Evelyn Pelayo

Evelyn Pelayo, MA, HCPC, BAAT, ATE
Art Psychotherapist

 

Hello. My name is Evelyn, and I am a qualified HCPC-registered art psychotherapist who has experience working with adults in private practice and various NHS Mental Health Trusts. Since 2016, I have worked in end-of-life care, adult mental health, learning disabilities and bereavement settings. I offer time-limited or ongoing art psychotherapy to individuals, including those currently studying as Art Therapy Trainees.

 

Deciding to undertake online art therapy can be a beneficial form of support if you are struggling with low mood, anxiety, bereavement, other forms of loss, disordered eating, traumatic life events, and/or social isolation. If you sometimes find it hard to express how you are feeling with words alone, engaging in the creative process could be the best fit for you.

 

I draw on psychodynamic and person-centred approaches, which means our sessions will focus on the issues you bring and feel comfortable sharing. I will invite you to explore these issues using a variety of art materials. Together, we can unpack your experiences, thoughts and feelings and consider how your past might be informing your responses in the present.

It is through this deep reflection that you can break through and effect changes and transformations in your life. Growth and change are possible – sometimes we just need some help to understand ourselves and our potential better. I am passionate about using art as an accessible way to connect, support and empower you to do this.

 

Many people believe you must be an artist to benefit from art therapy, however, this is not the case. You do not need any experience at all. I will support you through any worries or concerns you may have and help you to get started. 

 

Sessions can be in English or Spanish.

 

Testimonials

“Working with Evelyn not only gave me a wealth of knowledge about ceramics, but she created a safe environment to share emotions and troubles. Working with Evelyn made me genuinely happy and helped me to build up my creative and personal confidence!”

(A., Client)

 

“Evelyn is truly one of a kind. Her ability to instantly put you at ease is testament to her compassionate, supportive and empathetic nature, as is her genuine enthusiasm in helping you explore your emotions and issues through artistic media.”

(R., Client)

 

Qualifications/Training

 

• Mentalisation-Based Arts Psychotherapies, International Centre for Arts Psychotherapies Training (ICAPT) – Sept. 2022

• Death of a Child at Any Age, Cruse Bereavement Care, 2022

• Bereavement Support Foundation Certificate, Cruse Bereavement Care, 2020 – 2021

• Bereavement Counselling, Oplex Careers, 2020

• Mentalisation-Based Therapy – Basic Training, Anna Freud Centre, 2019

• Support and Care for Individuals with Learning Disabilities, Estia Centre, 2018

• Masters in Art Psychotherapy (with Merit), Goldsmiths University of London,  2016 – 2018

• AOCAD, Material Art & Design (Specialism Ceramics), OCAD University, 2001 – 2004

• Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling, Counsellor Tutor Ltd., 2022