Welcome to My Practice

I offer individual Art Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Yoga sessions, with the option to integrate trauma-informed yoga and somatic practices alongside Art Therapy. My goal is to help you reconnect with your body, explore your inner world, and cultivate self-compassion, all within a safe and supportive environment.

I am a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)-registered Art Psychotherapist and a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). My training at Goldsmiths College provided me with a solid foundation in Art Psychotherapy, and I have been working with both teenagers and adults in private practice since 2013.

My approach is psychodynamic and deeply person-centred. I prioritise collaboration, aiming to create a trauma-sensitive space where you feel heard, seen, and respected. Building a relationship of trust is at the core of my work, as I believe that true healing happens when we feel safe enough to explore, express, and honour our unique lived experiences, feelings, and needs.

Throughout our sessions, we will work together to foster kindness and compassion towards yourself. Whether through art-making, therapeutic movement, or talking, I am here to support you in reconnecting with your own vitality and creativity.

I have extensive training in embodied and relational approaches, as well as therapeutic yoga, which I use to support your overall well-being. For individuals living with chronic health conditions, I combine art therapy with gentle yoga practices to help you connect more deeply to your sense of vitality, allowing space for both emotional and physical healing.

My work is informed by my passion for youth participation and social justice. I understand how complex and inequitable our world can be, and I am committed to creating a space that is inclusive, compassionate, and empowering. My aim is to help you navigate your journey, whether you are facing trauma, exploring your identity, or simply looking to nurture your creative self-expression.

If you’re curious about how art therapy or therapeutic yoga might support you, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can explore the best way forward for your unique journey towards healing and well-being. Email me at saskianeary@yahoo.com or use the navigation bar ‘book a session’.

My Beliefs and Approach

I believe that we are often conditioned to think and act in ways that don’t honour who we truly are or what we genuinely feel. Unlearning these ingrained expectations takes time and courage. My work is about helping you find ways to be with yourself, as you are, and connecting with what is true for you. This journey takes guts and requires compassionate support—it’s a process of discovering and reconnecting with your own inner truth.

We live in a system that often exploits our vulnerabilities, selling us distractions that leave us feeling disconnected and exhausted. I believe that healing comes from reconnecting with ourselves and others. We all need connection, to be seen and heard, but this can feel intimidating and hard to access. Together, we can create meaningful change—giving each other permission to be fully ourselves, embracing our vulnerability, compassion, fear, shame, and love.

I am committed to holding a safe and respectful space where all of this can be explored and expressed with curiosity and kindness. By doing this, we reduce isolation and foster a sense of belonging—to ourselves and to our community. In my own practice, I use creative and embodied approaches to connect with how I feel each day, meeting myself with kindness and using breath as an anchor. I aim to hold space for wondering, exploring, and embracing the unknown.

Holding space for wondering, exploring and not yet knowing!

Art Therapy and Creative Wellbeing

There are many benefits to creative self-expression in Art Therapy. It’s important to acknowledge, respect, and celebrate your uniqueness. By connecting with your inner world and getting to know yourself better, you can feel more alive and present. Art Therapy can be a journey of self-discovery, helping you cultivate kindness and compassion towards yourself along the way. Creative activities also have practical benefits—they can help manage mood, boost well-being, or simply provide a healthy distraction when needed. There’s no need to be “good” at art to benefit from making it!

Art Therapy allows you to connect with your feelings and experiences in a different way. When words are difficult, using art materials can help explore and express emotions that are hard to articulate. Through this process, you might begin to acknowledge and honor your true feelings, developing respect and compassion for your experiences. This is part of building a deeper understanding of yourself, fostering personal growth and self-awareness.

As one of my clients shared:
“The session was a powerfully cathartic and healing experience. What I loved is that Saskia just went with it… she did not know how I was going to turn up but created a space where I felt 100% supported and heard, as well as gently leading me into yoga movements to support my emotional healing.”

In Art Therapy, we work together to decide how each session unfolds. A wide range of art materials is available, but there’s no pressure to use them. Therapy is flexible and adaptable—you might begin making art right away, or it might take a few sessions to feel safe enough to start. It takes time and courage, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Together, we will reflect on the process of creating, focusing not just on the finished artwork but on the experience itself.

Exploring Curiosity and Creative Self-Expression—Freeing Up Spontaneous Responses

Therapeutic Yoga

Therapeutic Yoga combines mind-body practices with the intention of alleviating suffering. Using the ethical principles of yoga along with postures, breathwork, and meditation, I tailor each session to meet your unique needs. This approach supports emotional balance and well-being, working carefully and attentively to help you reconnect with yourself.

My Therapeutic Yoga practice complements Art Therapy, delivering a creative and embodied approach to holistic healing and wellness. You can read more about my journey in my recent blog post: Introducing the Reluctant Yogi.

Combining Art Therapy and Therapeutic Yoga

In Art Therapy, artwork can act as a container for experiences—it allows us to use the creative process to explore our internal landscape. In Therapeutic Yoga, we use physical postures as containers for exploration and to drop into the body, creating a similar opportunity for inner connection.

As a client described:
“Saskia thought carefully about the physical and emotional balance I needed to bring back into my life, providing a range of practices to help with my anxiety around breath and the physical limitations of my body.”

Combining these approaches from both Art Therapy and Therapeutic Yoga supports you in becoming more aware of your inner experiences. Together, we take our time, moving slowly and carefully, as we explore thoughts, emotions, and sensations moment by moment. This process helps you stay present with your inner wisdom and connect with what is true for you.

Yoga Philosophy encourages being with what is—Therapeutic Yoga helps you explore your own “is-ness” deeply. We work with principles such as honesty, kindness to oneself, acceptance, and non-attachment to outcomes. Combining Art Therapy and Therapeutic Yoga allows us to move beyond verbal communication and reconnect with the body, supporting nervous system regulation and overall well-being. This integrated approach can be particularly beneficial for individuals impacted by trauma and other stressors, fostering a holistic path to healing.

My training

• MA in Art Psychotherapy (Goldsmiths, University of London)
• MA in Applied Anthropology, Youth and Community Work (JNC) (Goldsmiths, University of London)
• Art Foundation (City College, Brighton)
• BA Degree in Social Anthropology (University of Sussex)

CPD regularly undertaken as a legal requirement for practicing as a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist.

“A good place to talk. No-one is being judged and I can talk about things I wouldn’t talk to anyone else about” (young person in group at Royal Alex)

“We know there’s a place we can go where we don’t have to do or be anything – a place where we can go to work stuff out”

“In life there is always something expected of you and here there is no pressure to be anything or do anything”

“A space to go – is a really important thing. Anything that’s happening in your life – you can bring it here”

“I am so relieved that M is happy to attend yoga classes when everything else we have tried has been such a battle. M really struggles with the cycle of pain and exhaustion and wants to stay in bed much of the time. She has been resistant to undertake any exercise. For her to accept that yoga can reduce her pain levels is a massive achievement” (parent)

“Yoga is helping me to feel better” (young person)

*** Art therapy is a statutorily regulated profession and in the United Kingdom only those persons who are appropriately qualified and registered by the Health and Care Professions Council (‘HCPC’) may legally describe themselves art therapists or art psychotherapists. These two titles are both protected by the HCPC and may be used inter-changeably.