For best results face to face is preferred to provide a safe, private and confidential space, however, where needed online is offered for maintaining continuity of therapy, or in a situation where a client is too far away to access Dublin.

I am based in the ‘Insight Matters’ building, Insight Matters, 106 Capel Street, Dublin 1, Ireland.

This is five-minute walk from Jervis Street Luas stop and is situated within numerous bus routes on O’Connell Street.

Creative Psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach that integrates various forms of creative expression into the psychotherapeutic process. It combines traditional therapeutic techniques with creative arts therapy methodologies to support individuals’ exploration and expression of their emotions, thoughts, inner experiences, and core belief systems to help individuals explore and express their emotions, thoughts, and inner experiences in a non-verbal and creative manner.

1) Opportunities to work with a variety of art forms and to learn different work and team related perspectives through embodied learning. 

2) Enhancement of your knowledge of theatre in the process, exploration of the role of improvisation and action methods as an alternative intervention to problem solving.  

3) Encouragement to be innovative, creating clear links with a wide range of theatre and improvisational methodologies, enabling you and your colleagues to respond effectively to different needs in a variety of settings.

4) Encouragement to develop your interests and to follow your inspiration using the dramatic art form to create original models of working.  

5) Learn about group dynamics and team culture to encourage effective and meaningful group dialogue and to bring the best out of the team.  

I work with a wide range of clients from charities, government bodies and the private sector and facilitate both within organisations, and for groups of external stakeholders.  

Read more about Group Facilitation here

Expressive Outlet: Creative therapy provides individuals with a safe means of self-expression. For those struggling with their gender identity, it can be challenging to put their feelings into words. Creative methods like visual arts, music, movement, and narrative allow them to communicate and process their emotions, experiences, and thoughts in a more abstract and symbolic way.

Exploration and Discovery: Engaging in creative activities can help individuals explore their inner selves and uncover aspects of their gender identity that they may not have been aware of before.

Externalisation: Creative psychotherapy allows individuals to externalise their thoughts and feelings. By creating something tangible, individuals can view their emotions and thoughts from an external perspective. This can help them gain insights and clarity about their gender identity and the issues they are grappling with.

Empowerment: Engaging in creative activities can be empowering. It can boost self-esteem and confidence as individuals develop creative skills and use them to explore and express their gender identity. This empowerment can extend into other areas of their life and contribute to a greater sense of self-acceptance.

Metaphor and Symbolism: Creative therapy often involves the use of metaphor and symbolism. This can be especially helpful for gender identity exploration because it allows individuals to represent complex and abstract concepts related to their identity through images, stories, or symbols. Exploring these metaphors can lead to a deeper understanding of one's gender identity.

Coping and Processing: Gender identity exploration can be emotionally challenging, and creative therapy provides individuals with tools to cope with difficult emotions and experiences. It offers a constructive way to process and work through the challenges and uncertainties that often accompany this journey.

Integration and Identity Development: Through creative therapy, individuals can integrate various aspects of their identity and explore how their gender identity interacts with other parts of their self-concept, such as their culture, upbringing, and personal history. This can aid in the development of a more holistic and authentic sense of self.

Supportive Therapeutic Relationship: The therapeutic relationship in creative psychotherapy is often built on trust and collaboration. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their gender identity, offering guidance and validation throughout the process.

Yes, I will travel for your group facilitation sessions. We can discuss this during our online consultation.

I do not. Glisten offers Creative Psychotherapy to individuals, Group Facilitation and Gender Identity Exploration through Creative Psychotherapy.

Yes, I do. I can work with you to structure a once-off workshop to fit your team’s needs.

No, you do not have to be inherently "arty" or creative to benefit from creative psychotherapy. Creative psychotherapy, is not solely about artistic skill or talent. It's more about the process of self-expression and self-discovery using various creative modalities such as art, music, movement, writing, and more.

Yes, talk therapy can be an aspect of creative psychotherapy, but it's not always the primary focus. Creative psychotherapy encompasses a variety of creative modalities, including art, music, movement, and more, which are used to facilitate self-expression and emotional exploration. However, verbal communication and talk therapy can also be integrated into creative psychotherapy sessions when needed or desired.

A 20-minute online consultation with me will generally encompass the following;

1. Introduction and Overview: The session will start with me introducing myself.

2. Assessment and Exploration: I will want to understand your reasons for seeking therapy and gather some basic information about your or your loved one’s current challenges, and goals.

3. Feedback and Recommendations: Based on your responses and the information you've shared, I may discuss potential therapeutic goals and the ways in which creative psychotherapy could benefit you or your loved one.

4. Logistics and Next Steps: Toward the end of the session, I may discuss logistical details such as scheduling, fees, and the format of future sessions.

Remember that a 20-minute consultation is relatively short, so it's primarily an opportunity to introduce you to my approach and to assess if there's a potential therapeutic fit. If you decide to pursue creative psychotherapy further, subsequent sessions would involve more in-depth exploration, creative activities, and therapeutic discussions.

No, you do not. Creative Psychotherapy is suitable for people of all orientations, gender, ages, ethnicities and walks of life!

As you embark on your creative therapy journey, you need not bring anything but your willingness to be present with the therapist. They will supply everything needed, and there is no expectation to "make" or "do" anything that doesn't naturally flow from within you.

No, you do not. Dramatherapy is a form of therapy that uses drama and theater techniques to help individuals explore and address emotional, psychological, and interpersonal issues. While participants in dramatherapy do engage in various dramatic activities, it's important to note that they are not required to be skilled actors or performers. The emphasis in dramatherapy is not on theatrical performance but on the therapeutic process and personal growth.

To stay informed about your child's progress in Creative Psychotherapy, I encourage parents and guardians to maintain open communication with me. You are more than welcome to ask for updates. I would encourage parents to stay observant of behavioural changes and mood shifts at home. I would also encourage parents to keep an open channel of communication with your child to allow them to share their experiences should they wish.

In accordance with the Code of Ethics and Practice (Section 1.3 i), involving parents is crucial to support a young person in the therapy process. Whenever feasible, both parents should be invited to participate in therapy and provide written consent for Counseling/Psychotherapy for a minor (an individual under the age of eighteen). However, situations may arise where obtaining written consent from both parents or legal guardians is not possible. In such cases, written permission from at least one parent or legal guardian is required before initiating Counselling/Psychotherapy. If obtaining consent from both parties is unattainable, I must document this circumstance formally.