I am an art psychotherapist (HCPC registered) and clinical supervisor, a trauma specialist with qualifications in  trauma sensitive yoga (TCTSY)  and Relational Trauma Therapy. My long term involvement with Buddhism, which has included training in Buddhist psychology and meditation, underpins who I am as a therapist.

I see people privately in Bristol as well as from a base in Hereford, where I also work for MCS, a community based counselling charity. I can offer sessions in Gloucester as well as online sessions via Zoom and MS Teams

As a therapist with over thirty years experience working in caring roles, I have worked with children and adults, within family services, acute mental health and inpatient services, in children’s centres and overseas as well as in private practice. I am also a practitioner informed by a lived experience of mental illness.

I can offer both individual and group work, short and long term therapy. I also offer consultations via Zoom, which can also be combined with face-to-face work.

Training and Qualifications

• MA Art Therapy (University of Hertfordshire)
• Level 6 Diploma in Art Therapy Supervision
• Diploma in Trauma Therapy with the NAOS institute
• Certificate in Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)
• Buddhist Psychology (Amida Order)

Membership

• Member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT)
• Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)* and registered as an Allied Healthcare Professional (AHP)
• The Centre for Trauma and Embodiment 
• TCTSY-Facilitator in Good Standing,  Trauma Centre, Trauma Sensitive Yoga
• The Complex Trauma Institute
• Community of Amida Buddhists
  
  *I am registered as Simon T Williams (AS09405)