About Me
James D. West MA – Art Psychotherapist in South East London
I’m an a state regulated (HCPC), MBACP and BAAT registered Art Psychotherapist with over 30 years’ experience in private practice, the NHS, and community settings. My work focuses on using creativity as a pathway to healing, self-understanding, and personal growth.
What I Offer
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Art Therapy, Psychotherapy & Counselling – for individuals or groups
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Supervision & Staff Support – for therapists and professionals
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Training & Workshops – for those exploring art therapy in practice
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Personal & Training Therapy – for professional development
Why Work With Me?
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Over 30 years’ professional experience
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State-regulated therapist and supervisor
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Skilled in both individual and group therapy
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Deeply rooted in both clinical practice and personal creativity
My Publications
Who Can Benefit from Art Therapy?
Art therapy is for anyone, regardless of artistic experience. It’s a mind–body process that connects us with our, deeper selves, helping to,
Explore and understand emotions
Reintegrate and build self-knowledge
Resolve inner conflicts
Develop creativity at the centre of life
Through drawing, painting, or 3D work, you can begin a process of transformation — with your creativity literally in your hands.
publications
Books can be purchased here
Both these books can be bought with a 20% discount from the Jessica Kingsley Publishers website using the code WEST20. Click on the link!
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You encourage deep self-reflection, which makes a lastingimpact.Your use of psychotherapy models, combined with practical goal setting exerciseshelped me connect with my ‘why’ on a much deeper level’
Sarah
– ‘Michelle has a ‘light’ way of allowing you to think about ‘heavy’ stuff that
dominates your thoughts and actions. After a conversation with her you feel lighter,
empowered and raring to go to achieve your weekly goals’
Charlotte
‘Michelle has an amazing way of making you feel at ease from the moment
you meet her. She is kind, caring and understanding and most of all non-
judgemental’
Nicola
‘You guide people on a journey of discovery that empowers them to take ownership of their own journey’
Claire
‘Michelle cares about people and genuinely wants people to love and be the best versions of themselves’
Suzanne
‘ Michelle listens without judgement, her whole self is focussed on the
person speaking, its so validating as it makes people feel heard’
Catherine
‘ Michelle made me realise that when you want something enough then
everything is possible’
Michelle
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