinking and experiencing life differently in a neuronormative world. We can work on areas such as executive functioning, communication, interpersonal skills, self-advocacy, skills development, and avoiding or recovering from burnout.

I usually work with senior corporate professionals or those in artistic and creative industries, but I can work with people from a wide variety of sectors. 

I usually meet with employment coaching clients once a week. If you’re disabled or neurodivergent and live in the UK, employment coaching can sometimes be paid for through Access to Work. 

Specialist Mentoring and Study Skills Specialist

I work as a Specialist Mentor and Study Skills Specialist with disabled university students. Whilst my practice is now primarily focused on therapy, mentoring and coaching, I still work with a small number of university students who need support with their studies and practice. 

Training and Consultancy on access in the arts

I am available as a consultant on access in the arts and creative sectors, and art psychotherapy. I can be booked for training, panels, or talks.

What we do in
art psychotherapy

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Using art materials in ways that allow us to unmask, and explore our true selves. Perhaps we have never had the words to use to explore or express ourselves. In art therapy, we have the possibility to use art materials to be able to do just this.

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Being human can be difficult, even harder if you or someone you love is neurodivergent and experiences life as a square peg in a round hole.

Being Human, original art by Elinor Rowlands

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Redefine yourself and your arts practice in ways that feel empowering, supportive and important in arts mentoring with Elinor.

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Accessible and supportive. These sessions are Neurodivergent-affirming for adults and children.

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Welcome. I am a London based art psychotherapist, mentor, and employment coach (also known as an ADHD and Autism Coach). I primarily see clients online. My services address the access barriers that so often fail autistic people and the many neurodivergent individuals who encounter barriers to quality mental health support and access to therapies, mentoring and support.

I advocate for radical changes in the way we approach neurodivergent access in pedagogy, higher education, mental health services and therapy, and access in the arts.

The work I do with individuals is non behaviour based, person centred and I use compassionate models that respect human rights and sensory preferences of individuals that are non trauma inducing.

I am a frequent writer and advocate for social justice, autistic/neurodivergent access and disability rights.

About you

  • You do not need to have a formal diagnosis of autism or ADD/ADHD to access these services. Nor do you have to be neurodivergent or identify as such however, it is important you know you are seeing a neurodivergent practitioner.

  • You might not conform to a specific gender and you might not have the words to describe your identity.

  • You might or might not be a parent but the stress of trying for a baby or having a child is taking its toll. You might want support with identifying your true self.

  • You might feel lost, confused, excluded and might be in need of some guidance or simply a kind and listening ear.

  • You might experience barriers at work and be looking for an employment coach/mentor.

  • You might be an art psychotherapist trainee seeking a neurodivergent art psychotherapist to have weekly therapy with.

  • In our sessions it’s important you experience autonomy, respect and support.

If you’re a parent or carer seeking support for your autistic and/or ADHD or/and neurodivergent (other conditions under the ND umbrella) child:

  • Your child might have been failed by a previous therapist or counsellor and you are looking for a neurodivergent psychotherapist or mental health professional for them who is experienced in autism and ADHD.

  • You might need help to apply for disability benefits for you or your child, or you might need help to apply for Access to Work.

  • It’s important your child experiences autonomy, respect and support in our sessions.

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Due to my neurodivergence, I work with many different hats.

Art Psychotherapy

I am a BAAT and HCPC registered art psychotherapist. Art therapy is a mixture of verbal therapy (talking) and art-making. We use art materials when words can feel or be too inaccessible or difficult to use.

Arts Mentoring

I support artists in the arts across all art forms.

  • Artist development

  • Support with developing your art practice.

  • Writing about your work

  • Applying for opportunities

  • Developing an artistic project

  • Pitching your project to funders

  • Planning, creating or maintaining artist website

  • Support with artist CV

  • Support with artist statement

  • Support with applying to Access to Work.

Autism and ADHD Coaching (aka. employment coaching)

Sometimes this can be paid for by Access to Work (if you’re disabled or/and neurodivergent).

I support people into job roles, with job interviews or whilst they are in employment. I meet with them once a week for employment coaching.

Specialist Mentoring and Study Skills Specialist

I work as a Specialist Mentor and Study Skills Specialist with disabled university students. This is paid for by Disabled Student Allowance.

Training and Consultancy on access in the arts

I am available as a consultant on access in the arts and art psychotherapy. I can be booked for training, panels, or talks.

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